Merry & Bright | Stampin’ Up

So I ‘had’ to buy the Stampin’ Up – Sweet Candy Canes | stamps + dies when it came out back in 2022. This is when I tell you that this is the first time I’ve inked them up. Sadly this set is retired but, although this is the first time I’m inking it up,

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Hey Sweetie | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Sugar Sugar. We want to see anything that is sweet – cakes, chocolates, ice cream, fruit, honey, hot chocolate, or make a card for your sweetheart. Anything sweet is welcome! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I designed

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August Release Blog Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m super excited to be a part of the Pretty Pink Posh August Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from my fabulous friend Jill Hawkin’s blog. If not, you’ll want to head over to the Pretty Pink Posh blog. Prizes: Leave comments along the way to win one of three $30 Gift Certificates

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Snail Mail | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love how that bunny fits inside the oversized postage die! I did have to trim a smidge off but it turned out so cute! Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE

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Happy Birthday | Stampin’ Up

When I happily finished this card I realized I totally forgot about the sketch challenge but managed the Color Throwdown: I’m featuring the following Stampin’ Up products via Chris Franco: I received the Carta Bella – Roll with It | 6×6 as a GWP at scrapbook.com. The button is a throwback from My Clever Creations

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Coffee Date Soon?

Hello! We’ve been on a vaca for the past week so this is my first project. No surprise that it is a caffeinated theme. They are my go to cards to design. Today’s project features: I’ve been designing more shaker cards lately. This one uses upcycled stamp packaging. I cut the acetate to create a

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Sweet Birthday | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Sugar Sugar– it’s all about something sweet! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I used the following copics: I grounded the ice cream truck with Granite cardstock. The brick was stencil with the coordinating ink. Entries must be

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Merry & Bright | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for all my stencil work.  It makes it so easy! The Distress Oxides I used: I used Waffle Flower Crafts’ Shader Brushes when stenciling. The sentiment as been heat embossed in white

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Out and About Collection x2 | Spellbinders

Thanks to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me a couple of the Out and About Collection sets to play with. I’ve combined them with these Spellbinders sets: This one combines: My other card This one features: Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Wishing you Joy | Spellbinders

Thanks to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me a couple of the Home for the Holidays Collection sets to play with. I decided to design a Christmas in August project that combines the following products: I love using non-traditional colors for the holidays. I’m in love with this pastel look, what do you think?

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Wonderful Human | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Tea Garden I was inspired by the theme and loosely by the sketch. My card features the following products by Concord & 9th: I love that sentiment from the Berries and Jam set. The sentiment has been stamped in Avocado

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Chicken In | Catherine Pooler

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – From the Farm is now available in the shop! I designed these especially for today: Let’s chat about the Spring Chicken card first: I had so much fun with the new products! Here is what I combined for this card: *previously released These are the inks I used:

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Lucky U | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My cards for today features: The Distress Oxide inks I used for the Postage Collage Lucky: So I did actually complete the entire Postage Collage Lucky but will be featuring the others next week. The tiny hearts from the Backdrop Quilted Heart make for great 4 leaf clovers. Thanks

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Dear Ocean | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. Check it out HERE for more pics and a tutorial. These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

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Friend | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Berries I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following products by Concord & 9th: I had forgotten that the Berries and Jam set had raspberries. The tops of the jars are from the Authentique 6×6

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A Mole Lot | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My cards for today features: This has already been hand delivered to the hubby. Fun Facts: Thanks for stopping by!

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Merry Furry | Spellbinders

Thank you to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me some products to play with from the Sending Hugs Collection by Simon Hurley. Here’s how I was inspired today: Today’s project features the following Spellbinders products: The Darling Dog comes with a heart headband. I swapped out the hearts for the Santa’s from the Mug

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Stay Salty | Papercrafters Unite Against Racism – Instagram Hop

Welcome to the #PaperCraftersUniteAgainstRacism Instagram hop! The goal of this hop is to continue to raise awareness about anti-racism; to stand with our BIPOC friends and family, and to keep encouraging everyone to start the necessary conversations.  We are all one humanity and should find a way to #showup for equity and equality, in a

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Let’s Vent & Eat Carbs | Spellbinders

Thank you to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me some products to play with from the This is Life Collection. I have two cards to share today. Here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about the Everything’s Fine card first: This card features the following Spellbinders products: For product that show as sold out,

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Thinking of You | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Love Letter I was inspired by the theme My card features the following products by Brass & Bliss Craft Co: The husband’s niece bought a new home. There are four blooms that represent the niece and her three kids. I

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