Oh hey | Concord & 9th

I’m at that age where our friends are starting to have grandkids. Last night our friends became first time grandparents. My card features: The Concord & 9th colors I used: You might be wondering why the citrus theme on the card? Their daughter’s baby shower was a ‘Welcome Cutie’ theme as in clementine oranges. I

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Warmest Wishes | Woodblock Wednesday Reminder

Can you believe the last day of June is tomorrow?! I don’t know about you but I know that I’m horribly behind on my holiday cards for this year. Today’s project features: The definite beauty of woodblock stamps is all the gorgeous details and they stamp like a dream. No Misti for this and this

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Colorado Craft Co – NEW Kris Lauren | Confection Collection

I’m excited to be a part of the Colorado Craft Company – New Kris Lauren | Confection Collection!  You should have arrived here from the Colorado Craft Company blog. Check out these amazing giveaways: Giveaways end July 2nd at midnight mountain time. Winners will be announced on July 3rd. Here’s how I was inspired today: Today I’m featuring

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Treats | MFT Stamps

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: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I designed this especially for my Grandpup’s upcoming Gotcha Day

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June Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Announcing that I’ll be continuing Woodblock Wednesday into 2024. Every last Wednesday of the month will be Woodblock Wednesday. * Please note that there are 5 Wednesdays in July and Woodblock Wednesday will be on

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Wishing you a Gull-Tastic Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: That Seagull is so fun! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend the base panel with Concord & 9th – Harbor | ink. The drink has been ink blended with Salvaged Patina | distress oxide and

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Berry Special | Waffle Flower Crafts

I love the look of a card with a shaker panel front but they are persnickety to photog! Today’s project features: Gingham and Strawberries! I designed the shaker panel with upcycled stamp packaging and scor-tape. The color palette is by the Color Throwdown: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are RAD-ish | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Coneflower Friend

  I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again and again, I’m no green thumb.  The Honey Bee Stamps Coneflower set is my kind of gardening! My color palette was inspired by these Green Twister Coneflowers.  If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ll know that green is my favorite color. 

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Summer of Stamping with Pretty Pink Posh | Essentials by Ellen

Have you heard the news?!  Ellen Hutson LLC is in their 3rd week of 2021 Summer of Stamping!  What does that mean?  That means we’re teaming up with Pretty Pink Posh! Yesterday we kicked it off with a brand new set by Pretty Pink Posh – Summer Circles. I was able to whip up two cards, here’s my first

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Mondo Anthurium | Essentials by Ellen – Summer of Stamping

  I’m back with my final project for Ellen Hutson Week Two Summer of Stamping.  Today I’m featuring the Mondo Anthurium. Honestly, this is my type of plant, I’m such a black thumb.  My girl is the green thumb in the family.  I white embossed the image on Essentials by Ellen Vellum with Hero Arts

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Kona Coffee | Essentials by Ellen – Summer of Stamping

  I’m back with another project using some of the newest sets by Ellen Hutson for their Summer of Stamping! Yeah, I had to whip up a caffeinated design: My ink blended background is: Speckled Egg Broken China Antique Linen Vintage Photo I’m always inspired by the blended Ink backgrounds by people like Carly and

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Aloha | Essentials by Ellen – Summer of Stamping

  We started the Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen – Summer of Stamping Week 2 yesterday!  There’s an inspiration packed hop, all the direct links can be found on the blog HERE. Today’s card features the smaller images from Aloha and It’s A Jungle: I folded an Aloha Shirt! I started off with a

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We Be Trippin’ | Essentials by Ellen

  Have you been following Ellen Hutson LLC this week as they wrap up Week 1 of Summer of Stamping?  Monday starts Week 2 and through Monday they have a Gift With Purchase Event!  Spend $75 or more and receive a FREE Trippin’ Stamp Set!  Spend $100 or more and receive the matching die too!

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Happy Birthday to You | Lawn Fawn + Ellen Hutson Gift with Purchase

  I’m a long time fan of all things tropical so I’m loving the Lawn Fawn Tropical Leaves Background Stencil.  It’s a 2 piece stencil set that makes it super easy to create a beautiful colorful background. I started with a pale aqua panel and stenciled the leaves in Peeled Paint and Peacock Feathers.  I

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Make a Wish | Catherine Pooler Designs

  I’m super excited to be taking part in Catherine Pooler Designs – Make A Wish Collection Release!  Everything is available in the shop now!  The Doxie Party stamp set + dies are soooo cute: First up I’m teaming the stamps + dies with the new Cupcake & Candles 6×6.  I used the new Beach

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Summer of Stamping with Avery Elle | Essentials by Ellen

Have you heard the news?!  Ellen Hutson LLC has started their 2021 Summer of Stamping!  What does that mean?  That means 4 weeks of fun, each week will have a brand new release exclusive to the Ellen Hutson shop! We kick off the fun with the first new set by Avery Elle – Peek-a-boo Pals

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Happy Birthday | Trinity Stamps

  Hey, Happy Saturday!  I designed this card this morning and had fun with the new Trinity Stamps Lemon and Leaves Layering Stencil: Layering stencils are awesome.  This one is a 6×9 but I trimmed it down to 4 x 5.25.   Ordinarily I would have inked up the leaves in a fabulous green, my favorite

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