Create Happiness | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I’m so excited to share my box card! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love how these cute critters mix ‘n match so well. I love the look of the watercolored images. I’ll tell you, it’s much quicker to color using this method vs copics. I

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Happy Birthday | Concord & 9th

I’m a long time fan of Concord & 9th and finally signed up for one of their classes. A little backstory, I’m horrible with online classes. This one came with a kit, so that made it a bit different. I LOVED it. Greg, Cathy Zielske and Laura Bassan are awesome, seriously. This card features the

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Hooray | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I’m shakin’ things up with this birthday card! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Here are the copics that I used for this one: The #KristinasOxideCombos : I love how those cute Mama Elephant hamsters make everything more festive! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35

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Happy Spring | Pretty Pink Posh

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring products by Pretty Pink Posh: I used the Kristina Oxide Combo: I love the added Mowed Lawn. The baby chick? #keepingthingsreal I really

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Call Me | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: YaY Beverly! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information to pass along to Penny Black. Although it hasn’t been posted anywhere except here [for now], the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Welcome to the March Woodblock Wednesday! I’m so glad that you

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Dim Sum-body Say | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… You can never have too many birthday cards. This one has gone postal to my girl that will be celebrating her birthday on Friday! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Here are the copics that I used for this one: I love how this mix of images

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – A Jillian Vance Design

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:  A Jillian Vance Design! Today I’m featuring the Grandpa’s Glass:  Cup of

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Hero Arts: Just a note

Hello and Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you pop over there I did have another card to share here on my blog.  I made this card for a class I taught at Impress Cards + Crafts.  It features the House Stamp & Cut set. I used a sentiment from

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Exciting News: Pattern Happy Design Team!

I’m super excited to announce that I am joining the very fun Pattern Happy Design Team!  I am truly grateful to be designing with: Carly Tee Minner Laurel Seabrook Kristine Davidson Kat Benjamin Khristina Sorge Pattern Happy designs products that will make you happy!  Kim and Ryan Sable, the original founders of KI Memories are

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Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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