Thank You | Lawn Fawn

This card took all morning to design and almost just as long to photog. I was inspired by the current Lawn Fawnatics color inspiration: I combined the following Lawn Fawn sets: I started to use the Sunday Stamps sketch but couldn’t add all the elements but I was definitely inspired by it.  Thanks for stopping

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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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Drink Coffee | Coffee Lovers Blog Hop | CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

Happy Saturday!  I’m back with my 3rd Hop card!  In case you haven’t heard, the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop started Friday!  Link up a coffee, tea, cocoa or hot apple cider project for a chance to win!  I was cautiously optimistic that I would be able to link up twice daily but since I

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Be Merry | Coffee Lovers Blog Hop | Reverse Confetti

  Today is the start of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  The fun starts over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.  If you’re new to the Coffee Lovers Blog Hops you should check out all the details on the blog.  This is a hop that is based on participation rather than commenting. 

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Winter Wonders | Catherine Pooler – Guest Ambassador

  I’m so excited to be a Catherine Pooler Guest Ambassador this month!  I had so much fun with this release, let’s get started! My Birthday Greetings card color palette is: It’s a Girl Do-Si-Do Party Dress Rockin’ Red The Evergreen Woods set is gorgeous!  I love how those trees turned out!  I’m a big

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Reverse Confetti November New Release Creative Hop

Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti November Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Rachel Alvarado’s.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the Fun!   What

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Reverse Confetti | November Release – Final Day

It’s the final day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our November + December ‘Fetti Friends: Ashley Ebben Stephanie Loh Kellianne Wilson Andrea

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Reverse Confetti | November Release – Day Two

It’s Day Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our November + December ‘Fetti Friends: Ashley Ebben Stephanie Loh Kellianne Wilson Andrea Shell

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Reverse Confetti | November Release – Day One

It’s Day One of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our November + December ‘Fetti Friends: Ashley Ebben Stephanie Loh Kellianne Wilson Andrea Shell

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Holiday Cards with Therm O Web

  Thank you to my friends at Therm O Web for sending me a box filled with goodies.  I couldn’t wait to dive in!  I’m sharing four cards today with much more to come.  Let’s get to it! The first two cards feature the gorgeous Brutus Monroe Foil Transfer Sheets in Red Static: The Happy

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Harvest | MFT Stamps

  Thanks to inspiration from Nicky Meek and Teneale Williams, I designed this card for my former step mother in law.  Yes, I have a former mother in law and a former step mother in law. I combined the following MFT Stamps: Harvest Mouse All Lined Up Diagonally Background Lined Up Dots Background Circle Celebration

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