the essence…

One of my favorite paper collections is Basic Grey’s Persimmon.  I never tire of it and tend to hoard my paper.  I was inspired by a couple challenges: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  basic grey/persimmon stamps:  stampin’ up/love is kindness  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  stampin’ up embossing folder, martha stewart wool yarn, cork, circle punch 

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lucky me.

I love a good challenge. I’ve been wanting to play over in  the classroom I picked up a ton of the new Essentials by Ellen before we left for Japan and I’m just now getting to play with them. I knew that I wanted to use the Laurel Wreath, in gold, but of course!  Then

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SFYTT: think happy thoughts

Hello Hello! It’s Saturday and I’m hopefully going to be crafting up a storm today because I should have cleaned and organized yesterday. I have a Happy card today: paper:  pebbles cottage living  stamps:  reverse confetti/color me happy  ink:  zing black, fresh ink peach  other:  beading hemp twine, papertrey ink vellum Don’t you love the

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just looking in on you…

When we were in Japan, the kids spotted a couple sticker sets and a post card that were Alpaca themed.  (Click HERE for the differences between Alpacas and Llamas)  We tend to gravitate towards them because my cousin and her husband own several Alpacas.  That is exactly the reason why I bought Stampin’ up’s From

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Fusion Card Challenge: a calm sea

This is post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my Neat & Tangled post and click HERE for my Whisker Graphics post! Hello! Welcome to the newest Fusion Card Challenge I took the month of March off from the Design Team and now I’m back!  Check out this fun challenge: I worked with the sketch this week: paper:

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Neat & Tangled: crafting is my jam

This is post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my Fusion Card Challenge post and click HERE for my Whisker Graphics post! Hello! Today is my day over on the Neat & Tangled Blog! Here’s a peek at my supplies: paris crafting is my jam I challenged myself to design a one-layer card….I don’t make many of those!

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Whisker Graphics: hello.

This is post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my Neat & Tangled post and click HERE for my Fusion Card Challenge post! Hello! Today is my day up on the Whisker Graphics Blog! I always have fun with Whisker Graphics and Divine Twine, you do know that their products aren’t just for packaging,

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Reverse Confetti: April New Release Blog Hop!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my A Jillian Vance Design post! Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti April Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ to you are now available in the shop! You should have hopped here from the Awesome Kathy

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A Jillian Vance Design: happy blooming birthday

post 1 of 2…please click HERE for the Reverse Confetti April New Release Blog Hop! Hello! Today is my day up on the A Jillian Vance Design Blog! I had loads of fun designing today’s project and thought I’d sneak peek my AJVD Supply list: watering can die set {die}signer pocket showers of blessings {die}lightfully

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Let’s Chill!

The weather has been so weird lately in the Pacific Northwest…luckily it has cooled down.  Sounds like in other parts of the US, it’s pretty toasty.  This card is for all of you trying to stay cool: I love the Reverse Confetti Tag Me Confetti Cuts.  One of my go-to tag dies.  I’ve teamed it

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3 Year Anniversary Blog hop with Newton’s Nook Designs!

I’m thrilled to be celebrating with Newton’s Nook Designs!  They’re celebrating 3 years and their July Release with a blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Jennifer Ingle’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the Newton’s Nook Designs blog!  You’ll want to hop and leave comments along the way, more

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Be a flamingo

I’m totally smitten with the a•muse⎪studio Be Yourself set!  It’s definitely a popular one, since it’s out of stock already!  Love the size of the flamingo and the sentiments….love them. Check it out HERE. Their stamps are cling but here’s the thing.  See how small the beak is for the flamingo?  It was a breeze

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Stamp of Approval – Lovely Notes Collection – Blog Hop!

Welcome to the final day of the Stamp of Approval Lovely Notes Collection Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Ingrid’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop, where all the fun starts, Catherine Pooler’s blog! Be sure to comment on every participating post on all three days of the

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Reverse Confetti – Summer Sale!

Did you hear the news?  Reverse Confetti is having their Summer Sale!  We’re celebrating with a blog hop!  You should have arrived here from my teamie Amy Rohl’s blog!  I couldn’t wait to make a summery card!  When I think of summer, I think of fruit:  I love the Fresh ‘n Fruity stamp set +

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Neat and Tangled July Release!

So, have you been following all the Neat and Tangled July Sneak Peeks this week?!  Which are your favorites?  All the new products are in the shop NOW.   Here’s a project I made especially for today: I adore the new Mermazing set!  I used the solid Making Waves Nice and Neat die with striped

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Four : So happy for you

Hello and Welcome to Day Four of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today up on the Neat & Tangled blog is: Geometric Bloom Stencil Parquet Stencil Pentagon Stencil I combined the Pentagon Stencil with the Succulent Journal Card stamp.  I used the Peacock Feather Distress ink with the stencil.  I finished off the layer with droplets of water.  I

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The Heart Desires Challenge #2 – Thanks Pineapple

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for The Neat and Tangled July Release Day Three! The participation for The Heart Desires challenge #1 was overwhelming!  WOW!  The gallery of projects is simply wonderful!  Thank you all that linked up!  We’re back with a new challenge for July! I was inspired by the sketch and

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Three: I’m Here for You

post one of two for today…click HERE for The Heart Desires Challenge #2 Hello and Welcome to Day Three of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today up on the Neat & Tangled blog is: Square Thoughts (stamps + coordinating Nice & Neat Dies) Falling Circles  Today I have a fun card that uses the Square Thoughts along with one

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