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: I hope your birthday is a SMASH!

I’m up on The Heart Desires blog today with a fun scenery card!  I used a couple of the new Lawn Fawn items that are in the store! Make sure you check out The Heart Desires blog for my project! (The Heart Desires) Lawn Fawn Year Seven Pinata (The Heart Desires) Lawn Fawn Leafy Tree

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Hero Arts: You brighten up my day

Have you seen the new Hero Arts Fun in the Rain set?  It’s an Add-on set from the February My Monthly Hero.  It sold out pretty early but looks like it has been restocked! Oh yes, Hero Arts now has Ombre’ Sequins!  Funny, my finished card isn’t anything like how I envisioned it.  It wasn’t

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February Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: You are my…

It’s the 25th which means a project that features Papertrey Ink goodies.  It’s been awhile since I joined the fun and I’m smitten with this month’s inspiration: Those rich colors are absolutely delish, aren’t they?  Here’s how I was inspired: Surprise!  It isn’t a coffee card…tea makes me happy too.  I’ll drink all forms of

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Life is Smoother…

Have you seen the new Ellen Hutson LLC, Essentials by Ellen Release?!  It’s awesome, here’s what I picked  up: I consider myself lucky that I can easily pick up my orders from Ellen’s!  Although, that being said, it’s quite dangerous (wink).   Well, I couldn’t wait to dive into my new goodies: Eep!  I love

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Winnie & Walter Guest Designer: Sending Warm Wishes

Hello!  I’m so thrilled to be back again on the Winnie & Walter blog!  I have several projects over there that I am sharing but I’m sneak peeking one of them here. For those of you that follow me know how much I adore coffee and I couldn’t go without at least designing one coffee

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Hero Arts: Hello Lovely

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a springy card.  I’m featuring the new Color Layering Birds and Blossoms set: Before you go, I do have a card to share with you.  This one uses the same Color Layering Birds and Blossoms set: This one made it into the Hero Arts 2017

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For You: Coffee Coffee

Eeep.  Isn’t that the cutest coffee cup?!  It’s by Darcie’s and the set is called Milk & Cookies.  It happens to be part of Ellen’s STAMP sale! The Tin Pins are an adorable addition to the design.  Definitely NOT a postal friendly design but how can anyone resist all that glorious green?! It is a

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I ♡ Naps

There’s still time to save on all in-stock STAMPS over at Ellen Hutson, LLC!  I gotta tell you, I’m easily enabled.  I’ve had my eye on the adorable Taylored Expressions Grumplings and well, pick up 4 of them.  Good grief, they make me laugh. I also decided to follow my friend Miriam Prantner’s lead and

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Reverse Confetti: Just Brew It

Did you know that Reverse Confetti has a newsletter?  It’s super easy to sign-up and you’ll receive notification of sales and special features like, Inspiration Station. Today I’m the Inspiration Station hostess so I’m hoping you all are signed up but if not, take the time now to pop over there to sign up so

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