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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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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