focus on the sun

I love how my friends throw out a challenge to play along in.   I’m always up for a great challenge! I’ve had some Paper Smooches goodies that needed some love…Check out those Rain boots!  I paper pieced them with American Crafts Hip Hip Hooray.  They are nestled on the Paper Smooches Scallop Frame that

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happy birthday

It’s been a busy couple weeks on  my blog.  You should see my desk…it’s really bad!  I slid things aside (literally) to create this card: Isn’t the Piñata by Hero Arts so much fun?!  It screams party!  I love the Ombre Neon Chartreuse to Blue ink.  The Ombre pads aren’t just for solid images! Hero

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you got this!

Whew, I gotta tell you.  I must have been a mechanical engineer in my previous life because I so don’t have that ‘thought process capability’ now.  Mechanical things always throw me for a loop and that relates to crafting how?  Crafty dies with many pieces…scares me every time, just like the ikea bag ‘o nuts

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The Ton Spring 2016 Release Blog Hop!

post/hop 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti April Release Hop Hello and Happy Friday!  So thrilled to be hoppin’ with The Ton in celebration of their Spring 2016 Release!  You should have hopped here from the awesome Keeway’s Blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is The

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Reverse Confetti: April New Release Blog Hop!!

post/hop 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for The Ton Spring 2016  Release Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti April Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have 2 projects to share today, let’s start with my card.  I’m

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day Three: oh, hi there

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our April ‘Fetti Friend is:  Francine Vuilleme Our Newest Teamie is:  Diane Jaquay Today

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Hero Arts: Congratulations

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a baby card.  Here’s a peek at just some of my supplies: I’d love for you to pop over there and check it out! Hero Arts Cling Stamps, Alphabet Soup Bold Prints Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little Hippo Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little

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Right at Home: April Release

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day One Hello!  So excited for the Right at Home April Release!  It’s available now! Birdhouse Color in Sentiments Handmade By Me Tiny Sentiments Here’s a peek at a couple of cards that I created just for today! For

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: hello

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Right at Home April Release Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting

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April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for Sponsor Solo:  Reverse Confetti Hello and Welcome to the April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my awesome teamie, Mariana’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog! Today, the Hero

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Hello Friend | Freshly Made Sketches

  Hello Friend.  This morning I whipped up a card set using the Taylored Expressions Mini Slim Square Window as a base. The die cut sentiment is Everyday Sayings by Concord & 9th. This combo is with Concord & 9th cardstock: Grapefruit Sorbet Sea Glass This color combo is: Stardust Peacock I was inspired by

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Snowy Tree | Mama Elephant

I saw THIS set of cards by Thi and immediately picked up the stamps + dies from Ellen Hutson LLC.  That was last week and guess what?  I actually designed a set inspired by her cards.  Keeping things real because typically when I buy products it can take me weeks, months or well, you get

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Let it Snow | Coffee Loving Cardmakers

  Happy Monday!  I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today.  Here’s a peek at one of my projects: For all the details, and to check out my other card too, please pop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.  I’m also sharing the card that inspired me! Some links may be affiliate at

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Avocato | Essentials by Ellen

I’ve been really enjoying asking questions over on my IG Giveaways.  On my last giveaway I said that I was a late bloomer to discover avocado/guac.  My friend introduced it to me as an adult [via Trader Joe’s guac]😄  Well, lately I’ve been all about avocados/guac, can’t seem to get enough of them.  Funny thing,

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Ink Pink 2021 | Cardmakers For a Cause – Instagram

  Welcome to the 3rd annual INK! Pink Instagram Hop! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and did you know statistically 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer? As sad as that sounds, the #SURVIVOR statistics have TRIPLED in the last 60 years!! So KEEP FIGHTING ladies! INK! Pink is a collective

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Happy Sweater Season | Pigment Craft Co

Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you.  Fall is my favorite season, it’s all about pumpkins, sweaters and cozy sweaters.   Today’s card features a couple Pigment Craft Co sets. I used the Tea Cup stamps and coordinating dies with Pigment Craft Co Glow Ink.  The coffee/tea has been colored with Copic E34. The

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You are Brew-tiful | SugarPea Designs

A big Thank You to my friends at SugarPea Designs for their newest caffeinated collection!    My card features: SugarCut – Coffee Cuties SugarCut – Whole Latte Words Brewtiful Sentiments Their sweet faces are over the top cute. The SugarCut sets are packed with different pieces. See how the mug has a piece that shows

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Essentials by Ellen – October Release + Instagram Hop!

  Did you hear?  Ellen Hutson LLC has a new release and it has officially hit the shop!  We’re celebrating with an instagram hop.  You don’t want to miss out on any of the fun, inspiration + prizes.  The fun starts on the EH IG Account.  I have all the hop stops listed at the

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Pigment Craft Co – Guest Designer

  This post uses affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Hello Hello! I am thrilled to be on the Pigment Craft Co blog today!  I had so much fun with their holiday release.  I added some of my favorites from earlier releases too, let’s get to it! Here’s a peek at both of

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Ellen Hutson LLC – Fall Savings Sale + More!

  Are you signed up for the Ellen Hutson LLC Newsletter?  If you are, you would have received the most recent email this morning.  There’s a FALL SAVING SALE! The other thing is there’s a gift with purchase, starting today!  Spend $75+ on the Essentials by Ellen collection and receive the Oh What Fun Stamp

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