somebunny sends smiles.

I’ve been having so much fun creating…here’s a new to me set that I hadn’t inked up yet: Those Birdie Brown bunnies are just too cute, they’re from the Somebunny set.  Gah, as I type up this post, I realized I forgot her sweet bow…I won’t tell you how many times I had to photog

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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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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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Final Day of Avery Elle Week | Ellen Hutson LLC

  Today is the FINAL day of Avery Elle Week over on the Ellen Hutson blog!  We’re celebrating with a SALE and it ends tonight at 11:59 pm pacific. I’m back sharing a couple more projects, this time featuring the Avery Elle – Layered Ice Cream set.  This layering set is super easy to use. 

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You’re Sweet | Avery Elle Week – Ellen Hutson LLC

Did you hear?  It’s Avery Elle Week over on the Ellen Hutson LLC Blog!  I’m starting off the week with some sweet inspiration. I’m featuring the Avery Elle – Layered Cupcake for my projects.  I had so much fun with this set, I don’t know about you, but I love cupcakes. My first card combines

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AVO Happy Birthday | Lawn Fawn

  My card was thoroughly inspired by Samantha Mann + Chari Moss. The plaid panel was inspired by Chari.  I used the Large Slimline dies and the Plaid Stencils.  The ink colors are by Concord & 9th: Ballet Slipper Grapefruit I used Catherine Pooler blending brushes and trimmed down to fit the 4.0 x 5.25

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‘Tis the Season | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #1 Reminder

  Guys!  You’re awesome!  As I type up this post on January 8th there are already 39 fabulous projects linked up to our little Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!  The support, comments and kudo are absolutely appreciated!  I love that you are joining me in this proactive challenge to have a bunch of Christmas Cards on

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Catherine Pooler Global Adventure Pt. Deux + Spring Fling Refresh!

  The New Catherine Pooler – Global Adventure Pt. Deux + their new Spring Fling Refresh is NOW available!  Make sure you check out their shop!  As promised, I’m back with a couple projects that use their newest Spring Fling Refresh inks: Minted Oh Boy! Sixteen Candles I decided to feature the newest inks with

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Super lazy | Taylored Expressions

Since I just place a large order at Taylored Expressions I thought I better ink up some sets from my last order! I love the Sarcasti-Chick and the various coordinating sets.  I couldn’t wait to use the ‘lazy’ sentiment.  It is pretty much why I bought everything LOL. I was going to use pattern paper

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Lantern Festival | Catherine Pooler – Global Adventure Pt. Deux Collection

  Thanks to my friends at Catherine Pooler for sending me their Lantern Festival stamps + coordinating dies.  They are part of their new collection, Global Adventure – Pt. Deux! Their Adventure in Asia Bundles consists of: Lantern Festival Stamp Set Lantern Festival Dies Origami Cheers Sentiments Stamp Set Origami Cheers Dies Fan Dance Background

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