Feliz Gnavidad | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #15 – Reminder

We’re still going strong over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     This month,  The Cat’s Pajama’s is our sponsor:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:     I incorporated the green theme in my copic coloring. I’m featuring

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Happy Spring | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I think everything is happier Rainbow Style. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I haven’t copic colored that much in a while! Here are the colors that I used: This can also work as a perfect Easter Card! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and

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Sweetie Pie | Catherine Pooler Designs SALE

Happy Pi Day! Catherine Pooler Designs is having a FLASH SALE today to celebrate today 3.14. The following items are 25% off: The Creative Juices Tumblers are $10! My project features the Pie Day stamps + dies: I’ve also included: The inks I used on the pie: I colored the mug with the following copics:

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For a Sweet Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… In case you don’t remember or you are new to my style, I’m a fruitatarian. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love using the #KristinasOxideCombos. I’m back to using watercolor paper with them and LOVING the results. It’s practically a seamless transition from one color to

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Washington | Lawn Fawn

I was so sad to have missed the Lawn Fawnatics – Show us where you live challenge. It is one of my favorites. I went ahead and still played along and combined the following Lawn Fawn sets: Washington Apple Facts from waapple.org – Washington Apple Commission: BigFoot: Mountains: Washington is home to 3,709 named mountains.

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You are in my Thoughts | Lawn Fawn

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 products by : Any guesses what the kraft panel is from? I upcycled a coffee sleeve for the kraft layers. I can’t wait

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Hello Sunshine | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I love the simple interactive designs. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Did you know that you can sign up for a restock notification if something is currently showing as Temporarily Out of Stock? Although I didn’t add a gift card into the bag, I certainly can

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Hoppy Birthday | Mama Elephant

I’ve been wanting to play with this sweet bunny that I’ve had for awhile. My project features: This is a custom made birthday card for someone that is turning five. I hope she thinks that sweet Mama Elephant bunny is as cute as I do! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to

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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Nothing beats a shaker card for a birthday. I wish you could hear it in real life. I made this especially for my Mom’s birthday, she recently turned 83. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: Did you know that you can sign up for a restock notification

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Merry Blooms Duo | Taylored Expressions

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Today is National Older Stuff so there’s an extra challenge to use something from your stash that is at least one year old! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: This is

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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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