Spellbinders April Card Kit trio

The lovely folks at Spellbinders sent me the April Card Kit to play with!    Everything you need to design your projects are part of the kit including the adhesive and embellishments: I’m in LOVE with the colors and contents of this kit!  I was able to whip up 3 designs in a snap, seriously.  I stayed with the

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Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen NEW Release!

You gotta check out the newest Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen Release by Brandi Kincaid!  I am such a fan of the Leading Ladies collection!  Today I’ve inked up Essentials by Ellen, Leading Ladies – Hot Mess Lady by Brandi Kincaid. My card is 3.5 x 5.0 inches.  I inked up a to

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Pattern Happy: Let’s grab a byte

I’m so excited to be up on the Pattern Happy blog today!  Here’s a sneak peek at my project! I’d love for you to check out the blog so you can get all the product details along with more information regarding this month’s Sketch Challenge!

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Reverse Confetti April Blog Hop!

It’s the 8th of April which means the Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  Today’s theme is:  Moms and Dads.   You should have arrived here from Heather Hoffman’s awesome blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the fun which is the Reverse Confetti blog! I went with a Mom theme.  Last month my Momma took me

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Hero Arts: Hey Hot Stuff

Have you seen the Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Kit and optional Add-ons?!  They are so fun, check out CM252 It’s Fiesta Time: That chihuahua cracks me up!  So sassy!  I’ve teamed him up with the SA113 Every Which Way Stencil 6×6 and  DI493 Bold Graphic Confetti Die.  Thanks to Jennifer McGuire, I was

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The Ton’s Spring 2018 Release Blog Hop!

I’m so thrilled to be hopping along with the spectacular The Ton Design Team!  You should have arrived here form Laura’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is The Ton blog! Three new release stamps will be given away to random commenters from the hop participant blogs.

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Reverse Confetti: a warm hello

Hello + Happy Tuesday!  One of my favorite color combos is pale grey + yellow. The Reverse Confetti Pattern Play 6×6 such a beautiful collection of papers!  I teamed it up with Tall Blooms and Scalloped Squares. This is perfect for a friend of mine, I hope it brightens up her day! My card was inspired by

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Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts  April My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE! You should have arrived here from the awesome Jana Millen’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog!   Remember that you can now SUBSCRIBE to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!   Kits begin shipping

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2018 Stamping for Autism Awareness Blog Hop!

I’m joining Veronica Zalis and her 2018 Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop!  Interested in learning more about Autism?  Here’s a link to the Mayo Clinic. The theme for my cards is “words of Encouragement/Feel Good Sentiments“: You’re Jawsome My inspiration for this card is my friend Toni’s design, disclaimer hers is a bit more

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Pinkfresh Studio 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Amanda’s Blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Pinkfresh Studio blog! Each stop during the hop will have a winner so please leave comments along the way!  Commenting

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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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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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