for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Let your Faith

     Hello and Happy Monday!   The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it?  I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already!   Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT?       I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection.  I love it for the

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happy mother’s day!!!

        Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl:     She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma.  So SWEET.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids!     I have a

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hello.

Happy Saturday!  Today is suppose to be a glorious day in the Pacific Northwest.  Tonya & I are headed into Seattle and we’re eventually meeting up with Kate at the Starbucks Roastery. I posted this sneak peek over on FB yesterday. Which then became this: cardstock:  stampin’ up hello honey, strathmore watercolor  stamps:  essentials by

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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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