focus on the sun

I love how my friends throw out a challenge to play along in.   I’m always up for a great challenge! I’ve had some Paper Smooches goodies that needed some love…Check out those Rain boots!  I paper pieced them with American Crafts Hip Hip Hooray.  They are nestled on the Paper Smooches Scallop Frame that

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happy birthday

It’s been a busy couple weeks on  my blog.  You should see my desk…it’s really bad!  I slid things aside (literally) to create this card: Isn’t the Piñata by Hero Arts so much fun?!  It screams party!  I love the Ombre Neon Chartreuse to Blue ink.  The Ombre pads aren’t just for solid images! Hero

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you got this!

Whew, I gotta tell you.  I must have been a mechanical engineer in my previous life because I so don’t have that ‘thought process capability’ now.  Mechanical things always throw me for a loop and that relates to crafting how?  Crafty dies with many pieces…scares me every time, just like the ikea bag ‘o nuts

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The Ton Spring 2016 Release Blog Hop!

post/hop 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti April Release Hop Hello and Happy Friday!  So thrilled to be hoppin’ with The Ton in celebration of their Spring 2016 Release!  You should have hopped here from the awesome Keeway’s Blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is The

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Reverse Confetti: April New Release Blog Hop!!

post/hop 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for The Ton Spring 2016  Release Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti April Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have 2 projects to share today, let’s start with my card.  I’m

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day Three: oh, hi there

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our April ‘Fetti Friend is:  Francine Vuilleme Our Newest Teamie is:  Diane Jaquay Today

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Hero Arts: Congratulations

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a baby card.  Here’s a peek at just some of my supplies: I’d love for you to pop over there and check it out! Hero Arts Cling Stamps, Alphabet Soup Bold Prints Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little Hippo Hero Arts Wood Block Stamp, Little

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Right at Home: April Release

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day One Hello!  So excited for the Right at Home April Release!  It’s available now! Birdhouse Color in Sentiments Handmade By Me Tiny Sentiments Here’s a peek at a couple of cards that I created just for today! For

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: hello

Click HERE for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop Click HERE for the Right at Home April Release Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting

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April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for Sponsor Solo:  Reverse Confetti Hello and Welcome to the April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my awesome teamie, Mariana’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog! Today, the Hero

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Hero Arts September My Monthly Hero: Countdown to Creativity!

Have you been following the Countdown to Creativity posts over on the Hero Arts blog?!  We’re counting down to the release of the September My Monthly Hero kit on Tuesday!  Leave a comment on any or all of the Countdown to Creativity posts on the Hero Arts blog for a chance to win! I’m up

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Reverse Confetti September SFYTT: Best Witches

Happy September!  Today is the start of a brand new month and a brand new Reverse Confetti SFYTT! It’s September so that means fall is right around the corner!  I decided to design a Halloween themed project! Let’s start with the base panel and work our way up!  I used a combo of patterns from the

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Neat & Tangled Design Team Reunion!

Post 3 of 3 for today.Click here for the Sugarpea Designs Mix It Up ChallengeClick here for the Hero Arts Winterfime Fun Blog Hop reminder Have you been following the Neat & Tangled Design Team Reunion?  We’re helping Danielle celebrate 5 years…how fun is that?!   I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today!  I’d love for you

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SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #34: In Everything, Give Thanks.

Post 2 of 3 for today. Click here for the Neat and Tangled Design Team Reunion. Click here for the Hero Arts Winterfime Fun Blog Hop reminder Hello Hello!  So what did you scoop up from the SugarPea Designs Fall Product Release?!  Everything is so much fun so I wouldn’t be surprised if you just bought it all!  Today

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Hero Arts: Have a wonderful day!

Post 1 of 3 for today. Click here for the Neat and Tangled Design Team Reunion. Click here for the SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge. Just a reminder about the Hero  Arts 2017 Wintertime Fun Catalog Blog Hop! Hero Arts will be giving away THREE $25 Shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in

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Hero Arts: You are absolutely awesome

Hello and Happy Sunday afternoon!  I’m posting a bit later than usual but wanted to whip up something I had swirling around.  Some of you might remember that my boy is doing a study abroad in Paris and he landed there this morning! I made this especially with him in mind, let’s start on the

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SugarPea Designs Fall Product Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Fall 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 Knit Wit, FREE!   *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, August 25th at 6PM EST and runs through midnight September 25th,

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SugarPea Designs Fall Product Release – Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of Sweet Peek Week!  This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Fall Product Release!  The goodies will be available at  6 pm eastern Friday August 25th!!! Today the team is featuring the new Mandala stamp set + Sweet Sentiments – You + SugarCuts You! My card base is 4.25 x 4.25 inches.  I wanted the

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