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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Is it Christmas Yeti | Stampin’ Up

I’ve been eyeing this Stampin’ Up – Yeti to Party set. If you follow us on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog. Maureen Rauchfuss – the Crazy Stamping Lady is our Super Sponsor! When the set was recently clearanced, I had to pick it up. I live in the state of Washington where Big Foot and

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Believe in the Magic | Reverse Confetti

I know that I’m not the only one with a huge stash of Reverse Confetti goodies. I’ve decided to [hopefully] post on the 8th of each month with either holiday or birthday theme cards. Today I’m starting with these supplies: A big shout out to Audrey Tokach, my card was inspired by one of her

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Galentine | Lawn Fawn

Hello and Happy Saturday. For you Lawn Fawn fans, do you see what I did with the “Giant” sentiment? First, let me share my Lawn Fawn supply list: I trimmed the Giant Be My Valentine and added the ‘G’ from Giant Happy Spring! I teamed up images from new and old Valentine’s Day sets: Love

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Merry | Pretty Pink Posh

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: My color palette is: I’m also linking up to the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge for January! The theme is Snowflakes

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5 Top Tools

Hey it’s me, Amy, the person behind the blog. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a photo of me and well, this seemed like the perfect one since I love my coffee. It’s a brand new year and I thought I’d start by sharing my favorite things in the craft studio: How many do you

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Merry Christmas Duo | Caffeinated Christmas ard Challenge #13

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

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Thanks so much | Concord & 9th

You may have spotted the Thanks so much design on my IGS on Christmas morning. I was waiting for the household to wake up and decided to get crafty. Today I’m moving into springtime designs with Concord & 9th – Flower Shaker Shapes. I love this stamp set and coordinating dies! I have some holiday

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Cheers | Trinity Stamps

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: My overall color palette is: I can’t wait to see how my teamies were inspired! Som links may be affiliate

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Miss You | Lawn Fawn

The newest Lawn Fawn collection is available at Doodlebugs! Today’s card features the: Those beavers are so cute! Love their fun expressions. I teamed them up with the Altenew Red Sunset – Gradient Cardstock set. I hope you’re having a great Christmas Eve! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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