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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Reverse Confetti April Blog Hop!

Hello and Happy Saturday!  Today is the 8th which mean the Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  Today is an extra special one, more on that in a smidge…first up is my hop project: The All About Ewe set is so ADORABLE!  The images have been stamped on Cloud White in Midnight Ink and colored with Zig

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The Ton’s Spring 2017 Release Blog Hop!

Hello and Welcome to The Ton’s Spring 2017 Release Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Tae Eun Yoo’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at The Ton’s blog so that you don’t miss any fun! The Ton has 18 new stamps, 13 dies and 14 Couture Mixes for their new

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Hero Arts: Friend

post 2 of 2 today…click HERE for The Ton’s Spring 2017 Release Blog Hop! Hello and Happy Friday!  Whew, we made it through the week!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with my teamie, Clare.  We’re having fun featuring some fabulous April My Monthly Hero Optional Add-ons! Pop over to the Hero Arts

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The Heart Desires Challenge #11 – Somebunny

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  The Heart Desires is up to Challenge #11, check it out: Isn’t that awesome?  Love how SPRINGY it is!!! Here’s how I was inspired: I couldn’t resist inking up the SWEET My Favorite Things – Somebunny.  Oh, she’s so darling, isn’t she?  I added the little bow to her dress.  The

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Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE!!   You should have arrived here from the awesome Jessica Frost-Ballas’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main Kit: Kit contents:  6″x8″ clear stamp set18 coordinating Frame Cuts dies1 bottle Tonic Studios Nuvo

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Coffee hangover

Whew!  I can’t believe that the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is over.  I’m SUPER excited to announce that we broke records, we had 67 Super Sponsors and a final count of 1,178 linkies!  CRAZY!  Can you believe that I’m back with another coffee card?!  I was chatting with my friend, Erin Thiem, who broke

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Inspired by…All the Little Things: #50 Celebration

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the April Reverse Confetti SFYTT Super excited to be a part of the Inspired by…All the little things, Challenge #50 Celebration!  I’m the fabulous Sheri Gilson’s Guest (thank you so much for the invite 💚) and  couldn’t wait to dive into designing something especially for this fun

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Reverse Confetti April SFYTT: Birthday calories

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Inspired by…All the Little Things #50 Celebration Happy April!  How can this year be flying by so quickly?  Here I am trying to build up a birthday card stash: Birthday’s and Ice Cream go together…well, Ice Cream goes with anything, really.  This card uses the Reverse Confetti Love

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Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Final Day – Tea

I can’t believe that it is the final day of the Spring Hop!  Things have been crazy!  Have you heard the news?  We’re well over 1,000 linked up projects!  So very awesome!  Hard to believe that the first hop in September 2014 closed out with 271 projects.  Here’s a peek at my post from back

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SugarPea Designs Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  I’m so thrilled to be part of the SugarPea Designs Birthday Bash! Welcome to SugarPea Designs 3rd Birthday Bash Celebration!   We are so honored to have the opportunity to celebrate this incredible milestone that all of you helped make happen! Today’s festivities included some incredible inspiration from the SugarPea Design Team

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