Hero Arts: Happy Valentine’s Day

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today sharing a card that uses dies to accentuate a shape.  You’ll want to pop over there for the reveal and all the details.   Did you hear the news?!  I’m back at Impress in Tukwila teaching a Hero Arts class! Stop by the Impress in Tukwila to

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SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #39: Happy Birthday

Check out the newest SugarPea Designs Mix it Up Challenge!  So fun, right?! Play with the sketch or the inspiration photo, or a bit of both!  You have all month to play along with us!   One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features

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The Ton’s 3rd Anniversary Release Blog Hop 1/22

I’m so excited to be joining The Ton and their design team to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary!  You should have arrived here from The Ton! Giveaway information:  Effie is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky commenter. To qualify, you must leave a comment on each blog stop for the respective giveaway day

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2018 Hero Arts Catalog!

The 2018 Hero Arts Catalog is now available for your viewing HERE.  You’re going to LOVE the new products available! Products begin shipping to retail stores next week and will be in the Hero Arts Online Shop on February 15. Make sure you check out the Hero Arts blog post HERE and comment for a

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Guest Designer for Inspired by…Sorry I missed your birthday

I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover

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Hero Arts: Armed & Dangerous

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos.  Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons?  Oh, there are so many fun new designs!  Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – Craftin’ Desert Divas

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!   I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back!  What is that?  Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring:  Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute

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Reverse Confetti January SFYTT: Baby, it’s cold outside

Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks.  I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people.  Here’s one that features the

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Take Note | Reverse Confetti

YAY! I’m so thrilled that Laurel has started up the Inspired By…challenges again! Let’s jump right in, here’s the optional sketch: I was inspired by the School theme: I combined the following Reverse Confetti products: School Days Stitched Pinwheel Cover Panel I used the interior of the Stitched Pinwheel Cover Panel and used the frame

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taco ’bout awesome | Poppystamps

I’m so excited to be the September Guest Designer over on the Poppystamps Challenge! This month the challenge is: Anything Goes Here’s how I was inspired: I teamed up the Life is Sweet stamp set with various Whittles. Let’s chat about each design. The Whittle Taco and Nacho set. So cute right? I added some

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VIP Flower Shop Card Kit V3 | CTMH

I’m back with more ideas of stretching your supplies with the Close to my Heart | VIP Flower Shop Card Kit. I hope you were able to snag this kit, it looks like they sold out! As a reminder it comes with: 1 – exclusive B-size stamp set15 – pre-printed card bases3 – die-cut sheets; 4¼”

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You are the best | Reverse Confetti

I wanted to design a cute critter card featuring Reverse Confetti. It’s so easy to mix and match images from different sets. On this project I combined: Big Bear Chalk it Up The Bear Up There The pattern paper is vintage Basic Grey – Porcelain Paper collection. I also added the Double Stitched Window Cover

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Anita Jeram Cinderella Release | Colorado Craft

I’m excited to be a part of the Colorado Craft Company – Anita Jeram Cinderella Release for August 2022!  You should have arrived here from Adam Karle’s, if not, start at the Colorado Craft Company Blog. Leave a comment on all participating designer posts for a chance to win plus: One winner that makes a purchase using one of

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August New Release IG Hop | Pawsome Stamps

Today I’m participating in the Pawsome Stamps Spooktacular August Release Instagram Hop! There is so much wonderful inspiration to see from the Design Team and invited guests! To start from the beginning of the hop, head to @pawsomestamps 🎉 GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment at each IG stop for a chance to win a $10 gift

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VIP Flower Shop Card Kit V2 | CTMH

I’m back with more ideas of stretching your supplies with the Close to my Heart | VIP Flower Shop Card Kit. As a reminder it comes with: 1 – exclusive B-size stamp set15 – pre-printed card bases3 – die-cut sheets; 4¼” x 5½”15 – envelopes1 – Black Exclusive Inks™ mini stamp pad1 – 2″ ×

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Hello Sunshine | Newton’s Nook Designs

I wanted to ink up my Newton’s Nook Designs so I picked the Sunflower Days set. This is a petite 3×4 set but I love it. I’m dipping my toes into fall designs when I really just want to jump into it. I still have a bunch of summer images I should be inking up.

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We Flamin-go Together | Lawn Fawn

Are you a member of the Lawn Fawn Addicts Facebook group? If you aren’t you should check them out. It’s a group filled with inspiration! I was thoroughly inspired by THIS project by Kathrin. Here are the Lawn Fawn products I combined: Flamingo Floatie Flamingo Together Slimline Stitched Hillside Border Perfectly Plaid [retired] The frap

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