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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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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VIP Flower Shop Card Kit | CTMH

Have you checked out the Close to my Heart | Promotions | Overstock Offers? This VIP Flower Shop Card Kit* is packed with goodies and available through the end of the month:  1 – exclusive B-size stamp set15 – pre-printed card bases3 – die-cut sheets; 4¼” x 5½”15 – envelopes1 – Black Exclusive Inks™ mini stamp pad1

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To Bee Or Not To Bee Blog Hop

image source We’re celebrating World Bee Day, to support bees and raise public awareness of the importance of bees and apicultural products. For more information, please check out the World Bee Day Organization. A Big Thank You to Milka Gubo for organizing this event. You should have arrived here from Milka’s Blog. If you get

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Coolest | Concord & 9th

The kids + I have a weekly scheduled FT call. Last night I had them chime in on these cards and I absolutely love the color palette. This duo features the Concord & 9th – Sweet Summer. I started off with a couple Sprout panels that I used my blending brush with the coordinating ink

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Cow-a-ling | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #8 – Reminder

We’re back with a reminder about the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #8 theme: Cute Critters! Our sponsor is Trinity Stamps.  For all the details about the challenge and the prize, please check out THIS post. Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the following Trinity Stamps products: Christmas Cowlers Seasonal Sweetheart Crafty Post bundle Oh Christmas Tree – Clay Tree

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Kris Lauren Meets Big & Bold Reveal | August Colorado Craft Company

I’m excited to be a part of the Colorado Craft Company – Kris Lauren Meets Big & Bold Reveal 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!  Each designer below will be doing a

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Pilates | Catherine Pooler Designs

I picked up the Pie Day set from Ellen Hutson LLC and couldn’t wait to put together an idea I’ve had perking. The sentiment is computer generated. Leave me a comment with your email and I’d be happy to send it your way. Here is my supply list: Pie Day Dies Fall Calls for Lattes

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Flashback Summer of Stamping 2021

I’ve been loving seeing last year’s Summer of Stamping collaboration projects over on the Ellen Hutson LLC Instagram account. I thought it would be a great time to share this one that combines several Essentials by Ellen sets: Summer of Stamping 2021 – Soak It Up by Avery Elle Bear Ware 2 Bear Ware 4

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July 2022 Favorites

Lawn Fawn’s High Five Kit My son’s 25th Birthday Catherine Pooler Designs Guest Ambassador My first official post with Pawsome Stamps Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge – July Sponsor – Twiddler’s Nook Ellen Hutson LLC Guest Designer Mama Elephant + Essentials by Ellen Exclusive set – Ice Cream Stand My girl and I went to Mike’s

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