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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Hero Arts: Let’s Toast!

I can’t believe how quickly this week is flying by…it’s probably because I’m off from work.  I have a fun party card to share: I combined the Hero Arts Birthday Celebration and Cocktail Party Stamp & Cut sets.  I love the Tide Pool and Black combo, how about you? This works perfectly for the current

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Reverse Confetti : You’re the coolest

So, we’re coming close to New Years.  Do you have any resolutions?  I really cringe to say this is a resolution because honestly, I generally fail miserably on those.  I do want to send out more happy mail.  I have a list of people that will get regular cards from me because I want to

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The Heart Desires – Thanks a Latte

Good Morning!  Today I’m up on The Heart Desires blog using some fun products: Pop over there for the full reveal! (The Heart Desires) Concord & 9th Let’s Chat (The Heart Desires) MFT Stay Cool (The Heart Desires) VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Spot InLinkz.com

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Paper Sweeties – 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Blog Hop!

I’m so happy to be guesting for Paper Sweeties!  Make sure you check their blog for today’s special sale!  Here’s how I was inspired: I’ve been having so much fun with the But First, Coffee and Eat Cake stamp sets!  They are so great to mix and match!  I colored them with my Zig markers

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Are you YETI for Christmas?

What?  Still making Holiday Cards?  I sent out my last batch of cards yesterday (shaking my head) I can’t believe how late they are this year.  I’ll be changing things up next year so that they go out Thanksgiving weekend. So I’ve had this ADORABLE MFT Beast Friends forever and have finally had a chance

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Peace and Joy

Happy Thursday!  I’ve been behind on playing with my new goodies.  This uses 1 new set, can you spot it? I finally picked up the Essentials by Ellen – Light Parade by Brandi Kincaid.  Love her new collection over at Ellen’s!  I combined it with a Mason Jar from Jane’s Doodles, Life is Good.  

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Hero Arts: have a beautiful day

I wanted to use the beautiful Hero Arts Floral Border with Frame Fancy Die.   It’s been cut with a panel from the Midnight Mixed Layering Papers.  The sentiment is from the You’re So Lovely set.  It has been heat embossed in white.  Isn’t the contrast between the Midnight Mixed Layer and Foliage Mixed Layer

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Reverse Confetti: baby, it’s cold outside

Happy Tuesday!  This is my last working day until 2017…yay!!!!!!  Here’s a fresh + fun colored card: I can’t seem to get enough of coffee cards….I combined the Reverse Confetti Just Brew It stamps + coordinating confetti cuts with Seasonal Sentiments (a must have!).  The mug has been cut with Tangerine and the Snowflake from Snowflake Trio

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