Hey | the stamp market

Hey!  A super quick no-stamping project!  I used The Stamp Market’s Hey dies: So, I’m constantly cleaning and organizing my craft room which always seems to leave it in a perpetual state of chaos.  Last week I came across these Behr paint chips and decided to use one of them.   Super easy design, I should

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Topflight Stamps Birthday Blog Hop

It is Topflight Stamps 2nd birthday!  To celebrate, they’ve teamed up with up some of your favorite crafters to bring you a blog hop showcasing some of the fabulous products available from Topflight Stamps.   Please hop along with us all and show all of the crafters some love! Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration

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Happiest Birthday | Reverse Confetti

Hello and Happy Monday!  Today I have a card that features some fun Reverse Confetti products. I’m featuring this month’s new release, Floral Gem and Sentimental Gems.  I was inspired by Jen del Muro’s Floral Gem project HERE.  I doubled up the Pierced Round Top Layers confetti cuts so that it became a frame. The

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Happy Birthday | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello!  It’s been over a week since I last posted.  I’ve been busy with everyday life + my momma recently broke her collarbone.  She’s doing well, we discovered that she has a much higher pain tolerance than most of us.  It took her 4 days after her fall to actually go to the doctor.  What’s

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Spring Fling Instagram Hop!

You don’t want to miss out on all inspiration and there’s a prize!  The fun starts on the awesome Terri Burson’s IG! My project includes the following products all available at Scrapbook.com, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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For a Special Friend | Tag You’re It

I was so super excited to have won the Tag You’re It Challenge #81!  I’m happily guest designer for this week’s newest Tag You’re it Challenge: How are you inspired by it?  Here’s how it hit me: I used the Reverse Confetti Magical Day set.  I thought her dress would be perfect in yellow.  I’ve

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Happy Birthday Justice Ginsburg

Edited to add:  Winners are posted HERE Hello and Welcome to the Happy Birthday Justice Ginsburg Blog Hop!  We’re so happy that you’re joining in the fun! Prizes:  Thanks to these generous sponsors: (Two) Wonderful Women by Kelly Purkey (Two) Dare to Dream sets by Hero Arts We will pick the winners of the sets from the

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Vitamin Sea | Picket Fence Studios

My friends at Picket Fence Studios sent me a bunch of goodies!  Today I’m featuring the A Dose of Vitamin Sea: Nautical designs, I love them.  That whale makes me smile with her happy face.  I started off with a bristol panel that I used the smooshing technique with Distress Oxides – Peacock Feathers +

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toad-ally awesome | Miss Ink Stamps

Have you heard of Miss Ink Stamps?  They’re a brand new company that will be opening March 16th. Read about them HERE.  You’ll be seeing quite a bit of their new  designs on social media, including projects by the awesome Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Design Team!  Today, I’m sharing a super sweet set named, Say Cheese.

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crabby before caffeine | The Rabbit Hole Designs

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  The other day I received the latest caffeinated release by The Rabbit Hole Designs.  I inked up Caffeinated Crab: Love his expression!   I have a ton of 12×12 paper.  I’m trying to use it…the blue panel with the fish is by Echo Park Paper but I’m not sure who make the

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Happiness is a cup of coffee.

Hello and Happy Saturday.  I have a bazillion things do do and what am I doing?  I’m playing with stamps and bits ‘n bobs.  I managed to create 5 cards this morning, of course I’m a roll because I have to leave the house soon.  Here’s my first batch: I haven’t inked up my Stampin’

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Hero Arts: Happy Valentine’s Day

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today sharing a card that uses dies to accentuate a shape.  You’ll want to pop over there for the reveal and all the details.   Did you hear the news?!  I’m back at Impress in Tukwila teaching a Hero Arts class! Stop by the Impress in Tukwila to

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SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #39: Happy Birthday

Check out the newest SugarPea Designs Mix it Up Challenge!  So fun, right?! Play with the sketch or the inspiration photo, or a bit of both!  You have all month to play along with us!   One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features

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The Ton’s 3rd Anniversary Release Blog Hop 1/22

I’m so excited to be joining The Ton and their design team to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary!  You should have arrived here from The Ton! Giveaway information:  Effie is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky commenter. To qualify, you must leave a comment on each blog stop for the respective giveaway day

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2018 Hero Arts Catalog!

The 2018 Hero Arts Catalog is now available for your viewing HERE.  You’re going to LOVE the new products available! Products begin shipping to retail stores next week and will be in the Hero Arts Online Shop on February 15. Make sure you check out the Hero Arts blog post HERE and comment for a

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Guest Designer for Inspired by…Sorry I missed your birthday

I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover

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Hero Arts: Armed & Dangerous

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos.  Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons?  Oh, there are so many fun new designs!  Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – Craftin’ Desert Divas

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:  Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute

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Reverse Confetti January SFYTT: Baby, it’s cold outside

Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks.  I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people.  Here’s one that features the

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