Hero Arts: S’mitten with you

I had so much fun designing this tag!  I used the Hero Arts Kelly’s S’mitten Stamp & Cut set.  The mittens have been paper pieced with Blush Mixed Layering Paper.  The snowflakes have been heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.  This was inspired by the Tag, You’re it challenge: Hero Arts DC193 Kelly’s S’mitten Stamp

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Reverse Confetti: Good cheer headed your way!

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I’m spending the day with a bunch of friends, going shopping and then out to dinner to celebrate a birthday!  What are your plans for today? I have a card to share with you!  I’m trying to make a couple holiday cards a month so that this November things won’t be

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The Ton’s 2017 Anniversary Release Blog Hop!

The Ton has 26 new stamps for their 2017 Anniversary Release which include three free gift with purchases. For more information on The Ton’s inventive products, head over to The Ton’s blog. All new release products are available now!   You should have arrived here from The Ton blog! I have a total of 8

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Let’s Paw-ty and a Winner!

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  I have a fun birthday card for a dog loving friend of mine.  I thought the MFT Top Dog set would be perfect!  Did you notice that I snuck in the MFT New York Skyline? My card was inspired by the current Fab Friday sketch: Thanks for all your comments on

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Treat Yo Self!

I was excited to hear that the latest Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen – Mix It Up Challenge is with Avery Elle! Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, this might seem a smidge familiar.  I designed a different variation for the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog hop.  Today’s

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Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero Blog Hop: Sending Hugs

Today is the day! The Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE!  Perfect for Valentine’s Day PLUS so much more! You should have arrived here from the very awesome Wanda Guess’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the fun, which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main

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Reverse Confetti January New Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!!!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti January Release Blog Hop!   That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have a couple projects to share that I made especially for today: I couldn’t resist whipping up another card using the adorable new Cured stamp set +

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Seasons Givings Blog Hop + Giveaway

**This post will be pinned to the top of my blog until Saturday, January 7th, please scroll down for my other blog posts** So thrilled to be part of Latisha’s Seasons Givings Blog Hop for the 5th year!  You should have arrived from Vera Yates’ blog!  I’m sure that Vera has some awesome eye candy for you!!! If you didn’t pop

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January My Monthly Hero Countdown!

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog this morning with a sneak peek of the January My Monthly Hero kit that is being released on Monday, January 9th at 10 am pacific.  Remember to check out all of the Countdown to Creativity posts and comment for a chance to win! Before you go, I

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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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