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Here’s a quick card I whipped together while crafting with Kate & Kimberly last weekend: I was smart to pack my neglected Simon Says Stamp kits…I didn’t have to spend time picking out cardstock and pattern paper! All supplies are from the July kit! This fits perfectly with CAS●ology Letter and this week over on the

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Create a Smile Guestie: sending sunshine

This is my last week of guesting at create a smile This card is up on the Create a Smile blog today! This is such a clean & simple card.  I love the mix of the card base, which is a Fabriano teamed up with silver glitter paper.  The contrast between the italian paper and

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sweet summer treats!

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have been having an usually warm summer.  Quite frankly, I’m spoiled by our milder temperatures and know that I could never survive the seasons that the east coast and the south has. If I was about 30 years younger, I’d have mass quantities of ice cream to help me

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Chickaniddy: August

I wanted to share my August Chickaniddy projects on my blog. My first project assignment was Back to School This card that reminds me of a fancier note that you’d pass to your school crush: Supplies:  Date Night Paper (DN14OS08, DN14OS07)  Date Night Stickers (DN14EB02)  Enamel Hearts (DN14EB07) All the papers are from the Date

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good coffee…great friends.

Today I’m super excited to spend time with some crafty friends (Kate & Kimberly)!  I’m crossing my fingers that I actually get some crafting done…and perhaps start on my holiday cards! So here’s today’s card: cardstock:  neenah, stampin’ up lost lagoon  paper:  stampin’ up  stamps:  taylored expressions/joe to go  ink:  hero arts hues, sharpie pen

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calypso thanks.

thanks. paper:  stampin’ up calypso coral celebration add on kit  stamps:  paper smooches sentiment sampler  ink:  fresh ink charcoal  other:  stampin’ up banner dies, doily Isn’t that ‘thanks’ perfect?  I love that font from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler. I’ve been smitten with:  3 x 5.5 inch cards coral gold grey banners How lucky am I

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Curtain Call Tropical Trip Reminder: Keep Calm

paper:  authentique/anchored  other:  solid red divine twine, studio calico veneer, reverse confetti/confetti cuts/office edges, crop-a-dile There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Tropical Trip!  You have until August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project! I was inspired by the colors of the photo and translated a

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Create a Smile Guestie: peace

post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Chickaniddy Crafts. Hello! Happy Wednesday! This is my 3rd week as a Guest Designer over at create a smile I knew I wanted to play with the Jungle Fever set, specifically the Star Gazer Lily image: cardstock:  pti, strathmore watercolor, paper accents vellum  stamps:  create a

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August Creative Hop + New Release + SALE | Reverse Confetti

Due to excessive SPAM comments, Comment Moderation is ON. Today’s the DAY!  It’s the REVERSE CONFETTI You Matter – Release Day!  Check it out, it’s the start of the Annual Summer Sale too!  You should have arrived here from ‘Fetti Friend Adelle’s blog.  If not, you should start on the Reverse Confetti blog so you

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Hello from Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hey Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today!  Here’s a peek at my project: Here’s my supply list, some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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August Mini Release Countdown to Confetti | Reverse Confetti

Today we’re counting down for a special Reverse Confetti Mini Release!  The New Products will be available on Saturday, August 8th.  We’ll be celebrating that day with a special blog hop too!   Today we’re sharing project using the new You Matter stamp set and coordinating confetti cuts.  Here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about

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Seas the Day | Inspired by Challenge – Endless Summer

Due to excessive Spam , Comment Moderation is ON. Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I was inspired by both!  Here’s how it worked out: First I worked with my cardstock supply and used Stampin’ Up: Watermelon Wonder Crushed Curry Melon Mambo I’m hungry now…LOL

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August Countdown to Confetti – Sneak Peek | Reverse Confetti

Due to excessive Spam , Comment Moderation is ON. Reverse Confetti is having a super special Mini Release this month.  The new products will be available on Saturday, August 8th.  We’ll be celebrating that day with a hop!  Make sure you check us out tomorrow for tons of inspiration too!  Today some of us might

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The best is yet to come | Reverse Confetti

Commenting has been turned off due to excessive bot spam I’m up on the Reverse Confetti blog with my teamie, Lisa Henke!  Here’s how I was inspired by the new Stock Your Stash Challenge: For all the details, please visit the Reverse Confetti Blog. Affiliate links at no extra cost: Commenting has been turned off

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Newton’s Nook Designs | Design Team Member

I’m super excited to share that I’ve joined the Newton’s Nook Designs Team! I wanted to design a project using the fun Slimline Frames & Portholes Die set especially for today.  Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the following products: Lemon Twist Slimline Frames & Portoles Die Set Essential Alphabet Die Set I cut

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If you need me | Inspired by Challenge – Fruity Sentiments

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I was inspired by the lemons and the sketch.  Here’s how it all turned out for me: I inked up the Ellen Hutson’s Squeeze the Day by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen set.  I love this one, the sentiments

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Boo | Evelin T Designs

I’m still in my Fall Mode and wanted to share this Halloween card made with Evelin T Designs‘ stamps:  I combined the Best Friends Fur-ever with the earlier released, It’s BOO-tastic!  I love how the sets easily play well with each other.  Are you a Halloween card fan?  I love designing them!  I tend to

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