Treats | MFT Stamps

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I designed this especially for my Grandpup’s upcoming Gotcha Day

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June Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Announcing that I’ll be continuing Woodblock Wednesday into 2024. Every last Wednesday of the month will be Woodblock Wednesday. * Please note that there are 5 Wednesdays in July and Woodblock Wednesday will be on

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Wishing you a Gull-Tastic Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: That Seagull is so fun! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend the base panel with Concord & 9th – Harbor | ink. The drink has been ink blended with Salvaged Patina | distress oxide and

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Berry Special | Waffle Flower Crafts

I love the look of a card with a shaker panel front but they are persnickety to photog! Today’s project features: Gingham and Strawberries! I designed the shaker panel with upcycled stamp packaging and scor-tape. The color palette is by the Color Throwdown: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are RAD-ish | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are Amazing | Concord & 9th

A bit late to the party but I wanted to design a card especially for Pride Month. My project is inspired by the Progress Pride Flag Colors: [Google AI Overview] The cardstock is Concord & 9th: The sentiment is from Concord & 9th with Concord & 9th Gold Glitter Paper The heart is from Hero

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Around the Sun | Catherine Pooler

I’m back with another project that features the New Catherine Pooler Designs – Birthday on the Go Collection: *previously released I custom dyed the white cotton twine on my project with the Goldenrod ink pad. I ended up adding a vellum panel over the Serena Cover Plate so it didn’t take away from the sweet

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Mine! | Waffle Flower Crafts

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I’m loving my Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for the

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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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