Pattern Happy: Let’s grab a byte

I’m so excited to be up on the Pattern Happy blog today!  Here’s a sneak peek at my project! I’d love for you to check out the blog so you can get all the product details along with more information regarding this month’s Sketch Challenge!

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Reverse Confetti April Blog Hop!

It’s the 8th of April which means the Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  Today’s theme is:  Moms and Dads.   You should have arrived here from Heather Hoffman’s awesome blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the fun which is the Reverse Confetti blog! I went with a Mom theme.  Last month my Momma took me

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Hero Arts: Hey Hot Stuff

Have you seen the Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Kit and optional Add-ons?!  They are so fun, check out CM252 It’s Fiesta Time: That chihuahua cracks me up!  So sassy!  I’ve teamed him up with the SA113 Every Which Way Stencil 6×6 and  DI493 Bold Graphic Confetti Die.  Thanks to Jennifer McGuire, I was

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The Ton’s Spring 2018 Release Blog Hop!

I’m so thrilled to be hopping along with the spectacular The Ton Design Team!  You should have arrived here form Laura’s blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is The Ton blog! Three new release stamps will be given away to random commenters from the hop participant blogs.

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Reverse Confetti: a warm hello

Hello + Happy Tuesday!  One of my favorite color combos is pale grey + yellow. The Reverse Confetti Pattern Play 6×6 such a beautiful collection of papers!  I teamed it up with Tall Blooms and Scalloped Squares. This is perfect for a friend of mine, I hope it brightens up her day! My card was inspired by

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Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts  April My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE! You should have arrived here from the awesome Jana Millen’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog!   Remember that you can now SUBSCRIBE to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!   Kits begin shipping

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2018 Stamping for Autism Awareness Blog Hop!

I’m joining Veronica Zalis and her 2018 Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop!  Interested in learning more about Autism?  Here’s a link to the Mayo Clinic. The theme for my cards is “words of Encouragement/Feel Good Sentiments“: You’re Jawsome My inspiration for this card is my friend Toni’s design, disclaimer hers is a bit more

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Pinkfresh Studio 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Amanda’s Blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Pinkfresh Studio blog! Each stop during the hop will have a winner so please leave comments along the way!  Commenting

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a2z scrapbooking | coffee loving cardmakers – collaboration blog hop!

Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC Blog Hop HERE. SugarPea Designs Birthday Blog Hop HERE. Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity is HERE. Welcome to the a2z Scrapbooking + Coffee Loving Cardmakers Collaboration Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the

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Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC: Spring Hop!

The Coffee Loving Cardmakers | a2z Scrapbooking Collaboration Hop is HERE. SugarPea Designs Birthday Blog Hop HERE. Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity is HERE. Hello and welcome to the Pattern Happy + Ellen Hutson LLC Hop!  You should have arrived here from the Pattern Happy and Ellen Hutson LLC – The CLASSroom blog!  

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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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hello.

Happy Saturday!  Today is suppose to be a glorious day in the Pacific Northwest.  Tonya & I are headed into Seattle and we’re eventually meeting up with Kate at the Starbucks Roastery. I posted this sneak peek over on FB yesterday. Which then became this: cardstock:  stampin’ up hello honey, strathmore watercolor  stamps:  essentials by

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