Essentials by Ellen SALE ends May 17th

  Did you see that Ellen Hutson LLC is having a 25% off sale on select Essentials by Ellen products?  I’ve curated a handful of projects for you to take a peek at.  At the bottom of the post are affiliate shopping links at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping!

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Believe in the Magic | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 – reminder

  We’re back with a reminder about the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 theme of Flower.  Our sponsor is Pawsome Stamps.  For all the details about the challenge and the prize, please check out THIS post. Here’s how I was inspired: My card features the following products by Pawsome Stamps: Beary Christmas Hoppy Easter Coffee Besties Just Sentiments: Christmas My

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hi ya | Essentials by Ellen

  I’m a huge fan of sketch + color challenges.  They really inspire me and these days I need that for quick crafting.  Today’s card is filled with products by Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen: Painted Florals Casual Greetings A2 Piercing Plate Essential Circles Essential Circles for Stitching Modern Graphics Vol. 2 I’m

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I need coffee | Close to my Heart

  Did you know that the 2022 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is going on right now?  It started on Friday HERE.  There’s still time to join in the fun, grab your favorite drink and hop along.  There is a ton of inspiration and prizes.  No link up this time so sit back and

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May Creative Hop + New Release | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti 9th Birthday Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Brandi Mahon’s.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!  

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday 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 excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday 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 excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our May

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday 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 excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our May +

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Sorry I’m Slow | Lawn Fawn

  When I saw Yainea’s Sloth card, I was so inspired.  I did my own take on her design!  The Lawn Fawn – Hang in There set came out in 2017 and I still love it.  I gotta tell you, it’s my spirit animal.  I can easily binge watch TV for hours in bed.  On

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Sparkle and Shine | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5

  New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Pawsome Stamps as our sponsor for the month of May: Guess what?! Pawsome Stamps is turning ONE this month and they’re celebrating with a SALE: For all the details about the challenge, please visit

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My Pretty Things Blooming Friendships Release— IG Hop

My Pretty Things’ Blooming Friendships Release is now in-store, and we’re celebrating with our very first IG hop!! This new collection celebrates community, kindness, and the beauty of handmade expression. Giveaway Info: My Pretty Things is giving away a $25 gift card to two lucky winners!! Here’s what to do for your chance to win

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Coffee Lovers Club | Hero Arts

Hero Arts has a couple new March Collections: I’m featuring a couple products from the Friends with Flair Collection: Today’s card features: I also snuck in a couple previously released products. These are the links I used to stencil the jacket The You Got This flair was stamped with Orchid Core Ink on Fairy Tale

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Happy Hour | Simon Says Stamp

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW In My Heart Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with: This is a milestone birthday year for me and I love these fun sentiments! I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: Think Coconut Cloud Ube Margarita. The happy birthday was cut from gold cardstock

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My Pretty Things Blooming Friendships Release— A Celebration of Growing Our Crafty Community

There’s something truly special about the way creativity brings people together, and that’s why the My Pretty Things’ tagline is, “Crafting Friendships Everyday”. Whether it’s a handmade card or crafty time shared together, the bonds we build through art are some of the most special moments between friends. Today, we’re excited to introduce My Pretty Things’

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Special Delivery | Mama Elephant

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Bunnies I was inspired by the theme and gingham. My card features the following Mama Elephant products: Are you kiddin’ me? I love how this bunny turned out. I used the following cardstocks: I can’t wait to see how you’re

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Celebrating Parents Card Drive | Altenew blog hop with giveaway

I’m so happy to be hopping for Altenew’s Celebrating Parents Blog hop! All the fun starts over on the Altenew blog HERE. GIVEAWAY: $200 in total prizes! To help support this card drive, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave

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Sending Appreciation | Brass & Bliss – Botanical Daydreams Release

 BOTANICAL DAYDREAMS INSTAGRAM HOP  We’re celebrating the beautiful new Brass & Bliss Craft Co –  Botanical Daydreams release with a fun and inspiring Instagram Hop — and YOU’RE invited!  SAVE 20% on the Botanical Daydreams Collection! Join us March 25 – March 28 as we share stunning spring projects filled with florals, blooms, and creative inspiration you won’t

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March Edition | Woodblock Wednesday + Guest Designer

Edited to Add Winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Diane H Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, April 29. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a

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It’s a Coffee-Themed Collab! STAMPlorations + Coffee Loving Papercrafters

I am so excited to be part of a special collaboration between STAMPlorations and the Coffee Loving Papercrafters! We are celebrating all things coffee, ink, and paper. I’m sharing two projects today, here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about my square card first: I combined these STAMPloration products: To balance out the stenciling I

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