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 + ME!

I’m so excited to announced that I’m on the Pinkfresh Studio Card Design Team!  WOW!  Check out the amazing team!  I’m so very thrilled and honored! Make sure you pop over to the Pinkfresh Studio blog to also see the fabulous Scrapbook Design Team! Here’s a card that I whipped up using the gorgeous Felicity collection: I’ve

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Celebrate – Hip, Hippo, Hooray!

Plaid + Hippos = Yes, Please!  I had so much fun with the MFT Happy Hippo set!  Those guys make ME happy! I whipped up this card for my friend Novell…today’s her birthday!  She’s kinda my birthday twin even though we don’t share the same birthday…LOL.  We love to swap Mom stories, as in about our

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Reverse Confetti August Blog Hop!

Yay!  It’s August 8th which is my Birthday and the Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  This month we have a theme:  Color Me Mine!  So here’s the combo I decided to work with: Wisteria  •  Bellini  •  Seafoam Foodie Fun was a perfect set to feature my trio of colors, don’t you agree?!  The neutral color

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Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE sold out. You should have arrived here from the awesome Jessica Frost-Ballas’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main Kit: (sold out) Kit Contents: 6″ x 8″

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Your Next Stamp August 2017 New Release! Hop to Win!

Welcome to the Your Next Stamp August 2017 New Release Blog Hop!  You’re going to love the new products!  Here’s how I was inspired for the hop: I combined the new Party Dress Die + Birdie Banner stamps with coordinating dies. That gingham!  It is part of the Birthday Girl Paper Pad…so sweet with those cute

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Hero Arts August 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 August My Monthly Hero kit on Monday!  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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Your Next Stamp August Release: Carousel of Life

Hello!  I’m so excited to be an August Guest Designer for Your Next Stamp!   Here’s a sneak peek of one of the amazing sets that is being released on Saturday evening! The new Spin and Twirl stamps and coordinating dies are awesome, aren’t they?!  Love the coordinating sentiment, something that I always think of

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Hero Arts: You’re my pick!

Hello and Happy Friday!  I have DT assignments about a mile long but decided to whip this one up speedy quick.  I’ve had some ideas swirling around for the Hero Arts Shopping Bag Fancy Die. The shopping bag has been cut from packing material.  I combined it with the Fresh Herbs set with the sentiment from

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