Just Chicken In | Taylored Expressions

I’m a sucker for puns and I’ve been smitten with Taylored Expressions lately.  So when I saw their Farm Fresh Kit, I couldn’t resist!  Here’s how it inspired me: I used the Gingham Check Background Stamp on a yellow panel with Red ink.  I die cut it with the CTMH Multi Circle Windows Thin Cuts. 

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hey, Happy Friday!  I’m so excited to be up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: Here is my supply list, some links may be affiliate at no extra cost:

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Aloha | Inspired by Challenge – Summer Fresh

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I was so inspired I designed two different projects: I combined the Lawn Fawn: Crazy Antics stamps + coordinating Lawn Cuts Simply Celebrate Summer stamps + coordinating Lawn Cuts The sentiment from Crazy Antics was stamped onto a white

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July Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day!  It’s the July 2020 Reverse Confetti Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived here from Adelle Emery’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog. There are so many fun new products in this release!  Here’s

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Hello Summer Release Blog Hop | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello and Welcome to the Honey Bee Stamps – Hello Summer Release Blog Hop – Day Two!  I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing hop.  You should have arrived here from Brenda Noelke’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Honey Bee Stamps

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July Countdown to Confetti Day Three | Reverse Confetti

It’s Day Three of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our July + August ‘Fetti Friends: Kara Pogreba Brenda Noelke  Candice Fisher Adelle

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July Countdown to Confetti Day Two | Reverse Confetti

It’s Day Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our July + August ‘Fetti Friends: Kara Pogreba Brenda Noelke  Candice Fisher Adelle

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July Countdown to Confetti Day One | Reverse Confetti

It’s Day One of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our July + August ‘Fetti Friends: Kara Pogreba Brenda Noelke  Candice Fisher

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24 Carrot Friend | Trinity Stamps

I recently received the Trinity Stamps – Slimline Series:  Rainbow Builder Die Set.  I knew that I had to put it together this morning, this is how I was inspired: I teamed it up with the super fun, Dir-TEA Bunny Set.  Remember to pick up the coordinating die set because it cuts the bunny’s arms

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My Favorite Things | Spellbinders

I’m so happy that Spellbinders reached out to me. Oh my goodness, this glimmer plate is perfect: Here are the Spellbinders products I used: I used Gold foil with the – All of My Favorite Things – Glimmer Hot Foil Plate. This card is 5×7. The size works perfectly so I could add the I

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Citrus | Essentials by Ellen

I love how this birthday card turned out! Check out all the Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen products I combined: Originally I had the cake layers inked up with Catherine Pooler’s Do-Si-Do. Then I had the idea to use distress oxides: The two sets of sentiments have been stamped with Do-Si-Do. Affiliate links at

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Life in Your Years | Altenew

A big shout out to Altenew for reaching out to me and sending me goodies. Today I’m featuring: If you’ve been following me a bit, you’ve noticed I’ve been designing with florals more often. I especially love working with layered die sets. The color combos are endless and they are stunning. I have a framed

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Thank You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for another thank you card. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I also used the following Distress Oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Friend | Lawn Fawn

Affiliate links are used in this post at no extra cost to you. 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 these products: The stencil work was done with the following

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Thank You Duo | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for masculine thank you cards so I went for mid century modern. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The first thank you was inspired by the fabulous Laura Bassen. Her version is skinny. This one was inspired by a print over on Wayfair.

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Merry Christmas | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #17

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Uniko as our sponsor for the month of May: For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: FLOWERS I’m featuring the following

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May Release Blog Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m super excited to be a part of the Pretty Pink Posh May Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the fabulous Lauren Taylor’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 [one

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Bursts of Coffee | Lawn Fawn

I’m back with another entry for the Lawn Fawnatics – Create a Scene: city vs. country. I thought about this for a while. This is how I was inspired: This is literally a day for me when I’m in New York visiting my youngest. Left to right, Top to bottom: No necessarily in that order.

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Stronger Together | PCUAR IG Hop

Welcome to the #PaperCraftersUniteAgainstRacism Instagram hop! I’m honored to be a part of the PCUAR Hop. The event starts HERE. The goal of this hop is to continue to raise awareness about anti-racism; to stand with the BIPOC, AAPI, Indigenous , Palestine (and other oppressed minority) communities, and to keep encouraging everyone to start the

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