happy birthday

It’s been a busy couple weeks on  my blog.  You should see my desk…it’s really bad!  I slid things aside (literally) to create this card: Isn’t the Piñata by Hero Arts so much fun?!  It screams party!  I love the Ombre Neon Chartreuse to Blue ink.  The Ombre pads aren’t just for solid images! Hero

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you got this!

Whew, I gotta tell you.  I must have been a mechanical engineer in my previous life because I so don’t have that ‘thought process capability’ now.  Mechanical things always throw me for a loop and that relates to crafting how?  Crafty dies with many pieces…scares me every time, just like the ikea bag ‘o nuts

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The Ton Spring 2016 Release Blog Hop!

post/hop 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti April Release Hop Hello and Happy Friday!  So thrilled to be hoppin’ with The Ton in celebration of their Spring 2016 Release!  You should have hopped here from the awesome Keeway’s Blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is The

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Reverse Confetti: April New Release Blog Hop!!

post/hop 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for The Ton Spring 2016  Release Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti April Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have 2 projects to share today, let’s start with my card.  I’m

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day Three: oh, hi there

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our April ‘Fetti Friend is:  Francine Vuilleme Our Newest Teamie is:  Diane Jaquay Today

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Hero Arts: Congratulations

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a baby card.  Here’s a peek at just some of my supplies: I’d love for you to pop over there and check it out! Hero Arts Cling Stamps, Alphabet Soup Bold Prints Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little Hippo Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little

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Right at Home: April Release

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day One Hello!  So excited for the Right at Home April Release!  It’s available now! Birdhouse Color in Sentiments Handmade By Me Tiny Sentiments Here’s a peek at a couple of cards that I created just for today! For

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: hello

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Right at Home April Release Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting

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April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for Sponsor Solo:  Reverse Confetti Hello and Welcome to the April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my awesome teamie, Mariana’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog! Today, the Hero

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Sponsor Solo: Reverse Confetti

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop! Hey, Happy Monday!  Today Melissa is up on the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog with her Sponsor Solo Feature. This week we’re featuring  :  Reverse Confetti This is what I whipped up: I used Reverse Confetti’s Caffeinated Cups!  Caffeinated Cups Confetti Cuts A Friend Like You I’m a big

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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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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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