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 Challenge – October

Today starts the new Hero Arts Challenge:  Holiday Cards!  Super fun challenge to get started on your holiday cards. Here’s how I was inspired: Hero Arts Supplies – cardstock:  hero arts blush mix/snow layering papers, hero arts kraft  stamps:  CG675 woodgrain prints by lia, C6015 beauty of the season  ink:  cup ‘o joe, unicorn, hero

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Neat & Tangled / Scrapbook Circle Blog Hop Week

This is post 2 of 2 today…please click here for the Hero Arts + Clearly Kelly Planner Blog Hop! Did you know that Neat & Tangled has collaborated with Scrapbook Circle this week?  Danielle has designed an exclusive stamp set for Scrapbook Circle.  We have been sharing projects created using the October kit:  Mix Tape and

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Hero Arts + Clearly Kelly Planner Blog Hop

I’m thrilled to be part of the Hero Arts + Clearly Kelly Planner Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here from Barbara’s blog!  If not, all the fun starts at Kelly Purkey’s blog. Before I start chattin’ about my projects I wanted to tell you that I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly at a class

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Reverse Confetti: October New Release Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti October 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 Amy Rohl’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse

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Countdown to Confetti Day Three: Merry & Bright

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!  Just a reminder that our September/October ‘Fetti Friends are: Tenia Nelson + Alice Wertz

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Countdown to Confetti Day Two: You’re such a Deer

Click here for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero post Click here for the Countdown to Confetti Day One 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

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Hero Arts: My Monthly Hero kit

click HERE for the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day One! Today is the day!  Have you been following the Countdown to Creativity over on the Hero Arts Blog?   Today is when the inaugural My Monthly Hero: Creativity in a Box kit will be available for purchase! The kits are limited in quantity, and once they’re gone,

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Countdown to Confetti Day One: bring on the snow

click HERE for Hero Arts:  My Monthly Hero Kit Launch 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!  Just a reminder

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Reverse Confetti + Pagemaps = Easy as Pie

Hello and Happy World Cardmaking Day!  Such a fun day for all the cardmakers in the world! I wanted to pop in here and share a collaboration card….the awesome Pagemaps teamed up with Reverse Confetti!  cardstock:  stampin’ up soft suede  paper:  american crafts/give thanks  stamps:  reverse confetti easy as pie  ink:  ranger archival black  other:

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coffee is always better with a friend.

Post 3 of 4…click here for Don’t worry about getting older card. Post 2 of 4…click here for Java Happy Birthday card. Post 1 of 4…click here for my Autumn Aloha card! My finale…my 14th card for the Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: paper:  pebbles happy day, imaginsce give thanks  stamp:  latina crafter coffee is better with a friend  ink:  memento

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