Holiday Joy | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’m a huge fan of pink + red combos. The Joy sentiment has been backed with vellum from my stash. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Make a Wish | The Greetery

I went to a birthday gathering yesterday and of course, had to make my card, yesterday morning. Yes, I do have a stash of cards but wanted to design something with The Greetery. These are The Greetery products I combined: These are the cardstocks I used: I was inspired by the Just Add Ink challenge:

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Plane Amazing | Concord & 9th

I wanted to design a belated birthday card for my hubby’s friend. This is when I tell you that masculine designs are my biggest challenge. Luckily he is a hobby pilot just like my hubby so I have a bit of airplane themed products. My project features the following items that are available at Doodlebugswa:

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Thanks for Sticking by my Side | Hero Arts

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring the following products by Hero Arts: My cardstock that I used: I used Soft Granite ink on the base panel. I can’t wait to

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Drink Up | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #23 – Reminder

We’re still going strong over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! One random picked card that links up will receive a $15 Gift Code to the 2023 Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge Sponsor of their choice! You’ll find the list to pick from HERE. For all the details about the challenge, please visit the post HERE.

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The G.O.A.T. | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’m designed this especially for someone that just received their PhD. I’ve known them since they were born, 30 years ago. We’re so proud of them. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Making Spirits Bright | Reverse Confetti

So I do realize that not everyone likes caffeinated or cute critter cards [gasp] so you’ll be seeing more floral designs over the next couple of weeks. Today’s project features Reverse Confetti [retired]: The Concord & 9th inks: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lover Blog Hop | Final Day

It’s the final day of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop! Have you checked out the glorious gallery? I’ve been trying to keep up with commenting this time around and have been truly inspired by all the projects. Today is my day over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog. You’ll want to hop

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Today’s Forecast | Stamping Bella

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring the following products: The image + sentiment were stamped on watercolor paper. The image has been colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

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Reverse Confetti November Countdown to Confetti Day Two | Friends

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: Leanne West Melissa Bickford Today we’re featuring: Furever

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Eleven | Blogaversary + Giveaway

I can’t believe it has been Eleven years!  Things have come a long way from my first blog post HERE. I’ve been super fortunate and grateful over the years.  Things were tough for me as a single Mom back then, but both of my kids have graduated from high school.  My girl has since graduated

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Reverse Confetti November Countdown to Confetti Day One | Jolly Coffee

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 ‘Fetti Friends: Leanne West Melissa Bickford Today  we’re featuring: Christmas Circles

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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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