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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Essentials by Ellen Release Week – Reveal Day Two

I’m back today with another project featuring the new Ellen Hutson LLC Release that drops on Friday, April 21st at 9 am pacific. Don’t forget about the Insta-hop, tons of inspiration that you don’t want to miss. Here’s how I was inspired for today: I’m featuring the new Essential by Ellen: I dunked the pieces

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Essentials by Ellen Release Week – Reveal Day One

I’m so excited to be guesting for my friends at Ellen Hutson LLC! Here’s how I was inspired: I’m shakin’ things up with one of new sets to be released this Friday, April 21st at 9 am pacific: I created a fun shaker with the Essential Rectangles designer dies and upcycled stamp packaging. I used

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Peace | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #16 – Reminder

We are still going strong over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Artful Angel as our sponsor for the month of April: Save 10% off at Artful Angel use code: AMYTSURUTA For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: RAINBOWS I’m featuring

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Flower Shoppe | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… A bit of die cutting on this one but oh so worth it! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Have you had a chance to play with the Concord & 9th – Pop – Up Shoppe Collection? Their designs are amazing. It’s hard to believe that they

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Sprinkled with Joy | Mama Elephant

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 Mama Elephant products that I picked up from Doodlebugswa:

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Happy B-Day | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I love how this mash up turned out! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Here are the copics I used: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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No words… | Essentials by Ellen

Earthtones, I think of them as calming, how about you? This card features the following sets by Ellen Hutson LLC: I’m smitten with plaid and thought that this one from the Catherine Pooler – Harvest Festival 6×6 was perfect for the Nature Walk scenery. The images have been stamped on watercolor paper and colored with

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Hey Girl | Honey Bee Stamps

I’ve become such a slow and [messier] crafter. So when I had a bunch of new goodies out working on a DT project. I whipped together this project. For someone that is a not much of a floral person, I’ve been really loving them. When I say, not a flower person, I mean in the

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Fa La La

Fa La La in April? You betcha, I’m working on my holiday cards all year long so that when November rolls around I’ll be celebrating the season rather than slapping together cards and not enjoying the process. I’ve counted my current 2023 stash and I have over 40 cards so I’m ahead of schedule. My

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Let’s… | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I whipped up a fun card duo using the same overall color palette. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The caffeinated design is the first card I made: I combined these products: I really love how the colors pop on this one! Here’s my supply list: Doodlebugs

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