Birthday Cheer | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: In an attempt to stretch my supplies, this month I’m sharing cards that show different ways to use one panel. Today’s project uses a portion of an A2 stenciled panel. Next week you’ll see the other project, using the other

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Eau De Perfection – Sneaks | Catherine Pooler Designs

Have you heard the news? Catherine Pooler Designs has a new collection that includes inks releasing on April 10th. Here’s a sneak peek for today: You’re going to LOVE this new release! Here’s what I’m sneaking today: I also used the previously released: I did a bit of direct to paper with the inks to

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Pixi Dust Designs + Coffee Loving Cardmakers Insta-Hop!

It’s Par-Tea Time! The Coffee Loving Cardmakers are so excited to be collaborating with Super Sponsor Pixi Dust Designs! All the fun is over on Instagram. You’re going to love all the inspiration! Pixi Dust Designs is giving away TWO Prizes – One $20 and ONE $15 Store Credit! For a limited time, the It’s

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Together | Hero Arts

This month the challenge is: Happy Anniversary – It’s all about Anniversaries and Birthdays! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: The floral bouquet has been heat embossed in copper on vellum. After using the copper glitter paper for the tag detail, I decided to use the circle negative cuts as

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Cheers | Lawn Fawn

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: I’m featuring the following products by Lawn Fawn: I also added the Waffle Flower Crafts – Subsentiments Hello | Diecut Sheet. I can’t wait to see

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You are the Coolest | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: A majority of the pieces for this card were floating around on my desk. I challenged myself to clean up and add some Lawn Fawn and Concord & 9th pieces. The sentiments have been heat embossed in white. The ‘you

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Peace, Love and Coffee | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #28

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps as our sponsor for the month of April: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the following products available

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Lunar New Year Challenge | April 2024

We’re back with the April Lunar New Year Challenge! The Year of the Rabbit ended on February 9th. The Year of the Dragon started on February 10, 2024 and runs through January 28, 2025. Make sure you check the challenge blog for the prizes up for grabs this month! For today’s new challenge post, I

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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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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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