Snowy Tree | Mama Elephant

I saw THIS set of cards by Thi and immediately picked up the stamps + dies from Ellen Hutson LLC.  That was last week and guess what?  I actually designed a set inspired by her cards.  Keeping things real because typically when I buy products it can take me weeks, months or well, you get

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Let it Snow | Coffee Loving Cardmakers

  Happy Monday!  I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today.  Here’s a peek at one of my projects: For all the details, and to check out my other card too, please pop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.  I’m also sharing the card that inspired me! Some links may be affiliate at

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Avocato | Essentials by Ellen

I’ve been really enjoying asking questions over on my IG Giveaways.  On my last giveaway I said that I was a late bloomer to discover avocado/guac.  My friend introduced it to me as an adult [via Trader Joe’s guac]😄  Well, lately I’ve been all about avocados/guac, can’t seem to get enough of them.  Funny thing,

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Ink Pink 2021 | Cardmakers For a Cause – Instagram

  Welcome to the 3rd annual INK! Pink Instagram Hop! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and did you know statistically 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer? As sad as that sounds, the #SURVIVOR statistics have TRIPLED in the last 60 years!! So KEEP FIGHTING ladies! INK! Pink is a collective

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Happy Sweater Season | Pigment Craft Co

Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you.  Fall is my favorite season, it’s all about pumpkins, sweaters and cozy sweaters.   Today’s card features a couple Pigment Craft Co sets. I used the Tea Cup stamps and coordinating dies with Pigment Craft Co Glow Ink.  The coffee/tea has been colored with Copic E34. The

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You are Brew-tiful | SugarPea Designs

A big Thank You to my friends at SugarPea Designs for their newest caffeinated collection!    My card features: SugarCut – Coffee Cuties SugarCut – Whole Latte Words Brewtiful Sentiments Their sweet faces are over the top cute. The SugarCut sets are packed with different pieces. See how the mug has a piece that shows

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Essentials by Ellen – October Release + Instagram Hop!

  Did you hear?  Ellen Hutson LLC has a new release and it has officially hit the shop!  We’re celebrating with an instagram hop.  You don’t want to miss out on any of the fun, inspiration + prizes.  The fun starts on the EH IG Account.  I have all the hop stops listed at the

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Pigment Craft Co – Guest Designer

  This post uses affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Hello Hello! I am thrilled to be on the Pigment Craft Co blog today!  I had so much fun with their holiday release.  I added some of my favorites from earlier releases too, let’s get to it! Here’s a peek at both of

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Ellen Hutson LLC – Fall Savings Sale + More!

  Are you signed up for the Ellen Hutson LLC Newsletter?  If you are, you would have received the most recent email this morning.  There’s a FALL SAVING SALE! The other thing is there’s a gift with purchase, starting today!  Spend $75+ on the Essentials by Ellen collection and receive the Oh What Fun Stamp

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Release Week – Day Five | Essentials by Ellen

  Today is the final day of the Ellen Hutson LLC Release Week.  All new products will be available on tomorrow Friday, October 15th and we’ll be celebrating with an IG Hop. Today we’re revealing: Sweet Surprises Oh What Fun – Gift With Purchase Here is how I was inspired: Do you see what I see?  I

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just wanted to…

Yay for Tuesday!   I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper:  teresa collins/something wonderful  stamps:  reverse confetti/be a barista  ink:  memento/rich cocoa  other:  reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock  I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by

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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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