Aloha | Inspired by Challenge – Beach Life

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I was inspired by the: Surfboard Tropical Scene colors French Door Here’s how I translated it: I used the Pretty Pink Posh – Beach Scene die.  I thought that die picked up the overall theme of the photo.  Rather than

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I drink coffee & make cards | a●muse studio

Did you see the latest a●muse | studio release?  It’s so cute and right up my alley: Today I’m featuring the One of a Kind set.  I love all the sentiments in this set especially the I Drink Coffee & Make Cards.  I mean, come on, it’s calling my name! I teamed it up with

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Butterflies | Reverse Confetti

I’m super excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today.  I’m sharing two cards using the same stamp set and color palette. Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Special Delivery | Reverse Confetti

I whipped up this card this morning.   I managed to combine several Reverse Confetti sets: Snail Mail Lift Me Up Chalk It Up Mouse Mail The paper pads I used: Every Little Bit Fun Times I didn’t quite have enough images to fill a slimline so this one is 6.0 x 3.75.  The copic colors

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Zest Wishes | Hero Arts

I love all things citrus so when I saw the Hero Arts stamps, I knew I needed them: Fresh Citrus Bold Prints Zest Wishes  Here’s how they inspired me and a bit of background on them. This one is my favorite with the lemons.  It was a combined effort with my girl helping me color. 

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Happy Friday!  I’m thrilled to be up on the Doodlebugswa.com blog today.  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: Here’s my supply list, some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Time to Party | Inspired by Challenge – Pretty Blossoms

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: After seeing that bouquet, I instantly thought of the Reverse Confetti The Best Days set.  I teamed it up with the Sweet Stripes 6×6. The sentiment is from Word Up and has been stamped

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Welcome Sweet Baby | SugarPea Designs

I’m horribly behind on baby cards, I have three that I want to design. Here’s the first one: I combined a couple stamps and dies from SugarPea Designs: Hey Summer Warm Welcome stamps + SugarCut Card Front Element Builder SugarCut Postage Stamp SugarCut Three baby cards, Three Baby Boys.  I’m generally not a fan of

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Let’s TOAST to your birthday | Ellen Hutson LLC + Lawn Fawn

[comment moderation is on due to spam issues] Did you see the collaboration set between Ellen Hutson and Lawn Fawn?  I knew that I had to order it right away [it’s out of stock now] and I’m glad I was able to snag one.  Here’s how it inspired me: I combined it with the Oliver’s

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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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