just wanted to…

Yay for Tuesday!   I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper:  teresa collins/something wonderful  stamps:  reverse confetti/be a barista  ink:  memento/rich cocoa  other:  reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock  I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by

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for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Let your Faith

     Hello and Happy Monday!   The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it?  I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already!   Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT?       I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection.  I love it for the

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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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Hooray Duo | Essentials by Ellen

I’m shakin’ things up with the New Essentials by Ellen Release!  Who doesn’t love a good party and this release is packed with all things to help with any celebration. I’m up on the Ellen Hutson LLC blog today! I teamed up the Hooray Pennant with a shaker card. Let’s chat about the card first:

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Hooray | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… So if you haven’t figured it out, I’m smitten with the Mama Elephant Hammies. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: These are the Distress Oxides I used: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Oh, hello | Pigment Craft Co

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 Pigment Craft Co products: I upcycled some packing paper

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Here for you | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is when I tell you that the last time I really cross stitched was before my first baby was born. That was 28 years ago. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’ll be the first one to tell you that I’m not a huge YT fan

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Friends | 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 Donna! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Hey All! I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official

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Hello Chickadee | Lawn Fawn

Are you a challenge-a-holic like me? It’s a great way to dig into your stash to design a project based on the theme. My card for today is a perfect example. I’m linking up to the Lawn Fawnatics – Create A Scene: City vs. Country. We moved last year to the country. We’re 60 miles

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Ramen | Trinity Stamps

I love a good pun and couldn’t resist the Trinity Stamps – So RAMENtic. This is going postal this week to my sister-in-law. I’m a bit tardy for her birthday so this card is perfect for her. Although the coordinating die set cuts the sentiments, I love that, I decided to heat emboss it in

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I love handbags + wallets and was inspired to design a tote bag! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The sentiment was stamped on vellum and heat embossed in black. I’m totally smitten with the Lawn Fawn Skinny Stripes stencil! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over

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NEW Essentials by Ellen + Instagram Hop – Inspiration and Prizes!

YAY!  Today is the day, the NEW Essentials by Ellen Release is NOW AVAILABLE!  I’ve been having such a great time designing with this release and I’m excited to be a part of the Instagram Hop!  Join in the fun, inspiration and leave comments over on the participating designers IG Hop posts by April 24th at 11:59

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