home is where the heart is…

March 3, 2015 64 Comments

Hello! We’re on Day 5 of the Coffee Lovers Spring Blog Hop! cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series   Stamps:  Impress  Ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  cork, studio calico heart veneer, sewing machine, circle punch I have a ton of coffee stamp sets…a ton. This one is one of my newer ones from

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coffee.

March 2, 2015 67 Comments

Monday…already?! paper:  mme/jubilee/tangerine  stamp:  studio calico  other:  recollections/doily, mme/jubilee/tangerine sticker, Create a Smile/coffee chipboard So, this ‘card’ is filled with a bunch of different manufacturers, something that I don’t generally do. I’ve been really loving the Create a Smile chippies…that’s what the sentiment is made of, chipboard, not wood veneer….isn’t it awesome?!  Create a Smile

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Curtain Call & Stories di timbri, carta e…..Lucky

March 1, 2015 27 Comments

It’s time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge! photo source: meandmydiy.com The LEAD of Lucky will be invited as a Guest Designer in our next challenge! Make sure you visit each of the designers’ blogs for more inspiration! Lucky Designers Amy KollingAmy ShefferAmy TsurutaGayatri Murali Kim Singdahlsen Laurie WillisonLisa HenkeMarisa RitzenMaureen PlutMonika DavisSarah GoughSheri GilsonStacey SchaferTenia NelsonTracey McNeely Follow us!

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Paper Smooches Sparks & Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: need to venti?

February 28, 2015 66 Comments

cardstock:  stampin’ up basic black  paper:  fancy pants design/memories captured  stamps: paper smooches hot concoctions/cyber cafe  ink:  memento tuxedo other:  paper smooches/coffee & tea dies I’m sneaking in here to post a quick card I whipped up! I used the Paper Smooches Coffee Cup die and cut 2 in solid black and 1 in the

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Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: rule the world

February 27, 2015 117 Comments

Well, today is the day! The Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! Yes, I know that it isn’t technically Spring but who doesn’t love to celebrate Spring?! For all the deets of the hop including the FABulous Super Sponsor & Flash Sponsors, please go HERE. A big shout out to Chaitali for helping in all the

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Fusion: fancy hello

February 26, 2015 39 Comments

We’re back with a new Fusion Card Challenge! I know I say this all the time, but isn’t this a fun one?! This week I’m going with the inspiration photo! cardstock:  recollections/white/110  paper:  studio calico/atlantic, echo park/dots & stripes  stamps:  waffle flower bowtiful  ink:  memento tuxedo  other:  waffle flower mailable 3D bow I adore pale

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chattin’ + craftin’

February 25, 2015 36 Comments

So, I do consider myself fortunate.  I’m surrounded by fabulous crafty friends both via bloggie land and IRL. We have an on-going crafty gathering on a monthly basis.  New people are always welcome and out of staters too! Last Saturday Lenae and Vicki joined us! I always get the better end of the deal because

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retro sketches: time for cake

February 24, 2015 26 Comments

Challenge = Masculine Birthday Cards. My Minds Eye/Jubilee/Tangerine = problem solved. I love that MME collection. I teamed it up with  Reverse Confetti’s Label Me Label Me Confetti Cut and Celebrate Cake Perfect for a co-workers birthday card! I was inspired by retro sketches Don’t forget about the Coffee Lovers Spring Hop!  The fun starts

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Evelin T Designs: coffee + me

February 23, 2015 44 Comments

So, I always feel fortunate when I can meet up with a bloggie friend.  There is always an instant connection because of the shared paper crafting passion.  A couple years ago when I was able to go to CHA, I met up with Evelin.   We’ve known each other for several years so I was

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Sending Warm Thoughts | Catherine Pooler

October 23, 2026 No Comments

The Catherine Pooler – Stay Cozy Collection is now available in the shop! I decided to shake things up a bit today: My card features: *previously released I decided to make a bit of a shaker design with the gorgeous Whistler sequin mix. I stamped the Brrr! background in Aquatini onto a panel that I

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Sweater Weather | Simon Says Stamp

October 22, 2026 1 Comment

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Candy For today’s card was inspired by the sketch and colors. I’m featuring the following product: This new set was sitting on my desk and I couldn’t wait to ink it up. The Concord & 9th cardstocks I used: The

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Stay Cozy set | Catherine Pooler Release Day

October 21, 2026 No Comments

The Catherine Pooler – Stay Cozy Collection is now available in the shop! I decided to put together a card set featuring some of the new products: My cards features: *previously released I started with a basic design and progressively added more. Let’s chat about the Winter Greetings card: A pretty basic design, really letting

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Sip Sip Hooray | Catherine Pooler

October 18, 2026 No Comments

Coming soon Catherine Pooler – Stay Cozy Collection! Save the date, Wednesday, October 21 is the day it is available in the shop. Check out today’s card: My card features: *previously released The Catherine Pooler inks I used: Do you spy the smidge of glitter on the whip? The sentiment was stamped in Aquatini. The

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Mushroom Bouquet | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

October 17, 2026 No Comments

Hello, I’m back with a card duo that I designed for my Mom. My daughter gave her two bags of matsutake – japanese mushrooms that she received from a coworker. I knew that I had to whip up some card using the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: This is the first one that

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Hey Pumpkin | Inspired by Challenge

October 15, 2026 No Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Pumpkins For today’s card was inspired by the theme. I combined the following products: Keeping things real, I actually started with a design that was based on pumpkins and the color palette. I started pulling things from my stash and

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Merry & Bright | Simon Says Stamp

October 12, 2026 5 Comments

Have you checked out Simon Says Stamp’s NEW SENDING CHEER Release?! There are so many amazing products! I’m back with another card featuring the fabulous: I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: I also used Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock: My overall design was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches that expires in less than 2

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Fancy Scandi | My Pretty Things Blog Hop

October 10, 2026 20 Comments

My Pretty Things is celebrating the magic of the holiday season by sharing handmade papercrafts created with joy and love. From thoughtful cards to festive tags, each creation is a little reminder that the most meaningful gifts come straight from the heart. So cozy up with a cup of hot tea, hop along with us for

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A Note of Thanks | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

October 10, 2026 No Comments

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. It’s a bit of a sneak peek for a new release that is dropping next week! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

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