Stay Strong | Pink & Main

So back in June, a couple of us went to Scrapbook Expo.  I’m still trying to ink up some of the things I picked up then.  Check out  the Pink & Main – Norse Day set: Let’s start with my base, it’s Stampin’ Up Pistachio Pudding panel.  I trimmed down my Bristol panel to 4.0

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Aloha | Pretty Pink Posh

Happy Saturday!  I’m happily crafting all day!  I’m a bit behind on projects.  I thought I was going to be so productive last week and I wasn’t.  Today I have a card featuring Pretty Pink Posh’s Tropical Birds stamp set: The pink cardstock is Stampin’ Up Pink Pirouette.  The neutral panel is Ellen Hutson’s –

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hello and Happy Friday!  Today I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog sharing a project that features a bunch of My Favorite Things.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Here are the copics I used: R20 BG13 | BG15 | BG32 V01 | V12 E40 | E41 | E42 | E43 E50 | E51 N0

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Greeting from the Northwest | Woodblock Wednesday + Guest Designer

Hello and welcome to the sixth edition of Woodblock Wednesday.  I’m featuring: Impress – Bunch of Umbrellas [5631F] Impress – Graphic Raindrops [5258F] Impress –  Greetings from the Northwest [5254D] Here’s how I was inspired: I stamped the raindrops in Catherine Pooler – Mint to Be.  The sentiment has been heat embossed in white on black

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Cheers, Sweet Friend | Reverse Confetti

I’m up on the Reverse Confetti blog with a project that uses quite a few of the new July release products.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: For the full reveal and all the details, please visit the Reverse Confetti blog! Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Autumn Leaves | Clearly Besotted

Have you seen the newest Clearly Besotted release?  Oh my goodness, so filled with goodness.  They’re pretty much sold out on all their sets but they are also available on Simon Says Stamp.  So it seems that I’m gravitating to Fall: Eep!  Those penguins and the one has a LATTE!  I’ve combined: All Four Seasons 

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hey, Happy Friday to you!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog sharing a card that feature some of the super cute Paper Smooches products!  Today I’m featuring: Sunnyville  |  Cuppa Sunshine Dies Here’s a peek at my project: Pop over to the blog for the full reveal! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost

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August Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Hello!  Today is the 8th of the month which means it’s time for the Reverse Confetti Creative Hop!  You should have arrived here from my teamie, Heather Hoffman.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! I decided to design a giftie duo, a card and treat box:

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Paper Sweeties 7th Birthday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

The Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Design Team is hopping in celebration of Super Sponsor Paper Sweeties 7th Birthday!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog, if not, you’ll want to start there! Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the Coffee, Yes Please + Eat Cake stamp sets!  I love the bold

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Long Live Snail Mail | Woodblock Wednesday

Welcome to the Fifth Edition of Woodblock Wednesday!  Today I’m featuring: Impress Cherry Blossom Branch [5632F] Savvy Stamps Long Live Snail Mail [1549C] My overall design was inspired by THIS card by Julie Ebersole.  I mixed up the design a bit so it isn’t the same but that you can see where I was inspired.  

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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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