Beary Good Friend | Reverse Confetti

Any guesses how many Reverse Confetti stamps + dies I used in this project?  I’m pretty sure that this is my new record. 21……That’s not including cardstock or ink. I had so much fun picking out the sets and coloring up the images.  I’ve been gravitating towards purple more.  I love it for it’s POP.

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Trinity Stamps | Guest Designer

I’m super excited to be guesting for Trinity Stamps!  I’m sharing a couple projects up on their blog, here’s a sneak peek of one of them: I’m absolutely smitten with the new Seasonal Sweetheart set!  It’s a super versatile set.  Today I’m featuring it along with the previously released Coffee with Character + Caffeinated Sentiments.

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You Donut Even Know | Mama Elephant

So, how were your holidays?  Ours were fabulous.  There’s something about being surrounded by family.  Love it…especially the kids.  Well, they’re all in their 20’s but this year there were 5 of them and it was a ton of fun.  I happen to whip up these cards on Christmas morning while I waited for everyone

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thanks, my friend | Reverse Confetti

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I’m sure that none of you are crazy enough to contemplate hitting the mall today, like me?!  I still need to buy stuff for my Mom and former Mother-in-law.  We always get them gift cards but I also like to give them something to ‘open’ other than their stockings.   What do

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a note of thanks | Hello Bluebird

Hello and Happy Monday.  It’s been an extremely busy several weeks and things are finally starting to ‘slow down’ for me, just in time for my boy to come home on Wednesday and then things will be busy again.  Yesterday I wanted to start my holiday thank you cards so I grabbed a bunch of

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Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell | Spellbinders

My friends at Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey sent me the new Shapeabilities Peace Begins Here Etched Dies from the Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell Collection.  Here’s how I was inspired by it: I rustic with the design.  I started off with a blue woodgrain panel.  I cut the shape in a grey

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The Coffee Loving Cardmakers + Studio Katia Collaboration Hop!

We’re so excited to be collaborating with Super Sponsor, Studio Katia.  We’re celebrating International Tea Day hop style!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the festivities which is the Studio Katia blog! Here’s how I was inspired: For my first project I created

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The Coffee Loving Cardmakers + The Stamps of Life Collaboration Hop!

Winner posted below! We’re so excited to be collaborating with Super Sponsor, The Stamps of Life.  We’re celebrating National Cocoa Day hop style!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the festivities which is The Stamps of Life blog! Here’s how

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Day 12 of Ellen’s 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist

I’m thrilled to be teaming up with the super awesome Lisa Adametz for the Ellen Hutson LLC – 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist.  We’re featuring Reverse Confetti products!  Lisa gave me a sneak peek of her tag and oh my, you’re not going to want to miss it!!! Here’s how I was

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Reverse Confetti December Stock Your Stash | Thanks

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 Stash

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Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts  April My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE! You should have arrived here from the awesome Jana Millen’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog!   Remember that you can now SUBSCRIBE to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!   Kits begin shipping

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2018 Stamping for Autism Awareness Blog Hop!

I’m joining Veronica Zalis and her 2018 Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop!  Interested in learning more about Autism?  Here’s a link to the Mayo Clinic. The theme for my cards is “words of Encouragement/Feel Good Sentiments“: You’re Jawsome My inspiration for this card is my friend Toni’s design, disclaimer hers is a bit more

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Pinkfresh Studio 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Amanda’s Blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Pinkfresh Studio blog! Each stop during the hop will have a winner so please leave comments along the way!  Commenting

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a2z scrapbooking | coffee loving cardmakers – collaboration blog hop!

Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC Blog Hop HERE. SugarPea Designs Birthday Blog Hop HERE. Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity is HERE. Welcome to the a2z Scrapbooking + Coffee Loving Cardmakers Collaboration Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the

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Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC: Spring Hop!

The Coffee Loving Cardmakers | a2z Scrapbooking Collaboration Hop is HERE. SugarPea Designs Birthday Blog Hop HERE. Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity is HERE. Hello and welcome to the Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC Hop!  You should have arrived here from the Pattern Happy and Ellen Hutson LLC – The CLASSroom blog!  

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Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity!

SugarPea Designs Birthday Blog Hop HERE. Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC Blog Hop HERE.  The Coffee Loving Cardmakers | a2z Scrapbooking Collaboration Hop is HERE. I’m up on the Hero Arts blog sharing a card that features images from the April My Monthly Hero kit!  Remember to leave comments on any/all of the Countdown to Creativity posts

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SugarPea Designs 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

The Coffee Loving Cardmakers | a2z Scrapbooking Collaboration Hop is HERE.  Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC Blog Hop HERE. Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity is HERE. Hello and welcome to the SugarPea Designs 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my fabulous teamie, Amy Rohl.  If not, you’ll want to

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SugarPea Designs: Birthday Wishes

Hello!  I’m up on the SugarPea Designs blog today playing along with the Mix It Up Challenge: Both the sketch and the inspiration photo are awesome, aren’t they?!  I decided to play along with the sketch today, here’s a sneak peek: Please pop over to the SugarPea Designs blog for all the details!

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Hero Arts: Antique Keys

 Hello!  Today I’m up on the Hero Arts blog featuring the Antique Keys Bold Prints: I decided to whip up a card to post on my blog that uses the same stamp but in a different way: I heat embossed the Antique Keys Bold Prints on a panel from the Midnight Mixed Layering Paper pack

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Reverse Confetti: happy birthday to ewe

Hello + Happy Monday!  Did you have a great weekend?  I did but it always go by so quickly, doesn’t it?  I have a fun card using Reverse Confetti products. The All About Ewe set is so cute, isn’t it?!  Let’s start from the bottom and work our way up.   I used an Avocado card base

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