Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember + Newton’s Nook Designs

Have you been following Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember festivities?  Today they’re launching another collaboration set with Newton’s Nook Designs!  Check out the new Pocket Full Of Happy set: I had so much fun with this set and combined it with the Newton’s Nook Designs Slimline Frames & Windows Die Set. My cardstock colors are by

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You are free to fly | Flora & Fauna

  Do you follow Flora & Fauna’s IG?  It is FILLED with amazing inspiration!  I’m sharing a card that features their Free to Fly Butterfly set along with their Mini Envelope die: I also managed to sneak in a couple of Impress’ woodmount stamps: Thin Stripe Border Splatter Dots I have to admit the Splatter

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Feline Batty | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’m super excited to be up on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog today!  I’m sharing a fun Halloween Design, here’s a peek: For all the details, pop over to the Newton’s Nook Designs blog! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Life | Inspired by Challenge – Playful Patterns

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I knew just what to do with this challenge! So, I’m actually sharing two projects for today.  Why?  Well, I thought I was headed in one direction and it ended up in another direction.  If you follow me on IG, you may

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Joy | Reverse Confetti

I’m up on the Reverse Confetti blog today, sharing a couple of cards.  Check out all the details over there. Here is my supply list with affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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hello. | Taylored Expressions

There’s something about rainbows, right?  They seem to exude peace, hope and happiness. I picked up some of the rainbow collection from Taylored Expressions but now realize that I ‘need’ their stencil too.  I love their Over the Rainbow die…slightly wonky and freeform. The ‘hello’ is from their Over The Rainbow set.  I added the

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Canoe belive it | Avery Elle especially for Ellen Hutson LLC

Canoe believe it?  It’s taken me way too long to ink up this CUTE exclusive Avery Elle set  over at Ellen Hutson’s.  Come on, how can you resist a great pun? I always struggle with sentiment placement with this particular Waves Cover Panel…that’s why I decided to stamp it right onto the canoe. I know,

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Long Time No Tea | Inspired by Challenge – Tweet Tea

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: YAY for a caffeinated challenge!  Here’s how I was inspired: I combined: MFT SYS Sending Sweet Celebration Wishes MFT Party Plaid 6×6 MFT LLD Cup of Tea [retired] MFT LLD Tea Party [retired] MFT Gift Box Cover Up [retired] Stampin’ Up Crisp Cantaloupe

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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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