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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paper smooches: go to your happy place

Where is your happy place? I have many but one of my more consistent one is in the early morning hours…when the rest of the household is asleep and I’m in front of the computer or is that the computer is in front of me?  It’s how I start my morning…with, of course, a cup

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stripes & blooms

Hi ya! I have a little giftie that I put together for a friend. I love the Whisker Graphic bags, this one is White Horizontal Stripe Middy Bag: These are such multi-purpose bags…you can use them for envelopes or for goodie bags…so many other options for them too! I decided to combine it to be

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nautical happiness

So many challenges, not enough time. I’m a huge fan of all things nautical.  I love the Authentique Anchored Collection.  I teamed it up with a We R Memories Journal card. I was inspired by the paper players and I’m playing along with The Challenge #8 Have you seen the new design team?  They’re FABulous!

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vintage hi

Hello & Happy Tuesday! I love glittery goodness, do you?  I love it even better when it is glitter is ‘ready made’ like American Crafts POW Glitter Paper: cardstock:  PTI paper:  american crafts pow glitter other:  top dog dies vintage alpha die What I love about American Crafts’ glitter paper is that it is smooth,

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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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January Countdown to Confetti Day One | Reverse Confetti

It’s the start 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: All The

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