Hoppy Birthday | Mama Elephant

I’ve been wanting to play with this sweet bunny that I’ve had for awhile. My project features: This is a custom made birthday card for someone that is turning five. I hope she thinks that sweet Mama Elephant bunny is as cute as I do! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to

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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Nothing beats a shaker card for a birthday. I wish you could hear it in real life. I made this especially for my Mom’s birthday, she recently turned 83. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Did you know that you can sign up for a restock notification

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Merry Blooms Duo | Taylored Expressions

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Today is National Older Stuff so there’s an extra challenge to use something from your stash that is at least one year old! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: This is

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #15

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     We’re excited to announce The Cat’s Pajama’s as our sponsor for the month of March:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:  

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is a super quick card that features: I smitten with #KristinasOxideCombos: Just a bit of tone on tone stamping, see the strawberries? I finished off my project with the sentiment heat embossed in white. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Make a Wish | Pretty Pink Posh

I love the Pretty Pink Posh Mug Addition dies! Their newest is a birthday one! I’ve combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: I don’t generally use navy but I designed this especially for my hubby’s upcoming birthday. That’s his favorite color. I did trim down the gift card bag a smidge to fit my

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Time to Celebrate | Papertrey Ink

It’s a chilly 24 degrees outside. I whipped this card up because I’ve been wanting to use the Papertrey Ink – Into The Blooms – Orchid die. This is my kind of plant…the paper kind. I’m always kind of surprised when friends/family give me plants. Guys, I don’t have a green thumb. I combined the

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Hammy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Don’t mind me while I build up my Birthday card stash: I used the following copics Those hamsters, they kill me with their cuteness! I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping

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Squeeze the Day | Lawn Fawn

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Make sure you check out the challenge blog, there is a digital prize that is super cute! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring products by Lawn Fawn: My overall

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Happy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… That Penguin! I’m featuring the following products from Doodlebugs: My overall color palette: I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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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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