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Here’s a quick card I whipped together while crafting with Kate & Kimberly last weekend: I was smart to pack my neglected Simon Says Stamp kits…I didn’t have to spend time picking out cardstock and pattern paper! All supplies are from the July kit! This fits perfectly with CAS●ology Letter and this week over on the

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Create a Smile Guestie: sending sunshine

This is my last week of guesting at create a smile This card is up on the Create a Smile blog today! This is such a clean & simple card.  I love the mix of the card base, which is a Fabriano teamed up with silver glitter paper.  The contrast between the italian paper and

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sweet summer treats!

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have been having an usually warm summer.  Quite frankly, I’m spoiled by our milder temperatures and know that I could never survive the seasons that the east coast and the south has. If I was about 30 years younger, I’d have mass quantities of ice cream to help me

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Chickaniddy: August

I wanted to share my August Chickaniddy projects on my blog. My first project assignment was Back to School This card that reminds me of a fancier note that you’d pass to your school crush: Supplies:  Date Night Paper (DN14OS08, DN14OS07)  Date Night Stickers (DN14EB02)  Enamel Hearts (DN14EB07) All the papers are from the Date

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good coffee…great friends.

Today I’m super excited to spend time with some crafty friends (Kate & Kimberly)!  I’m crossing my fingers that I actually get some crafting done…and perhaps start on my holiday cards! So here’s today’s card: cardstock:  neenah, stampin’ up lost lagoon  paper:  stampin’ up  stamps:  taylored expressions/joe to go  ink:  hero arts hues, sharpie pen

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calypso thanks.

thanks. paper:  stampin’ up calypso coral celebration add on kit  stamps:  paper smooches sentiment sampler  ink:  fresh ink charcoal  other:  stampin’ up banner dies, doily Isn’t that ‘thanks’ perfect?  I love that font from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler. I’ve been smitten with:  3 x 5.5 inch cards coral gold grey banners How lucky am I

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Curtain Call Tropical Trip Reminder: Keep Calm

paper:  authentique/anchored  other:  solid red divine twine, studio calico veneer, reverse confetti/confetti cuts/office edges, crop-a-dile There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Tropical Trip!  You have until August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project! I was inspired by the colors of the photo and translated a

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Create a Smile Guestie: peace

post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Chickaniddy Crafts. Hello! Happy Wednesday! This is my 3rd week as a Guest Designer over at create a smile I knew I wanted to play with the Jungle Fever set, specifically the Star Gazer Lily image: cardstock:  pti, strathmore watercolor, paper accents vellum  stamps:  create a

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Ugly Sweater | Simon Says Stamp

Ugly Christmas Sweaters…you gotta love them, right?!  I picked up the Ugly Sweater stamp set by Simon Says Stamp at one of our multi-crafter Garage Sales along, with the SSS Merry Christmas Craft die, here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about my card, sorry about the photog, I’m too impatient to wait for more

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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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