Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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Pinkfresh Studio: Merry & Bright

Hello!  I’m up on the Pinkfresh Studio blog with two projects!  Here’s a sneak peek of one of them but make sure you hop over to the Pinkfresh Studio blog for a full reveal and all the details!

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The Heart Desires Store & Challenge Announcement

The winners of Challenge #17 are up on The Heart Desires blog!  There is also an announcement you’ll want to read. I did want to share a couple of my favorite The Heart Desires projects that I’ve designed: A big shout out to Tonya…I’m so grateful to have been on the team.  A big high

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Reverse Confetti November SFYTT: Thanks so berry much!

Happy November!  Today is the start of a brand new month and a brand new Reverse Confetti SFYTT! So how do you generally start a card when you have a sketch?  This time around I picked the Warm Heart 6×6 paper pad first and then the stamps.  That was a bit more difficult for me….I

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Scrapbook.com + Spellbinders Collaboration: Joy & Cheer

I’m so excited to be a part of a collaboration between Scrapbook.com + Spellbinders!  Today I’m sharing a project that uses the Spellbinders – Platinum 6 – Die Cutting and Embossing Machine and Building a Snowman Shapeabilities Die by Spellbinders.  In case you missed my earlier post, check it out HERE. I gotta tell you that I love the Spellbinders –

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Hero Arts: thank you

Hello!  Happy Saturday!  Over the years I’ve definitely warmed up to purples/lavenders.  Check out this card that is filled with Hero Arts. The papers are Floral Mix Layering.  The lighter panel has been stamped with the Large Floral Background in Light Granite.  Don’t you love the look?  The Handwritten Thank You stamp is a great

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Reverse Confetti: Hello Friend

Pumpkins, love them.  Love anything pumpkin flavored too.  I have a Fall/Halloween inspired card to share for today: The Reverse Confetti Fright Night 6×6 paper pad is filled with fabulous designs.  It is one of my favorites.  For today’s card I worked with the Halloween themed papers.  Doesn’t the bat panel look fun in the

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Birthday Blog Hop for Wendy Ramlakhan

Yay!  We’re so excited to be hopping for the very awesome Wendy of SugarPea Designs.  I’m one of the newbies to the team but have been a long time fan of Wendy + SugarPea  Designs.  You should have arrived here from Amy Kolling’s blog, if not, make sure you start at the SugarPea Designs Blog! I

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Scrapbook.com + Spellbinders Collaboration: Everything is cooler with you

I’m so excited to be a part of a collaboration between Scrapbook.com + Spellbinders!  Today I’m sharing a project that uses the Spellbinders – Platinum 6 – Die Cutting and Embossing Machine and Building a Snowman Shapeabilities Die by Spellbinders. I gotta tell you that I love the Spellbinders – Platinum 6!  Why?  It’s a durable machine that also

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Hero Arts: Dream Big

I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today featuring the Seal Family.   Here’s a peek at all my supplies for today’s card:

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SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #36: Perfect Blend

Have you played along with the Mix it Up Challenge over at SugarPea Designs?!  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 a

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