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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National Coffee Day Blog Hop | Newton’s Nook Designs

Please note that due to excessive spam, comment moderation is on. Happy National Coffee Day! Today the Newton’s Nook Design Team is hosting a blog hop to celebrate! You can visit all the Design Team Member’s blogs and leave comments for a chance to win! You can also visit the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today for another big blog hop and a chance to win more prizes! They will

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Pumpkin Spice Everything | Miss Ink Stamps

  I’m excited to be back for the Miss Ink Stamps’ September Release.  The new sets are now in their shop!  My card today features their new : Pumpkin Spice Latte Pumpkin Spice Here’s how I was inspired: I used the main image from the Pumpkin Spice Latte set.  I colored it with bright and

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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 Mama Elephant!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Boo Yeah! Reverse Confetti

  I’m up on the Reverse Confetti blog today, sharing a slimline 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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The Gray Muse | Summer 2020 Stamp Collection Hop!

  I’m super excited to be joining The Gray Muse Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the fabulous Natasha Vacca’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is The Gray Muse Blog. The Gray Muse is giving away FIVE $25 Gift Codes, leave comments as you hop along.  The

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Greetings from Seattle | Inspired by Challenge – Colors of Fall

  Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I took four of the five colors in the inspiration photo and designed them in a loose interpretation of the sketch.  My base is Reverse Confetti Stone and then the strips of cardstock from left

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Autumn Afternoon Release Blog Hop | Honey Bee Stamps

  I’m super excited to be a part of the Honey Bee Stamps Autumn Afternoon New Release blog hop!  If you’ve hopped here from the awesome Leanne West’s blog, you’re right on track.  If not, you’ll want to start with the Honey Bee Stamps blog so that you don’t miss out on any of the

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Miss Ink Stamps | September 2020 Release

  I’m so excited to be guest designing for Miss Ink Stamps.  They have a fantastic September Release, today we’re sneak peeking: Big Mugs Coffee Gnomes I had so much fun with these sets, here’s a peek at both of the cards that I designed especially for today. First up is the Big Mugs set:

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Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember + Newton’s Nook Designs

Have you been following Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember festivities?  Today they’re launching another collaboration set with Newton’s Nook Designs!  Check out the new Pocket Full Of Happy set: I had so much fun with this set and combined it with the Newton’s Nook Designs Slimline Frames & Windows Die Set. My cardstock colors are by

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