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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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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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #15

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     We’re excited to announce The Cat’s Pajama’s as our sponsor for the month of March:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:  

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is a super quick card that features: I smitten with #KristinasOxideCombos: Just a bit of tone on tone stamping, see the strawberries? I finished off my project with the sentiment heat embossed in white. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Make a Wish | Pretty Pink Posh

I love the Pretty Pink Posh Mug Addition dies! Their newest is a birthday one! I’ve combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: I don’t generally use navy but I designed this especially for my hubby’s upcoming birthday. That’s his favorite color. I did trim down the gift card bag a smidge to fit my

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Time to Celebrate | Papertrey Ink

It’s a chilly 24 degrees outside. I whipped this card up because I’ve been wanting to use the Papertrey Ink – Into The Blooms – Orchid die. This is my kind of plant…the paper kind. I’m always kind of surprised when friends/family give me plants. Guys, I don’t have a green thumb. I combined the

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Hammy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Don’t mind me while I build up my Birthday card stash: I used the following copics Those hamsters, they kill me with their cuteness! I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping

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Squeeze the Day | Lawn Fawn

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Make sure you check out the challenge blog, there is a digital prize that is super cute! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring products by Lawn Fawn: My overall

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Happy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… That Penguin! I’m featuring the following products from Doodlebugs: My overall color palette: I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Friends Duo | Journals for Life

Have you checked out the Journals for Life – Friends collection? I picked up several of the items including two new stamp sets! Well no, I’m not a journaler but I love anything caffeinated and love this color palette, don’t you? The cards I’m sharing today feature sentiments from the new Coffee Friends set. Don’t

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