live the life

I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to pick up the Amy Tangerine/Plus one paper pad.  It’s calling my name…the colors…the graphics…everything.    I contrasted the boldness of the colors from the Plus One collection with some watercoloring with distress markers {another Julie Ebersole technique and purchase}.  Don’t you love that mason

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Chickaniddy Crafts: Focus on Foil

Hello!  I’m sharing a project that focuses on Foil.  My assignment was to also capture the Men in my life.  I decided to design a project that is inspired by Darin.  Supplies:  Paper (CN14SPO01, DN14OS10, DB14OS01) Over a year ago, Darin started to build an airplane.  What was on his bucket list has become a

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birthday wishes!

Yay for Friday! Actually Thursday’s are my Friday’s but that doesn’t mean I don’t love Friday’s! Here’s my card for today: cardstock:  pti  paper:  carta bella ahoy there  stamps:  reverse confetti label me/sweet thing ink:  hero arts hues/black other:  reverse confetti/confetti cuts/petals ‘n posies, mme enamel dots, lifestyle crafts embossing folder I’ve been seeing a

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just for fun

A just for fun card, that seldom happens on this blog. One of my newest Technique Tuesday sets Chickadees I’ve been seeing this cutie pie set around and had to join in the fun. Watercoloring seems to be my coloring method these days.  I just love the whimsical look it gives a card…the splotchier the

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happy.

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a card that uses a bunch of new goodies: I popped into J’s a couple weeks ago and was thrilled to see the Jillibean, Chilled Cucumber Soup collection! See that cute Ellie? Don’t you love her expression?  It makes me oh-so-happy. A big shout out to my bloggie friend, Evelin, who is

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Danielle’s special delivery blog hop!

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my card inspired by CASE study. Hello and Welcome to Danielle Wall’s Special Delivery Blog Hop!  Danielle is the powerhouse behind Neat & Tangled and Little Tangles!  She had her lovely baby girl and we’re all thrilled for her! A big shout out to the lovely

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hello

Post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for a very NEAT Baby Blog Hop Can you guess how I was inspired? I used the Lawn Fawn Flutter By set along with Winnie & Walter’s, The Big, the Bold and the Happy set. Can you believe it, this is a one layer card!  I don’t

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neat & tangled blog hop!

Hello & Happy Monday! The Neat & Tangled team is hopping today!  We’re pleased to announce the Neat & Tangled Nice and Neat dies collection! You should have arrived here from Kristen’s fabulous blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Neat & Tangled Blog! GIVEAWAYYou have

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hey there.

A late {live} posting for me.  I’ve been behind on feedly {had to do the ‘ole mark all as read}, feel like I’m racing around in circles but hope things calm down today. Here’s today’s card: So, the other day we made a road trip to Oregon.  We picked up our airplane seats…why yes, they

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have a nice day.

No crafting for me yesterday so I whipped up a card this morning: Originally, those Paper Smooches friendly flowers were part of a panel of blooms.  I colored them using: picked raspberry distress ink squeezed lemonade distress ink mister huey’s sherbet It took me awhile to color them because I used a paintbrush.  I love the

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Peace Joy Boba | Mama Elephant

Today is Merry & Bright Monday and I have a friend joining me! We decided to feature Mama Elephant with a caffeinated twist. First up if my friend Kimberly: For all the details about Kimberly’s card, please visit her Instagram. Here’s how I was inspired for today! These are the Mama Elephant products I used:

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Hello There | Altenew Ambassador + IG Giveaway

Thanks to my friends at Altenew for sending me a box of goodies! Check out how it inspired me: My card features: Last year I discovered Pistachio Lattes when we were on a cruise to Alaska. I thought it would be perfect to put the Pistachios to work. Did you know that the Pistachios Layering

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Final Day of the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop

I can’t believe it is the final day of the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop! This is my 7th card and probably final one for this hop. I have several deadlines I need to work on but I’ve been known to squeeze out some extra time to whip up a card. This card features

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Instagram Hop – Day 4 | Pretty Pink Posh

INSTAGRAM HOP & GIVEAWAY! @prettypinkposh has released a new collection of winter-themed products! This collection features an assortment of shakers, penguins, sentiments, and more that will enhance your winter and holiday projects! For today’s project I combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: *previously released I’ve been smitten with all the penguins in this release! The glitter is from

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A Little Light | Altenew

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: table setting I was inspired by the photo anc colors. My card features the following by Altenew: I used the following Your Paper Insider – Box 12: When I was studying this week’s photo, the blue fabric, specifically on the

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: *these are subs for products that are no longer in the store I was inspired by THIS can dairy-free Draft Latte. Have you seen artwork with empty cans of coffee used as flower vases? I did my spin on a can of coffee. We’re

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Day Four | Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop !

Today is Day Four of the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Link up a caffeinated project for a chance to win. All the details are over on the blog. Here’s how I was inspired today: I’m featuring the Gina K Designs: I did a bit of snipping and taping to have the hand hold that coffee.

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Noel | 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: Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you:

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You’re the best | Altenew Ambassador + Discount Code

Thanks to my friends at Altenew for sending me a box of goodies! Check out how it inspired me: My card features: I started off with my background panel. I used the coordinating ink with the Deco Leaves Background stencil – only doing a strip on the left hand side. I built the pears using

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