Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – A Jillian Vance Design

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!   I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back!  What is that?  Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring:  A Jillian Vance Design! Today I’m featuring the Grandpa’s Glass:  Cup of

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Hero Arts: Just a note

Hello and Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you pop over there I did have another card to share here on my blog.  I made this card for a class I taught at Impress Cards + Crafts.  It features the House Stamp & Cut set. I used a sentiment from

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Exciting News: Pattern Happy Design Team!

I’m super excited to announce that I am joining the very fun Pattern Happy Design Team!  I am truly grateful to be designing with: Carly Tee Minner Laurel Seabrook Kristine Davidson Kat Benjamin Khristina Sorge Pattern Happy designs products that will make you happy!  Kim and Ryan Sable, the original founders of KI Memories are

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Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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You | Gina K Designs

A big shout out to the folks over at Gina K Designs.  They sent me the gorgeous Woodland Whimsy set to play with.  This is a huge 6 x 8 set filled with gorgeous images: I used the same overall color palette for both of my cards. Let’s chat about my first one, You are

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hey, Happy Friday!  I’m super happy to be up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.  I’m sharing a card trio! The card designs were inspired by {Mojo} Monday!  I love this Two Sheet Wonder Challenge.  I went ahead and used 3 sheets of paper. Please hop over to the doodlebugswa.com blog for the full reveal and

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Be Happy | Flora & Fauna

Did you hear the news?!  Flora & Fauna are celebrating their 3rd Birthday with a SALE!  I’ve been feeling a bit sloth-like these days so I decided to ink up the Mini Sloth set. Isn’t he cute with his flower?! So fun!  I cut an oval from the middle of the Grid Note card and

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Instagram Hop with The Ton

I’m SUPER excited to be part of the three day Instagram Hop with The Ton.  Today is Day Two and the fun starts on The Ton’s IG!  You don’t want to miss out on the fun + prizes!

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

I’m super excited to be up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.   I’m sharing a card that was so much fun to design, here’s a sneak peek: Please hop over to the Doodlebugswa.com blog for the full reveal and all the details! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Wishing You | CTMH

I finally played with the CTMH Card Spinner Front.  I purchased it along with the 2 coordinating sets that were available at the time, Rainbow Wishes + I Chews You.  Today I’m featuring the Rainbow Wishes set: I made this especially for the hubby, it was his birthday yesterday.  His favorite color is blue, well,

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Hey Girl | Concord & 9th

Hey Girl!  Did you see that Concord & 9th is having an Inventory Blowout SALE?  I suggest downloading their PDF and work with a list! I thought I’d share a project that uses some of the items that are part of their sale: Coffee Blend Bundle Daily Wear Bundle I used the following Catherine Pooler

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A Bug’s Life | Doodlebugswa.com + Lawn Fawn

LOL, I had so much fun putting this card together this morning!  For the cardmakers that are challenge-a-holics, they probably know how I was inspired, more on that in a bit.  Let’s chat about my card: When the latest Lawn Fawn release hit, I was smitten with everything.  Today’s card features: A Bug Deal Hey

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March Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day!  The Reverse Confetti March Release is now available for purchase!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived from Julee Tilman’s blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! What are your favorites in the March Release? Guess what?  The 6×6 Paper Pads

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March Countdown to Confetti Final Day | Reverse Confetti

It’s the final day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   Tomorrow is Release Date and Blog Hop!  You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month! Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome the following designers  as our ‘Fetti Friends: Davina Cantrell

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