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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Hey Ghoul Friend | Inspired by Challenge – be my boo

  Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: ghost stripes I combined Lawn Fawn’s Happy Harvest + Booyah.  For you Lawn Fawn fans, you might notice that I masked off the original scarecrow’s face and added a face

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Hello Friend | Hello Bluebird

Although I have a ton of fall | halloween cards to send out today, I couldn’t resist another Halloween design.  This one is with the Hello Bluebird, Halloween Party set. I also added the Winter Woods Overlay die and a sentiment from the McGregor’s Garden set. The copics I used are: R00 YR09 | YR18

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Pumpkin Spice | Doodlebug Design

  I picked up some pieces of the Doodlebug Designs – Pumpkin Spice collection from Doodlebugswa.com.  They arrived yesterday and I knew I had to whip up some quick cards.  Here’s how I was inspired: My first card, Coffee, Hug in a Mug, also includes the Coffee + coordinating honey cuts from Honey Bee Stamps. 

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Hello from Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

  Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today sharing a card that features Waffle Flower!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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National Coffee Week Winners!

  Thank you to everyone that stopped by or left me a comment during my National Coffee Week on the blog.  I had a load of fun designing each and every project!  Before I announce my two winners, I wanted to do a recap of my projects: Newton’s Nook Designs Close to My Heart –

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Official Candy Inspector | Inspired by Challenge – Pumpkin Spice

  Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: Colors Pumpkins Pattern Pillow The paper is vintage Stampin’ Up that I combined with Trinity Stamps: Autumn Sentiments Harvest Candy & Flower Bucket Die Set 4-Bar Card Builder Die Set That

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October Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day!  It’s the October Mini Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived here from Lisa Henke’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Release Confetti blog. I designed two projects, let’s get started!  First up is a Gift Card Holder Cover Panel duo set:

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October Countdown to Confetti – Day Two | Reverse Confetti

  It’s Day Two of Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products from this Mini Release.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our September + October ‘Fetti Friends: Mayra Duran-Hernandez Megan

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October Countdown to Confetti – Day One | Reverse Confetti

  It’s Day One of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products from this Mini Release.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our September + October ‘Fetti Friends: Mayra Duran-Hernandez Megan Quinn Mindy

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