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My Pretty Things Blooming Friendships Release— A Celebration of Growing Our Crafty Community

March 28, 2026 13 Comments

There’s something truly special about the way creativity brings people together, and that’s why the My Pretty Things’ tagline is, “Crafting Friendships Everyday”. Whether it’s a handmade card or crafty time shared together, the bonds we build through art are some of the most special moments between friends. Today, we’re excited to introduce My Pretty Things’

Special Delivery | Mama Elephant

March 26, 2026 2 Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Bunnies I was inspired by the theme and gingham. My card features the following Mama Elephant products: Are you kiddin’ me? I love how this bunny turned out. I used the following cardstocks: I can’t wait to see how you’re

Celebrating Parents Card Drive | Altenew blog hop with giveaway

March 25, 2026 31 Comments

I’m so happy to be hopping for Altenew’s Celebrating Parents Blog hop! All the fun starts over on the Altenew blog HERE. GIVEAWAY: $200 in total prizes! To help support this card drive, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave

Sending Appreciation | Brass & Bliss – Botanical Daydreams Release

March 25, 2026 No Comments

BOTANICAL DAYDREAMS INSTAGRAM HOP We’re celebrating the beautiful new Brass & Bliss Craft Co – Botanical Daydreams release with a fun and inspiring Instagram Hop — and YOU’RE invited! SAVE 20% on the Botanical Daydreams Collection! Join us March 25 – March 28 as we share stunning spring projects filled with florals, blooms, and creative inspiration you won’t

March Edition | Woodblock Wednesday + Guest Designer

March 25, 2026 4 Comments

Edited to Add Winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Diane H Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, April 29. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a

It’s a Coffee-Themed Collab! STAMPlorations + Coffee Loving Papercrafters

March 24, 2026 14 Comments

I am so excited to be part of a special collaboration between STAMPlorations and the Coffee Loving Papercrafters! We are celebrating all things coffee, ink, and paper. I’m sharing two projects today, here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about my square card first: I combined these STAMPloration products: To balance out the stenciling I

Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Blog Hop – Day 1

March 20, 2026 56 Comments

Hey there crafty friends, welcome to my blog. My name is Amy and I’m so excited to be joining in the fun today. We’re celebrating the new Simon Says Stamp – In My Heart Release with a blog hop! Did you know: There’s an In My Heart Gallery! Check out all the inspiration and link

You’re so egg-stra | Inspired by Challenge

March 19, 2026 2 Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Eggs I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following Reverse Confetti retired products: I picked up that vintage Hero Arts – Silhouette Grass woodblock stamp while I was thrifting in Florida last year. The sentiment

You know you’re getting old when | Simon Says Stamp – In my Heart

March 18, 2026 No Comments

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW In My Heart Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with: This is a milestone birthday year for me and I love these fun sentiments! I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: I wanted to design the card with a super fun look. Here’s my

In our Hearts | Newton’s Nook

March 18, 2026 No Comments

Earlier this year I purchased a handful of sets from Newton’s Nook that were more pet sympathy related. I have thoroughly inspired by the fabulous Samantha Mann and THIS card of hers. These are the Newton’s Nook products I used: I used a square die from my stash to design a ‘photo slide’ type frame.

December Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

December 31, 2025 3 Comments

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, January 28 I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a US mailing

Croquet anyone? | Miss Ink Stamps

December 28, 2025 1 Comment

Hey Happy Sunday! Today I’m on the Miss Ink Stamps blog, here’s how I was inspired: Hop over to the blog for the details! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

Tea Time | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

December 27, 2025 No Comments

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:

A little birdie told me | Spellbinders

December 25, 2025 No Comments

Hello and for those that celebrate, Merry Christmas! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: New Years I was inspired by the balloons and colors. My card features the following Spellbinders products: The color palette I used the following ColorWheel cardstocks: I was so carried away with the different cardstocks that I

Altenew 2025 Year in Review – Crafters’ Edition IG Hop

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Altenew 2025 Year in Review: Crafters’ Edition Instagram Hop (Day 4) Take a trip down memory lane with us as we revisit Altenew’s best of 2025! Join the #AltenewBest2025 hop and be amazed by the incredible creativity of our community! Feel free to start the hop over at @altenewllc Altenew is giving away a $100

Make it Merry | Waffle Flower Crafts

December 19, 2025 No Comments

Thanks to Waffle Flower for sending me some products from their December 2025 – Love You More Collection. Today I have two cards to share: I’ve combined: *previously released My C&9 color palette is : My Distress Oxide color palette is: In case you missed my earlier projects: Waffle Flower hit it out of the

Merry and Bright | Simon Says Stamp

December 18, 2025 No Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Gingerbread I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following products: The color palette I used: The perfect ink for the gingerbread is Catherine Pooler’s Ginger. I can’t wait to see how my teamies were inspired!

Just here for the crumbs | Coffee Loving Papercrafters

December 18, 2025 No Comments

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog sharing this card: Hop over to the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog for all the details. Some links maybe affiliate at no extra cost to you:

Sweet Christmas Wishes

December 17, 2025 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: The sentiment from the Tiny Gingerbread stamp set has been heat embossed in white on black cardstock. The pattern paper is from my stash. I couldn’t resist adding the glittery centers. Thanks for stopping by!

It’s Fine, I’m Fine | Miss Ink Stamps

December 15, 2025 No Comments

Hey Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing a Miss Ink Stamps project, here’s how I was inspired: My card features these Miss Ink Stamps products: The images were stamped and colored with copics. I’m running late today but I’m linking this one up to my self challenge – Merry & Bright Monday The Frosty Flakes stencil