Hero Arts: Happy Valentine’s Day

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today sharing a card that uses dies to accentuate a shape.  You’ll want to pop over there for the reveal and all the details.   Did you hear the news?!  I’m back at Impress in Tukwila teaching a Hero Arts class! Stop by the Impress in Tukwila to

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SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #39: Happy Birthday

Check out the newest SugarPea Designs Mix it Up Challenge!  So fun, right?! Play with the sketch or the inspiration photo, or a bit of both!  You have all month to play along with us!   One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features

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The Ton’s 3rd Anniversary Release Blog Hop 1/22

I’m so excited to be joining The Ton and their design team to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary!  You should have arrived here from The Ton! Giveaway information:  Effie is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky commenter. To qualify, you must leave a comment on each blog stop for the respective giveaway day

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2018 Hero Arts Catalog!

The 2018 Hero Arts Catalog is now available for your viewing HERE.  You’re going to LOVE the new products available! Products begin shipping to retail stores next week and will be in the Hero Arts Online Shop on February 15. Make sure you check out the Hero Arts blog post HERE and comment for a

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Guest Designer for Inspired by…Sorry I missed your birthday

I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover

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Hero Arts: Armed & Dangerous

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos.  Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons?  Oh, there are so many fun new designs!  Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – Craftin’ Desert Divas

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!   I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back!  What is that?  Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring:  Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute

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Reverse Confetti January SFYTT: Baby, it’s cold outside

Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks.  I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people.  Here’s one that features the

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Let’s Celebrate | Concord & 9th

I love the look of abstract art so when Concord & 9th came out with their Playful pieces set, I had to have it. The cardstock colors I used are by Concord & 9th: The sentiment has been stamped in Sorbet ink. My color palette is compliments of the Colorful Options Challenge: Yes Please to

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June Release | Miss Ink Stamps

Hello Hello and Happy Saturday! Today is Miss ink Stamps’ June Release Day! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the NEW Let’s Ride set. The images have been stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I

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Happy 4th | Miss Ink Stamps Sneaks

Hello Hello and Happy June! Today is Day 2 of the Miss Ink Stamps June Sneaks and Giveaways! I’m featuring the new Patriotic Bear and Bunny set. Here’s how I was inspired: Oh my goodness, it’s packed with cuteness. Make sure you check out the other Bear and Bunny set collection: I combined the following

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It’s Your Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Starting today, I’ll be up on the Doodlebugswa blog every Thursday! Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I designed this especially for my stepson’s birthday. Masculine cards are a true challenge for me. So I fell back on food! We all love to eat. The images

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Merry Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #18

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce 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

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My Doodlebugswa schedule changes in June. I’ll be up on their blog every Thursday starting, June 1st. Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Just say yes to all that stitching! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Just Saying Hello | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. I’d love for you to pop over there for the details of my project. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Happy Sunday! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Proud of You | 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 knew I wanted to design a special high school graduation card for my niece. Her school colors are red, white & blue. I’m featuring the

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Craft, Coffee, Nap | Woodblock Wednesday

some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you. Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Jennifer! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. I’m excited to announce that I have a sponsor for June! Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I’m back with

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