Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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Christmas Cheer | Jingle Belles Rock

I’m happily linking up to the Jingle Belles Rock Challenge: The Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge has collaborated with the designers of the Jingle Belles Rock Challenge for the month of June. The theme is masculine. My projects feature: The Catherine Pooler inks I used: A big thank you to the fab designers over at the

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Birthday Wishes | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Hop over to the Miss Ink Stamps blog for all the details. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Gotcha Day | Lawn Fawn – Guest Designer

I am loving this new Summer Release! A big THANK YOU to Lawn Fawn for sending me some goodies. I’m super grateful for this opportunity! Here’s how I was inspired: I designed this project especially for my grandpup’s upcoming Gotcha Day that is in July. I can’t believe she’s only been a part of the

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Happy Birthday to You | Mama Elephant

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring the following Mama Elephant products: I used the following copics The pattern paper is Echo Park Paper – Dot & Stripes Gingham I can’t

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Happy Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I designed this especially for my older brother’s birthday that was earlier this week. Masculine cards are a true challenge for me. The base panel has Distress Oxide inkblending: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping

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Lawn Fawn | Guest Designer

A big thank you to the folks at Lawn Fawn for sending me some goodies from the release that dropped today! Over the next couple of days I’ll be sharing several projects. Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me over on instagram for about the last 2 years, you will have ‘met’

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Hello Sunshine | Lawn Fawn

Hello Sunshine! I’m popping in here to share this card that was inspired by the current Lawn Fawnatics Challenge: Just say yes to tropical goodness! My project features the following Lawn Fawn products: I can’t believe it’s the first time I used the Tropical Leaves Backdrop. I had to clip it apart! I love it

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Joy | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #18 – Reminder

We are still going strong over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Rubbernecker Stamps as our sponsor for the month of June For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: MASCULINE I’m featuring the following products from our sponsor Rubbernecker Stamps: I

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Crafty Friends | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Do you love to build interactive card designs? I don’t gravitate to them often. I love how Lawn Fawn dies work with or without the interactive element. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Thanks a Melon | Pretty Pink Posh

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring the following products that I picked up from Doodlebugswa: Did you know that there is such a thing called Watermelon Coffee? I used the

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