set sail for adventure!

Clean + Simple Nautical. I’m absolutely smitten with the Sail Away 6×6 that is available over at The Heart Desires shop! You can’t really see but that bottom panel has white star fish on it…it’s a very fun pattern.  The sentiment is from Neat & Tangled’s Sailmates set. I was going to stamp on the

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friends

So I haven’t used my MFT Die-namics Hot Cocoa for awhile and teamed it up with the MFT Die-namics Friends…  Lovin’ how the friends simply POPS!  Everything has been colored with Peerless watercolors.  I used MFT Cement Gray card stock and Ranger Watercolor paper. I managed to play along with the MFT Sketch Challenge I really do

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Hero Arts Summer 2016 Release Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts Summer 2016 Release Blog Hop! The products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now, so you may have seen them out and about. Our hop marks the launch in the Hero Arts online store! You should have arrived here from the Hero Arts blog, if not, you’ll

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Essentials by Ellen – Mix it Up Challenge: oh hello friend.

Grateful for the longer days…I took this  photo at 7:30 pm last night.  There is still plenty of natural sunlight. I didn’t originally have a post scheduled today but since I finished up my homework early, I decided to whip up a card! I’m playing along with the Essentials by Ellen – Mix It Up

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enjoy

Hello!  I hope you had a great weekend!  I know that I did!  I have a fun card to share today: I finally inked up the Mint Owl Studio – Coffee Craze that I picked up from Butterfly Reflections Ink!  Isn’t that chunky mug —> awesome?!  I colored it with my Peerless watercolors.  I added

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Reverse Confetti: May New Release Blog Hop!

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Mother’s Day post. Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti May Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I know that I seem to always say this, but honestly, this is one of

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Hello and Happy Mother’s Day!  I have a coffee card to share with you today! I’m in the ‘use what I have mode’ because I have a lot.  All the papers are Studio Calico that I picked up from a big Craft garage sale.  The orange stickers  are super old MME, the cork is Elle’s

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: it’s your birthday!

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 May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Laura Bassen This is super special release since Reverse Confetti is

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 2: happy birthday

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 2!!!! 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 May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Laura Bassen This is super special release since Reverse Confetti is

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: lift me up

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 down the fun until New Release Day!  Our May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Laura Bassen This is super special release since Reverse

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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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