You’re on my Mind | Waffle Flower Crafts

Thank you to my friends at Waffle Flower for sending me the the Stamper Bundle – Grip Mat! This set contains the two most popular sizes among their original version and drop perfectly into the Misti and Mini Misti. The bundle saves you 10% compared to buying them separately. If you didn’t know, I’m a

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Have a Popping Birthday | Inspired by Challenge

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: My project combines: The Concord & 9th inks + cardstock I used: We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Some links are affiliate at no

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Friend | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Smooth – it’s all about Ink Blending! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: The ink blending was with the Hero Arts Reactive inks: I added some water drops to the stenciled panel. The stencil work is with Hero

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Perk Up | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend: The sentiments have been stamped with Distress Oxide | Vintage Photo Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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It’s Always Coffee O’clock

Have you seen The Stamp Market’s – Cutest Card Kit Ever | Subscriptions? I couldn’t resist, this is from their June kit: My friend Tonya mentioned a coffee watch. I fussed with a bunch of different elements from my stash and decided on the Miss Ink Stamps – Coffee | stamp set. I used Concord

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Especially for You | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! My card was inspired by the Color Throwdown: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Good Luck | Hero Arts

This month the challenge is: Smooth – It’s all about Ink Blending. Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: My Hero Hues Reactive Ink Trio: I love that crane image! I colored the image minimally so let the ink blending really pop. **trivia** The first part of my last name ‘tsuru’

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Just a Note | Papertrey Ink

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: My project combines: The Concord & 9th inks I used: We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost

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Legendary Birthday | This Calls for Confetti

Have you checked out the newest release for This Calls for Confetti? It’s a really fun Bigfoot/Sasquatch themed collection. I live in Washington state and it seems we have the #1 number of sightings. I had to pick up some of the pieces from this new release! Today’s project features: I generally don’t layer black

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Essentials by Ellen: Winter 2016 Release Hop!

click HERE for my Neat & Tangled post Winners Announced HERE Hello, and welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Winter 2016 Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today!  You should have arrived here from the wonderful Julia Stainton’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at

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Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Blog Hop!

Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti February Blog Hop! Click HERE for my SugarPea Designs post. Click HERE for the Mint Owl Studio Share the Love Event! Thank you so much for joining us for the Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Blog Hop!  All the goodies are available in the Hero Arts shop NOW. Hero Arts is giving away four $25 shopping sprees,

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SugarPea Designs: Guest Designer – Latte Junkie

Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti February Blog Hop! Click HERE for the Mint Owl Studio Share the Love Event! I’m thrilled to be a Guest Designer for SugarPea Designs this month!  I’ve been having so much fun designing with their awesome stamps and dies! Check out this week’s card and coordinating envelope: I used

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Mint Owl Studio: Share the Love Event

Click HERE for the Reverse Confetti February Blog Hop! Click HERE for my SugarPea Designs post. Hello and welcome to the Share the Love Blog Hop!   You should have hopped here from Lisa’s awesome blog!  If not, the fun starts at the Mint Owl Studio Blog! The idea of this event is to make a card and send it

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Reverse Confetti: February New Release Blog Hop!

Click HERE for the Mint Owl Studio Share the Love Event! Click HERE for my SugarPea Designs post. Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti February Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! Oh my, this release has been so much fun!  I managed to

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Countdown to Confetti Day Two: Happy Spring

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 February ‘Fetti Friend is:  Yana Smakula Today I’m featuring the new: Hippity

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Countdown to Confetti Day One: Hey Friend

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Impress Guest Blogger series. 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! 

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Guest Blogger: Valentine’s – Series Part 3

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti – Countdown to Confetti – Day one! Hello and Happy Friday!  I’m back again and having fun with Impress!   The feminine and masculine styles have been a fun challenge for me so I’ve decided to keep that my theme.   Let’s get started!

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Hero Arts: sunny days & laughter

Click HERE for the Caring for the Cox Family Blog Hop Click HERE for the My Favorite Things special post! I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today! Here’s a sneak peek of my project: All the deets are over on the Hero Arts blog!

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