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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Countdown to Confetti Day Two: You Are a Star + Posted Note

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!   Changes…we’re super sad to say good bye to the awesome Amber

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Countdown to Confetti Day One: Later Alligator; Weather it Together

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!   Changes…we’re super sad to say good bye to the awesome Amber

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Throwback Thursday on Saturday.

Hello!  I was up on the Reverse Confetti blog with a throwback technique! Here’s a peek at my supplies: Pop on over there and say hello! I also wanted to let you know that random.org picked the Happy Birthday Blog Hop Winner! Yay for Vinita!!!!! I’ve messaged her through FB 🙂

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Creative Chick 10th Blogiversary Celebration: coffee taglets

Did you see that Jenn Shurkus is celebrating 10 years of blogging?! Seriously, how awesome is that?!  I’ll be celebrating my 8th blogaversary in November and I’ve seen a lot in that time…babies, graduations, retirements, new bloggers, new challenges…. Jenn is doing a bunch of fun stuff on her blog this month!  Today I’m joining

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she stood…

You all know that coffee cards are my favorites to design…did you know that nautical was 2nd runner up?  There is something about nautical designs that make me happy.   cardstock:  papertrey ink vellum paper:  carta bella/ahoy there  stamps:  verve stamps/adjusted sails  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing  other:  spellbinders circles, studio calico wood veneer I

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STAMPlorations 2nd Birthday Blog Hop:

Did you hear?!  STAMPlorations is celebrating their 2nd birthday all week?!!!  I’m thrilled to be their guestie for today! I made 2 birthday cards for the party: My first card was made especially for a Sweet Birthday Boy who turned 7.  cardstock:  white/recollections/110, mystery gray, ranger watercolor paper  stamps: stamplorations party mates/party time  ink:  fresh

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Happy Birthday Katie!!!

source Hello Hello! There’s a group of us that get together on a semi-regular basis…we craft a little, eat a little and laugh a lot.  Such an awesome group of gals that I all met through blogging!  Today we’re celebrating Katie Brooks’ Birthday!!!!! The fun starts at my blog!  Here’s my card that I made

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Lawnscaping + Caffeine = Happiness♡

This post will remain pinned to the top of my blog through Sunday…click HERE for my Super Special Birthday Blog Hop Post. Yay!  Did you see that Lawnscaping Challenges is having a Caffeine Blog Hop?!   I like love caffeine! The fun starts at the Lawnscaping Challenges’ blog!  I’m thrilled to be a guestie!  Some

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my ♡ is with you.

Did you see that SugarPea Designs & Catherine Pooler/StampNation have teamed up?  It’s super exciting that SugarPea Designs is this week’s sponsor over at StampNation’s Challenges!  Make sure you check out the fun challenge, you have a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to SugarPea Designs! I was able to create a just for

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StampNation Guest Designer: Sponsor + Sale + Sneak Peek + Winner!

Hello!  Today’s post wraps up my June Guest Designer spot over at StampNation.  To say everyone is fabulous over there is an understatement….super fun & friendly! I hope you pop over to today’s challenge post…it’s a fun one and there’s an awesome Sponsor!  Here’s a sneak peek of my card: Yes, the fabulous SugarPea Designs

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