xoxo

Hello Hello!  Having fun with a Valentine’s Day design! I used the new Reverse Confetti Mini Envie along with the heart from the Stamped Note Confetti Cuts set.  Do you see the xoxo?  That’s from the Fancy Words Confetti Cuts set. Check out what’s inside the mini envie: I popped one of the Caffeinated Cups

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holiday hugs + CHA

I’m trying to get back into the groove of my regular life.  I had the most wonderful opportunity to attend CHA 2016.  To be able to combine my love of crafting in a venue filled with absolutely talented designers is truly amazing….more on that in a smidge. I’ve been wanting to ink up the oh-so-cute

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Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Launch Blog Hop!

Hello Hello!!  It’s the Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Launch Blog Hop!  We’re hopping and sharing some of the new products!  You will begin finding the new 2016 Catalog products at your favorite store soon! And all products will be available in the Hero Arts store beginning February 8.  Included in this release are 31 new clear

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A good day has both Coffee & You

I should be totally doing other things but as I type up this post (Friday am), I’m leaving for CHA in 4 hours.  I haven’t finished packing or getting ready.  I wanted to whip together this card because I was so inspired by some challenges. The coffee cup is from STAMPlorations’ Sketchy Coffee Cups and

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Reverse Confetti: January New Release Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti January Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ to you are now available in the shop! You should have hopped here from the awesome Amy Rohl’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse

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baby, it’s cold outside + Seasons Givings Blog Hop Winners!

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti January Release Day Two. My super awesome friend, Kimberly, gifted me this adorable Lawn Fawn Winter Alpaca set.  She’s the sweetest, because she knows that Alpaca’s run in my family…LOL…check it out HERE. I was smitten with the way Chari Moss colored her alpaca

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Happy Valentine’s Day: Cards from the Heart Card Drive

Before we know it, Valentine’s Day will be here.  I can’t even believe that it is January 2016!  I have a fun and postal friendly card to share!  (side note:  I tend to say postal friendly because bumpy cards can really be quite expensive to mail so I’m always a happy crafter when I design

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2026 International Women’s Day IG Hop

Happy International Women’s Day! The Coffee Loving Papercrafters are celebrating with an IG Hop! Please note that this hop takes place over on instagram. This coordinating blog post will have the direct links to each project. International Women’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. International Women’s

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Hi Friend | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Spring Blooms I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Concord & 9th products: There’s lots of texture on this one! I combined these Concord & 9th cardstock colors: I can’t wait to see how

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Thanks a Latte | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: I had so much fun designing this room! Yes, I added some of my favorite elements. Thanks for stopping by!

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Christmas Mug Cutie Trio | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #51

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 STAMPlorations: I snuck in these too: Check out my earlier project HERE that uses those Christmas Mug Cuties. I can’t wait to see how

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Happy Birthday | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. Check it out HERE for more pics and a tutorial. These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

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Hello | Inspired by Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Sweet Caterpillar I was inspired by the theme and loosely by the sketch. My card features the following products: There’s lots of texture on this one! I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Thanks for stopping by! Affiliate links

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Beautiful Moments Trio | Simon Says Stamp

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW Beautiful Moments Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with the: I whipped up a trio! The Bunny Bonanza set is filled with cuteness! Let’s chat about the Hopping by one first: I added this previously released Simon Says Stamp product: The cardstock is Spellbinders ColorWheel:

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February Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, March 25 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 US mailing

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Does today’s card seem familiar to you? I used the bits and bobs from last week’s card: I knew if I squirreled away the leftovers, they would get lost in the shuffle. You can’t really tell from the photo but there is a Waffle

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Epic Times | Mama Elephant Monday

I was one of the lucky 121’ish people that attended the It’s Always An Adventure – Mama Elephant event last weekend. I traveled in with my friend Kerry and we met up with our friend Tonya. We had so much fun! Lots of chatting and crafting. It truly was good for the soul. I ended

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