FUSION: sunflower

post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Neat & Tangled’s September Release! Hello and Welcome to the new Fusion: I totally started out trying to combine both the inspiration photo and the sketch.  I could not seem to get the ‘ole mojo to work with the colors!  That was super odd & frustrating

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Origami Map

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Fusion Card Challenge! Hello Neat & Tangled Fans! We’re on Day 4 of the Neat & Tangled September Release!  What have been your FAVES so far?  I know, I know…all of it 🙂 Today will certainly not disappoint you! Today we’re featuring Origami Map by Miriam

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Neat & Tangled September Release: My Plate is Full

…and I’m back with Day 3 of the Neat & Tangled September Release! Today’s stamp set and coordinating die is a ‘must have’. My Plate is Full My Plate is Full Nice & Neat Dies I had so much fun putting this together: I still adore the chalkboard technique and decided to go with a

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congratulations.

So, I recently found out that a friend of mine became engaged!   How exciting! I’ve been wanting to use my Avery Elle Petals & Stems so this was the perfect opportunity: apologizing for the poor photos…I snapped pics before I left to meet up with the happy engaged girl:) cardstock:  pti white, stampin’ up

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Be Full

Welcome to Day 2 of the Neat & Tangled September Release! How did you like Day 1?! I know, cute eh?!! Today we have another 3×4 Classic Danielle image! Be Full I absolutely ADORE this one!  Did you see Danielle’s freebie that she  posted last week HERE? So one of my favorite Fall Inspired paper

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Creepy Cute

Today starts the Neat & Tangled September Release previews! You are going to love this release for its fun packed images! Let’s get started with: Creepy Cute Um yeah, way cute, eh? Creepy Cute Shadow/Sentiments genius! Creepy Cute Nice and Neat Dies Yay for dies! …and the new Spooktacular Sequin Mix! Okay, I kinda went

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grow old along with me.

On Friday I had lunch with former co-workers.  I always realize how much I miss them when we get together…it’s often quite a span of time in between meetings but we catch up without any hesitations…that’s friendship.  As an added bonus to my day, I went shopping afterwards. There aren’t many local crafts stores around

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Chickaniddy Crafts: Happy Fall

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my So Thankful for You post. Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m up on the Chickaniddy Crafts Blog today with a Fall Inspired card! Here’s a peek: It’s a card that I made especially for my girl!  She’s living on her own {with 2 roomies!} and starting

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so thankful for you & publications

post 1 of 2 for me…click HERE for my Chickaniddy Crafts project. By now, it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a Stampin’ Up Fan {again}.  We have this friendly challenge among a group of us, which includes Katie, Kimberly & Tonya.  This time Katie picked THIS as our challenge.  Here’s a quick peek at

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celebrate autumn

Autumn…it is my favorite season of the year. The Pacific Northwest has been having an unusually warm summer.  Definitely not what I signed up for…I love the PNW for the mild weather we typically have. Anyways, when I design with apples, I always think of Washington State. cardstock:  pti kraft  other:  impress felt, dcwv felt,

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Reverse Confetti | September Stock Your Stash | Halloween Hello!

Have you seen the new monthly Reverse Confetti  challenge, Stock Your Stash?! The new challenge is the STOCK YOUR STASH Challenge!  This is a chance to create a card to keep in your stash.  (Of course, you could send it off right away!).  Each month will bring a new theme.   There will be a new Stock Your

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Reverse Confetti September New Release Creative Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  The Reverse Confetti September Release is now available for purchase!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived from Heather Hoffman’s blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! Included in this release: 7 New Stamp Sets 9 New Confetti Cuts Die Sets

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Reverse Confetti September Countdown to Confetti Day Three | noel

It’s the the final day of Sneak Peeks for the September Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month! Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome the following designers  as our ‘Fetti Friends: Crystal Thompson Lea Lawson

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Reverse Confetti September Countdown to Confetti Day Two | Truly Grateful

It’s 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 product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome the following designers  as our ‘Fetti Friends: Crystal Thompson Lea Lawson Maria Sabina   Today  we’re featuring: Fall

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Reverse Confetti September Countdown to Confetti Day One | Best Witches

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 product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome the following designers  as our ‘Fetti Friends: Crystal Thompson Lea Lawson Maria Sabina   Today  we’re featuring: Boo

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Spellbinders: Coffee

My friends at Spellbinders sent me some goodies by designer Sharon Sowell. Her new collection is AMAZING.  I combined the Shapeabilities Coffee Brewing Etched Dies Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell and Die D-Lites But First Coffee Etched Dies Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell. The sentiment has been cut from a Starbucks coffee

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Coffee Loving Cardmakers | Happy Thoughts featuring Graciellie Design

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog today!  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: I’m featuring Graciellie Design’s Happiness digital stamp set.  It’s currently on sale in her shop along with her other single stamps + paper sets.  I was inspired by the current Fab Friday sketch: Make sure

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Reverse Confetti | a happy hello

Happy Friday Eve!  I can’t believe that tomorrow is the last day of August?!  I’m popping in here to share a project that features products by Reverse Confetti. I combined Tall Blooms with the Basket confetti cuts.  Love the Cue the Confetti 6×6 paper pads.  Aren’t the colors gorgeous?  My palette was determined by the

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Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary Blog Hop DAY TWO

Welcome to Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary 2-Day Blog Hop! This hop is epic with more than 70 guests and over $1,000 in sponsored prizes! Not only are we celebrating four years since Rubeena first discovered cardmaking but also crafting in general. This industry is made up of wonderful individuals who are creative, inspirational, kind, and incredibly

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Coffee Loving Cardmakers | Stay Strong

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog today with a project that features the Graciellie Design – Stay Strong Digital Stamp set.  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Rainbow Coffee Goodness ✔︎ I’m in love with the Rainbow Deco Foil!  Pop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog for all the details and

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