live the life

I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to pick up the Amy Tangerine/Plus one paper pad.  It’s calling my name…the colors…the graphics…everything.    I contrasted the boldness of the colors from the Plus One collection with some watercoloring with distress markers {another Julie Ebersole technique and purchase}.  Don’t you love that mason

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Chickaniddy Crafts: Focus on Foil

Hello!  I’m sharing a project that focuses on Foil.  My assignment was to also capture the Men in my life.  I decided to design a project that is inspired by Darin.  Supplies:  Paper (CN14SPO01, DN14OS10, DB14OS01) Over a year ago, Darin started to build an airplane.  What was on his bucket list has become a

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birthday wishes!

Yay for Friday! Actually Thursday’s are my Friday’s but that doesn’t mean I don’t love Friday’s! Here’s my card for today: cardstock:  pti  paper:  carta bella ahoy there  stamps:  reverse confetti label me/sweet thing ink:  hero arts hues/black other:  reverse confetti/confetti cuts/petals ‘n posies, mme enamel dots, lifestyle crafts embossing folder I’ve been seeing a

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just for fun

A just for fun card, that seldom happens on this blog. One of my newest Technique Tuesday sets Chickadees I’ve been seeing this cutie pie set around and had to join in the fun. Watercoloring seems to be my coloring method these days.  I just love the whimsical look it gives a card…the splotchier the

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happy.

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a card that uses a bunch of new goodies: I popped into J’s a couple weeks ago and was thrilled to see the Jillibean, Chilled Cucumber Soup collection! See that cute Ellie? Don’t you love her expression?  It makes me oh-so-happy. A big shout out to my bloggie friend, Evelin, who is

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Danielle’s special delivery blog hop!

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my card inspired by CASE study. Hello and Welcome to Danielle Wall’s Special Delivery Blog Hop!  Danielle is the powerhouse behind Neat & Tangled and Little Tangles!  She had her lovely baby girl and we’re all thrilled for her! A big shout out to the lovely

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hello

Post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for a very NEAT Baby Blog Hop Can you guess how I was inspired? I used the Lawn Fawn Flutter By set along with Winnie & Walter’s, The Big, the Bold and the Happy set. Can you believe it, this is a one layer card!  I don’t

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neat & tangled blog hop!

Hello & Happy Monday! The Neat & Tangled team is hopping today!  We’re pleased to announce the Neat & Tangled Nice and Neat dies collection! You should have arrived here from Kristen’s fabulous blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Neat & Tangled Blog! GIVEAWAYYou have

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hey there.

A late {live} posting for me.  I’ve been behind on feedly {had to do the ‘ole mark all as read}, feel like I’m racing around in circles but hope things calm down today. Here’s today’s card: So, the other day we made a road trip to Oregon.  We picked up our airplane seats…why yes, they

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have a nice day.

No crafting for me yesterday so I whipped up a card this morning: Originally, those Paper Smooches friendly flowers were part of a panel of blooms.  I colored them using: picked raspberry distress ink squeezed lemonade distress ink mister huey’s sherbet It took me awhile to color them because I used a paintbrush.  I love the

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Thanks a Latte | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: I had so much fun designing this room! Yes, I added some of my favorite elements. Thanks for stopping by!

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Christmas Mug Cutie Trio | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #51

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 STAMPlorations: I snuck in these too: Check out my earlier project HERE that uses those Christmas Mug Cuties. I can’t wait to see how

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Happy Birthday | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. Check it out HERE for more pics and a tutorial. These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

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Hello | Inspired by Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Sweet Caterpillar I was inspired by the theme and loosely by the sketch. My card features the following products: There’s lots of texture on this one! I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Thanks for stopping by! Affiliate links

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Beautiful Moments Trio | Simon Says Stamp

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW Beautiful Moments Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with the: I whipped up a trio! The Bunny Bonanza set is filled with cuteness! Let’s chat about the Hopping by one first: I added this previously released Simon Says Stamp product: The cardstock is Spellbinders ColorWheel:

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February Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, March 25 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 US mailing

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Does today’s card seem familiar to you? I used the bits and bobs from last week’s card: I knew if I squirreled away the leftovers, they would get lost in the shuffle. You can’t really tell from the photo but there is a Waffle

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Epic Times | Mama Elephant Monday

I was one of the lucky 121’ish people that attended the It’s Always An Adventure – Mama Elephant event last weekend. I traveled in with my friend Kerry and we met up with our friend Tonya. We had so much fun! Lots of chatting and crafting. It truly was good for the soul. I ended

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Wonderful Human | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Tea Garden I was inspired by the theme and loosely by the sketch. My card features the following products by Concord & 9th: I love that sentiment from the Berries and Jam set. The sentiment has been stamped in Avocado

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Chicken In | Catherine Pooler

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – From the Farm is now available in the shop! I designed these especially for today: Let’s chat about the Spring Chicken card first: I had so much fun with the new products! Here is what I combined for this card: *previously released These are the inks I used:

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