Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #15

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     We’re excited to announce The Cat’s Pajama’s as our sponsor for the month of March:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:  

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is a super quick card that features: I smitten with #KristinasOxideCombos: Just a bit of tone on tone stamping, see the strawberries? I finished off my project with the sentiment heat embossed in white. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Make a Wish | Pretty Pink Posh

I love the Pretty Pink Posh Mug Addition dies! Their newest is a birthday one! I’ve combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: I don’t generally use navy but I designed this especially for my hubby’s upcoming birthday. That’s his favorite color. I did trim down the gift card bag a smidge to fit my

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Time to Celebrate | Papertrey Ink

It’s a chilly 24 degrees outside. I whipped this card up because I’ve been wanting to use the Papertrey Ink – Into The Blooms – Orchid die. This is my kind of plant…the paper kind. I’m always kind of surprised when friends/family give me plants. Guys, I don’t have a green thumb. I combined the

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Hammy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Don’t mind me while I build up my Birthday card stash: I used the following copics Those hamsters, they kill me with their cuteness! I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping

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Squeeze the Day | Lawn Fawn

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Make sure you check out the challenge blog, there is a digital prize that is super cute! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring products by Lawn Fawn: My overall

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Happy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… That Penguin! I’m featuring the following products from Doodlebugs: My overall color palette: I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Friends Duo | Journals for Life

Have you checked out the Journals for Life – Friends collection? I picked up several of the items including two new stamp sets! Well no, I’m not a journaler but I love anything caffeinated and love this color palette, don’t you? The cards I’m sharing today feature sentiments from the new Coffee Friends set. Don’t

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I Scream, You Scream

I’ve love ice cream. I wish I could enjoy the traditional versions but unfortunately I’m allergic. Luckily there are some pretty delicious non-dairy versions out there and they have some great vegan ice cream shops in Seattle. I combined the following supplies: I love the looks of the stenciling on the Stampin’ Up Soft Sea

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Boba Shoppe | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Just say YES to a Boba Shoppe! I’m featuring the following products from Doodlebugs: My overall color palette is compliments of Concord & 9th: Can you imagine it? A Boba + Bakery Shoppe with shiplap walls. That green door makes me so happy. HERE is a different version

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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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