STAMPlorations: Special Release!

I’m thrilled to be guesting over at STAMPlorations!  Today is a Special Release & Mini Hop! Comment to win!  Leave a comment on the STAMPlorations blog along with all the participating Designer blogs for a chance to win!  Commenting closes Friday, September 4th at 11:55 p.m. Pacific with the Winner announced Sunday, September 6 on the

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hero arts!

Have you heard about the Brand New Hero Arts Website & blog?!  You gotta go pop over there and check things out!  It’s beautiful!!!! They are offering:  Free shipping on all US orders of $50 or more!!! The Holiday Products are now available!!! Make sure you check out the blog for all the deets and chance to

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Reverse Confetti: welcome to the world lil’ one

Hello!  I have a sweet baby card for you! cardstock:  recollections/110, bazzill marshmallow, stampin’ up pink pirouette stamps:  reverse confetti/my world  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  reverse confetti globe confetti cuts, dcwv cork, mama elephant basic set, kuretake gansai tambi Darin’s niece and her husband recently welcomed a baby girl into their family.  The sentiment

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Hero Arts.

post 2 of 2 for today…click here for my Reverse Confetti SFYTT/Giveaway This summer has been packed with family stuff and a seriously fun crafty adventure….being asked to be on the Hero Arts Creative Team!!!  I had to blink several times when I first read Libby’s email…seriously honored by this awesome invitation and opportunity. I’d love

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Reverse Confetti SFYTT: wild about you + a giveaway!

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for my exciting news! Hello!  I had so much fun putting this card together…it wasn’t what I initially had in mind but I LOVE the end result: cardstock:  papertrey ink vellum, mystery grey, stampin’ up dusty durango  stamps:  reverse confetti/leaping lions & class act  ink:  memento tuxedo, various

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Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop: Let’s Party

The 25th…already?  I always try to play along with the Papertrey Ink Blog Hops.  This month we’re to experiment with our backgrounds and use this as our inspiration: Love all that glorious vibrant dyed fiber!  I’m smitten by the intense colors and wanted to bring that out in today’s project.  This card is super special

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how’ve you bean?

Gotta love a fun pun…. cardstock:  ranger watercolor paper:  glitz/dapper dan  stamps:  newton’s nook/vegetable medley  ink: ranger archival black  other:  washi, paper smooches notebook die, kuretake gansai tambi, misc washi I love the fun Newton’s Nook Vegetable Medley set!  I’m playing along with the inky paws challenge: This was my original card but it wasn’t

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Cupcake Inspirations: Surprise Sweetie!

Hello!  I’m so thrilled to tell you that I’m a guestie over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge! Here’s the challenge for this week: I knew exactly what paper collection I was going to use for this challenge: cardstock:  recollections/110, american crafts gold glitter, stampin’ up hello honey  paper:  basic grey/grand bazaar  stamps:  simon says stamp/what’s brewing,

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Reverse Confetti: under the weather?

Happy Friday!  Here’s  a fun card that uses Reverse Confetti! cardstock:  recollections/110/white, a muse gingham  stamps: reverse confetti later alligator & weather it together  ink:  memento, fresh ink/chamomile, various copics  other:  reverse confetti weather or dot/quick card panels/later alligator & weather it together confetti cuts I had so much fun coloring that fun gator from

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ellie hello

Okay, I’m smitten with the WPlus9 Bubble Talk set: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, papertrey ink vellum  paper:  echo park/paper & glue  stamps:  wplus9 bubble talk  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  winnie & walter katharine cutaways,  divine twine/palos verde diva stripe My sweet bloggie friend Piali sent this awesome stamp set to me and hopefully this arrives

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Hello from Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

I’m so excited to be up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today!  Not my usual posting date but I’m making way for a special post on Friday!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost:

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coffee + you | Evelin T Designs

I’m super excited to be up on the Evelin T Designs blog today!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Meet me over on the Evelin T Designs blog for the full reveal and all the details!

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.  I’m 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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What’s the Scoop | Inspired by Challenge – Sweet on You

Today starts a new Inspired by Challenge and it’s SWEET!.  There’s also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I’m a fruitarian and couldn’t believe that I didn’t have more sets with cherries!  I did find this [retired] MFT Stamps, Sweet on You set.   I teamed it up with their Crosshatch Polka.  It’s

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Life Happens | Reverse Confetti

I’m so excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today.  Here’s a sneak peek of just some my projects.  Pop over to the Reverse Confetti blog for the full reveal and all the details. Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Gnome One | MFT Stamps

I recently received an order from Doodlebugswa.com and couldn’t wait to dive in.  The newest MFT release is so adorable, check out the BB Hanging With My Gnomies: I’m LOVING the Woodgrain Whimsy 6×6 too!  Here are the copics I used: R20 Y04 | Y08 YR01 | YR02 YG01 | YG03 G02 BG13 | BG15

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Have a phonomenal day | Avery Elle

I love seeing all the beautiful Mother’s Day cards being posted on FB + IG.  Do you notice they are generally floral designs?  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE flowers, both real ones and crafty ones.  If you took a glance at my IG feed though, I don’t gravitate towards them.  Most of my card

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hey, happy Friday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.  I’m sharing a card that features Sunny Studio Stamps.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Birthday Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the Reverse Confetti May Birthday Creative Hop!  Every 8th of the month is the day we get together and hop.  There isn’t a normal new release this month, it has been pushed out to June but you’re going to love it.  More information on the Reverse Confetti blog. This month we have three

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You call it Coffee | CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

So I recently received my latest order from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  I’ve always love their sentiments…check out the Stay Strong set: I’ve teamed it up with their Coffee Cup Fri-Dies.  When designing this card I realized that I never copic color on colored cardstock.  I colored in the word coffee with BG13.  I held my

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