Just saying hello

Well, the Seattle weather has returned.  This morning is rainy + gloomy.  That’s okay, it’s better than the heat wave we had been experiencing.  I whipped this card up this morning.  I’m taking a break from DT assignments to play! When I saw today’s Inspired by..All The Little Things challenge, I knew that I had

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Hero Arts: heck yes!

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you go, I wanted to share another card that I designed: I used the Hero Arts Road Trip set.  This is going to a dear friend of mine that is opening up their own campground (in addition to the Inn that they own).  

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Reverse Confetti June Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti June Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I’ve been smitten with nautical designs for awhile now and I’m thrilled that it has come back into the spotlight!  The Mermaid Kisses stamp set + confetti

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: lucky stars

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Vanessa Menhorn Today we’re featuring: Because of

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero blog hop!

Hello and Happy Monday!  The Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit is now live in the shop!  We’re celebrating with a hop that includes some Hero Arts Friends!  You should have arrived here from the spectacular Heather Ruwe’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the

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The Heart Desires:

Hello and Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a fun nautical card!  Here’s a peek at my supplies: Carta Bella Yacht Club   Altenew Sketchy Cities America 2 -Seattle Pop over to The Heart Desires blog to check it out!

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: thanks, my friend

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Guest Designer post. Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our

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June Guest: Two Paper Divas

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti – Countdown to Confetti Day 1! Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m super excited to announce that I’m guesting for the month of June for Two Paper Divas! I have a sneak peek of a project using the Coffee on the Go set along with another

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero : Countdown to Creativity

Did you know that the Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit launches this Monday, June 6th?  It’s a super kit filled with awesome goodies!!! I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a sneak peek of what I’ve made with the kit.  (please note:  cupcake acetate is from my stash + not included in

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Fa la la | Hello Bluebird

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

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My Umbrella | My Favorite Things

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

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Fun Stampers Journey | Spellbinders

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

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Oh, Happy Day | Reverse Confetti

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

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hello friend | Graciellie Design

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

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Pumpkin Spice | Polka Dot Orchard

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

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You are Cherished | Picket Fence Studios

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

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Seize the Day | STAMPlorations

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

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hello crafty friend | Paper Smooches

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

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