Fusion: You are the most amazing FRIEND

Post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge. Hello and Happy Thursday! There’s a new challenge over at Fusion: PROCEDURES:1. Play with just the sketch challenge.2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.5. Please read the

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just wanted to…

Yay for Tuesday!   I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper:  teresa collins/something wonderful  stamps:  reverse confetti/be a barista  ink:  memento/rich cocoa  other:  reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock  I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by

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for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. SCROLL DOWN FOR WINNER. So thrilled to be part of Latisha’s Seasons Givings Blog Hop for the 8th year!  A big SHOUT OUT to Latisha for managing this event every year!  I appreciate your time + patience!  You should have arrived from Caly Person’s Blog!  I’m sure that Caly has some awesome eye candy for you!!! If

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You Got This | 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:  Red Brown White Here’s how I was inspired: I see now that I may have included the wrong dies in

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warm wishes | Reverse Confetti

Hello and Happy Monday.  I’m so fortunate to have this week off from work.  I’ve been battling a horrible cold since the 26th that has me in bed most of the day.  I think I’m finally beating it though [fingers crossed!].  Today I’m up on the Reverse Confetti blog with this card set. Don’t forget

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hello and Happy Friday!  Can you believe that Christmas is already over?  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today sharing a fun project.  Here’s a bit of a sneak: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hello and Happy Friday!  Can you believe there are 5 more days until Christmas?!  Crazy!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog sharing a project.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Snowflakes | The Stamp Market

I really don’t like to mass produce but lately I’ve been enjoying the process.  It’s probably because I feel extra productive [wink].  These sets are a mashup of old and new: Snowflake  |   The Stamp Market Sentiments   |   Poppystamps Tag   |   Reverse Confetti Paper   |  CTMH I need more winter | new years cards, crazy

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Thanks a Latte | Newton’s Nook Designs

So I’m getting around to inking up some purchases from Newton’s Nook Designs Black Friday Sale.  I’ve had my eye on the Pumpkin Latte set: I teamed it up with their Gingham Stencil.  I used Twisted Citron on a Stampin’ Up Coastal Cabana panel.  LOVE how it turned out.   I’ve been tidying up and found

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Happy New Year | WOW Embossing – Christmas Baubles

Hello!  I’m back with a Happy New Year card set.  This features the WOW Embossing – Christmas Baubles by Karen Reátegui.  This is available on their UK site. I’m flattered that Karen reached out to me to ask if I’d want to design a project with her set.   Karen is the sweetest designer and I’m honored

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Happy Llamadays

So my intention was not to design anymore holiday cards and move onto winter/new years but…llamas….gotta love llamas! I teamed up the MFT Happy Llamadays with their Tiny Check 6×6.  I stamped the llamas out and used the Cross Stitch Stax to cut them. The images have been colored with copics: R20 R05 | R08

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