Hey Friend | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Scale I was inspired by the overall colors. My card features the following Concord & 9th products that I picked up at Doodlebugswa: Isn’t this cover plate gorgeous. I love how you can easily put together color themes. This is

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3 cards, 1 stamp | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features a card trio featuring products from Doodlebugswa: I thought it would be a fun challenge for me to use one stamp set in three different card designs. I think this is my favorite from the trio.  I love the contrast of the red and yellow.

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You make this world a better place | The Stamp Market

I don’t know about you but 2025 has been filled with so much stress and chaos. I’ve been looking for a positive way to contribute my time. I had a very special person reach out to me that wanted to give cards to their co-workers that work with Trans clients. We decided on the colors

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Cheers to You | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Spiral I was inspired by heart garland + colors. I went with banners for the garland. My card features the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: I was challenged by my IG crafty friend Natty, to use some Basic

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National Latte Day blog hop | Coffee Loving Papercrafters

Happy National Latte Day! The Coffee Loving Papercrafters are celebrating with a blog hop! Leave comments as you hop along for a chance to win a $20 Gift Card to your favorite Super Sponsor. Commenting to close on Saturday, February 15th at 11:59 pm pacific. You should have arrived from: Erin’s blog Next person: I’m

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love that fringe heart and can see it used year round rather than just for Valentine’s Day. I recently asked friends over on instagram what some of their go-to color combos were.  I was reminded of kraft + red. 

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Cardstock Organization

If you’ve been following me over on Instagram, I’ve been slowly sharing photos of my craft room reorganization. Here is my latest share, my cardstock organization: Crafting and organizing have both become ways for me to destress. I’ve always known that about crafting, but organizing? This is when I tell you that it has spilled

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SWAK Clover | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Cup of Cheer | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’m super excited.  I just booked a trip home for my boy!  We haven’t seen him since Christmas and miss him terribly.  That’s what inspired the theme of my card this morning: Newton Dreams of New York is perfect for today.  My boy lives in Brooklyn.  I had to fit in the bagel and coffee

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Hey Honey! | SugarPea Designs

I’m popping in speedy quick to share this card that features SugarPea Designs. Their Hey Honey set is the absolutely cutest.  Who can resist that big ole bear?!  I teamed it up with their Honeycomb Stencil.  I did it lightly around the edges with Mustard Seed Distress Oxide and a blending brush. I love how

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Party | Catherine Pooler Designs

I managed to whip up three card yesterday before driving around doing errands and having the kids over for brunch.  I recently picked up more of Catherine Pooler’s latest release.  This time I’m playing with the Party Fans set: This set will get easier for me to use as the stamps get stained.  It’s a

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Big Grumpy | Taylored Expressions

My Coffee Loving Cardmaker teamie, Lisa Golzbein sent me an adorable card that featured the fun Big Grumpy set by Taylored Expressions.  I instantly ordered both versions that they carry.  Their newest, Hot Flash Grumplings, is on my wishlist!  Here’s how I was inspired: Good Grief these guys crack me up.  I love their ginormous

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Enjoy Your Day | The Card Concept

The other day I was moving things around in my craft room and spotted a couple sets that I haven’t inked up in awhile, Papertrey Ink Cozy Christmas and Stampin’ Up Badges & Banners.  Here’s how I was inspired: Oh I know, this isn’t my current color palette that I’ve been playing with.  I haven’t

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Quarantini | Trinity Stamps

Did you know that today is National Martini Day?  LOL, funny thing that I should know that.  Honestly, when I was looking at the National Day calendar I spotted it.  I’m actually allergic to alcohol.  I had to ink up the Trinity Stamps – Happy Hour set! I’m always on the lookout for a fun

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Dive into Fun | Inspired by Challenge – Fresh Morning

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an option sketch challenge: I recently received my latest Doodlebugswa.com order that included the MFT Best Fins stamps and coordinating die-namics.  Oh my goodness, so cute right?  There is something about all things nautical, can’t get enough. Are you trying to figure out

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Life, Love, Latte + Giveaway | Catherine Pooler Designs

I was so excited when my friends at Catherine Pooler Designs reached out to me about one of their new release stamp + coordinating die set, Life, Love, Latte.   They also sent me the CP Minis Carnivale set.  So, I have a ton of the full size pads, these little minis are mighty! Aren’t the

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Be the Rainbow | Gina K Designs – Doodlebugswa.com

I recently picked up the Gina K Designs’ Be the Rainbow set from Doodlebugswa.com.  Here’s how I was inspired: I ended up cutting apart the largest rainbow so I could ink up each piece with a different ink color.  My Catherine Pooler ink: Bellini Tiara Mint To Be Lime Rickey My color palette was inspired

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