Hooray | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… So if you haven’t figured it out, I’m smitten with the Mama Elephant Hammies. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: These are the Distress Oxides I used: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Oh, hello | Pigment Craft Co

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: I’m featuring these Pigment Craft Co products: I upcycled some packing paper

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Here for you | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is when I tell you that the last time I really cross stitched was before my first baby was born. That was 28 years ago. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’ll be the first one to tell you that I’m not a huge YT fan

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Friends | 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 Donna! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Hey All! I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official

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Hello Chickadee | Lawn Fawn

Are you a challenge-a-holic like me? It’s a great way to dig into your stash to design a project based on the theme. My card for today is a perfect example. I’m linking up to the Lawn Fawnatics – Create A Scene: City vs. Country. We moved last year to the country. We’re 60 miles

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Ramen | Trinity Stamps

I love a good pun and couldn’t resist the Trinity Stamps – So RAMENtic. This is going postal this week to my sister-in-law. I’m a bit tardy for her birthday so this card is perfect for her. Although the coordinating die set cuts the sentiments, I love that, I decided to heat emboss it in

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I love handbags + wallets and was inspired to design a tote bag! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The sentiment was stamped on vellum and heat embossed in black. I’m totally smitten with the Lawn Fawn Skinny Stripes stencil! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over

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NEW Essentials by Ellen + Instagram Hop – Inspiration and Prizes!

YAY!  Today is the day, the NEW Essentials by Ellen Release is NOW AVAILABLE!  I’ve been having such a great time designing with this release and I’m excited to be a part of the Instagram Hop!  Join in the fun, inspiration and leave comments over on the participating designers IG Hop posts by April 24th at 11:59

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Essentials by Ellen Release Week – Final Reveal Day

I’m back today with another project featuring the new Ellen Hutson LLC Release that drops tomorrow – Friday, April 21st at 9 am pacific. Don’t forget about the Insta-hop, tons of inspiration that you don’t want to miss. Here’s how I was inspired for today: I’m featuring the new Essential by Ellen: This set is

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Hello Sweet Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Yes, I’ve been smitten with hamsters lately! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’m a total fruitatarian and loved combining those sweet hamsters with the strawberries! It coordinated perfectly with the hamster in the lower left corner. In case you were wondering, here are the copics 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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