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 Summer 2016 Release Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts Summer 2016 Release Blog Hop! The products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now, so you may have seen them out and about. Our hop marks the launch in the Hero Arts online store! You should have arrived here from the Hero Arts blog, if not, you’ll

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Essentials by Ellen – Mix it Up Challenge: oh hello friend.

Grateful for the longer days…I took this  photo at 7:30 pm last night.  There is still plenty of natural sunlight. I didn’t originally have a post scheduled today but since I finished up my homework early, I decided to whip up a card! I’m playing along with the Essentials by Ellen – Mix It Up

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enjoy

Hello!  I hope you had a great weekend!  I know that I did!  I have a fun card to share today: I finally inked up the Mint Owl Studio – Coffee Craze that I picked up from Butterfly Reflections Ink!  Isn’t that chunky mug —> awesome?!  I colored it with my Peerless watercolors.  I added

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Reverse Confetti: May New Release Blog Hop!

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Mother’s Day post. Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti May Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I know that I seem to always say this, but honestly, this is one of

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Hello and Happy Mother’s Day!  I have a coffee card to share with you today! I’m in the ‘use what I have mode’ because I have a lot.  All the papers are Studio Calico that I picked up from a big Craft garage sale.  The orange stickers  are super old MME, the cork is Elle’s

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: it’s your birthday!

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:  Laura Bassen This is super special release since Reverse Confetti is

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 2: happy birthday

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 2!!!! 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:  Laura Bassen This is super special release since Reverse Confetti is

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: lift me up

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 May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Laura Bassen This is super special release since Reverse

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Hero Arts: Fruit Salad

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog  sharing a card set using the new Summer Catalog, Fruit Salad Fancy Dies!  These are all the dies that I used in my project, there’s also a banana in the set. (basket not included with purchase)  I’d love for you to pop over there and check it

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Muse: Count the Memories, Not the Calories

I should start by saying, I don’t generally gravitate towards purple and birthday designs when I make a card.  You all know how much I love green and although I should make birthday cards on a regular basis, I don’t but I’m trying! Check out this card that uses the  a • muse  ⎪ studio

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