kaboom!

Hello and Happy Monday!  I have a FUN card to share today: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  stamps:  waltzingmouse/kaboom  ink: memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  create a smile washi I received my first Waltzingmouse Stamps order and I couldn’t wait to ink up the Kaboom set for my boy’s birthday card.  His ‘real’ birthday was on the 12th

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enjoy.

Happy Sunday!  It’s warming up again in the Pacific Northwest.  I was hoping the milder 70 degree temps were here to stay but it’s forecasted to be in the 90’s again today.  Although we don’t have central air in our home we did score a couple portable upright ac units after our last heat wave

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howdy.

Happy Saturday!!! So it’s been a busy 2 weeks on my blog with new releases by Reverse Confetti and Neat & Tangled!  The next couple of weeks will be me, catching up on challenges and such.  My schedule is slowing down, more on that in a smidge. First, here’s my card for today: cardstock:  recollections/110/white

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day: Woof + No Nuts

Hello and Welcome to the Neat & Tangled July Release Day!  ALL new products are available in the shop NOW. Today we’re featuring Woof + No Nuts First up is Woof, a fun dog/animal lover must-have set: cardstock:  papertrey ink kraft, recollections/110/white, mystery gray  stamps:  neat & tangled woof  ink:  memento tuxedo, stampin’ up white embossing powder,

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Four: Hand Stitched + Dies

Hello and Welcome to Day Four of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Hand Stitched + Dies The Hand Stitched set is so pretty: cardstock:  ranger watercolor  stamps:  neat & tangled handstitched  ink:  ranger archival black, brilliant brush markers  other:  aqua pen Hoops, I LOVE hoops.  This set is absolutely wonderful.  The possibilities are

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Two: Life is Beautiful + My Sunshine

Hello and Welcome to Day Two of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Life is Beautiful + My Sunshine  The Life is Beautiful set is so stinkin’ CUTE: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, stampin’ up coastal cabana  stamps:  neat & tangled/life is beautiful  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  spellbinders oval I kept my card really clean

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day One: Faceted + Bokeh Vellum Circles

Hello and Welcome to Day One of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Faceted + Bokeh Vellum Circles I had so much fun with the Faceted set: cardstock:  ranger watercolor, stampin’ up rich razzleberry, recollection glitter stamps:  neat and tangled faceted  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  kuretake gansai tambi This set is awesome, it’s

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you are loved….

Hello and Happy Sunday!  Today is my baby’s 18th birthday…more on that in a smidge.  I wanted to share a quick card that I made: cardstock:  recollections 110 white, ranger watercolor  paper:  create a smile/sending sunshine kit  stamps:  create a smile/uplifting  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  mama elephant/basic set creative cuts, kuretake gansai tambi I’m

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it’s the little things…

Have you seen Reverse Confetti’s July Release?!  It’s, well, AWESOME.  I had so much fun designing projects that I literally couldn’t stop and have this extra project to share with you today! paper:  ranger watercolor  stamps:  reverse confetti weather it together/posted note sentiments  ink:  ranger archival black, delicata gold  other:  pink fresh studio heart veneers,

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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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Hero Arts July My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

I’m so excited to be participating in today’s Hero Arts July My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!  Today is day that the kit and Optional Add-ons hit the Hero Arts Store.   You should have arrived here from the Hero Arts blog, where the fun begins!   Check out the July MMH kit:  Sold OUT Kit contents include

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Hero Arts: a fond goodbye + giveaways

WINNER ANNOUNCED BELOW! My final post on my blog as a member of the Hero Arts Creative Team.  More on that in a smidge, let’s chat about my project.   Matcha + Limoncello Ice Cream Ice cream, who doesn’t love ice cream?  Unfortunately I’m no longer able to have the traditional version but luckily Seattle is

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Hero Arts: Be The Change + Hero News

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a project that features the G6287 Be The Change stamp.  Please make sure you make it down to the bottom of my post for some Hero Arts News. Here’s a peek at my project: I do have a duo using the same stamp but in a

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SugarPea Designs News

Hello!  Today I’m up on the SugarPea Designs blog.  Did you see the newest Mix It Up Challenge? I combined the sketch and the photo inspiration: I’m in a Parisian state of mind!  Love the Parisian Holiday set.  That girl and her sweet beret are super cute!  I teamed her up with the ParisScape. Everything is

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Pinkfresh Studio News

Hello!  I’m up on the PinkFresh Studio Blog today with two projects.  Here’s a peek at one of them: This features the gorgeous Fleur I set.  Love those delicate blooms.  I’ve die cut the bouquet and stacked it up with black cardstock: The sentiment is from the Word Series:  Believe. This week I’ll be sharing

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