grow old along with me.

On Friday I had lunch with former co-workers.  I always realize how much I miss them when we get together…it’s often quite a span of time in between meetings but we catch up without any hesitations…that’s friendship.  As an added bonus to my day, I went shopping afterwards. There aren’t many local crafts stores around

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Chickaniddy Crafts: Happy Fall

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my So Thankful for You post. Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m up on the Chickaniddy Crafts Blog today with a Fall Inspired card! Here’s a peek: It’s a card that I made especially for my girl!  She’s living on her own {with 2 roomies!} and starting

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so thankful for you & publications

post 1 of 2 for me…click HERE for my Chickaniddy Crafts project. By now, it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a Stampin’ Up Fan {again}.  We have this friendly challenge among a group of us, which includes Katie, Kimberly & Tonya.  This time Katie picked THIS as our challenge.  Here’s a quick peek at

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celebrate autumn

Autumn…it is my favorite season of the year. The Pacific Northwest has been having an unusually warm summer.  Definitely not what I signed up for…I love the PNW for the mild weather we typically have. Anyways, when I design with apples, I always think of Washington State. cardstock:  pti kraft  other:  impress felt, dcwv felt,

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you are the best

I love color. How about you? cardstock:  PTI white, stampin’ up crushed curry/pixie pink  stamps:  reverse confetti all about you/so stripey/whole lotta dots  ink:  impress fresh ink charcoal, zing white  other:  lawn fawn journal die, reverse confetti tag me too die I had fun with a whole lotta Reverse Confetti. I was inspired by the

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hippo birdie seattle style!

Hello! Blogging late & live! Wednesday’s…I Love Wednesday’s…it’s one of my days off.  I’ve been up since 3 am cranking out cards…Pssstttt…Neat & Tangled’s September Release starts this Monday and um, you’re going to LOVE it!!!! This little card was being quite squirrely…it wouldn’t keep rockin’ while I attempted to take a photo… cardstock:  PTI

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a yawn is a silent scream for coffee.

I’m a happy girl when I buy new coffee stamps: cardstock:  paper accents vellum, strathmore watercolor  paper:  pebbles homemade  stamps:  verve coffee/one cup  ink:  staz on black, fresh ink black tea, T’s watercolor tray  other: hero arts gold shimmer spray, mme wood dots Actually, those coffee mugs are from a tea set. I wish you

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Curtain Call Wishing Well: oh happy day

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my International Design Team Announcement. cardstock:  strathmore  stamps:  whimsy stamps/tea time additions  ink:  memento tuxedo  other:  whimsy stamps/tea time additions die set, we r memory keepers journal card, circle die, studio calico wood veneer, misc acetate A shaker card! There’s a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:

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Stories of Stamps, Paper and…

Post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for the new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge. Hello! I’m super excited to announce that I’ve been asked to join  Stories of Stamps, Paper and… My first international Design Team! The designers on this team are wonderful and I hope that you’ll join in the monthly challenges!  

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keep it real

Hello! Keepin’ it real cardstock:  pti white, stampin’ up hello honey & bermuda bay  stamps:  stampin’ up dotty angles & hello love  ink:  fresh ink pool/harvest  misc:  freckled fawn arrow So Kimberly challenged Tonya and I to colour me! I really LOVE this color combo.  I substituted coastal cabana with bermuda bay. I used Stampin’

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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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Have a Sweet Christmas | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #9

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

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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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