June Release | Miss Ink Stamps

Hello Hello and Happy Saturday! Today is Miss ink Stamps’ June Release Day! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the NEW Let’s Ride set. The images have been stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I

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Happy 4th | Miss Ink Stamps Sneaks

Hello Hello and Happy June! Today is Day 2 of the Miss Ink Stamps June Sneaks and Giveaways! I’m featuring the new Patriotic Bear and Bunny set. Here’s how I was inspired: Oh my goodness, it’s packed with cuteness. Make sure you check out the other Bear and Bunny set collection: I combined the following

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It’s Your Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Starting today, I’ll be up on the Doodlebugswa blog every Thursday! Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I designed this especially for my stepson’s birthday. Masculine cards are a true challenge for me. So I fell back on food! We all love to eat. The images

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Merry Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #18

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Rubbernecker Stamps as our sponsor for the month of June: For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: Masculine I’m featuring the

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My Doodlebugswa schedule changes in June. I’ll be up on their blog every Thursday starting, June 1st. Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Just say yes to all that stitching! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Just Saying Hello | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. I’d love for you to pop over there for the details of my project. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Happy Sunday! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Proud of You | Pretty Pink Posh

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: I knew I wanted to design a special high school graduation card for my niece. Her school colors are red, white & blue. I’m featuring the

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Craft, Coffee, Nap | Woodblock Wednesday

some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you. Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Jennifer! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. I’m excited to announce that I have a sponsor for June! Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I’m back with

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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… We’re traveling to a wedding next month and I designed this especially for the occasion. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The background has been ink blended with the following Distress Oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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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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happy mother’s day!!!

        Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl:     She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma.  So SWEET.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids!     I have a

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hello.

Happy Saturday!  Today is suppose to be a glorious day in the Pacific Northwest.  Tonya & I are headed into Seattle and we’re eventually meeting up with Kate at the Starbucks Roastery. I posted this sneak peek over on FB yesterday. Which then became this: cardstock:  stampin’ up hello honey, strathmore watercolor  stamps:  essentials by

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