Sending a Big Squeeze

I have so much to do today and what do I send several hours doing? I made a card, just for fun. I order the Hero Arts July My Monthly Super Hero as soon I received the instock notification. I’m all about all things citrus and well, everything in the July kit is amazing. Think:

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Sending Birthday Wishes | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Hydrangeas I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Hero Arts products: Hero Arts Inks: I used Distress Oxide Black Soot for the center of the blooms. The stenciling was done on ColorWheel Cardstock: The

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Life InDex Inspiration Hop

Welcome to the July My Pretty Things Life InDex Instagram Hop! Follow along for inspiration and a chance to win! Here’s what to do for your chance to win a $25 gift card: The winner will be announced on the My Pretty Things IG page on Monday, July 20, 2026. Want to see more inspiration

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Seeds of Joy | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I don’t have a green thumb. Thankfully my kids so. This is my kind of gardening. Thanks for stopping by!

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Crime Scene | Miss Ink Stamps

Any other Crime Show fans? I had to get these sets from Miss Ink Stamps – affiliate links used in this post. A big THANK YOU to my crafty friend Kari. I love her mini file folder designs and had to do my own version of it. She uses the old school Envelope Punch which

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Coolest Day Ever | chance to win!

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Poolside I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Lawn Fawn products: I also squeezed in these products: I used the following Concord & 9th cardstock: The sentiment has been heat embossed in white on

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Happy Birthday | Simon Says Stamp

I’m back with a birthday card. Did you catch my earlier Centenarian Birthday Card Request? You could be the lucky winner of a $20 Gift card: If you were following me last year, you might remember that I did a call out for Birthday cards for my former Mother-in-law’s 99th birthday. I’m doing it again

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Snowflake Soiree | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #55

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 The Greetery: These are the Catherine Pooler ink colors I used: *retired The Coaster and base are Bazzill – Marshmallow. My last card contains

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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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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… We’re traveling to a wedding next month and I designed this especially for the occasion. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The background has been ink blended with the following Distress Oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Happy International Tea Day

Today in celebration of International Tea Day, I’m sharing a caffeinated design! This might look a bit familiar, I basically cased myself from an earlier design HERE. I’m featuring: Are you a tea fan? I am! I love black teas. In case you don’t follow me on FB or IG, I shared this yesterday for

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Super Star | Lawn Fawn

I’m finishing up the week with my final project using the Mini May 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: This project…I made this card over a couple different times. First up, here are the Lawn Fawn products

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Thanks | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for a thank you card. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The die cut Hibiscus pieces were colored with the following distress oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Happy Bee-Day | Lawn Fawn

I’m back sharing another project featuring the Mini May Release. A big shout out to my friends at Lawn Fawn for sending me some of their new goodies! My previous projects were either copic or mostly diecutting HERE and HERE. Today I’m sharing a project that uses Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and some

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Wassa-Bee | Lawn Fawn

Hi all, I’m super grateful to let you know that Lawn Fawn reached out to me and hooked me up with some of their new release that dropped in their store TODAY. This is my second project, here’s the link to my first. I decided to use the new Pop – Up Bee in the

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