Hero Arts: Just a note

Hello and Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you pop over there I did have another card to share here on my blog.  I made this card for a class I taught at Impress Cards + Crafts.  It features the House Stamp & Cut set. I used a sentiment from

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Exciting News: Pattern Happy Design Team!

I’m super excited to announce that I am joining the very fun Pattern Happy Design Team!  I am truly grateful to be designing with: Carly Tee Minner Laurel Seabrook Kristine Davidson Kat Benjamin Khristina Sorge Pattern Happy designs products that will make you happy!  Kim and Ryan Sable, the original founders of KI Memories are

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Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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Adoring You | Catherine Pooler Designs

My friends at Catherine Pooler Designs sent me some goodies from the Adoring You Stamp of Approval!  I have three projects to share with you so let’s get started! First up is The Key stamp set: I combined it with Juniper Mist.  Really loving it teamed with kraft.  I love the lock + key theme

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January New Release Creative Blog 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! Here’s a peek at all of the new products: What a fantastic release!  It’s

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Countdown to Confetti Day Three | Reverse Confetti

It’s the Day Three 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: Ashley Tucker Lindsay Lajola We’re also welcoming our

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Countdown to Confetti Day Two | Reverse Confetti

It’s the 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: Ashley Tucker Lindsay Lajola We’re also welcoming our

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The Ton’s 4th Anniversary Blog Hop – Day 1

Click HERE for my Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway post The Ton is celebrating 4 years this month and Effie has introduced 9 new designs for this release. There are some free gifts with purchase promotions ongoing. Head over to The Ton Stamps’ blog for more details.  GIVEAWAYS: There are also giveaways everyday on these mini

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Countdown to Confetti Day One | Reverse Confetti

Click HERE for my Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway post 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

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Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Edited to add winners…scroll to bottom of post. So thrilled to be part of Latisha’s Seasons Givings Blog Hop for the 7th year!  A big SHOUT OUT to Latisha for managing this event every year!  I appreciate your time + patience!  You should have arrived from Mary-Ann Coulter Maldonado’s Blog!  I’m sure that Mary-Ann has some awesome eye candy for

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Beary Good Friend | Reverse Confetti

Any guesses how many Reverse Confetti stamps + dies I used in this project?  I’m pretty sure that this is my new record. 21……That’s not including cardstock or ink. I had so much fun picking out the sets and coloring up the images.  I’ve been gravitating towards purple more.  I love it for it’s POP.

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Trinity Stamps | Guest Designer

I’m super excited to be guesting for Trinity Stamps!  I’m sharing a couple projects up on their blog, here’s a sneak peek of one of them: I’m absolutely smitten with the new Seasonal Sweetheart set!  It’s a super versatile set.  Today I’m featuring it along with the previously released Coffee with Character + Caffeinated Sentiments.

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You Donut Even Know | Mama Elephant

So, how were your holidays?  Ours were fabulous.  There’s something about being surrounded by family.  Love it…especially the kids.  Well, they’re all in their 20’s but this year there were 5 of them and it was a ton of fun.  I happen to whip up these cards on Christmas morning while I waited for everyone

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