You are Special | 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: Here are the Lawn Fawn supplies I used: When I looked at my initial layout, I felt like the white panels ‘needed something’ so I

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Tea & Honey Duo | The Greetery

How do you take your tea? I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today sharing this project. It all started with those Dried Citrus Slices. Read all about it over on the CLC blog. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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In my thoughts | Papertrey Ink

Definitely my least favorite cards to make are sympathy. I’ve been meaning to design one for a crafty friend of mine but never know where to start. I challenged myself to use the Color Throwdown’s current challenge: I don’t tend to gravitate to Navy but I’ve been playing with blues more often this year. Okay

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A Cheerful Hello | Digi Kika

Happy National Popcorn Day! We’re celebrating with 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: Here are the supplies I used: I love how many panels of patterned paper I was able to incorporate into my design.

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Happy Galentine’s Day | Reverse Confetti

So what are the top 3 crafty companies do you own? Here are mine in alpha order: I decided to whip up a couple Galentine’s Day cards using some of my Reverse Confetti: Here are the products I used: I generally love to use non-traditional colors but there is something about pink, white with a

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You’re so Sweet | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today, sharing this project. I had so much fun breaking into some new goodies from Pretty Pink Posh! Hop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog for all the details. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #13 – Reminder

Things are still going strong over at the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! This month we have Doodlebugs as our Sponsor: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the main challenge post HERE. You’ll want to check out today’s post over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge, there’s new inspiration! Here’s how I was

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I Feel Knitty | Lawn Fawn

We’re back with 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: Here are the supplies I used: The sentiment is from the Avery Elle – Made with Love [retired] set. Gotta love a pun, right? Both of

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Birthday Mail | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: YAY Stephanie! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information to pass along to Impress Card and Crafts. Although it hasn’t been posted anywhere except here [for now], the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I already have a sponsor lined up so get ready

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Are you getting ready | Woodblock Wednesday

Are you getting ready for January’s Woodblock Wednesday that is tomorrow at 6 am pacific? I’m back today sharing a project using a stamp I bought from last month’s sponsor – Rubbermoon. I had to whip up something using that awesome Java Girl image: I love how these little cards turned out. The kraft base

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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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