amazing women…

there is you…love that sentiment from the Essentials by Ellen, Amazing Women set: I teamed it up with the MFT Hot Cocoa Cups and the oh-so-fun Pineapple background stamp! Perfect combo for the Essentials by Ellen Mix It Up Challenge: Yup, they’re mixin’ it up with My Favorite Things! I’m also playing with the current

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The Ton: Anniversary Release Blog Hop

2016 is starting off with a bang for me…thrilled to be asked to join the special Anniversary Release Blog Hop over at The Ton .  You should have arrived here from The Ton’s blog.  If not, that is where you’ll want to start so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! There will be

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xoxo

Hello Hello!  Having fun with a Valentine’s Day design! I used the new Reverse Confetti Mini Envie along with the heart from the Stamped Note Confetti Cuts set.  Do you see the xoxo?  That’s from the Fancy Words Confetti Cuts set. Check out what’s inside the mini envie: I popped one of the Caffeinated Cups

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holiday hugs + CHA

I’m trying to get back into the groove of my regular life.  I had the most wonderful opportunity to attend CHA 2016.  To be able to combine my love of crafting in a venue filled with absolutely talented designers is truly amazing….more on that in a smidge. I’ve been wanting to ink up the oh-so-cute

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Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Launch Blog Hop!

Hello Hello!!  It’s the Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Launch Blog Hop!  We’re hopping and sharing some of the new products!  You will begin finding the new 2016 Catalog products at your favorite store soon! And all products will be available in the Hero Arts store beginning February 8.  Included in this release are 31 new clear

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A good day has both Coffee & You

I should be totally doing other things but as I type up this post (Friday am), I’m leaving for CHA in 4 hours.  I haven’t finished packing or getting ready.  I wanted to whip together this card because I was so inspired by some challenges. The coffee cup is from STAMPlorations’ Sketchy Coffee Cups and

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Reverse Confetti: January New Release Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti January Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ to you are now available in the shop! You should have hopped here from the awesome Amy Rohl’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse

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baby, it’s cold outside + Seasons Givings Blog Hop Winners!

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti January Release Day Two. My super awesome friend, Kimberly, gifted me this adorable Lawn Fawn Winter Alpaca set.  She’s the sweetest, because she knows that Alpaca’s run in my family…LOL…check it out HERE. I was smitten with the way Chari Moss colored her alpaca

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You’re plane awesome | Taylored Expressions

  I’m a casual collector of airplane stamps. I know, hard to believe, I tend to be a #fullsetsyndrome crafter.  Last time I placed an order at Taylored Expressions for their donut collection, I threw in the Gus & Gertie – Best Buds set.   I designed this especially for the hubby.  He’s a hobby pilot,

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February Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Hello and welcome to the Reverse Confetti February Creative Hop!  You should have arrived here from my teamie, Dana’s!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Reverse Confetti blog. Today I’m featuring two set of cards.  One is Thank You’s and the other is an all ocassion.   Let’s chat with

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Stronger and Better | Catherine Pooler Designs

  Not a surprise that I like to collect stamps with thermoses.  I was so happy to see that Catherine Pooler Designs added their Warm & Cozy set to their shop.  It originally came out as part of their Club Sursee subscription. The cardstock I used is Stampin’ Up Smoky Slate.  The sentiment is from

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Celebrate Everything | MFT Stamps

  In addition to holiday cards, I’m really bad about designing birthday cards.  I picked up a bunch of the newest MFT release at Ellen Hutson LLC.  The beauty about this particular release is that it fits all types of birthday personalities.   Today’s cards feature: Celebrate with Cake die-namics Celebrate Everything stamps I love how

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Mugs & Kisses | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #2

  Happy February!  Before I get started on the new Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge I wanted to thank you!  We were so honored to have over 100 projects link up to our very first challenge last month!  For the winners, please visit the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge blog HERE. New month means a brand new

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February Stock Your Stash | Reverse Confetti

  I’m excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today.  I’m sharing how I was inspired by the February Stock Your Stash Challenge!  I decided to combine the Multi-Step Cacti and Sketched Florals sets. My overall color palette is: Mist  |  Baby Blue  |  Navy Blue  |  Royal Purple I’ve been enjoying making

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For You | Pigment Craft Co.

Yesterday I was chatting with Thanh and how I don’t tend to gravitate to florals.  That inspired me to ink up the Pigment Craft Co – Jumbo Botanicals: Winter Bloom: I love the Cozy Stitches Cover Plate Die and started with that.  Then I layered a strip using the Pattern Builder: Gingham in Eucalyptus ink.

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be my valentine | lawn fawn

  I’m shaking things up with some Lawn Fawn goodies!  All products have been purchased from Ellen Hutson LLC with the exception of the tiny coffee mug, that is from the Halloween Party Animal purchased directly from Lawn Fawn.  One thing lead to another and I have two cards that turned out a bit busier

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eat more hole foods | Taylored Expressions

I’m finally getting around to inking up the Taylored Expressions – Donut Days kit.   I love all things donuts…couldn’t resist this one.  You might not be able to tell but the Donut Days Stencil has been hit with Ranger Texture Paste with a couple drops of Reverse Confetti Piggy Bank reinker.  The added texture

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Just a Note | Close to my Heart + Sheetload of Cards

  Friday morning I was part of a Crafty Zoom that was hostessed by my friend Chris Franco.  The two hours went quick but I was able to whip together these nine cards: Have you heard of Sheetload of Cards?  It’s a genius concept of taking three 12×12’s and a couple 8.5×11’s, a card sketch

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