Greetings | Woodblock Wednesday

Hello and Welcome back to Woodblock Wednesday.  I’m going to be honest, I didn’t think I was going to have a project for today.  This card took multiple tries but I’m happy with the overall outcome. Let me introduce you to the stamps: [retired] Art Definition – Stampers Anonymous – V1-929 Antique Bee and Flowers

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Just a note | Clearly Besottted

I’ve been wanting to ink up the Clearly Besotted – Pick A  Peony set.  It’s a beauty! I’m still smitten with black + white panels so I used my Mini MISTI and inked up one of the floral images with Versafine Onyx on a Neenah Solar White 110 panel.  I tried to ink the images

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Forever in our hearts | Reverse Confetti

I used to think that masculine cards were a challenge to design.  That has been quickly replaced by Sympathy cards.  I’m designing a handful of sympathy cards for family friends (more on that later)…Reverse Confetti to the rescue.   First up is my clean and simple design: My Reverse Confetti teamie Audrey posted THIS gorgeous card

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Friday with Amy | Doodlebugswa.com

Hey, Happy Friday!  I’m back up on the Doodle Bugs WA blog!  Here’s a little sneak peek: I’m sharing a card trio over on the blog!  Pop over there to see the full reveal and all the details! Some of the supplies I used that are available at doodlebugswa.com:

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You got this | Woodblock Wednesday

So, I decided to start a new blog feature, Woodblock Wednesday.  I have so many wood stamps that just don’t get the love that they deserve.  They double up as decor (HA!).   Today I’m featuring Hero Arts Envelope Pattern [S5507] and Impress Strawberry Patch [5691G]: So at the time of typing up this post, the

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July New Release Creative Blog Hop | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day!  The Reverse Confetti July Release is now available for purchase!  We’re celebrating with a hop!  You should have arrived from Lisa Henke’s blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! The July Release is just too cute: What are your favorites?!  I love it

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Life is Tough | Miss ink Stamps + Reverse Confetti

Hello!  I didn’t intend on posting another project today but I wanted to link up to a challenge, more on that in a smidge. I’ve had the Miss Ink Stamps – Magnolia Sympathy for a bit and have been wanting to ink it up.  When I carved out time to design a card my intention

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July Countdown to Confetti Day Three | Reverse Confetti

It’s the start of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month! Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time.  The new release will be available tomorrow! This month we welcome the following designers  as our ‘Fetti Friends: Susan Wymer

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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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