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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Life, Love, Latte + Giveaway | Catherine Pooler Designs

I was so excited when my friends at Catherine Pooler Designs reached out to me about one of their new release stamp + coordinating die set, Life, Love, Latte.   They also sent me the CP Minis Carnivale set.  So, I have a ton of the full size pads, these little minis are mighty! Aren’t the

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2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Seven

I’m back again with another caffeinated design for the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop!  Today I’m featuring Evelin T  Designs and Therm O Web, both are Super Sponsors for this hop! Evelin T Designs – Good Tidings Evelin T Designs – Coffee Art Therm O Web – Gold Static Deco Foil Therm O

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Hot Cocoa | Avery Elle

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugs blog today for a special Coffee Lovers Blog Hop post! Here’s a sneak peek of my project: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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November Countdown to Confetti Day Two | 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: Channin Pelletier Daniel West Today we’re featuring: Birdie Buddies

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12th Blogaversary + Giveaway!

I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I started my blog.  Check out my first post HERE.  It makes me cringe but also makes me realize how things have changed.  Blogging has definitely taken a different route in terms of social media.  I still try to visit blogs, I still use Feedly.  I’m not

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November 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: Channin Pelletier Daniel West Today we’re featuring: Beautiful Memories

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2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Five

I’m back for Day Three of the 2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  Today I’m featuring Super Sponsor Concord & 9th: Coffee Blend Turnabout Coffee Blend Dies Coffee Blend BUNDLE Daily Wear Daily Wear Dies Daily Wear BUNDLE I was intrigued about the Turnabout and inks in general: Inks used: 1.  Distress Oxide on bristol

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2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Three

I’m back for Day Three of the 2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  Today I’m featuring the Close to My Heart – Cedar & Pine collection: I whipped up two scrappy cards, no stamping involved.  It’s been awhile since I’ve done that.  This paper collection is so beautiful that I had a hard

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2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Two

I’m back on Day Two of the 2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  Today I’m featuring a set by Super Sponsor Funky Fossil Designs.  It’s a bit different for me but I love the look of the Folksy Christmas set. I decided to go clean and simple.  One of my favorite holiday color

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2019 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day One

Happy November and Welcome to Day One of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  I can’t believe that it is that time of the year and that it is NOVEMBER!!!!  If you’re new to the Coffee Lovers Blog Hops, check out the post HERE.   There are TONS of Super Sponsor and prizes are

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