Happiness is a cup of coffee.

Hello and Happy Saturday.  I have a bazillion things do do and what am I doing?  I’m playing with stamps and bits ‘n bobs.  I managed to create 5 cards this morning, of course I’m a roll because I have to leave the house soon.  Here’s my first batch: I haven’t inked up my Stampin’

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Hero Arts: Happy Valentine’s Day

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today sharing a card that uses dies to accentuate a shape.  You’ll want to pop over there for the reveal and all the details.   Did you hear the news?!  I’m back at Impress in Tukwila teaching a Hero Arts class! Stop by the Impress in Tukwila to

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SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #39: Happy Birthday

Check out the newest SugarPea Designs Mix it Up Challenge!  So fun, right?! Play with the sketch or the inspiration photo, or a bit of both!  You have all month to play along with us!   One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features

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The Ton’s 3rd Anniversary Release Blog Hop 1/22

I’m so excited to be joining The Ton and their design team to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary!  You should have arrived here from The Ton! Giveaway information:  Effie is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky commenter. To qualify, you must leave a comment on each blog stop for the respective giveaway day

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2018 Hero Arts Catalog!

The 2018 Hero Arts Catalog is now available for your viewing HERE.  You’re going to LOVE the new products available! Products begin shipping to retail stores next week and will be in the Hero Arts Online Shop on February 15. Make sure you check out the Hero Arts blog post HERE and comment for a

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Guest Designer for Inspired by…Sorry I missed your birthday

I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover

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Hero Arts: Armed & Dangerous

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos.  Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons?  Oh, there are so many fun new designs!  Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – Craftin’ Desert Divas

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!   I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back!  What is that?  Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring:  Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute

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Reverse Confetti January SFYTT: Baby, it’s cold outside

Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks.  I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people.  Here’s one that features the

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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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Hero Arts: Sunburst Thank you

Hello + Happy Sunday!  I’m here to share a thank you card that I made especially for my Momma: Generally I make her floral designs but decided to go abit more graphic.  I write on a sticky note on the inside so that she can regift the card. I combined the Hero Arts CG732 Sunburst Bold

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100% Genuine Birthday Wishes

Hello + Happy Saturday!  Today is my girl’s birthday.  I can’t believe that she turns 23 years old…how can I have a 23 year old daughter…LOL.  Here’s a card that I made especially for her.  I think I mentioned earlier that she picked up knitting. Patting myself on the back for actually using a stamp set

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Fancy Pants Designs: happy heart

Hey There! I’m thrilled to be joining the Fancy Pants Designs team, in case you missed it, here’s the Announcement!  I have a project to share to introduce myself!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek but for all the details, I’d love for you to visit me on the Fancy Pants Designs blog!

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