September Countdown to Confetti – Day Two | Reverse Confetti

It’s Day Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  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 Eggen Nicole Vögeli

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September 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 for this month.  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 Eggen Nicole Vögeli

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Friend | Inspired by Challenge – Tasty Autumn

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: This is how I was inspired: Pretty literal…LOL.  I took a panel of Stampin’ Up Crushed Curry and used a nesting oval to get the start of the shape of the pear.  Every snip was calculated and I wish I could be

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Pumpkin Spice | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’m super excited to be up on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog today!  I knew that I wanted to design a caffeinated project and this is how I was inspired: I’d love for you to visit me over on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you.

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Boo | Catherine Pooler Designs

So I’ve had these cute Catherine Pooler stamps for a bit and wanted to ink them up for a color challenge.  It was a struggle for me to complete this card especially given the deadline is in 90 minutes. I picked up these Catherine Pooler stamps at Ellen Hutson’s: Hey Pumpkin stamps | Dies Jack-o-Lantern

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Hot Diggity Dog | Inspired by Challenge – Give a Dog a Bone

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I had so much fun with this challenge and knew just what stamp set I was going to use:  Clever Sausage by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen.  The sentiment is a combo of Clever Sausage and Modern Succulents. The slimline dies are

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Birthday Mail | Woodblock Wednesday + Giveaway!

I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday!  Let’s get right to it, I’m featuring: Impress – Big Bold Bloom Combo Impress – Birthday Mail Impress – Large Grid Pattern Here’s how I was inspired: I was trying to make the panels work with different stamps [caffeinated] but it just wasn’t hitting me so I reached

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Cool Birthday | Reverse Confetti

I’m super excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today sharing a summertime design.  Here’s a sneak peek: Here is my supply list with affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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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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