Life’s ruff | Coffee Loving Cardmakers

  I’m excited to be up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today with a project and a giveaway!  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: For all the details plus a couple ways to enter the GIVEAWAY, check out my post over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers BLOG. Some links may be affiliate at

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June Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Hello and welcome to the Reverse Confetti April Creative Hop!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Joy Baldwin’s.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Reverse Confetti blog.  I recently found out that a long time friend of mine bought her own place in Honolulu.  It’s been a goal of hers and

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With Gusto | Catherine Pooler

  Yesterday I started what I thought was going to be a quick project.  I should know better than going into the craft room thinking that because when that happens, it’s always a much longer project time.  I ended up with a trio with the third one being the charm.  Can you guess which one?

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Sweet Birthday Wishes | Lawn Fawn

  I picked up the I Scream, You Scream Lawn Cuts last August and I’m finally used them.  I teamed them up with a couple of scripty words.   I’m trying to keep everything rainbow inspired this month in honor of Pride Month. I love everything nestled onto the Stitched Woodgrain.  I can’t get enough of

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Have a Cup of Cheer | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #6

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Jaded Blossom as our sponsor for the month of June: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. I’m happily adding two more cards to my 2022 Holiday Card Stash, here’s how

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Hello – Stock Your Stash | Reverse Confetti

  Happy June!  It’s the start of the Reverse Confetti June Stock Your Stash Challenge.  This month’s theme is: Hello | Just Because The theme is my go to for most of my cards.  Today’s project features the Hello Daisy set: Although I gravitated to this particular set because of the sentiment I decided to

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Oh, darn! Essentials by Ellen May Challenge

  I decided to whip up a quick card before some unpacking.  Hmmm…3 hours later: I’m so happy to see that Ellen Hutson LLC has started up card challenges!  If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I’m a bit of a challenge-a-holic.  I happened to find a box with some of

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I made this just for you | Lawn Fawn

  I’m finally playing with some of my newest Lawn Fawn stash that I picked up from Ellen Hutson LLC.   If you’ve been following me on IG, you might remember that I recently moved.  I wish I could say that we’re all unpacked but we’re not.  So for this card I was limited to what

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Berry Best Belated Birthday | Lawn Fawn

  I love the look of ink blending on cards and for some reason don’t do it that much on my own designs.  I whipped up this card [actually it took me all morning].  The ink blending color combo was inspired by the awesome Samantha Mann. Yup it’s another belated Birthday card [sigh].    I

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Let’s Pretend it’s Still Your Birthday | MFT Stamps

  I’m not sure why so many cardmakers, like me,  are so late in sending birthday cards?!  I have a legit reason this time, all my cards are packed away so I started a fresh card for my stepson but didn’t have enough time to finish it last night before we had to leave for

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Let’s Eat Junk Food | Brass & Bliss New Release + Black Friday Sale!

BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE INSTAGRAM HOP! It’s time to celebrate the new Brass & Bliss  Black Friday Release — a smorgasbord of dies + stamps for all your holiday AND everyday cardmaking needs! And in true Black Friday fashion… EVERYTHING is 20% OFF!  Join us for an IG Hop and check out some of your favorite creators, sharing inspiration, projects, and tons of

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Holly Jolly Christmas | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: I think it was on Pinterest that I saw some snow globes which reminds me of my pact with myself. I can collect holiday snow globes if they are thrifted. It’s actually been a fun treasure hunt. Somehow I started thinking of the Lawn

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Peace Joy Boba | Mama Elephant

Today is Merry & Bright Monday and I have a friend joining me! We decided to feature Mama Elephant with a caffeinated twist. First up if my friend Kimberly: For all the details about Kimberly’s card, please visit her Instagram. Here’s how I was inspired for today! These are the Mama Elephant products I used:

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Hello There | Altenew Ambassador + IG Giveaway

Thanks to my friends at Altenew for sending me a box of goodies! Check out how it inspired me: My card features: Last year I discovered Pistachio Lattes when we were on a cruise to Alaska. I thought it would be perfect to put the Pistachios to work. Did you know that the Pistachios Layering

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Final Day of the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop

I can’t believe it is the final day of the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop! This is my 7th card and probably final one for this hop. I have several deadlines I need to work on but I’ve been known to squeeze out some extra time to whip up a card. This card features

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Instagram Hop – Day 4 | Pretty Pink Posh

INSTAGRAM HOP & GIVEAWAY! @prettypinkposh has released a new collection of winter-themed products! This collection features an assortment of shakers, penguins, sentiments, and more that will enhance your winter and holiday projects! For today’s project I combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: *previously released I’ve been smitten with all the penguins in this release! The glitter is from

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A Little Light | Altenew

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: table setting I was inspired by the photo anc colors. My card features the following by Altenew: I used the following Your Paper Insider – Box 12: When I was studying this week’s photo, the blue fabric, specifically on the

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: *these are subs for products that are no longer in the store I was inspired by THIS can dairy-free Draft Latte. Have you seen artwork with empty cans of coffee used as flower vases? I did my spin on a can of coffee. We’re

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Day Four | Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop !

Today is Day Four of the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Link up a caffeinated project for a chance to win. All the details are over on the blog. Here’s how I was inspired today: I’m featuring the Gina K Designs: I did a bit of snipping and taping to have the hand hold that coffee.

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Noel | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. Check it out HERE for more pics and a tutorial. These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today: Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you:

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