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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hello.

Happy Saturday!  Today is suppose to be a glorious day in the Pacific Northwest.  Tonya & I are headed into Seattle and we’re eventually meeting up with Kate at the Starbucks Roastery. I posted this sneak peek over on FB yesterday. Which then became this: cardstock:  stampin’ up hello honey, strathmore watercolor  stamps:  essentials by

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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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