Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

I’m super excited to be up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: Here’s my supply list, some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Stay Cool | Inspired by Challenge – Cool Treats

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I just knew what I was going to use for this challenge, the Concord & 9th Cool Treats Turnabout Stamp Set.  They currently have it on sale through the end of the month! I was able to capture the

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Cup of Cheer | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’m super excited.  I just booked a trip home for my boy!  We haven’t seen him since Christmas and miss him terribly.  That’s what inspired the theme of my card this morning: Newton Dreams of New York is perfect for today.  My boy lives in Brooklyn.  I had to fit in the bagel and coffee

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Hey Honey! | SugarPea Designs

I’m popping in speedy quick to share this card that features SugarPea Designs. Their Hey Honey set is the absolutely cutest.  Who can resist that big ole bear?!  I teamed it up with their Honeycomb Stencil.  I did it lightly around the edges with Mustard Seed Distress Oxide and a blending brush. I love how

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Party | Catherine Pooler Designs

I managed to whip up three card yesterday before driving around doing errands and having the kids over for brunch.  I recently picked up more of Catherine Pooler’s latest release.  This time I’m playing with the Party Fans set: This set will get easier for me to use as the stamps get stained.  It’s a

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Big Grumpy | Taylored Expressions

My Coffee Loving Cardmaker teamie, Lisa Golzbein sent me an adorable card that featured the fun Big Grumpy set by Taylored Expressions.  I instantly ordered both versions that they carry.  Their newest, Hot Flash Grumplings, is on my wishlist!  Here’s how I was inspired: Good Grief these guys crack me up.  I love their ginormous

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Enjoy Your Day | The Card Concept

The other day I was moving things around in my craft room and spotted a couple sets that I haven’t inked up in awhile, Papertrey Ink Cozy Christmas and Stampin’ Up Badges & Banners.  Here’s how I was inspired: Oh I know, this isn’t my current color palette that I’ve been playing with.  I haven’t

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Quarantini | Trinity Stamps

Did you know that today is National Martini Day?  LOL, funny thing that I should know that.  Honestly, when I was looking at the National Day calendar I spotted it.  I’m actually allergic to alcohol.  I had to ink up the Trinity Stamps – Happy Hour set! I’m always on the lookout for a fun

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Dive into Fun | Inspired by Challenge – Fresh Morning

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an option sketch challenge: I recently received my latest Doodlebugswa.com order that included the MFT Best Fins stamps and coordinating die-namics.  Oh my goodness, so cute right?  There is something about all things nautical, can’t get enough. Are you trying to figure out

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Get Crafty | Color Throwdown Guest Designer

I’m back with another month of guest designing for the super fun Color Throwdown!  If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that I LOVE this challenge.  Check out this week’s awesome color challenge: Navy Teal  Mustard Here’s how I was inspired: I’ve mentioned that I’m a bit behind on my purchases.  I was super

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Birthday Brew | Evelin T Designs

Hey!  I’m up on the Evelin T Designs Blog this morning, shakin’ things up!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Pop over to the Evelin T Designs blog for the full reveal and all the details!

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New Technique | Hero Arts

So I saw THIS video by Yana and I was super intrigued by her gorgeous technique.  I gave it a go with the Hero Arts Jungle Bold Prints and my Copic C9.  The other colors are Spectrum Noir.   Whew!  That took FOREVER.  I don’t have the mindset to sit for that amount of time.  I

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hello and Happy Friday!  Honestly I generally type up this post on the morning of.  I should have done it earlier because: 1. I slept in 2. We left early for a quick road trip I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog with a fun card featuring Paper Smooches: Pop over there for a full reveal

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Hello There | My Favorite Things

I had a super productive day yesterday.  I always love it when that happens: ✔︎mammo ✔︎post office ✔︎holiday returns ✔︎grocery shopping ✔︎clean kitchen ✔︎salad for lunch ✔︎laundry My reward was a nap and crafting [LOL].  I managed to whip up this card with highly neglected goodies: Those MFT Sunflowers Die-namics I adopted from someone a

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January Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day!  The Reverse Confetti January Release is now available for purchase!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived from Heather Hoffman’s Blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! The January Release is super FUN: What are your favorites?  I love them all! 

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I Be-Leaf in You | Color Throwdown Guest Designer

I’m back with another month of guest designing for the super fun Color Throwdown!  If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that I LOVE this challenge.  Check out this week’s awesome color challenge:  Kraft Gold Green White Here’s how I was inspired: It’s my first time inking up the Autumn Fairies by Poppystamps.  It’s

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January Countdown to Confetti Day Three | Reverse Confetti

It’s the last day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   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: Michele Ferguson Pam Sparks Today we’re featuring: Flowers

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Hero Arts – January 2020 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hello!  I’m thrilled to be guesting for Hero Arts today.  Their January My Monthly Hero kit releases today!  You should have arrived here from Amy Kolling’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts blog. Isn’t it gorgeous?! 4×6 clear stamp set 14 coordinating fancy dies 5.5″ x

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January Countdown to Confetti Day Two | Reverse Confetti

It’s Day Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   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: Michele Ferguson Pam Sparks Today we’re featuring: Butterfly Wreath

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