just wanted to…

Yay for Tuesday!   I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper:  teresa collins/something wonderful  stamps:  reverse confetti/be a barista  ink:  memento/rich cocoa  other:  reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock  I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by

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for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Let your Faith

     Hello and Happy Monday!   The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it?  I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already!   Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT?       I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection.  I love it for the

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happy mother’s day!!!

        Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl:     She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma.  So SWEET.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids!     I have a

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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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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

post 2 of 3 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti June SFYTT Post 3 of 3 for today…click HERE for The Heart Desires challenge #1 post 1 of 3 for today…click HERE for my new Design Team Announcement! I’m super excited to announce that I’m on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Team!!!   This team is filled with

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Reverse Confetti June SFYTT: Kindness Matters

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for my new Design Team Announcement! Post 3 of 3 for today…click HERE for The Heart Desires challenge #1 Hello and Happy June!  Today is the start of the Reverse Confetti June SFYTT: Isn’t it a great sketch?!  So many possibilities!  Here’s how I was inspired: I adore the sentiments/fonts

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Many thanks sunshine

Post 2 of 2 for today…click here for my Neat & Tangled post. Post 2 of 2 for today…click here for my Neat & Tangled post. I’m so inspired by challenges that this is a combo of two.  I knew that I wanted to use a smidge of washi since I bought 3 sets of stuff of the stuff

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Sponsor Solo: The Ton

Post 2 of 2 for today…click here for my Neat & Tangled post. Hello!  I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s blog with the Sponsor Solo feature!  This week we’re spotlighting: The Ton Such a Super Fan of The Ton…their products are all wonderful.  Check out my card that I designed with three of their

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Neat and Tangled: happy birthday

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo post. Hello!  I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today….here’s a sneak peek: I’d love for you to pop over to check it out!  I used a couple of the fun new May Products! Neat & Tangled Clear Stamps, Big

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Hero Arts: Sunny day!

Have you stocked up on all the fun sets in the Hero Arts Summer Catalog?  Check out the new Beach set: Do you spy the tone-on-tone stamping on the green panel?  Although it isn’t sunny as I type up with post, it has been pretty nice in the pacific northwest on a pretty consistent basis.

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Right at Home: Have a sweet birthday!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti/Cardmaker Magazine hop! Hello!  Have you checked out the new Right at Home – May Stamped & Sealed Craft Box // Let’s Party kit? It is seriously a party in a box!  Lookie at all you get: I designed a fun card that manages to feature

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Reverse Confetti + CardMaker Blog Hop!

Post one of 2 for today…click HERE for my Right at Home post. Reverse Confetti is hopping with the CardMaker Design Team!  You should have arrived here from the CardMaker Blog, if not, you’ll want to start there so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!  Prize information is on the Reverse Confetti

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Tic Tac Toe Challenge: Guest Designer

I’m super thrilled to announce that I’m a Guest Designer over at the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog! I hope that you’ll play along…any ideas of the elements I used on my card?  Here’s a sneak peek….make sure you pop over to the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog for the full reveal!

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