Ugly Sweater | Simon Says Stamp

Ugly Christmas Sweaters…you gotta love them, right?!  I picked up the Ugly Sweater stamp set by Simon Says Stamp at one of our multi-crafter Garage Sales along, with the SSS Merry Christmas Craft die, here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about my card, sorry about the photog, I’m too impatient to wait for more

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Fa la la | Hello Bluebird

I had so much fun working on this project!  Isn’t the Hello Bluebird, Christmas is Coming set so cute? I managed to fit it all of the main images from that set.   I used the Gallery Frame Die #2, originally I did have the scallop border but decided to just use the outline on this

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My Umbrella | My Favorite Things

So, I’m still trying to do a massive catch up on my purchases, today I’m featuring the My Favorite Things – BB Rain or Shine.  First time inking up that sweet set, perfect for us in the pacific northwest.   I teamed it up with the retired Top Dog set and Farm Fresh Gingham 6×6.   Loving

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Fun Stampers Journey | Spellbinders

Have you heard the news?! Fun Stampers Journey and Spellbinders are coming together on November 1st 2018!  Check out the products HERE. Here are some fun facts: 1) Fun Stampers Journey stamps are made in the USA of deeply etched red rubber for a perfect impression every time. 2) Their thin metal dies are made of steel

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Oh, Happy Day | Reverse Confetti

How can it be Monday already?!  The weekend goes by so quickly and hard to believe that Halloween is this Wednesday. I have a fun card to share with you today: Love the Hey, Sugar set, it’s filled with delish images.  That’s where the donut and the sentiment are from.   The coffee cup is from

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hello friend | Graciellie Design

The weather has been pure northwest fall.  A bit dark, cold and drizzly.  It makes me want to stay indoors, have hot drinks and craft all day!  Today’s project features Graciellie Design’s Stay Cozy digital stamp set: I’m loving the rich color palette, perfect to warm up to on a chilly fall day!  The papers

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Pumpkin Spice | Polka Dot Orchard

Fall is my favorite season.  My Momma and I were just chatting about how much more vivid the colors are this year.  Fall themed projects are also one of my favorites.  I was super excited for Jessica Burnham and her Grand Opening of her new Etsy shop: Polka Dot Orchard! Here’s a project that combines

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You are Cherished | Picket Fence Studios

Thanks to my friends at Picket Fence Studios…I’m loving the You Are My Sunshine set!  Here’s how I was inspired: I stamped out and cut two sets of the images but knew I needed to start of with this sweet one!  The sentiment is from the Forever & Ever set. Can you spot the lavender

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Seize the Day | STAMPlorations

Back in the day, I use to make one layer cards all the time.  Today is the first time in a very long time.  With a bit of masking you can really make things pop. I managed to ink up the new STAMPlorations – Happy Zen Coffee Cups.  It’s part of their newest release and

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CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Day Two: Coffee

I was so very excited when Michele of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps came out with her first coffee set, Peace Love & Coffee on the first day of the Winter 2017 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  She has released the remaining sets…and you’re going to LOVE them! Today they’re featuring: Coffee Talk stamp set To Go Cup

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Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway!

So thrilled to be part of Latisha’s Seasons Givings Blog Hop for the 6th year!  You should have arrived from Wanda Guess’ Blog!  I’m sure that Wanda has some awesome eye candy for you!!! If you didn’t pop over here from Wanda’s, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Lawn Fawn blog!  In case you

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CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Day One: Coffee Cup

I was so very excited when Michele of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps came out with her first coffee set, Peace Love & Coffee on the first day of the Winter 2017 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  She has released the remaining sets…and you’re going to LOVE them! Today they’re featuring: Cup of Coffee stamp set Coffee Cup

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Hero Arts: Holiday Florals Thank You’s

Good Morning!  I’m trying to make up a small stash of holiday thank you’s for my kids to send out.  These feature the Hero Arts Holiday Florals Bold Prints: I teamed it up with the Snowflake Tag Fancy Die and a sentiment from the Thank You Messages set.  Love the intricate cuts of the Snowflake

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Hero Arts: You brighten up my day!

To those that celebrate, Happy Christmas Eve!  I whipped up this card but had a heck of a time with the photography!  I blame the sunlight (we don’t see the stuff very often). The other day I shared a card on the Hero Arts blog using a sentiment from Fun in the Rain set.  Well,

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Reverse Confetti: a warm hello

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I whipped this card up as I wait for the kids to get ready.  We’re braving the shopping today! I decided to design with the Cool Friend set! I colored him with copics and teamed him up with the Cheerful & Kind 6×6.    Love it with the Lime Green + Mist

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Coffee Loving Cardmakers: Sponsor Solo with STAMPlorations

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog with the Sponsor Solo feature.  I’m chatting with Shery of STAMPlorations!  Here’s a peek of one of my two cards that I’m sharing.  Shery’s sharing and so is some of the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Design Team! I’d love for you to pop over to the blog and

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Hero Arts: Warm Wishes

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today!  I’m sharing a Valentine’s Day card that could easily be a Holiday Card.  I sadly did not get all the cards out for the holidays that I had planned so I hope to make up for it with Valentine’s Day designs!   Here are my supplies: Affiliate

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Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Pines

The Curtain Call Challenge is raising its final curtain! This is the last challenge and I’ve been invited back as an alumni DT member! It always makes me sad when a challenge closes its doors but I totally get it. I personally appreciate all the work that goes into them. Okay, here’s how I was

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Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop #11 – International Tea Day

Wow, I can’t believe it is the final day of the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  We’re going out with a bang as we celebrate International Tea Day! Here’s how I was inspired: Today’s card features the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps -combo/Stamp/Die Coffee or Tea set.  Isn’t it beautiful?  I teamed it up with Authentique’s

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