Sweet Sunday Sketch: Sip Yawn Repeat

post 2 of 2 for today…click here for my Skipping Stones Design card. Have you seen one of the newest releases from Newton’s Nook?  You gotta check out Newton Loves Coffee! cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  imaginisce/give thanks  stamps:  newton’s nook/newton loves coffee  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics other:  spellbinders circle I love this set!  It literally

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The Paper Players: Birthdays are like donuts

Post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Newton’s Nook card. This card made me chuckle: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  imaginisce give thanks  stamps:  skipping stones design funny coffee vol. #1/birthday donuts  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  imaginisce button, may arts twine I used 2 different sets by Skipping Stones Design! Funny Coffee Vol.

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Freshly Made Sketches: I Need Some Coffee

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for Mojo Monday! One of my FAVorite fall paper collections is Persimmon by Basic Grey.   cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  basic grey/persimmon  stamps:  create a smile coffee first/uplifting  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  create a smile cool cuts/stacked pierced banner + coffee chipboard I’ve teamed it up with

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Mojo Monday: Let’s get together for a cup of coffee!

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for Freshly Made Sketches Hello and Happy Sunday!  We’ve been having some awesome Seattle weather…perfect Fall Days! cardstock:  bazzill marshmallow  paper:  pebbles/harvest  stamps:  verve/get together & coffee  ink:  ranger archival black, kuretake gansai tambi  other:  verve coffee word die, pretty pink posh tag die, spellbinders circles  I’m playing

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Reverse Confetti SFYTT: Hello Tall, Dark & Fantastic

post 2 of 2 today…click here for Sprinkled with Love Hello  Tall, Dark & Fantastic!  <— that totally cracks me up! cardstock:  recollections/110/white, stampin’ up gumball green/basic black  paper:  pebbles harveststamps: reverse confetti caffeinated cups/for the love of latte  ink:  fresh ink/black tea/chocolate  other:  reverse confetti caffeinated cups/hello confetti cuts & fall fun quick card

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Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Day Two: Sprinkled with love

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for Reverse Confetti’s SFYTT We’re on Day Two of the Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  As you might suspect, I have SEVERAL coffee sets, here is one by Waltzingmouse Stamps, We Go Together: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  pebbles harvest  stamps:  waltzingmouse stamps/we go together  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics

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September Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: Enjoy your day!

It’s the 25th of the month and I’m hopping along over at Papertrey Ink!  I couldn’t resist the inspiration and chalkboard technique theme! I gladly changed up the theme to include toasting coffee cups! Cheers! cardstock:  stampin’ up basic black  paper:  basic grey, pebbles harvest  stamps:  papertrey ink heart-2-heart/wet pain  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing

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Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Day One: Autumn Wishes

post 1 of 2…click here for the Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop Today is the day!  I can’t believe that it is the start of the Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  The many hours of work behind the scenes makes these hops truly worthwhile.  I’m always so amazed at the creativity and how awesome everyone

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Happy Birthday Tonya!!!

source Today is a special day…it’s my friend Tonya’s birthday!   I’m blessed to have her as a friend, she makes me laugh, she enables my shopping habits (I enable hers too!) and she’s really just a good person. Our Crafty group is celebrating her day, we’d love for you to check out everyone’s projects!

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Newton’s Nook September Release: Newton Loves Coffee

THRILLED to be one of the Guest Designers for Newton’s Nook today! Today is a sneak peek of Newton Loves Coffee!  This set is beyond adorable and I couldn’t wait to ink it up: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  pink paislee/citrus bliss  stamps:  newton’s nook/newton loves coffee  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics, distress stain/frayed burlap  other:  mft peek

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Scrapbook.com + Spellbinders Collaboration: Happy Trails

Hello!  I’m back again with a collaboration with Scrapbook.com + Spellbinders.  You can check out my earlier posts HERE and HERE. I posted this pic earlier on IG that features the Spellbinders Die D-Lites – Build a Camper: Seriously, who doesn’t want an airstream trailer?  I have many thoughts of converting one into my very expensive craft

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Hero Arts: you’re tea-rific

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

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Reverse Confetti: hello!

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

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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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