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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You are Special | 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: Here are the Lawn Fawn supplies I used: When I looked at my initial layout, I felt like the white panels ‘needed something’ so I

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Tea & Honey Duo | The Greetery

How do you take your tea? I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today sharing this project. It all started with those Dried Citrus Slices. Read all about it over on the CLC blog. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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In my thoughts | Papertrey Ink

Definitely my least favorite cards to make are sympathy. I’ve been meaning to design one for a crafty friend of mine but never know where to start. I challenged myself to use the Color Throwdown’s current challenge: I don’t tend to gravitate to Navy but I’ve been playing with blues more often this year. Okay

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A Cheerful Hello | Digi Kika

Happy National Popcorn Day! We’re celebrating with 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: Here are the supplies I used: I love how many panels of patterned paper I was able to incorporate into my design.

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Happy Galentine’s Day | Reverse Confetti

So what are the top 3 crafty companies do you own? Here are mine in alpha order: I decided to whip up a couple Galentine’s Day cards using some of my Reverse Confetti: Here are the products I used: I generally love to use non-traditional colors but there is something about pink, white with a

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You’re so Sweet | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today, sharing this project. I had so much fun breaking into some new goodies from Pretty Pink Posh! Hop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog for all the details. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #13 – Reminder

Things are still going strong over at the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! This month we have Doodlebugs as our Sponsor: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the main challenge post HERE. You’ll want to check out today’s post over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge, there’s new inspiration! Here’s how I was

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I Feel Knitty | Lawn Fawn

We’re back with 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: Here are the supplies I used: The sentiment is from the Avery Elle – Made with Love [retired] set. Gotta love a pun, right? Both of

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Birthday Mail | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: YAY Stephanie! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information to pass along to Impress Card and Crafts. Although it hasn’t been posted anywhere except here [for now], the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I already have a sponsor lined up so get ready

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Are you getting ready | Woodblock Wednesday

Are you getting ready for January’s Woodblock Wednesday that is tomorrow at 6 am pacific? I’m back today sharing a project using a stamp I bought from last month’s sponsor – Rubbermoon. I had to whip up something using that awesome Java Girl image: I love how these little cards turned out. The kraft base

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