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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Craft for Cause – Shery Russ of STAMPlorations

  🎀🎀 I’m doing a crafty IG giveaway – see IG 🎀🎀Craft for a Cause IG Hop dedicated to the awesome designer – Shery Russ, owner of @stamplorations💖A big thank you to:@tinkerscraft for managing this event!@foo_the_craft_paca for the graphics!Ways to be a part of Shery’s recovery journey:Donate!  https://stamplorations.com/shery-breast-cancer-journeyMeal Train:https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/66gl7kPurchase from STAMPlorations:https://stamplorations.com/Send her a card! DM for address.Project:STAMPlorations’ Daisy

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Happy Birthday | Distress Oxide Trio

  Last week on IG I asked about your favorite Distress Oxide Trio.  People shared the prettiest combos!  I’ll compile them together and let you know when I have them as a pdf!  I couldn’t wait to dive into them, here are a couple that I played with: It looks different in the way you

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A Latte Warm Wishes | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #7 – Reminder

  We’re back with a reminder about the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #7 theme of STARS! Our sponsor is Twiddler’s Nook.  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 Twiddler’s Nook products: Luscious Lime Confetti Stars Embellishment Mix Pressure

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Reverse Confetti July 2022 | New Release and Hop

Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti July Release.  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Michelle Short’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! I’d love

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Reverse Confetti July Release | Day Three

  It’s the Final Day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  What’s that mean?  That the new release hits the shop tomorrow and we’re celebrating with a mega hop! 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 so

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Reverse Confetti July Release | 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 so happy to have the following designers for our July + August ‘Fetti Friends: Angela Sandhya Today we’re featuring: Little Bits

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Reverse Confetti July 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 so happy to have the following designers for our July + August ‘Fetti Friends: Angela Sandhya Today we’re

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Gotcha Day | Year One

I copied the text below from my daughter’s IG post on Thursday, July 7.  Originally I was going to repost it on my IG but it’s easier for me to look back on it on my blog.  If the video’s don’t load, please click on her IG post above. Kuma’s gotcha day was yesterday 🥳

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Happy BEE-day | Lawn Fawn

  Have you seen the CUTE new Lawn Fawn kit, High Five?  I’m a fan of all things Lawn Fawn so I had to get it. I had so much fun inking it up!  A big shout out to Jessica Frost – Ballas for the gorgeous Distress Oxide combo: Spun Sugar Tattered Rose Scattered Straw

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