Oh, hello friend | Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen

  I bought some notecards from Flora & Fauna and decided to cut one of them in half to use the color block pattern as a panel: I used the Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen – Laurel Wreath.  Sorry to see that it is retired, I love it. The sentiments are from the Modern

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Full of Perks | Coffee Loving Cardmakers

  I’m excited to be up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today.  I hope to make it more of a regular schedule, every other Sunday, sharing with my teamie, Kerry! Pop over to the the blog for all the details!

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Fa La La | Inspired by Challenge – Deer Santa

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I was inspired by the: Santa Deer Although I love their vintage look, I went with a bit of a scandinavian style:  Paper pads…I have a TON of them.  They’re mostly all together in bins by manufacturer.  That’s organized but dangerous

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Six

  It’s the 6th day of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and things are still hoppin’. Today I’m featuring Catherine Pooler – Club Sursee products: Gift Card-To-Go Die Pumpkin Season Stamp Set + Coordinating Dies Best in The Patch  Here’s how I was inspired: I used the following Catherine Pooler Ink colors:

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A holiday hello | Reverse Confetti

  I’m so excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog with a project that I designed especially for the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  Reverse Confetti is one of the many Super Sponsors for this event.  Please check out the post over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog for all the

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Feeling Slothy | Newton’s Nook Designs

  I’m super excited to be on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog today!  I designed a project especially for the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Here’s a sneak peek at my slothy card: For all the details, please visit the Newton’s Nook Designs blog.

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I made this just for you | Lawn Fawn

  I’m finally playing with some of my newest Lawn Fawn stash that I picked up from Ellen Hutson LLC.   If you’ve been following me on IG, you might remember that I recently moved.  I wish I could say that we’re all unpacked but we’re not.  So for this card I was limited to what

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Berry Best Belated Birthday | Lawn Fawn

  I love the look of ink blending on cards and for some reason don’t do it that much on my own designs.  I whipped up this card [actually it took me all morning].  The ink blending color combo was inspired by the awesome Samantha Mann. Yup it’s another belated Birthday card [sigh].    I

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Let’s Pretend it’s Still Your Birthday | MFT Stamps

  I’m not sure why so many cardmakers, like me,  are so late in sending birthday cards?!  I have a legit reason this time, all my cards are packed away so I started a fresh card for my stepson but didn’t have enough time to finish it last night before we had to leave for

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Essentials by Ellen SALE ends May 17th

  Did you see that Ellen Hutson LLC is having a 25% off sale on select Essentials by Ellen products?  I’ve curated a handful of projects for you to take a peek at.  At the bottom of the post are affiliate shopping links at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping!

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Believe in the Magic | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 – reminder

  We’re back with a reminder about the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 theme of Flower.  Our sponsor is Pawsome Stamps.  For all the details about the challenge and the prize, please check out THIS post. Here’s how I was inspired: My card features the following products by Pawsome Stamps: Beary Christmas Hoppy Easter Coffee Besties Just Sentiments: Christmas My

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hi ya | Essentials by Ellen

  I’m a huge fan of sketch + color challenges.  They really inspire me and these days I need that for quick crafting.  Today’s card is filled with products by Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen: Painted Florals Casual Greetings A2 Piercing Plate Essential Circles Essential Circles for Stitching Modern Graphics Vol. 2 I’m

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I need coffee | Close to my Heart

  Did you know that the 2022 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is going on right now?  It started on Friday HERE.  There’s still time to join in the fun, grab your favorite drink and hop along.  There is a ton of inspiration and prizes.  No link up this time so sit back and

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May Creative Hop + New Release | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti 9th Birthday Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Brandi Mahon’s.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!  

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday Release | Final Day

    It’s the final day 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 excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday 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 excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our May

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