Hello and Happy Saturday. I have a bazillion things do do and what am I doing? I’m playing with stamps and bits ‘n bobs. I managed to create 5 cards this morning, of course I’m a roll because I have to leave the house soon. Here’s my first batch: I haven’t inked up my Stampin’
Hello! I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today sharing a card that uses dies to accentuate a shape. You’ll want to pop over there for the reveal and all the details. Did you hear the news?! I’m back at Impress in Tukwila teaching a Hero Arts class! Stop by the Impress in Tukwila to
Check out the newest SugarPea Designs Mix it Up Challenge! So fun, right?! Play with the sketch or the inspiration photo, or a bit of both! You have all month to play along with us! One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features
I’m so excited to be joining The Ton and their design team to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary! You should have arrived here from The Ton! Giveaway information: Effie is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky commenter. To qualify, you must leave a comment on each blog stop for the respective giveaway day
I’m so excited to be a part of the Ellen Hutson LLC/Essentials by Ellen – United We Flourish Blog Hop with Hero Arts! You should have arrived here from the Hero Arts blog! If not, you’ll want to start at the Ellen Hutson LLC – The CLASSroom blog because that is where the fun begins!
The 2018 Hero Arts Catalog is now available for your viewing HERE. You’re going to LOVE the new products available! Products begin shipping to retail stores next week and will be in the Hero Arts Online Shop on February 15. Make sure you check out the Hero Arts blog post HERE and comment for a
I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover
Hello and Happy Saturday! I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos. Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons? Oh, there are so many fun new designs! Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the
Hello and Happy Friday!!!! I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back! What is that? Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring: Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute
Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks. I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people. Here’s one that features the
I had so much fun working on this project! Isn’t the Hello Bluebird, Christmas is Coming set so cute? I managed to fit it all of the main images from that set. I used the Gallery Frame Die #2, originally I did have the scallop border but decided to just use the outline on this
So, I’m still trying to do a massive catch up on my purchases, today I’m featuring the My Favorite Things – BB Rain or Shine. First time inking up that sweet set, perfect for us in the pacific northwest. I teamed it up with the retired Top Dog set and Farm Fresh Gingham 6×6. Loving
Have you heard the news?! Fun Stampers Journey and Spellbinders are coming together on November 1st 2018! Check out the products HERE. Here are some fun facts: 1) Fun Stampers Journey stamps are made in the USA of deeply etched red rubber for a perfect impression every time. 2) Their thin metal dies are made of steel
How can it be Monday already?! The weekend goes by so quickly and hard to believe that Halloween is this Wednesday. I have a fun card to share with you today: Love the Hey, Sugar set, it’s filled with delish images. That’s where the donut and the sentiment are from. The coffee cup is from
The weather has been pure northwest fall. A bit dark, cold and drizzly. It makes me want to stay indoors, have hot drinks and craft all day! Today’s project features Graciellie Design’s Stay Cozy digital stamp set: I’m loving the rich color palette, perfect to warm up to on a chilly fall day! The papers
Fall is my favorite season. My Momma and I were just chatting about how much more vivid the colors are this year. Fall themed projects are also one of my favorites. I was super excited for Jessica Burnham and her Grand Opening of her new Etsy shop: Polka Dot Orchard! Here’s a project that combines
Joy to the World! That song so reminds me of Christmas because as a little girl I was full of joy and glee waiting for Christmas to arrive. Of course though, what child isn’t? Right? Well, I feel the same way every single month when it comes time to reveal the card kit. This month
Thanks to my friends at Picket Fence Studios…I’m loving the You Are My Sunshine set! Here’s how I was inspired: I stamped out and cut two sets of the images but knew I needed to start of with this sweet one! The sentiment is from the Forever & Ever set. Can you spot the lavender
Back in the day, I use to make one layer cards all the time. Today is the first time in a very long time. With a bit of masking you can really make things pop. I managed to ink up the new STAMPlorations – Happy Zen Coffee Cups. It’s part of their newest release and
I’m in full Fall theme mode this week and paired up Echo Park Paper’s – Celebrate Autumn with Paper Smooches: I happily inked up Paper Smooches’ Courteous Cuties. Aren’t they, well, cute?! The sentiment is from I Heart Art. Everything is nestled on a Scallop Frame. I was inspired by the Paper Smooches October Sketch