May Release | Miss Ink Stamps

Hello Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to tell you that I’ve joined the Miss Ink Stamps team! You’ll see me on their blog every other Sunday. Today is Release Day! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the NEW Highland Cows set. Oh my goodness, it’s packed with cuteness. Have you checked out

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Blog Hop Week | Graciellie Designs

Have you been following all the fun over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog? Last Friday was the 2023 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. There’s still time to hop and leave comments along the way for a chance to win. Today I’m over on the blog featuring Super Sponsor Graciellie Designs! Here’s how I

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Hang in There | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for another thank you card. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Something that I should ‘do more’ of is stamped backgrounds. I love how it adds to the overall design. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Altenew Giveaway Reminder

Did you catch my Altenew Giveaway over on Instagram? It’s open until I announce the winner on Sunday, May 14th. I wanted to design another project using some fabulous products that Altenew sent me: Here’s how I was inspired: I am a fan of all things tropical. The Hibiscus Garden 3D die set is absolutely

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May 2023 New Release IG Hop | Ink Blot Shop

I’m super excited to be a part of the Ink Blot Shop Instagram Hop today. I wanted to share my project over here too! Here is the full hop listing: Here’s how I was inspired: How awesome is this release?! I love: I’m shakin’ things up with my project! I couldn’t resist designing a shaker

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You’re Awesome | Lawn Fawn

Affiliate links are used in this post at no extra cost to you. 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: Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Most mornings for breakfast,

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Hey There | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for another thank you card. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I also used the following copics: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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May Release IG Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

Did you catch the Pretty Pink Posh New Release Blog Hop last week? It starts HERE. There is so much gorgeous inspiration, you won’t want to miss out. Today is Day 3 and final day of the Pretty Pink Posh New Release IG Hop! I’m so excited to be participating today and wanted to share

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My Favorite Things | Spellbinders

I’m so happy that Spellbinders reached out to me. Oh my goodness, this glimmer plate is perfect: Here are the Spellbinders products I used: I used Gold foil with the – All of My Favorite Things – Glimmer Hot Foil Plate. This card is 5×7. The size works perfectly so I could add the I

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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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