December Edition + Guest Designer | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Stephanie! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Announcing that I’ll be continuing Woodblock Wednesday into 2024. Every last Wednesday of the month will be Woodblock Wednesday. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give

Read More »

Cozy Days | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I designed this especially for my daughter. She’s a knitter, taught by her paternal grandmother and picked up other tips and tricks from YouTube and other social media sites. Don’t forget the End of Year SALE at Doodlebugs: Doodlebugs offers

Read More »

May the Caffeine Kick In | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: I combined the following sets: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

Read More »

Holiday Thank You | Hero Arts

I was part of a fun tag exchange a couple weeks ago. I was so lucky to have Stacy as my partner. She sent me TONS of goodies including the Hero Arts CM647 Poinsettia Arrangement set. Well, I had to whip up a thank you card for her using it! Here are the Hero Art

Read More »

Cocoa & Jammies | Impression Obsession

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring the following products available at Impression Obsession: Other products I added: My Concord & 9th color palette: I can’t wait to see how my

Read More »

Birthday Brew | Newton’s Nook Designs

Have you checked out Newton’s Nook Designs latest release? It is packed with caffeinated designs! My project today features: *previously released Do you see what I did? I punched small holes along the stitched border of the Heart Frame and used embroidery thread. I had quite the stash of thread and then found 2 full

Read More »

Happy Wishes | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Are you a knitter or do you have some knitting friends/family? I really want to pick it up as a hobby but honestly, I have several cross stitch projects that I’ve purchased and have yet to start… Doodlebugs offers $2

Read More »

Happy New Year | Lawn Fawn

I’m sliding in on the final day to link up to the Lawn Fawnatics – Coffee, Tea and Treats challenge: I originally started this project with my Mom in mind. I was going to send it to her for New Years. I was really trying to make the Stitched Mug Frame look like a tea

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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’

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »