Hey Ghoul Friend | Inspired by Challenge – be my boo

  Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: ghost stripes I combined Lawn Fawn’s Happy Harvest + Booyah.  For you Lawn Fawn fans, you might notice that I masked off the original scarecrow’s face and added a face

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Hello Friend | Hello Bluebird

Although I have a ton of fall | halloween cards to send out today, I couldn’t resist another Halloween design.  This one is with the Hello Bluebird, Halloween Party set. I also added the Winter Woods Overlay die and a sentiment from the McGregor’s Garden set. The copics I used are: R00 YR09 | YR18

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Pumpkin Spice | Doodlebug Design

  I picked up some pieces of the Doodlebug Designs – Pumpkin Spice collection from Doodlebugswa.com.  They arrived yesterday and I knew I had to whip up some quick cards.  Here’s how I was inspired: My first card, Coffee, Hug in a Mug, also includes the Coffee + coordinating honey cuts from Honey Bee Stamps. 

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Hello from Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

  Happy Friday!  I’m up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today sharing a card that features Waffle Flower!  Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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National Coffee Week Winners!

  Thank you to everyone that stopped by or left me a comment during my National Coffee Week on the blog.  I had a load of fun designing each and every project!  Before I announce my two winners, I wanted to do a recap of my projects: Newton’s Nook Designs Close to My Heart –

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Official Candy Inspector | Inspired by Challenge – Pumpkin Spice

  Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: Colors Pumpkins Pattern Pillow The paper is vintage Stampin’ Up that I combined with Trinity Stamps: Autumn Sentiments Harvest Candy & Flower Bucket Die Set 4-Bar Card Builder Die Set That

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October Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day!  It’s the October Mini Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived here from Lisa Henke’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Release Confetti blog. I designed two projects, let’s get started!  First up is a Gift Card Holder Cover Panel duo set:

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October Countdown to Confetti – Day Two | Reverse Confetti

  It’s Day Two of Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products from this Mini Release.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our September + October ‘Fetti Friends: Mayra Duran-Hernandez Megan

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October Countdown to Confetti – Day One | Reverse Confetti

  It’s Day One of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products from this Mini Release.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our September + October ‘Fetti Friends: Mayra Duran-Hernandez Megan Quinn Mindy

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Pumpkin Spice | Miss Ink Stamps + Giveaway

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that I love my coffee!  Well, Tuesday was National Coffee Day and there is a hop over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.  There are 31 Super Sponsors that are hopping with us so a total of 32 stops with prizes!  You don’t want

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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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