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: Good cheer headed your way!

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I’m spending the day with a bunch of friends, going shopping and then out to dinner to celebrate a birthday!  What are your plans for today? I have a card to share with you!  I’m trying to make a couple holiday cards a month so that this November things won’t be

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The Ton’s 2017 Anniversary Release Blog Hop!

The Ton has 26 new stamps for their 2017 Anniversary Release which include three free gift with purchases. For more information on The Ton’s inventive products, head over to The Ton’s blog. All new release products are available now!   You should have arrived here from The Ton blog! I have a total of 8

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Let’s Paw-ty and a Winner!

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  I have a fun birthday card for a dog loving friend of mine.  I thought the MFT Top Dog set would be perfect!  Did you notice that I snuck in the MFT New York Skyline? My card was inspired by the current Fab Friday sketch: Thanks for all your comments on

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Treat Yo Self!

I was excited to hear that the latest Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen – Mix It Up Challenge is with Avery Elle! Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, this might seem a smidge familiar.  I designed a different variation for the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog hop.  Today’s

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Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero Blog Hop: Sending Hugs

Today is the day! The Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE!  Perfect for Valentine’s Day PLUS so much more! You should have arrived here from the very awesome Wanda Guess’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the fun, which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main

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Reverse Confetti January New Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!!!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti January Release Blog Hop!   That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have a couple projects to share that I made especially for today: I couldn’t resist whipping up another card using the adorable new Cured stamp set +

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Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway

**This post will be pinned to the top of my blog until Saturday, January 7th, please scroll down for my other blog posts** So thrilled to be part of Latisha’s Seasons Givings Blog Hop for the 5th year!  You should have arrived from Vera Yates’ blog!  I’m sure that Vera has some awesome eye candy for you!!! If you didn’t pop

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January My Monthly Hero Countdown!

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog this morning with a sneak peek of the January My Monthly Hero kit that is being released on Monday, January 9th at 10 am pacific.  Remember to check out all of the Countdown to Creativity posts and comment for a chance to win! Before you go, I

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Happiest of Birthdays to you!

I’m trying to work on my Birthday card stash.  Here’s another set of them that I worked on.  I love that oh, happy day image but it wasn’t playing nice so I made one using that and the rest have a sentiment from the Birthday Blooms set.  I managed to make a total of 4

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