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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Hero Arts: heck yes!

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you go, I wanted to share another card that I designed: I used the Hero Arts Road Trip set.  This is going to a dear friend of mine that is opening up their own campground (in addition to the Inn that they own).  

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Reverse Confetti June Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti June Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I’ve been smitten with nautical designs for awhile now and I’m thrilled that it has come back into the spotlight!  The Mermaid Kisses stamp set + confetti

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: lucky stars

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 May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Vanessa Menhorn Today we’re featuring: Because of

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero blog hop!

Hello and Happy Monday!  The Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit is now live in the shop!  We’re celebrating with a hop that includes some Hero Arts Friends!  You should have arrived here from the spectacular Heather Ruwe’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the

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The Heart Desires:

Hello and Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a fun nautical card!  Here’s a peek at my supplies: Carta Bella Yacht Club   Altenew Sketchy Cities America 2 -Seattle Pop over to The Heart Desires blog to check it out!

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: thanks, my friend

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Guest Designer post. 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 down the fun until New Release Day!  Our

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June Guest: Two Paper Divas

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti – Countdown to Confetti Day 1! Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m super excited to announce that I’m guesting for the month of June for Two Paper Divas! I have a sneak peek of a project using the Coffee on the Go set along with another

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero : Countdown to Creativity

Did you know that the Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit launches this Monday, June 6th?  It’s a super kit filled with awesome goodies!!! I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a sneak peek of what I’ve made with the kit.  (please note:  cupcake acetate is from my stash + not included in

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Skipping Stones Design – Day Four: Blogs 4 Boobies

I’m so happy to be part of the Skipping Stones Design’s Blogs 4 Boobies.  This is a one-of-a-kind-blog (hop) bounce! Every card/project that is participating in the “blogs 4 boobies” blog bounce is up for auction!  All of the money raised through the silent auction, on our blogs, will be donated to the Susan G. Komen

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The Heart Desires challenge #1: You are my anchor

post 3 of 3 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti June SFYTT post 3 of 3 for today…click HERE for my new Design Team Announcement! We’re so excited to kick off our first challenge over on The Heart Desires blog!  Check out the BEAUTIFUL inspiration: I couldn’t decide what to focus on because I literally LOVE everything…so here’s

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