Oh So Merry | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #32 Reminder

This is the reminder post for the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce that Twiddler’s Nook is the sponsor for the month of August: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: The team is featuring the theme of cute critters with an added

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Merry & Bright | Stampin’ Up

So I ‘had’ to buy the Stampin’ Up – Sweet Candy Canes | stamps + dies when it came out back in 2022. This is when I tell you that this is the first time I’ve inked them up. Sadly this set is retired but, although this is the first time I’m inking it up,

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Hey Sweetie | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Sugar Sugar. We want to see anything that is sweet – cakes, chocolates, ice cream, fruit, honey, hot chocolate, or make a card for your sweetheart. Anything sweet is welcome! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I designed

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August Release Blog Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m super excited to be a part of the Pretty Pink Posh August Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from my fabulous friend Jill Hawkin’s blog. If not, you’ll want to head over to the Pretty Pink Posh blog. Prizes: Leave comments along the way to win one of three $30 Gift Certificates

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Snail Mail | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love how that bunny fits inside the oversized postage die! I did have to trim a smidge off but it turned out so cute! Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE

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Happy Birthday | Stampin’ Up

When I happily finished this card I realized I totally forgot about the sketch challenge but managed the Color Throwdown: I’m featuring the following Stampin’ Up products via Chris Franco: I received the Carta Bella – Roll with It | 6×6 as a GWP at scrapbook.com. The button is a throwback from My Clever Creations

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Coffee Date Soon?

Hello! We’ve been on a vaca for the past week so this is my first project. No surprise that it is a caffeinated theme. They are my go to cards to design. Today’s project features: I’ve been designing more shaker cards lately. This one uses upcycled stamp packaging. I cut the acetate to create a

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Sweet Birthday | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Sugar Sugar– it’s all about something sweet! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I used the following copics: I grounded the ice cream truck with Granite cardstock. The brick was stencil with the coordinating ink. Entries must be

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Merry & Bright | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for all my stencil work.  It makes it so easy! The Distress Oxides I used: I used Waffle Flower Crafts’ Shader Brushes when stenciling. The sentiment as been heat embossed in white

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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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