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Celebrate Big | Doodlebugswa

July 21, 2026 2 Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Nothing says festive like a cute gnome with his party hat on. Thanks for stopping by!

I have so much to do today and what do I send several hours doing? I made a card, just for fun. I order the Hero Arts July My Monthly Super Hero as soon I received the instock notification. I’m all about all things citrus and well, everything in the July kit is amazing. Think:

Sending Birthday Wishes | Hero Arts

July 16, 2026 2 Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Hydrangeas I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Hero Arts products: Hero Arts Inks: I used Distress Oxide Black Soot for the center of the blooms. The stenciling was done on ColorWheel Cardstock: The

Life InDex Inspiration Hop

July 15, 2026 No Comments

Welcome to the July My Pretty Things Life InDex Instagram Hop! Follow along for inspiration and a chance to win! Here’s what to do for your chance to win a $25 gift card: The winner will be announced on the My Pretty Things IG page on Monday, July 20, 2026. Want to see more inspiration

Seeds of Joy | Doodlebugswa

July 14, 2026 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I don’t have a green thumb. Thankfully my kids so. This is my kind of gardening. Thanks for stopping by!

Crime Scene | Miss Ink Stamps

July 13, 2026 No Comments

Any other Crime Show fans? I had to get these sets from Miss Ink Stamps – affiliate links used in this post. A big THANK YOU to my crafty friend Kari. I love her mini file folder designs and had to do my own version of it. She uses the old school Envelope Punch which

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

July 11, 2026 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:

Coolest Day Ever | chance to win!

July 9, 2026 No Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Poolside I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Lawn Fawn products: I also squeezed in these products: I used the following Concord & 9th cardstock: The sentiment has been heat embossed in white on

Sending Summer Vibes | Doodlebugswa

July 7, 2026 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Who doesn’t love a summer drink? Think Pineapple Lemon Drop. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday | Simon Says Stamp

July 6, 2026 4 Comments

I’m back with a birthday card. Did you catch my earlier Centenarian Birthday Card Request? You could be the lucky winner of a $20 Gift card: If you were following me last year, you might remember that I did a call out for Birthday cards for my former Mother-in-law’s 99th birthday. I’m doing it again

Festive Merriment | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #48

December 1, 2025 No Comments

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! This month is the start of a couple changes to the challenge: Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Simon Says Stamp: I used a panel of paper from Miss Kate’s

November Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

November 26, 2025 1 Comment

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, December 31st 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

Cheers | Doodlebugswa

November 25, 2025 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: I had so much fun designing this festive card. Think of a Cranberry Martini. Thanks for stopping by!

Ho Ho Ho | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

November 22, 2025 No Comments

Coffee Break | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

November 21, 2025 No Comments

Don’t forget about the Brass & Bliss Craft Co Instagram Hop and Black Friday Sale. I’ll have the direct links to each IG stop at the bottom of this post. I wanted to share another project I designed with the new release products: These are the products I’m featuring on today’s card: That sentiment! I

Let it Snow | Pretty Pink Posh

November 20, 2025 No Comments

A big shout out to Pretty Pink Posh, I’ve enjoyed guesting this month! Here’s how I was inspired today: I had so much fun designing this shaker card! It features the following products by Pretty Pink Posh: My card was inspired by the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: I really wanted the shaker penguin to be

Let’s Eat Junk Food | Brass & Bliss New Release + Black Friday Sale!

November 19, 2025 No Comments

BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE INSTAGRAM HOP! It’s time to celebrate the new Brass & Bliss Black Friday Release — a smorgasbord of dies + stamps for all your holiday AND everyday cardmaking needs! And in true Black Friday fashion… EVERYTHING is 20% OFF! Join us for an IG Hop and check out some of your favorite creators, sharing inspiration, projects, and tons of

Holly Jolly Christmas | Doodlebugswa

November 18, 2025 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: I think it was on Pinterest that I saw some snow globes which reminds me of my pact with myself. I can collect holiday snow globes if they are thrifted. It’s actually been a fun treasure hunt. Somehow I started thinking of the Lawn

Peace Joy Boba | Mama Elephant

November 17, 2025 4 Comments

Today is Merry & Bright Monday and I have a friend joining me! We decided to feature Mama Elephant with a caffeinated twist. First up if my friend Kimberly: For all the details about Kimberly’s card, please visit her Instagram. Here’s how I was inspired for today! These are the Mama Elephant products I used:

Hello There | Altenew Ambassador + IG Giveaway

November 15, 2025 2 Comments

Thanks to my friends at Altenew for sending me a box of goodies! Check out how it inspired me: My card features: Last year I discovered Pistachio Lattes when we were on a cruise to Alaska. I thought it would be perfect to put the Pistachios to work. Did you know that the Pistachios Layering