the essence…

One of my favorite paper collections is Basic Grey’s Persimmon.  I never tire of it and tend to hoard my paper.  I was inspired by a couple challenges: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  basic grey/persimmon stamps:  stampin’ up/love is kindness  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  stampin’ up embossing folder, martha stewart wool yarn, cork, circle punch 

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lucky me.

I love a good challenge. I’ve been wanting to play over in  the classroom I picked up a ton of the new Essentials by Ellen before we left for Japan and I’m just now getting to play with them. I knew that I wanted to use the Laurel Wreath, in gold, but of course!  Then

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SFYTT: think happy thoughts

Hello Hello! It’s Saturday and I’m hopefully going to be crafting up a storm today because I should have cleaned and organized yesterday. I have a Happy card today: paper:  pebbles cottage living  stamps:  reverse confetti/color me happy  ink:  zing black, fresh ink peach  other:  beading hemp twine, papertrey ink vellum Don’t you love the

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just looking in on you…

When we were in Japan, the kids spotted a couple sticker sets and a post card that were Alpaca themed.  (Click HERE for the differences between Alpacas and Llamas)  We tend to gravitate towards them because my cousin and her husband own several Alpacas.  That is exactly the reason why I bought Stampin’ up’s From

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Fusion Card Challenge: a calm sea

This is post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my Neat & Tangled post and click HERE for my Whisker Graphics post! Hello! Welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge I took the month of March off from the Design Team and now I’m back!  Check out this fun challenge: I worked with the sketch this week: paper:

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Neat & Tangled: crafting is my jam

This is post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my Fusion Card Challenge post and click HERE for my Whisker Graphics post! Hello! Today is my day over on the Neat & Tangled Blog! Here’s a peek at my supplies: paris crafting is my jam I challenged myself to design a one-layer card….I don’t make many of those!

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Whisker Graphics: hello.

This is post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my Neat & Tangled post and click HERE for my Fusion Card Challenge post! Hello! Today is my day up on the Whisker Graphics Blog! I always have fun with Whisker Graphics and Divine Twine, you do know that their products aren’t just for packaging,

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Reverse Confetti: April New Release Blog Hop!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my A Jillian Vance Design post! Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti April Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ to you are now available in the shop! You should have hopped here from the Awesome Kathy

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A Jillian Vance Design: happy blooming birthday

post 1 of 2…please click HERE for the Reverse Confetti April New Release Blog Hop! Hello! Today is my day up on the A Jillian Vance Design Blog! I had loads of fun designing today’s project and thought I’d sneak peek my AJVD Supply list: watering can die set {die}signer pocket showers of blessings {die}lightfully

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Happy Birthday | MFT Stamps

  This is a card I designed on Saturday for one of my husband’s friend’s birthday.  I love these birthday items by MFT Stamps: Celebrate Everything Balloon Builder Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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March Creative Hop + New Release | Reverse Confetti

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

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Reverse Confetti March 2022 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 so happy to have the following designers for our March + April ‘Fetti Friends: April Cheiron Joy For you cute critter

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Reverse Confetti March 2022 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 so happy to have the following designers for our March + April ‘Fetti Friends: April Cheiron Joy Today we’re featuring: Friendly Florals

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you’re my lucky charm | Lawn Fawn

  I bought several things from the last Lawn Fawn release from Ellen Hutson LLC.  I wanted to join the Lawn Fawnatics Card Sketch Challenge and thought I’d whip up a card.  So this took a bit longer than I had thought but the rainbow goodness is all worth it. I LOVE the Clover Background

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Reverse Confetti March 2022 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 so happy to have the following designers for our March + April ‘Fetti Friends: April Cheiron Joy Today we’re featuring: Sending

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Essentials by Ellen – New Release Day + Instagram Hop

  Today is the Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen – New Release Day + Instagram Hop!  Leave comments on participating designer Instagram Posts by March 7th at 11:59 pm pacific to be eligible to win one of three $25 Gift Codes to www.ellenhutson.com. Here’s a peek at my project but you’ll want to

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Essentials by Ellen – Release Week – Final Day

  It’s the final day of the Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen Release Week.  The new release will be available tomorrow, Friday, March 4th at 9 am pacific.  We will be celebrating with an Instagram Hop, tons of inspiration and prizes! Today we’re featuring:  Casual Greetings stamp set + designer dies Painted Florals stamp set

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Essentials by Ellen – Release Week – Day Three

  Today is Day Three of the Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen Release Week.  Everyday we will be featuring new products in projects we’ll be sharing.  The new release will be available on Friday, March 4th at 9 am pacific.  We will be celebrating with an Instagram Hop, tons of inspiration and prizes!

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