Merry & Bright | Stampin’ Up

So I ‘had’ to buy the Stampin’ Up – Sweet Candy Canes | stamps + dies when it came out back in 2022. This is when I tell you that this is the first time I’ve inked them up. Sadly this set is retired but, although this is the first time I’m inking it up,

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Hey Sweetie | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Sugar Sugar. We want to see anything that is sweet – cakes, chocolates, ice cream, fruit, honey, hot chocolate, or make a card for your sweetheart. Anything sweet is welcome! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I designed

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August Release Blog Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m super excited to be a part of the Pretty Pink Posh August Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from my fabulous friend Jill Hawkin’s blog. If not, you’ll want to head over to the Pretty Pink Posh blog. Prizes: Leave comments along the way to win one of three $30 Gift Certificates

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Snail Mail | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love how that bunny fits inside the oversized postage die! I did have to trim a smidge off but it turned out so cute! Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE

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Happy Birthday | Stampin’ Up

When I happily finished this card I realized I totally forgot about the sketch challenge but managed the Color Throwdown: I’m featuring the following Stampin’ Up products via Chris Franco: I received the Carta Bella – Roll with It | 6×6 as a GWP at scrapbook.com. The button is a throwback from My Clever Creations

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Coffee Date Soon?

Hello! We’ve been on a vaca for the past week so this is my first project. No surprise that it is a caffeinated theme. They are my go to cards to design. Today’s project features: I’ve been designing more shaker cards lately. This one uses upcycled stamp packaging. I cut the acetate to create a

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Sweet Birthday | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Sugar Sugar– it’s all about something sweet! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I used the following copics: I grounded the ice cream truck with Granite cardstock. The brick was stencil with the coordinating ink. Entries must be

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Merry & Bright | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for all my stencil work.  It makes it so easy! The Distress Oxides I used: I used Waffle Flower Crafts’ Shader Brushes when stenciling. The sentiment as been heat embossed in white

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Out and About Collection x2 | Spellbinders

Thanks to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me a couple of the Out and About Collection sets to play with. I’ve combined them with these Spellbinders sets: This one combines: My other card This one features: Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Wishing you Joy | Spellbinders

Thanks to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me a couple of the Home for the Holidays Collection sets to play with. I decided to design a Christmas in August project that combines the following products: I love using non-traditional colors for the holidays. I’m in love with this pastel look, what do you think?

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Happy Retirement | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Daisies I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: I used the following cardstock: I also Stampin’ Up – Linen Thread + Concord & 9th Aqua Sky enamel dots.

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Make a Splash | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: The Mini Scallop card is perfect for the Square Postage Collage Stencil. I used embossing paste for the bubbles. Thanks for stopping by!

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Outdoorsy | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release

Have you checked out the new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release? SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: My card was inspired by the As You See It Challenge sketch: Don’t forget about the Instagram Hop! Although commenting is

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Tiny Umbrella | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release

Have you checked out the new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release? SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: Don’t forget about the Instagram Hop! I have the direct hop links in my earlier blog post HERE. The button and

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Holy Mackerel | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Fish I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Hero Arts products: I used the following cardstock: I also used Hero Reactive – Pool Party + Hero Core Ink Granite. I can’t wait to see

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Spring Apron | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release + Instagram Hop

We’re celebrating the beautiful new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release!!  SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: I designed the Spring Apron into a Craft Apron. I couldn’t resist that sentiment from the Humor Phrases Set. Come on, we’ve

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Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: This card was inspired by Tim’s Chips – invented in Auburn, WA. I added cork from my stash. Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #54

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Stampin’ Up Other supplies I used from my stash: *retired In case you were wondering, this is in my Stampin’ Up Cart – Dream

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Coral Reef Duo | Waffle Flower

I’m back with a card duo featuring the Waffle Flower – Under the Sea collection. Let’s chat about the swimming card first: I wanted to do an unexpected color combo. These are the Waffle Flower products I combined: I’m loving the corals and navy. Distress Oxide Ink color palette for the blending: Reef Silhouettes: Distress

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A cup of thanks | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Kitchen Display I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Pretty Pink Posh products: The card base is Spellbinders ColorWheel Alabaster. The photos don’t really show the true copic colors: The cake is strawberry matcha.

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