April 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’m in full springtime mode and couldn’t wait to design a card trio:

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oh, happy day | SugarPea Designs

Hello and Happy Sunday!  As I type this up on Saturday morning, not quite 8 am and I’m on my 4th cup of coffee.  Today I’m featuring SugarPea Designs – Parisian Holiday. This set is so fun, love all the images in it.  I teamed it up with the Coffee To Go Cup – Sugarcut. 

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The Ton’s Spring 2019 Release Blog Hop

We are celebrating The Ton’s Spring 2019 Release with 7 new designs! There are additional promotions with free gifts. Head over to The Ton’s blog for more details.  Giveaways: Three winners will receive a stamp set of choice from our new Spring 2019 release (excluding Fantastic Feathers). To qualify, please leave a comment on each blog

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Poppin’ Up To Say | Lawn Fawn [interactive]

I always seem to underestimate the time it takes to design an interactive card.  This literally took me several hours yesterday to complete (from start to finish).  I have to say that I’m really enjoying the interactive designs, they’re so rewarding to see ‘in action’. This one combines the following Lawn Fawn Sets: Let’s Toast

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Have a phonomenal day | Avery Elle

I’m part of family that really enjoys food.  Well, I guess all families are like that?  We love asian food so when Avery Elle came out with this fun Phonomenal set, I knew I had to buy it. The kids and I love noodles:  Pho, Bun, Ramen, Udon, Somen… Last night my sweet girl treated

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hello | Hello Bluebird

Hello and Happy Tuesday.  Here’s another spring inspired project. I haven’t inked up any of my Hello Bluebird sets so today I’m featuring Springtime.  I also used Gallery Frame #1 and Grassy Knoll Dies.  The hello has been die cut from (retired) Stampin’ Up Wisteria Wonder. The Distress Oxide ink blending background color combo is

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you + me + coffee | essentials by ellen

Happy April!  I’m trying to do a major catch up on my shopping and wanted to play with the Essentials by Ellen Bear Ware. That guy is killing me!  The rabbit ears are perfect!  The pattern paper and stencil are by MFT. Doesn’t everybody want coffee for Easter?! I was inspired by the latest Tag

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Thanks so berry much | Reverse Confetti

Hello!  I’m popping in with a clean + simple card. The weather in the pacific northwest has been so lovely.  I knew that I wanted to design a springy card.  Check out Reverse Confetti’s Berry Sweet set.  I love the size of the strawberry! Lately my cards have been pretty busy and image filled so

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Happy Easter | Lawn Fawn

Happy Friday!  I should be at Costco right now shopping (LOL).  It took me longer than I thought to whip up this project.  Isn’t that always the case when you should be doing ‘chores’.   I’m smitten with the Lawn Fawn Oh Gnome!  I’ve teamed them up with Easter Party. Those green mountains – so very

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Pinkies Up | My Favorite Things

Any tea drinkers?  I love Tea Lattes but also have love plain tea, no sugar or milk. I haven’t used the LLD Tea Party Die-namics or (retired) Cup of Tea set in awhile. Love the look of fiestaware. I was inspired by the newest MFT Sketch Challenge: Some links may be affiliate at no extra

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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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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday Release | 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 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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