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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The Heart Desires Challenge #12: Hello Gorgeous!

Hello and Welcome to The Heart Desires Challenge #12!  We have another fun one for you, check out all of the delish colors: Awesome colors for a Flamingo card, don’t you agree?!  I combined the Hero Arts Color Layering Flamingo with the Concord & 9th Wildflower set. If you wanted to know my flamingo ink

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May Guest Designer: Color Throwdown – Happy Birthday

I’m so excited to be a May Guest Designer for Color Throwdown!  I’m a huge fan of their challenge!  Check out this week’s inspiration: I went totally literal with the colors and inspiration photo: Let’s start at the bottom and work our way up…the cardbase is approx 3.75 x 4.75 inches.  I made it smaller

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Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE (Edited to add that it is now SOLD OUT)  You should have arrived here from the awesome Yana Smakula’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main Kit: (Sold Out) Kit contents:  1- 4” x 6”

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Some Heroes

Happy May Day!  I can’t believe how quickly the months have been flying by!  Today is May 1st which means there’s a new Reverse Confetti SFYTT! Here’s how I was inspired by this month’s sketch: I combined some papers from the Free Spirit 6×6 paper pad with the Just Brew it set. For those of

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PNW Birthday Buddies – Birthday Blog Hop – Happy Birthday Kimberly!

I’m happily a part of a group of friends that are all from the Pacific Northwest that celebrate each other birthdays!  Today we’re celebrating the lovely Kimberly’s Birthday!  I’m the start of the Happy Birthday Hop!   Kimberly is FULL of talent and kindness.  It doesn’t get much better than that, does it?!  She is our go-to

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Hero Arts: May Countdown to Creativity

Have you been following the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity posts?  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a sneak peek of the Main Kit for May! I’ve love for you to check it out, remember to leave comments on ALL of the Countdown to Creativity posts for a chance to win!

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Hero Arts: Beautiful Day

Hello!  Today I’m sharing the Hero Arts Color Layering Poppy stamp set + coordinating Frame Cuts. I’ve combined the Designer Woodgrain and Floral Mix Layering Paper.  I used Soft Lilac Shadow Ink.  I love the contrast of the Charcoal Shadow Ink on the oval panel.   The Poppy has been layered with the following inks: Soft

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Good Cheer!

Hello, I have a tag project to share with you!  I used the Reverse Confetti Bearing Gifts stamps + coordinating confetti cuts. The base is Tag Me, Too.  I used a bit of the Stormy Cardstock on the bottom of the tag for the road. I was inspired by Tag You’re It. I decided to pop

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The Heart Desires – Happy Birthday!

Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a Birthday project!  Here’s a peek at my supplies, pop over to The Heart Desires Blog for a full reveal! (The Heart Desires) Crate – Bloom 6×6 Paper Pad (The Heart Desires) Concord & 9th – Happy Words Stamp Set (The Heart Desires) Concord &

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PNW Birthday Buddies – Birthday Blog Hop – Happy Birthday Laura!

I’m happily a part of a group of friends that are all from the Pacific Northwest that celebrate each other birthdays!  Today we’re celebrating the lovely Laura Norris:  You should have arrived here from the awesome Toni’s blog!  If not, start at the beginning which is the Birthday Hostess with the Mostess, Tonya! I decided

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