sparkle.

I love colors and patterns….I can confidently put together pieces when it’s all part of the same collection, like Chickaniddy’s Twirly Girly.  Pale pink with orange and a dash of grey and silver…that makes me a happy crafter: cardstock:  chickaniddy crafts/silver surfer  paper:  chickaniddy crafts/twirly girly  stamps:  reverse confetti shine from within  ink:  ranger archival

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kaboom!

Hello and Happy Monday!  I have a FUN card to share today: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  stamps:  waltzingmouse/kaboom  ink: memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  create a smile washi I received my first Waltzingmouse Stamps order and I couldn’t wait to ink up the Kaboom set for my boy’s birthday card.  His ‘real’ birthday was on the 12th

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enjoy.

Happy Sunday!  It’s warming up again in the Pacific Northwest.  I was hoping the milder 70 degree temps were here to stay but it’s forecasted to be in the 90’s again today.  Although we don’t have central air in our home we did score a couple portable upright ac units after our last heat wave

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howdy.

Happy Saturday!!! So it’s been a busy 2 weeks on my blog with new releases by Reverse Confetti and Neat & Tangled!  The next couple of weeks will be me, catching up on challenges and such.  My schedule is slowing down, more on that in a smidge. First, here’s my card for today: cardstock:  recollections/110/white

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day: Woof + No Nuts

Hello and Welcome to the Neat & Tangled July Release Day!  ALL new products are available in the shop NOW. Today we’re featuring Woof + No Nuts First up is Woof, a fun dog/animal lover must-have set: cardstock:  papertrey ink kraft, recollections/110/white, mystery gray  stamps:  neat & tangled woof  ink:  memento tuxedo, stampin’ up white embossing powder,

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Four: Hand Stitched + Dies

Hello and Welcome to Day Four of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Hand Stitched + Dies The Hand Stitched set is so pretty: cardstock:  ranger watercolor  stamps:  neat & tangled handstitched  ink:  ranger archival black, brilliant brush markers  other:  aqua pen Hoops, I LOVE hoops.  This set is absolutely wonderful.  The possibilities are

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Two: Life is Beautiful + My Sunshine

Hello and Welcome to Day Two of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Life is Beautiful + My Sunshine  The Life is Beautiful set is so stinkin’ CUTE: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, stampin’ up coastal cabana  stamps:  neat & tangled/life is beautiful  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  spellbinders oval I kept my card really clean

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day One: Faceted + Bokeh Vellum Circles

Hello and Welcome to Day One of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Faceted + Bokeh Vellum Circles I had so much fun with the Faceted set: cardstock:  ranger watercolor, stampin’ up rich razzleberry, recollection glitter stamps:  neat and tangled faceted  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  kuretake gansai tambi This set is awesome, it’s

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you are loved….

Hello and Happy Sunday!  Today is my baby’s 18th birthday…more on that in a smidge.  I wanted to share a quick card that I made: cardstock:  recollections 110 white, ranger watercolor  paper:  create a smile/sending sunshine kit  stamps:  create a smile/uplifting  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  mama elephant/basic set creative cuts, kuretake gansai tambi I’m

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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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Thankful for You | My Favorite Things

Originally I thought I was going to design a summery card and then I spotted this MFT Li’l Pumpkin set.  I picked it up when they had a sale on their site and now it looks like it is retired.  I don’t gravitate to ‘people’ images but love all things pumpkin.  I’m happy to ink

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Hello from Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hello and 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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Aloha | Inspired by Challenge – Beach Life

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I was inspired by the: Surfboard Tropical Scene colors French Door Here’s how I translated it: I used the Pretty Pink Posh – Beach Scene die.  I thought that die picked up the overall theme of the photo.  Rather than

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I drink coffee & make cards | a●muse studio

Did you see the latest a●muse | studio release?  It’s so cute and right up my alley: Today I’m featuring the One of a Kind set.  I love all the sentiments in this set especially the I Drink Coffee & Make Cards.  I mean, come on, it’s calling my name! I teamed it up with

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Butterflies | Reverse Confetti

I’m super excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today.  I’m sharing two cards using the same stamp set and color palette. Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Special Delivery | Reverse Confetti

I whipped up this card this morning.   I managed to combine several Reverse Confetti sets: Snail Mail Lift Me Up Chalk It Up Mouse Mail The paper pads I used: Every Little Bit Fun Times I didn’t quite have enough images to fill a slimline so this one is 6.0 x 3.75.  The copic colors

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Zest Wishes | Hero Arts

I love all things citrus so when I saw the Hero Arts stamps, I knew I needed them: Fresh Citrus Bold Prints Zest Wishes  Here’s how they inspired me and a bit of background on them. This one is my favorite with the lemons.  It was a combined effort with my girl helping me color. 

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