focus on the sun

I love how my friends throw out a challenge to play along in.   I’m always up for a great challenge! I’ve had some Paper Smooches goodies that needed some love…Check out those Rain boots!  I paper pieced them with American Crafts Hip Hip Hooray.  They are nestled on the Paper Smooches Scallop Frame that

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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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Reverse Confetti Sept 2022 | Day Three

It’s day three of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re also welcoming our ‘Fetti Friends for September + October: Emelie Meg Jennifer Today we are featuring: Poinsettia stamps + coordinating confetti

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Reverse Confetti Sept 2022 | Day Two

It’s day two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re also welcoming our ‘Fetti Friends for September + October: Emelie Meg Jennifer Today we are featuring: Re-release Fall Foliage stamps +

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Reverse Confetti Sept 2022 | Day One

It’s day one of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re also welcoming our ‘Fetti Friends for September + October: Emelie Meg Jennifer Today we are featuring: Hello Bootiful stamps + coordinating

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Beautiful Day | Essentials by Ellen

I recently received the latest order from Ellen Hutson LLC. I’m a fan of the Mondo Flower series and was excited to see a rhododendron. Don’t get me wrong, I do not have a green thumb so this variety is perfect for me. BONUS points for the added American Goldfinch bird. It’s the Washington State

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Happy Fall | Lawn Fawn

We’re back with a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! This week is all about Apples! Here’s how I was inspired: Being on the team gets to me to use my goodies! I’ve had these products just waiting to be used: Lawn Fawn Build-a-Barrel: Apple Lawn

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September Creative IG Hop | Reverse Confetti

It’s the 8th of September and we’re having our Reverse Confetti September Creative Hop over on Instagram! Here’s a sneak peek of my projects: I’m in Halloween mode! My Reverse Confetti supplies are linked at the bottom of this post. The cute jar is from the Target ‘Dollar’ spot. Here’s the instagram hop listing: Reverse

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Witches Brew | Papertrey Ink

So funny story, I had on my to do list to check out PTI’s Orchid dies. Then I started seeing all these fun halloween coffee cards on IG and it went downhill from there. Today’s cards feature Papertrey Inks: Witches Brew stamps + dies Brew To Go dies Full disclosure, it has been awhile since

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VIP flower Shop Card Kit V4 | CTMH

This is my WRAP UP post, I completed my challenge to stretch my supplies with the [Sold Out] Close to my Heart | VIP Flower Shop Card Kit. I hope you were able to snag this kit! As a reminder it came with: 1 – exclusive B-size stamp set15 – pre-printed card bases3 – die-cut

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Coffee Date with Tricia | Coffee Loving Cardmakers

I’m so excited for today’s post, I have a Coffee Date with my Reverse Confetti teamie + friend Tricia Barber! There’s a GIVEAWAY over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog HERE. We’re both working with this color palette: Aren’t the colors amazing? Not something I would have thought with the dramatic hunter green! Here’s how

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