Trinity Stamps | Guest Designer

I’m super excited to be guesting for Trinity Stamps!  I’m sharing a couple projects up on their blog, here’s a sneak peek of one of them: I’m absolutely smitten with the new Seasonal Sweetheart set!  It’s a super versatile set.  Today I’m featuring it along with the previously released Coffee with Character + Caffeinated Sentiments.

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You Donut Even Know | Mama Elephant

So, how were your holidays?  Ours were fabulous.  There’s something about being surrounded by family.  Love it…especially the kids.  Well, they’re all in their 20’s but this year there were 5 of them and it was a ton of fun.  I happen to whip up these cards on Christmas morning while I waited for everyone

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thanks, my friend | Reverse Confetti

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I’m sure that none of you are crazy enough to contemplate hitting the mall today, like me?!  I still need to buy stuff for my Mom and former Mother-in-law.  We always get them gift cards but I also like to give them something to ‘open’ other than their stockings.   What do

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a note of thanks | Hello Bluebird

Hello and Happy Monday.  It’s been an extremely busy several weeks and things are finally starting to ‘slow down’ for me, just in time for my boy to come home on Wednesday and then things will be busy again.  Yesterday I wanted to start my holiday thank you cards so I grabbed a bunch of

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Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell | Spellbinders

My friends at Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey sent me the new Shapeabilities Peace Begins Here Etched Dies from the Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell Collection.  Here’s how I was inspired by it: I rustic with the design.  I started off with a blue woodgrain panel.  I cut the shape in a grey

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The Coffee Loving Cardmakers + Studio Katia Collaboration Hop!

We’re so excited to be collaborating with Super Sponsor, Studio Katia.  We’re celebrating International Tea Day hop style!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the festivities which is the Studio Katia blog! Here’s how I was inspired: For my first project I created

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The Coffee Loving Cardmakers + The Stamps of Life Collaboration Hop!

Winner posted below! We’re so excited to be collaborating with Super Sponsor, The Stamps of Life.  We’re celebrating National Cocoa Day hop style!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the festivities which is The Stamps of Life blog! Here’s how

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Day 12 of Ellen’s 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist

I’m thrilled to be teaming up with the super awesome Lisa Adametz for the Ellen Hutson LLC – 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist.  We’re featuring Reverse Confetti products!  Lisa gave me a sneak peek of her tag and oh my, you’re not going to want to miss it!!! Here’s how I was

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Reverse Confetti December Stock Your Stash | Thanks

Have you seen the new monthly Reverse Confetti challenge, Stock Your Stash?! The new challenge is the STOCK YOUR STASH Challenge!  This is a chance to create a card to keep in your stash.  (Of course, you could send it off right away!).  Each month will bring a new theme.   There will be a new Stock Your Stash

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December Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Hello!  Today is the 8th of the month which means it’s time for the Reverse Confetti Creative Hop!  You should have arrived here from my teamie, Heather Hoffman.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! Today I’m sharing a gift card sleeve.  I’ve been

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Hey Pumpkin | Inspired by Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Pumpkins For today’s card was inspired by the theme. I combined the following products: Keeping things real, I actually started with a design that was based on pumpkins and the color palette. I started pulling things from my stash and

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Merry & Bright | Simon Says Stamp

Have you checked out Simon Says Stamp’s NEW SENDING CHEER Release?! There are so many amazing products! I’m back with another card featuring the fabulous: I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: I also used Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock: My overall design was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches that expires in less than 2

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Fancy Scandi | My Pretty Things Blog Hop

My Pretty Things is celebrating the magic of the holiday season by sharing handmade papercrafts created with joy and love. From thoughtful cards to festive tags, each creation is a little reminder that the most meaningful gifts come straight from the heart. So cozy up with a cup of hot tea, hop along with us for

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A Note of Thanks | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. Check it out HERE for more pics and a tutorial. It’s a bit of a sneak peek for a new release that is dropping next week! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

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Peace on Earth | My Pretty Things IG Hop

My Pretty Things’ Handmade Holidays! Who’s ready for some holiday crafting? Hop along for some holiday inspiration featuring new & old goodies now available in the shop! Giveaway Info: My Pretty Things is giving away a $25 gift card to one lucky winner!! Here’s what to do for your chance to win as you hop

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Coffee Lovers Club | Inspired by Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Fall Mugs For today’s card was inspired by the theme and colors. THINK: Free Mug Library – Take a Mug – Leave a Mug. I combined the following products: *This is a subscription. The kit isn’t guaranteed to drop in

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Iconic Christmas | Simon Says Stamp – Sending Cheer

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW SENDING CHEER Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with: I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: I also used Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock: The background pattern was stamped with Concord & 9th – Sea Glass. The images were stamped with Lawn Fawn Jet black and

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Merry Little Cookie | Mama Elephant

Today is my Mama Elephant Designer Series Day. Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the following Mama Elephant products: I snuck in some festive berries from the Twiddlers Nook – Elf Cookie Sprinkles Embellishment Mix. Here are my earlier cards: Holiday Calories Duo Holiday Joy Merry Little Cookie Fa La La Some links are

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Thankful for you | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Fall Leaves For today’s card was inspired by the theme and sketch. I combined the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: The sentiment was stamped in Pecan from the Color Fuse #3 set. The leaves have been cut from

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Mug Life | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #58

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Spellbinders: Cardstock + Ink: I just love how this one turned out! I can’t wait to see how my teamies and the Guest designers

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