focus on the sun

I love how my friends throw out a challenge to play along in.   I’m always up for a great challenge! I’ve had some Paper Smooches goodies that needed some love…Check out those Rain boots!  I paper pieced them with American Crafts Hip Hip Hooray.  They are nestled on the Paper Smooches Scallop Frame that

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happy birthday

It’s been a busy couple weeks on  my blog.  You should see my desk…it’s really bad!  I slid things aside (literally) to create this card: Isn’t the Piñata by Hero Arts so much fun?!  It screams party!  I love the Ombre Neon Chartreuse to Blue ink.  The Ombre pads aren’t just for solid images! Hero

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you got this!

Whew, I gotta tell you.  I must have been a mechanical engineer in my previous life because I so don’t have that ‘thought process capability’ now.  Mechanical things always throw me for a loop and that relates to crafting how?  Crafty dies with many pieces…scares me every time, just like the ikea bag ‘o nuts

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The Ton Spring 2016 Release Blog Hop!

post/hop 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti April Release Hop Hello and Happy Friday!  So thrilled to be hoppin’ with The Ton in celebration of their Spring 2016 Release!  You should have hopped here from the awesome Keeway’s Blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is The

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Reverse Confetti: April New Release Blog Hop!!

post/hop 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for The Ton Spring 2016  Release Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti April Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have 2 projects to share today, let’s start with my card.  I’m

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day Three: oh, hi there

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our April ‘Fetti Friend is:  Francine Vuilleme Our Newest Teamie is:  Diane Jaquay Today

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Hero Arts: Congratulations

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a baby card.  Here’s a peek at just some of my supplies: I’d love for you to pop over there and check it out! Hero Arts Cling Stamps, Alphabet Soup Bold Prints Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little Hippo Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little

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Right at Home: April Release

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day One Hello!  So excited for the Right at Home April Release!  It’s available now! Birdhouse Color in Sentiments Handmade By Me Tiny Sentiments Here’s a peek at a couple of cards that I created just for today! For

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: hello

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Right at Home April Release Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting

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April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for Sponsor Solo:  Reverse Confetti Hello and Welcome to the April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my awesome teamie, Mariana’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog! Today, the Hero

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Ink Pink 2020 Instagram Hop

  I’m so excited to be a returning designer for the Ink Pink 2020 IG hop!  You’ll want to hop over to my IG and leave a comment for a chance to win!  Check out all of the sponsors: Here’s a peek at my project: Remember to pop over to Instagram to start hopping and

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Hello from Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

  Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog sharing a fall themed design.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Here is my supply list, some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release – REVEAL DAY 4 – Holiday Post Stamp Set + coordinating dies + Christmas Roundabout Stamp Set + coordinating dies

  It is the final day of the Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release Reveals!  I can’t wait to show you how I was inspired by this release!Today we’re featuring: Holiday Post stamp set + coordinating dies Christmas Roundabout stamp set  Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the Christmas Roundabout with the: Circle Frames Die Set Banner

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Keep Calm | Inspired by Challenge – Fall is Sweet

  Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I know, I’m super surprised too.  No coffee on this one. I saw the donut cookies and instantly thought of a box of donuts.  The stamp set I used is Jane’s Doodles DoNUTS which unfortunately looks

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Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release – REVEAL DAY 3 – A Kitten Christmas Stamp Set + coordinating dies + Christmas Puppies Stamp Set + coordinating dies

  It is Day Three of the Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release Reveals!  I can’t wait to show you how I was inspired by this release!Today we’re featuring: A Kitten Christmas stamp + coordinating die Christmas Puppies stamp + coordinating die Here’s how I was inspired: Today’s cards use a Frozen color palette. I teamed up

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Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release – REVEAL DAY 2 – Dear Santa Stamp Set + coordinating dies + Nutcrackers Stamp Set

It is Day Two of the Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release Reveals!  I can’t wait to show you how I was inspired by this release!Today we’re featuring: Dear Santa stamp + coordinating die Nutcrackers stamp + coordinating die Here’s how I was inspired, let’s chat about the Nutcrackers set first: This is a bit different for

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Fa La La | Reverse Confetti

  I’m up on the Reverse Confetti blog today, sharing a holiday design.  Check out all the details over there. Here is my supply list with affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release – REVEAL DAY 1 – Destination Christmas Stamp Set + coordinating dies, Christmas Campers Stamp Set + coordinating dies and Tiny Trees & Reindeer Stencils

  Today is the day!  It is the start of the Newton’s Nook Designs October | Holiday Release Reveals!  I can’t wait to show you how I was inspired by this release!Today we’re featuring: Destination Christmas stamp + coordinating die Christmas Campers stamp + coordinating die Tiny Trees Stencil + Reindeer Stencil Here’s how I was inspired: Let’s

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Magical | Evelin T Designs

  I’m so excited to be up on the Evelin T Designs blog today.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Here’s my supply list, some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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From My Neck of the Woods to Yours | My Favorite Things

  Hey, it’s just me, playing around with photography.  I decided I’m not loving that darker wood panel and now I can’t find my white wood panel…it’s here, somewhere.  It is definitely Fall in the pacific northwest.  It’s darker in the morning and since I finished this card super early this morning, I thought I’d

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