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

March 28, 2026 13 Comments

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’

Special Delivery | Mama Elephant

March 26, 2026 2 Comments

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

Celebrating Parents Card Drive | Altenew blog hop with giveaway

March 25, 2026 31 Comments

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

Sending Appreciation | Brass & Bliss – Botanical Daydreams Release

March 25, 2026 No Comments

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

March Edition | Woodblock Wednesday + Guest Designer

March 25, 2026 4 Comments

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

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

March 24, 2026 14 Comments

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

Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Blog Hop – Day 1

March 20, 2026 56 Comments

Hey there crafty friends, welcome to my blog. My name is Amy and I’m so excited to be joining in the fun today. We’re celebrating the new Simon Says Stamp – In My Heart Release with a blog hop! Did you know: There’s an In My Heart Gallery! Check out all the inspiration and link

You’re so egg-stra | Inspired by Challenge

March 19, 2026 2 Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Eggs I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Reverse Confetti retired products: I picked up that vintage Hero Arts – Silhouette Grass woodblock stamp while I was thrifting in Florida last year. The sentiment

You know you’re getting old when | Simon Says Stamp – In my Heart

March 18, 2026 No Comments

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: I wanted to design the card with a super fun look. Here’s my

In our Hearts | Newton’s Nook

March 18, 2026 No Comments

Earlier this year I purchased a handful of sets from Newton’s Nook that were more pet sympathy related. I have thoroughly inspired by the fabulous Samantha Mann and THIS card of hers. These are the Newton’s Nook products I used: I used a square die from my stash to design a ‘photo slide’ type frame.

Friend | Concord & 9th

February 12, 2026 No Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Berries I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following products by Concord & 9th: I had forgotten that the Berries and Jam set had raspberries. The tops of the jars are from the Authentique 6×6

A Mole Lot | Doodlebugswa

February 10, 2026 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My cards for today features: This has already been hand delivered to the hubby. Fun Facts: Thanks for stopping by!

Merry Furry | Spellbinders

February 9, 2026 No Comments

Thank you to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me some products to play with from the Sending Hugs Collection by Simon Hurley. Here’s how I was inspired today: Today’s project features the following Spellbinders products: The Darling Dog comes with a heart headband. I swapped out the hearts for the Santa’s from the Mug

Stay Salty | Papercrafters Unite Against Racism – Instagram Hop

February 8, 2026 No Comments

Welcome to the #PaperCraftersUniteAgainstRacism Instagram hop! The goal of this hop is to continue to raise awareness about anti-racism; to stand with our BIPOC friends and family, and to keep encouraging everyone to start the necessary conversations. We are all one humanity and should find a way to #showup for equity and equality, in a

Let’s Vent & Eat Carbs | Spellbinders

February 6, 2026 No Comments

Thank you to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me some products to play with from the This is Life Collection. I have two cards to share today. Here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about the Everything’s Fine card first: This card features the following Spellbinders products: For product that show as sold out,

Thinking of You | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

February 5, 2026 1 Comment

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Love Letter I was inspired by the theme My card features the following products by Brass & Bliss Craft Co: The husband’s niece bought a new home. There are four blooms that represent the niece and her three kids. I

Love | Doodlebugswa

February 3, 2026 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My cards for today features: The colors remind me of Neapolitan ice cream. We use to get it in a box. Thanks for stopping by!

Packed with Love Trio | Hero Arts

February 3, 2026 No Comments

Hero Arts has a couple new January Collections: I’m wrapping up the January projects with a trio. Here’s how I was inspired today: Let’s first chat about the You’re Quite the Catch: I combined these products: *previously released I snuck in the Delft Floral color layering stencils. I used these Hero Hues inks: The lid

Happy Valentine’s Day | Pretty Pink Posh

February 1, 2026 No Comments

I’m wrapping up my Guest Designer spot for Pretty Pink Posh! I’m squeaking in on the first of February with my final project. This features the following Pretty Pink Posh products: *previously released product I designed the Bear with grey felt and fashioned a Valentine’s Day dress. A big thank you to Pretty Pink Posh

Happy Holiday Fishes | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #50

February 1, 2026 No Comments

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Hero Arts: I snuck in these too: Here’s the story of these three Purrmaids, Mercats or how about Mermeows…They are sisters – Pearl, Coral