just wanted to…

Yay for Tuesday!   I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper:  teresa collins/something wonderful  stamps:  reverse confetti/be a barista  ink:  memento/rich cocoa  other:  reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock  I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by

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for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Let your Faith

     Hello and Happy Monday!   The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it?  I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already!   Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT?       I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection.  I love it for the

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happy mother’s day!!!

        Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl:     She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma.  So SWEET.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids!     I have a

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Fancy Pants Designs | On Our Way!

Hello!  I was up on the Fancy Pants Designs blog a couple days ago with a card trio featuring the new On Our Way Collection! Here’s a peek of one of my projects: I had so much fun putting this design together!  For all the details, please visit me on the Fancy Pants Designs Blog!

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Technique Tuesday | Simon & Sandy Seahorse Stamp set | GIVEAWAY!

Winner posted…scroll down! Hello and Happy Friday Eve!  A big shout out to Technique Tuesday who sponsored this post, make sure you make it all the way to the bottom of my post for details on their generous giveaway! Today I’m featuring the super fun Simon & Sandy Seahorse Stamp Set + Crafting Dies along

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Reverse Confetti Stock Your Stash Challenge JULY | Welcome, Little One

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 and Reverse Confetti is kicking off their birthday

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Spellbinders | Cute as a button

Thank you to my friends at Spellbinders that sent over the Cute As A Button Stamps – Sew Sweet Collection by Tammy Tutterow. I stamped it on a watercolor panel and colored it with various Zigs.  A bit of rainbow ombre’! I layered a couple panels of gingham pattern paper and added some green seam

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Reverse Confetti July New Release Creative Hop | S’more fun with you

Today is the day!  The Reverse Confetti July Release is now available for purchase!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived from Justine Hovey’s blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! What are some of your favorites from this month’s release?! 

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti | Day Three | Happy Camper

It’s the Day 3 of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month! All products are now available for purchase! This month we welcome Ali Farmer + Eloise Blue as our ‘Fetti Friends!   Today  we’re featuring: Greatest Adventure stamps + coordinating confetti cuts I’m also featuring: Striped Circle

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti | Day Two | You inspire me

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 Ali Farmer + Eloise Blue as our ‘Fetti Friends!   Today  we’re featuring: Mod Floral Stack stamps + coordinating confetti cuts Pattern Builder stamps + coordinating

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Reverse Confetti July Countdown to Confetti | Day One | Friends

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 Ali Farmer + Eloise Blue as our ‘Fetti Friends!   Today  we’re featuring: Elegant Florals stamps + coordinating confetti cuts The Most Beauty

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Guest Designer | WOW! Embossing Powder

Hello!  I’m super excited to the the July Guest Designer for WOW! Embossing Powder!  They sent me a ton of goodies to play with, here’s a sneak peek of just some of the supplies I used for today’s project: Embossing Craft Mat  •  US Heat Tool  •  Clear Ultra Slow Drying Ink Pad Here are

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