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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Throwback Thursday + Giveaway!

So, I’ve been playing (+ eating) a lot and didn’t make time to whip something up today so I went through my bloggie archives to post projects that I shared on my birthday…ready?!  Here we go…oldest to newest: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 The biggest thing I’ve noticed…my photography skills 🙂

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Oh, Frap + a Giveaway!

I’ve been wanting to ink up my Your Next Stamp – Java Geek set: I combined it with the coordinating Java Geek Dies and the Doodlebug Design – Fun in the Sun paper pad!  I added some texture to the base panel by using the Pink Paislee – Citrus Bliss Embossing Folder! I was inspired by

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Neat and Tangled Birthday Celebration + Giveaway!

I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today starting off the hop festivities for the day!  Make sure you join in the fun…tons of inspiration + prizes all week long! Here’s a peek at one of my cards that I’m sharing over on the Neat & Tangled blog: I made a shaker!!!!  Check out

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Reverse Confetti August Blog Hop + Giveaway!!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti August  Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know how much I LOVE coffee.  I love to drink it and I love all

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: coffee and you

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our August ‘Fetti Friends:   Teri Anderson + Veronica Zalis We also welcome Heather Hoffman to the Reverse Confetti Crew! Today,

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 2: Spread the Love

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 2!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our August ‘Fetti Friends:  Teri Anderson + Veronica Zalis We are also welcoming Heather Hoffman to the Reverse Confetti Crew!

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: Some Heroes

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our August ‘Fetti Friends:   Teri Anderson + Veronica Zalis We’re also welcoming Heather Hoffman to the Reverse Confetti Crew! Today,

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The Heart Desires: Challenge #3

Hello!  Today is the start of The Heart Desires Challenge #3!  We’re so floored by the gallery from Challenge #2!  I’m so looking forward to seeing how the new challenge inspires you: I’m such a fan of succulents…yes, I have a black thumb so the stamp version of the plants are, well, awesome in my

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Hero Arts: Sending Smiles

post 2 of 2…click HERE for Right at Home Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today using the Luggage Tag Alphabet!  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: I’d love for you to check out my project HERE.

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