stories of stamps, paper and… : carbs, schmarbs

So I was up on the  stories of stamps, paper and…   blog I was showing my phone wallpaper and how I translated it to a card: cardstock:  stampin’ up strawberry slush/crisp cantaloupe/blushing bride/pink pirouette/ and calypso coral  stamps:  stampin’ up yippee-Skippee!  ink:  stampin ‘up white embossing powder Cardstock…I love cardstock.   I generally always seem

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CAS(E) this sketch: good stuff

good stuff Isn’t that fun? All my supplies are from the MME/Jubilee/Tangerine Collection. A big shout out to Laurel Seabrook for all of the fab goodies!!! I was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch! This past weekend we had pretty nice weather in the Pacific Northwest.  The kids and I had lunch HERE on Saturday.  Then

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Freshly Made Sketches: with sympathy

Happy Monday. There has been several losses out there…I dread making sympathy cards.  I always tend to go non-traditional: paper:  chickaniddy crafts/scrumptious  stamps:  reverse confetti/petals ‘n posies  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing  other:  reverse confetti square tag/heart to heart confetti cuts, cork The card base is the denim patterned paper by Chickaniddy Crafts.  I love

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i {heart} papers: it moose be love

Have you heard the news? i {heart} papers is closing and right now everything is 40% off  50% off {edited Jan 26}. I was able to purchase the  Lawn Fawn/Critters in the Artic  Unfortunately, the stamps are no longer available but last I looked, the coordinating lawn cuts are still in the store: Critters in

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Tag, You’re It: you are the best

click HERE for the SugarPea Designs 1st Birthday Bash Blog Hop click HERE for my cure for the monday blues card paper:  stampin’ up gold soiree, echo park dots & stripes, chickaniddy crafts goldie lox  stamps:  reverse confetti love blooms/all about you  ink:  delicata, fresh ink celery/teal  other:  craft foam, reverse confetti/tag me too &

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cure for the monday blues: shine bright

click HERE for the SugarPea Designs 1st Birthday Bash Blog Hop TGIF!!!! paper:  echo park/dots & stripes, simples stories/vintage bliss  stamps:  neat & tangled/sparkle and shine  ink:  ranger archival/jet black  other:  pebbles tape Today I’m sharing a card that was inspired by cure for the monday blues I was inspired by the colors the lighting

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Curtain Call: a little…

click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Birthday Bash Blog Hop! click HERE for my a jillian vance design post! There’s still time to join in the  Curtain Call Challenge photo source: cottonandflax.wordpress.com We have a new sponsor, Hero Arts, for this challenge!  A randomly selected participant will receive SIX new clear stamp sets from the Hero Arts, while

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Chickaniddy Crafts: winter ♡

I shared this card over on the Chickaniddy Crafts blog last week and wanted to share it on my blog too. I’m having so much fun with the Jolly Good Collection: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the Jolly Good Collection isn’t just for the holidays! Jolly Good I’ve enjoyed so many

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Holy Mackerel | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Fish I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Hero Arts products: I used the following cardstock: I also used Hero Reactive – Pool Party + Hero Core Ink Granite. I can’t wait to see

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Spring Apron | Brass & Bliss – Creative Medley Release + Instagram Hop

We’re celebrating the beautiful new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Creative Medley release!!  SAVE 20% on the Creative Medley Release! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I combined for today: I designed the Spring Apron into a Craft Apron. I couldn’t resist that sentiment from the Humor Phrases Set. Come on, we’ve

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Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: This card was inspired by Tim’s Chips – invented in Auburn, WA. I added cork from my stash. Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #54

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 Stampin’ Up Other supplies I used from my stash: *retired In case you were wondering, this is in my Stampin’ Up Cart – Dream

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Coral Reef Duo | Waffle Flower

I’m back with a card duo featuring the Waffle Flower – Under the Sea collection. Let’s chat about the swimming card first: I wanted to do an unexpected color combo. These are the Waffle Flower products I combined: I’m loving the corals and navy. Distress Oxide Ink color palette for the blending: Reef Silhouettes: Distress

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A cup of thanks | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Kitchen Display I was inspired by the colors + theme. My card features the following Pretty Pink Posh products: The card base is Spellbinders ColorWheel Alabaster. The photos don’t really show the true copic colors: The cake is strawberry matcha.

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Discover Simon Says Stamp’s New Always There Release

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW Always There Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with: I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: I also used Carta Bella’s – Roll With It – 6×6. The images have been stamped with Lawn Fawn – Crunchy Leaf and colored with Zig Clean Color

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May Edition | Woodblock Wednesday + Guest Designer

Edited to Add Winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Erin Thiem Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, June 24. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a

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You are Turtley Awesome | Waffle Flower Crafts

Happy World Turtle Day! I’m celebrating with this card that features the following Waffle Flower Crafts products: I’m still in my Blue Era and loving those blue turtles! Here are my earlier projects: Under the Sea Trio Hello Duo Explore the Under the Sea Collection Monochromatic Card Design with Coffee Inspiration Some links are affiliate

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