June Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a US mailing address has three choices to pick from, they can win a $10 Gift Code to winner’s choice: If the winner is international, they will receive a $10 Gift Card

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You’re So Sweet | Doodlebugswa

 I started designing a floral project but then switched to a fruit theme.  Today’s card features: If you’ve been following me, you know that I LOVE working with fruit themes.  I added a bit of Cranberry ink to the cherries and finished off my design with some white gel pen. Thanks for stopping by!

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June Release Part 5 – Hero Arts

Two fantastic collections have hit the Hero Arts store: If you’ve been following me, you know that one of my favorite themes is coffee. How fun that both of the collections have caffeinated elements. I’ve designed a load of different projects for these two releases, today I’m sharing my final two cards. This card features,

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June Release Part 4 – Hero Arts

Two fantastic collections have hit the Hero Arts store: If you’ve been following me, you know that one of my favorite themes is coffee. How fun that both of the collections have caffeinated elements. I’ve designed a load of different projects for these two releases, today I’m sharing two cards. This card features, What’s Brewing:

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June Release Part 3 – Hero Arts

Two fantastic collections have just hit the Hero Arts store: If you’ve been following me, you know that one of my favorite themes is coffee. How fun that both of the collections have caffeinated elements. I’ve designed a load of different projects for these two releases, today I’m sharing one card. This card features, Retro

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June Release Part 2 – Hero Arts

Two fantastic collections have just hit the Hero Arts store: If you’ve been following me, you know that one of my favorite themes is coffee. How fun that both of the collections have caffeinated elements. I’ve designed a load of different projects for these two releases, today I’m sharing three cards. First up is a

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Cheers + Summer De-Stash SALE – Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m hoping to design Brass & Bliss Craft Co projects for my blog, every other Saturday. Here’s how I was inspired today; These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today: The paper is from The Paper Cut and the colors are sold individually online by color name.

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June Release | Hero Arts

Two fantastic collections have just hit the Hero Arts store: If you’ve been following me, you know that one of my favorite themes is coffee. How fun that both of the collections have caffeinated elements. I’ve designed a load of different projects for these two releases, today I’m sharing two cards. First up is a

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Brightening my Day | Pinkfresh Studio

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: canisters I was inspired by the fruit + colors. My card features the following products: I incorporated these colors based on the photo: I can’t wait to see how my teamies were inspired! Thanks for stopping by! Affiliate links at

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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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