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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Fusion: You are so very loved.

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! This has been a whirlwind week for me and the fun keeps on going!  We have a brand new Fusion Card Challenge for you:  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

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StampNation Guest Designer!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Lil’ Inkers Designs – Day 3 I’m so thrilled to let you know that I’m a June Guest Designer over at StampNation! The amount of talent, creativity and inspiration over there is simply AMAZING! Here’s a sneak peek of some of the supplies I used in

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Lil’ Inker Designs Day Three: I love you more than coffee

Post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for my StampNation post! Hello! I’m back again, so thrilled to be Guesting for Lil’ Inker Designs June Release!  You should have arrived here from the Awesome Chrissy Larson’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Lil’ Inker Designs blog. I’ve

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Lil’ Inker Designs Day Two: smallest things.

Hello! I’m back again, so thrilled to be Guesting for Lil’ Inker Designs June Release!  You should have arrived here from the Awesome Amy Kolling’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Lil’ Inker Designs blog. I’ve been having so much fun playing with Coffee Talk

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Curtain Call Beach Ball: you melt my heart

Post 2 of 2 today…click HERE for the Lil’ Inker Designs Day 1 Hop! cardstock:  recollections/white/110  paper:  carta bella  stamps:  reverse confetti/let’s chill ink:  zing black embossing powder  other:  reverse confetti/let’s chill confetti cuts, reverse confetti/sun ‘n clouds confetti cuts, impress red felt, chickaniddy crafts goldie lox, recollections gold glitter cardstock,  mme enamel dots, little

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Lil’ Inker Designs Day One: But First, Coffee.

Post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for Curtain Call’s Beach Ball Challenge I’m sooooo thrilled to be Guesting with Lil’ Inker Designs for their June Release!  Today is Day 1 of the fun!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Lisa Henke’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: Let’s get together

I’m super thrilled to be guesting for Two Paper Divas!  I had so much fun playing with the Just Poppin’ By set.   It screams retro to me so I designed another card using the fun Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Collection.  Check out my last project I designed for Two Paper Divas.   Isn’t that

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mondo friends.

cardstock:  misc ivory, strathmore watercolor  paper:  mme  stamps:  essentials by ellen/mondo magnolia  ink:  gold embossing powder  other:  peerless watercolors, create a smile/chippie, your next stamp/gumdrops Hopefully you know how I was inspired….it’s my take on the current Muse:  Joan B Check out her FABulous card: I’m such a fan of her work, make sure you

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