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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Feliz Gnavidad | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #15 – Reminder

We’re still going strong over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     This month,  The Cat’s Pajama’s is our sponsor:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:     I incorporated the green theme in my copic coloring. I’m featuring

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Happy Spring | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I think everything is happier Rainbow Style. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I haven’t copic colored that much in a while! Here are the colors that I used: This can also work as a perfect Easter Card! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and

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Sweetie Pie | Catherine Pooler Designs SALE

Happy Pi Day! Catherine Pooler Designs is having a FLASH SALE today to celebrate today 3.14. The following items are 25% off: The Creative Juices Tumblers are $10! My project features the Pie Day stamps + dies: I’ve also included: The inks I used on the pie: I colored the mug with the following copics:

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For a Sweet Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… In case you don’t remember or you are new to my style, I’m a fruitatarian. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love using the #KristinasOxideCombos. I’m back to using watercolor paper with them and LOVING the results. It’s practically a seamless transition from one color to

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Washington | Lawn Fawn

I was so sad to have missed the Lawn Fawnatics – Show us where you live challenge. It is one of my favorites. I went ahead and still played along and combined the following Lawn Fawn sets: Washington Apple Facts from waapple.org – Washington Apple Commission: BigFoot: Mountains: Washington is home to 3,709 named mountains.

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You are in my Thoughts | Lawn Fawn

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 products by : Any guesses what the kraft panel is from? I upcycled a coffee sleeve for the kraft layers. I can’t wait

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Hello Sunshine | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I love the simple interactive designs. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Did you know that you can sign up for a restock notification if something is currently showing as Temporarily Out of Stock? Although I didn’t add a gift card into the bag, I certainly can

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Hoppy Birthday | Mama Elephant

I’ve been wanting to play with this sweet bunny that I’ve had for awhile. My project features: This is a custom made birthday card for someone that is turning five. I hope she thinks that sweet Mama Elephant bunny is as cute as I do! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to

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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Nothing beats a shaker card for a birthday. I wish you could hear it in real life. I made this especially for my Mom’s birthday, she recently turned 83. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Did you know that you can sign up for a restock notification

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Merry Blooms Duo | Taylored Expressions

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Today is National Older Stuff so there’s an extra challenge to use something from your stash that is at least one year old! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: This is

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