We’re having another warm summer in the pacific northwest although as I type this post up it is overcast…I LOVE days like today. I’m definitely a fair weather girl, that’s why I’ve always loved the pacific northwest but the summers are getting warmer around here (sigh). One of the things I love about the summer
Hello and Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! I’m up on The Heart Desires blog and I’m sharing a total of 4 cards! Here’s a sneak peek at two of them: I love quick cards and nothing makes things quicker than using a paper collection. Today I’m featuring the Doodlebug Design Cream
One of my all time favorite Hero Arts floral sets is CL949 You’re so Lovely. I combined the images with the following Distress Oxide colors: Peacock Feather • Abandoned Coral • Twisted Citron I thought I was being so careful when I used the Black Soot and my saturated paintbrush for the splatters…hmm, there were
Have you seen the latest release from Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen?! So much goodness…here’s a card featuring Mermaids Tail by Julie Ebersole: The tail has been stamped in Hero Arts Ombre Lime to Forever Green. The ‘water’ panel is Reverse Confetti Iced Aqua. My card was loosely inspired by CAS(E) this sketch!
I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today featuring a couple of the July My Monthly Add-ons! Here’s a peek at all of the Add-ons: CM193 Little Florals DI412 Little Florals Frame Cuts CM194 Summer Garden DC219 Daisy and Bugs Stamp & Cut DI410 Paper Layering Basket DI411 Butterfly Confetti Fancy Die E6253 Picnic Basket
One of my FAVorite Coffee Collections is the Stampin’ Up Coffee Cafe stamp set + Coffee Break Designer paper. They really outdid themselves with that…I super love it. This has minimal stamping, just the Hi. I fussy cut the images from one of the sheets of Designer Paper…they’re so much fun, aren’t they? I was thoroughly
So the summer is literally flying by and I have so much NBUS that it is embarrassing. I have been looking at a bunch of new Flora & Fauna that I picked up from The Heart Desires. The perfect time to whip up two ‘New Home’ cards! I did a feminine and masculine version!
Happy National Ice Cream Day! Here in the Pacific Northwest we’re having another warm summer. Although this morning is overcast, today is suppose to get to 71 degrees, perfect in my book. I think warm weather and ice cream are made for each other, don’t you agree? Any other Matcha Green Tea fans?! Oh I
Hello and Happy Saturday! I have a fun card that I literally whipped up this morning: This combines the new Reverse Confetti Under the Umbrella 6×6 paper pad with the previously released Weather it Together stamps + confetti cuts. I used panels of Baby Blue, Bumble Bee + Cloud White cardstock. The images have been stamped with
Recently Doodlebugs was having a store wide sale so I picked up some Sunny Studio Stamps, both are Washington state based companies and I love to shop local💚 Love the Perfect Popsicles set! I was inspired by Mendi’s curved greeting…. The aqua circle is CTMH Prickly Pear collection. I upcycled a Starbucks sleeve for the
Have you heard the news?! The Hero Arts 2018 Catalog is now available! The new products will be available at Heroarts.com on February 15th BUT they you can find them at your favorite retailers now! It’s filled with so many new products! My card for today features CM229 Woodland Tea Party. The set is filled with
Hello, I have a card to share with you this morning. I had a fun card making session yesterday and was able to design a bunch of cards. I shared three of them yesterday and here’s another one. This one features the Reverse Confetti Kitchen Love and Coffee and You stamp sets. I love how
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’
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
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
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
I’m so excited to be a part of the Ellen Hutson LLC/Essentials by Ellen – United We Flourish Blog Hop with Hero Arts! You should have arrived here from the Hero Arts blog! If not, you’ll want to start at the Ellen Hutson LLC – The CLASSroom blog because that is where the fun begins!
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
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
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