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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Guesting with Ruby – Merry & Bright

click HERE for my Concord & 9th Guest post I’m excited to be guesting over on Ruby’s blog today!  Here’s a sneak peek of my project that uses a bunch of Hero Arts supplies!  Please pop over to Ruby’s to say hi…she asked me a bunch of questions too (wink). While you’re here, I did

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Hero Arts: Merry Christmas

Click HERE for my Reverse Confetti Happy fall-idays post. I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today!  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: Pop over to the Hero Arts blog for a full reveal!

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Reverse Confetti: Happy fall-idays Christmas

Click HERE for my Hero Arts post. Today is the final day of  Reverse Confetti’s Second Annual Happy Fall-idays online showcase event!  We are going to share all kinds of fun projects with you, are you ready?! Today’s focus is Christmas!  I’m a big fan of treats, who isn’t?  I love to gift and receive!  The

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Neat and Tangled: I’m here for you

Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti Happy fall-idays – Thanksgiving! I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog!  Here’s a little sneak peek of my card: Neat & Tangled Polka – Simply Stencil Neat & Tangled Scandinavian Prints Neat & Tangled Scalloped Nice and Neat Dies Neat & Tangled Lime Mix Sequins Neat & Tangled

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Reverse Confetti: Happy fall-idays Thanksgiving

Click HERE for the my Neat & Tangled project Today is the Day Two of  Reverse Confetti’s Second Annual Happy Fall-idays online showcase event!  We are going to share all kinds of fun projects with you, are you ready?! Today’s focus is Thanksgiving!  I knew that I wanted to do an altered project so I scoured my local

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Coffee Loving Cardmakers Sip & Share: Espresso Yourself

I was thrilled to be able to wake up yesterday and craft…with electricity.  The weather people have been warning us about a horrible wind storm but luckily, it didn’t hit land by us.  Good eye opener to stay prepared, as we are now.  Generator Lanterns Non-Perishables Bottled Waters Keep a full tank of fuel  So

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The Hop to Stop 2016 – The Life She Imagined

The awesome Becca Cruger is the hostess of The Hop To Stop.  She started this hop as a way to connect Domestic Violence Survivors and give hope to victims.  I personally know someone that has left an abusive marriage.  I’m so proud that she took the steps to leave that toxic marriage.  I wanted to

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Ruby’s Bridal Shower blog hop!

I’m so thrilled to be the happy hostess for Ruby’s Bridal Shower.  If you haven’t heard the news, the big day happened on Saturday, September 24th. We’ve rounded up a bunch of crafty friends to celebrate, papercrafter style!  If you happened upon my blog, welcome!  I’m the start of the hop! Before you hop around,

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Concord & 9th October Guest Designer!

Click HERE for the Neat & Tangled October Release post! Hello and Happy Friday!  I’m so thrilled to be one of the October Guests over at Concord & 9th!   Check out their new products: Today I’m featuring the new Cozy Up stamps & dies: ​Cozy Up is a fun winter set where the sentiments build upon each

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Neat and Tangled October Release Day: Grateful

Click HERE for my Concord & 9th October Guest Designer projects! Today is the day!  The Neat & Tangled October Release is now available in the shop!  Before you race over to do some shopping, I have a project I designed especially for today.  Fall is my favorite season, so I was a happy crafter whipping this

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