Another year taller | My Favorite Things

Hello and Happy Friday!  I made this birthday card especially for my Momma.  For those that know my family, you’ll be chuckling because, well, we’re all very petite.   I adore the BB Birth-Yay set.  The critters always draw me in but that ‘Another Year TALLER’ sentiment…hilarious. I was inspired by MFT DT, Anna and her

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happy BEE day | Reverse Confetti

I hope to be posting several birthday card designs over the next couple of days.  There are about 7 people at my work that have March Birthdays.  Out of 17 employees, that’s a big birthday month! For today’s card I combined Reverse Confetti’s Elegant Florals and Happy Bee Day sets: I never tire of the

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happy birthday | Mama Elephant

Yesterday I spent a bit of time with my friends Katie + Novell.  We hit the Impress shop’s University Village closing event.    So sad that they closed that location but happy they still have their main store and online services! One of the many sets I purchased was the Mama Elephant – Animal Parade. 

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Coffee Tag Trio | Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen

So on Tuesday I picked up the latest Essentials by Ellen Release at Ellen Hutson LLC.  I’m grateful that I can just drive over there to pick up my orders: It’s filled with so much goodness, don’t you agree?  I had to ink up Latte Love and A Breve Note sets: I whipped together a

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Thanks snow much | Reverse Confetti

Hello and Happy Tuesday.  It’s my last day off from work, I have a bunch of stuff to do but crafting first!  Today I inked up Reverse Confetti’s Sno Awesome. You can’t go wrong with sno-cones and rainbows!  I teamed them up with a sentiment from the Snow Bunnies set. I coordinated the rainbow strip

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You Make Every Day Brighter | My Favorite Things

I’m popping in here real quick to post a card.  This is the first time I’ve inked up the MFT Puddle Jumper set.  That guy is so cute, reminds me of my youngest when he was younger. I’ve combined Puddle Jumper with Rain or Shine, some double stitched circles and the large cloud stencil. My

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flying by to say hi | Lawn Fawn

I’m back again with another interactive card.  This has been good for me.  I’m using product that has been literally sitting around waiting to be used.  So I’m notorious for getting caught up in the excitement of new releases (who doesn’t?).  The difference between me and about 1/2 the crafting population, maybe 1/4 of the

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February 2019 Blog Hop | Paper Smooches

I’m so excited to be a part of the February 2019 Paper Smooches Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my friend Alice’s blog.    Paper Smooches is releasing one new stamp set and four new dies that will be available for purchase at 10 am central February 14th.  You will find the new products

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Know that I care | Reverse Confetti – February Stock Your Stash

Have you seen the Reverse Confetti challenge, Stock Your Stash?! This is a chance to create a card to keep in your stash.  (Of course, you could send it off right away!).  Each month will bring a new theme.   There will be a new Stock Your Stash challenge posted on the Reverse Confetti blog on the 1st of

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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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