Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE (Edited to add that it is now SOLD OUT)  You should have arrived here from the awesome Yana Smakula’s 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- 4” x 6”

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Some Heroes

Happy May Day!  I can’t believe how quickly the months have been flying by!  Today is May 1st which means there’s a new Reverse Confetti SFYTT! Here’s how I was inspired by this month’s sketch: I combined some papers from the Free Spirit 6×6 paper pad with the Just Brew it set. For those of

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PNW Birthday Buddies – Birthday Blog Hop – Happy Birthday Kimberly!

I’m happily a part of a group of friends that are all from the Pacific Northwest that celebrate each other birthdays!  Today we’re celebrating the lovely Kimberly’s Birthday!  I’m the start of the Happy Birthday Hop!   Kimberly is FULL of talent and kindness.  It doesn’t get much better than that, does it?!  She is our go-to

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Hero Arts: May 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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Hero Arts: Beautiful Day

Hello!  Today I’m sharing the Hero Arts Color Layering Poppy stamp set + coordinating Frame Cuts. I’ve combined the Designer Woodgrain and Floral Mix Layering Paper.  I used Soft Lilac Shadow Ink.  I love the contrast of the Charcoal Shadow Ink on the oval panel.   The Poppy has been layered with the following inks: Soft

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Good Cheer!

Hello, I have a tag project to share with you!  I used the Reverse Confetti Bearing Gifts stamps + coordinating confetti cuts. The base is Tag Me, Too.  I used a bit of the Stormy Cardstock on the bottom of the tag for the road. I was inspired by Tag You’re It. I decided to pop

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The Heart Desires – Happy Birthday!

Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a Birthday project!  Here’s a peek at my supplies, pop over to The Heart Desires Blog for a full reveal! (The Heart Desires) Crate – Bloom 6×6 Paper Pad (The Heart Desires) Concord & 9th – Happy Words Stamp Set (The Heart Desires) Concord &

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PNW Birthday Buddies – Birthday Blog Hop – Happy Birthday Laura!

I’m happily a part of a group of friends that are all from the Pacific Northwest that celebrate each other birthdays!  Today we’re celebrating the lovely Laura Norris:  You should have arrived here from the awesome Toni’s blog!  If not, start at the beginning which is the Birthday Hostess with the Mostess, Tonya! I decided

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happy things!

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I started this card yesterday and finished it up this morning.  I have so many paper collections, this one is Basic Grey – Paper Cottage.  Pure scrappy card, no stamping: Isn’t that die cut sticker so much fun?!  Love the fantastic colors…. I was inspired by Kerry’s Sip and Share challenge

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Sweet Stamp Shop: Rose Bouquet

Hello and Happy Friday!  There’s a bunch of fun happening over in the Sweet Stamp Shop FB Fan Club!   I’m excited to help celebrate the release of Rose Bouquet: This set isn’t just for Mother’s Day but for all the important women in our lives! Rush over to the Sweet Stamp Shop to pick

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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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