CASology Guest Designer: (alpaca my scarf)

I’m so excited to be a Guest Designer over at CASology!  Here’s this week’s Cue Card: The first thing I thought of was a clothesline.  I know I have stamps like that but then thought of this: Oh those alpacas kill me, they’re so cute!  I decided to do a trio, the white one being

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Happy Birthday Wishes

Is it just me or are there a bazillion cute stamp sets out there right now?!  I need to win the lottery!  I did splurge and buy a couple Mama Elephant sets, I can’t stand the cuteness of the new The Cat’s Meow: Any guesses what totally sold me on the set…other than the immense

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Mojo Monday: Given enough caffeine

Happy Sunday!  Purple and Green is quickly becoming one of my favorite color combos: The base is a Memory Box notecard.  The floral panel is from Tealightful by Pebbles and the ombre panel is from Take Me Away by Pink Paislee.  The stamped stacked mugs are from the Verve Set, One Cup.  They were inked up

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Donut Forget…

Donuts are like Coffee set to me, you can never have too many.  I wanted to order the Stampin’ Up May Paper Pumpkin kit but was too late.  How lucky am I the my crafty friend Kerry offered me hers?!  Big thank you Kerry! I had so much fun with the kit and first played

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The Ton’s Summer 2017 Release Blog Hop

I am so excited to be a guest for The Ton’s Summer 2017 Release Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the fabulous Eunji Jung!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is The Ton Blog. The Ton has 24 new stamps for their new Summer 2017 Release

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Reverse Confetti June Blog Hop!

Today is the 8th of June which mean the Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  Before I get to the hop details, I did want you know about the sale that is going on: June is filled with Birthday’s and Graduations!  Today’s project is for one of the graduations, my girl will officially graduate on Saturday.  Although

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The Heart Desires Challenge #13: We’re a Perfect Matcha

Hello and Welcome to The Heart Desires Challenge #13!  We have another fun one for you, check out all of the delish colors…all that glorious green: I, of course, worked with the color green.  The photo in the upper left hand corner screams Matcha tea so I used that as my inspiration also: The SugarPea Designs

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Hero Arts June Awesome Add-ons

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with my fabulous teamie, Jayne.  We’re sharing projects that feature this month’s awesome add-ons: CG711 Mud Cloth Bold Prints CG712 Tribal Stripes Bold Prints SA106 Tribal Shapes Stencil CM176 Color Layering Bengal Tigers DI397 Color Layering Tigers Frame Cuts CM177 Color Layering Brave Lion DI398 Color Layering

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE  Sold out! You should have arrived here from the awesome Chari Moss’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main Kit (SOLD OUT!)    Kit contents:  1 6″ x 8″ clear stamp set9 coordinating Frame Cuts1 Fancy Die3

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero: Countdown to Creativity!

Have you been following the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity posts?  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a sneak peek of the Main Kit for May! I’ve love for you to check it out, remember to leave comments on ALL of the Countdown to Creativity posts for a chance to win!

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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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