Grumpy Duo | Taylored Expressions

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: I was so excited to use this grumpy duo for today’s challenge! Here are the supplies I used: The paper is from my stash, yes, I’m

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Honey Bear | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: YAY Vanessa! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information to pass along to Rubbermoon. Thank you to EVERYBODY that played along! Remember, the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I already have a sponsor lined up so get ready with your newly created

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Are you getting ready | Woodblock Wednesday

The next Woodblock Wednesday is tomorrow! I’m doing something a bit different, I’m adding elements from my Olympia Typewriter to my projects: Just a reminder that we’ll have our first sponsor! Link up to be eligible to win, all the deets coming at you tomorrow!

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Anita Jeram Release | Colorado Craft Company – FREE Shipping

I’m excited to be a part of the Colorado Craft Company – Anita Jeram Release for December 2022!  You should have arrived here from Adam Karle’s, if not, start at the Colorado Craft Company Blog. Leave a comment on all participating designer posts for a chance to win plus: Giveaways end December 4th at midnight mountain time. Today I’m

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card challenge #12

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     We’re excited to announce Not 2 Shabby as our sponsor for the month of December:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:  

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Deck the Halls | Essentials by Ellen

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: I had to search through my stash for a reindeer. I had two to pick from that are by Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen.

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Happy Holidays | Lawn Fawn

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today! Here’s a bit of a sneak peek of my project: I’m featuring the following Lawn Fawn products: For all the details, please hop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog HERE. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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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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