Hero Arts: Enjoy your day!

So, I’m still trying to get back into the groove of things after my whirlwind trip to Phoenix for the Winter CHA/Creativation Show.  I was super honored to be representing Hero Arts and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L! More on the show in a smidge, let’s get to my project that I’m sharing today, here are

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The Heart Desires: Stay Cool

I’m up on The Heart Desires blog today!  Check out a smidge of the supplies that I used:  I was inspired by Challenge #8: Pop over to The Heart Desires to check out my project! The Heart Desires – Lawn Fawn – Snow Cool (The Heart Desires) VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Spot (The Heart Desires)

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Hero Arts: Sending Warm Fluffy Hugs

I’m still working on my Holiday 2017 cards!  Don’t you think the Holiday Animals are cute?  Love teaming up the bear with that sweet mouse!  I used the Branches Bold Prints and heat embossed it in white.  I watercolored the ‘Frozen’ color palette and then layered the Holiday Animals. The sentiment is from the Wintertime

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Reverse Confetti: Coffee Trio

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I’m busy today working at CHA in Phoenix!  I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and will share a bunch of photos! I do have a coffee trio to share with you today!  I can never have too many coffee cards!  I inked up the Reverse Confetti Caffeinated Cups.    I love

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Hero Arts: Awesome Add-ons

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with my teamie, Yana!  Here’s a sneak peek of my supplies: I hope you’ll pop over to the Hero Arts blog and check out our projects! Hero Arts DI348 Heart Confetti Fancy Dies Hero Arts Smitten Hero Arts Floral Mix Layering Papers Hero Arts VersaMark Hero Arts

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Hero Arts: My Monthly Hero Kit Subscriptions!

It’s here!  The Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit Subscriptions! -Subscribing means you never miss a kit! They are limited edition so they often sell out fast. And your subscription is auto-renewing.  -The kit is $34.99 and FREE SHIPPING for US customers, for the kit and any extras you buy that week. International customers can

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Thanks lovely

Have you seen the Concord & 9th – Hello Lovely set?!  I knew I had to have it…I actually don’t own many floral sets but there is something about bouquets or clusters of blooms that I just love. I stamped the main image with Hero Arts Soft Brown Shadow Ink and colored it in with

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So Many Blends…

I LOVE a long weekend…I was able to craft up a storm.  This card came together quickly for me.  I combined products by My Favorite Things with the STAMPlorations – Nordic Knit Tag set by Kimberly Wiener.  I wanted to add a winter flair to my design and that nordic pattern was the perfect print!

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Hero Arts: Spring 2017 Catalog!

Did you hear the news?  The NEW Hero Arts Spring Catalog is now available HERE!  Here’s a peek at one of the cards that I have in this catalog: It features the new Woof set! The new 2017 Spring Catalog products begin shipping out to your favorite retailers January 25th, and the products will also be available

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A brew will see you through…

I had some fun with my new Right at Home – Cup of Joy + How Have You Bean sets!  They have collaborated with A Blog Named Hero: I teamed them up with Hero Arts: Marble Bold Prints Kraft Layering Paper Pool Mixed Layering Paper White Embossing Powder Soft Brown Shadow Ink I love the POP

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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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