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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The Heart Desires: Life Happens After Coffee

I’m up on The Heart Desires blog today!  We’re super excited for the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and The Heart Desires is a Super Sponsor! I’d love for you to pop over to the blog to check out my project!  Here are some of the supplies I used: It’s a great time to stock

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Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Four!

Today is Day Four of the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  What is that?  It’s a quarterly hop that follows the seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter + Spring).  That also determines the theme of your projects.  Make sure you check out the hop post HERE.  There are 77 Super Sponsors!  To be eligible for any of the prizes upload

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Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Three!

Today is Day Three of the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  What is that?  It’s a quarterly hop that follows the seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter + Spring).  That also determines the theme of your projects.  Make sure you check out the hop post HERE.  There are 77 Super Sponsors!  To be eligible for any of the prizes upload

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Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Two!

Today is Day two of the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  What is that?  It’s a quarterly hop that follows the seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter + Spring).  That also determines the theme of your projects.  Make sure you check out the hop post HERE.  There are 77 Super Sponsors!  To be eligible for any of the

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Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day One!

Today is the day…the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  What is that?  It’s a quarterly hop that follows the seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter + Spring).  The season also determines the theme so start designing those SUMMER cards for the hop!  Make sure you check out the hop post HERE.  There are 77 Super Sponsors!  To be

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Rooting For You

I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today!  Here’s a peek at some of my supplies: Hero Arts CM166 Color Layering Mangrove Hero Arts DI388 Color Layering Mangrove Frame Cuts Hero Arts SB159 Color Layering Mangrove Bundle Hero Arts Nesting Oval Infinity Dies Hero Arts CG712 Tribal Stripes Bold Prints Hero Arts White Embossing Powder

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Happy Birthday

My weekend was jam packed with fun and Design Team Assignments…nice combo.   So here’s a card that has some NBUS: I’ve been wanting to use the Waffle Flower Magical Floral Border Die.  Julie’s card reminded me that I needed to use it.  Isn’t it beautiful in the Reverse Confetti Navy Cardstock?  It’s been backed

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Reverse Confetti: scoops of thanks

YAY for Friday!  Here’s a quick card that I whipped up this morning.  I luckily have a sweet spot in the living room that I can take early morning photos (6 am!). I used the Reverse Confetti Love & Ice Cream stamp set + coordinating confetti cuts.  Cup, Cone or Waffle Cone?  I’m a cup girl,

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Hero Arts: Cheers!

Hello and Happy Thursday!  These days I’m smitten with all things nautical..throw in coffee and it’s a perfect match. I’m such a lucky girl to have a friend like Kimberly…she gave me THIS card.  That got us chatting when I was teaching the Hero Arts class at Impress.  I had a couple of ideas and

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Hello

I love using the Reverse Confetti Stone cardstock as a basic neutral base.  I’ve managed to layer the gorgeous Linked Circles Cover Panel with the Dots Tag Layer.   The pops of color are Rose Cardstock and Rose Dye Ink.  How appropriate to team it up with the Rose Garden Stamp Set + Coordinating Confetti Cuts.

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