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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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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New York, New York…

make sure you check out my FOR SALE post. So yesterday I posted THESE thank you cards that were going to originally be my boy’s graduation thank you card design.  Then the girl said, don’t you have a New York stamp?  Heck yeah: I love all shades of gray…in clothing, decor and crafting!  The cardstock is mystery

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thanks & merci

make sure you check out my FOR SALE post. If you follow me on FB or IG, you would have probably seen this yesterday.  So Saturday, I had the pleasure of taking 2 classes from thee awesome Julie Ebersole!  After purchasing a bunch of new goodies from Impress, I knew I wanted to experiment with color.  One

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curtain call flip flops: let’s chill.

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!   You have until June 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project! So much fun, eh?!  I was inspired by the water and the summer time theme!  BTW, Happy First Day of Summer! source: scrap-pygovka.blogspot.com So, I’ve had the We

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For Sale!

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Verve June Post Release blog Hop All items come from a non-smoking/no pet household All items to be shipped USPS Priority not included in price. Paypal only US Friends only at this time Papertrey ink Coin Purse Die $15 Papertrey Ink Green Thumb $15 Papertrey Ink

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Verve Stamps June 2015 Post-Release Spotlight Hop: Final Day!

It’s the final day of the June 2015 Verve Spotlight Hops! All of the stamps and dies you’ve seen this week are available in the Verve online store now! Sit back and relax for one last inspirational stroll as our sneaky Verve spotlight lands on Diva’s choice today. And to cap off this release, we’re giving away the

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Neat & Tangled / Freckled Fawn Collaboration Day 5

We’re so thrilled to be collaborating with the AWESOME team over at Freckled Fawn.  Make sure you check out their blog for inspiration and a chance to win.  I’m THRILLED to be sharing the Neat & Tangled blog with my friend Taheerah!  Make sure you pop over there to see her Super CUTE project….and comment

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Fusion: chocolate & coffee

We’re back with a new Fusion Card Challenge, check it out: PROCEDURES:1. Play with just the sketch challenge.2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.5. Please read the other considerations on the Our Rules Page before playing along. Aren’t the colors simply

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StampNation Guest Designer + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my A Jillian Vance Design post…comment to win! Hello!  I’m into week 3 of Guest Designer over at StampNation!   There’s so much inspiration and fun over there, if you haven’t joined, you should today!   Here’s a sneak peek of my card for today’s Challenge: Guess

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