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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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Let your Faith

     Hello and Happy Monday!   The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it?  I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already!   Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT?       I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection.  I love it for the

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happy mother’s day!!!

        Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl:     She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma.  So SWEET.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids!     I have a

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Fa La La La La La | Reverse Confetti

For my American friends, are you enjoying the holiday weekend?  I sure am!  Here’s another holiday design to add to my stack.  Hopefully a majority of them will be going postal in the next week or so.  This card features Reverse Confetti products. My card was inspired by my teamie Amy Rohl, THIS project caught

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You’re a Winner | Lawn Fawn

I designed this especially for the kids’ 11 year old cousin.  He’s the youngest one in the bunch and well, it’s been a while since I’ve had a 11 year old, like 10+ years.  Lawn Fawn to the rescue!  I thought the You’re Claw-some set would be perfect for him.  It’s a fun shaped card

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Christmas Coffee Trio | Lil’ Inker Designs

So this is what happens when I start cleaning my craft room.  I found 1 sheet of this reversible (vintage) The Girls’ Paperie – Tinsel & Twig.  It was literally torn but instead of finishing up my cleaning job, I started a card trio. There’s something about kraft, red + black.  Honestly, anything caffeinated is

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Thankful | Echo Park Paper

To all my friends celebrating, Happy Thanksgiving!  I thought I’d squeeze in another Fall Themed card in honor of today. The Echo Park Paper – Celebrate Autumn is so much fun.  Look at those cute woodland creatures. I layered 2 panels of paper from the same collection and loaded it up with stickers!  Super postal

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Cozy Wishes | SugarPea Designs

Happy Wednesday!  Amy Kolling inspired this card: My girl has taken up knitting this year and has really created some gorgeous projects.  I’m thrilled that she’s taken it up so quickly…scarves, hats, socks, sweaters…oh my. I used the Knitwit stamps + SugarCuts.  The scalloped panel is from the Card Front Element Builder.  I used basic

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Warm Wishes | Avery Elle

I’m back again with another project that was inspired by Tracey McNeely’s 25 Days of Christmas Tags!   This one was inspired by Day 17 – Avery Elle. I started off with the retired Avery Elle Circle Tag Die. I combined: Party Pals  |  Dear Santa  |  Polar Pals Those cute Party Pals make me smile.  The

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A Bushel and a Peck | My Favorite Things

The MFT BB Harvest Mouse set is so cute.  I stamped and cut out all the images and colored them up with copic markers. Loving this color trio with a pop of red, what do you think?  Those guys crack me up…they’re so busy. I made this especially for my boy and then forgot to

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Warm Winter Greetings | Pretty Pink Posh

Have you been following Tracey McNeely’s 25 Days of Christmas Tags?   It’s such a great way to dive into your crafty supplies and ink up some sets!   I was inspired by Day 12 – Pretty Pink Posh. Any guesses which tag inspired me? I inked up the Christmas Friends set.  The sentiment is from the

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Fa La La | Reverse Confetti | Black Friday SALE!

Hello and Happy Friday!  Today I’m sharing a couple of holiday designs featuring Reverse Confetti! I combined the Boo To You and Fa La La Circle Confetti Cuts.  I kept both designs clean and simple = postal friendly. My first one combines Salsa and Sunshine inks.  The strips on the side are one of my

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