Reverse Confetti : You’re the coolest

So, we’re coming close to New Years.  Do you have any resolutions?  I really cringe to say this is a resolution because honestly, I generally fail miserably on those.  I do want to send out more happy mail.  I have a list of people that will get regular cards from me because I want to

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The Heart Desires – Thanks a Latte

Good Morning!  Today I’m up on The Heart Desires blog using some fun products: Pop over there for the full reveal! (The Heart Desires) Concord & 9th Let’s Chat (The Heart Desires) MFT Stay Cool (The Heart Desires) VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Spot InLinkz.com

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Paper Sweeties – 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Blog Hop!

I’m so happy to be guesting for Paper Sweeties!  Make sure you check their blog for today’s special sale!  Here’s how I was inspired: I’ve been having so much fun with the But First, Coffee and Eat Cake stamp sets!  They are so great to mix and match!  I colored them with my Zig markers

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Are you YETI for Christmas?

What?  Still making Holiday Cards?  I sent out my last batch of cards yesterday (shaking my head) I can’t believe how late they are this year.  I’ll be changing things up next year so that they go out Thanksgiving weekend. So I’ve had this ADORABLE MFT Beast Friends forever and have finally had a chance

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Peace and Joy

Happy Thursday!  I’ve been behind on playing with my new goodies.  This uses 1 new set, can you spot it? I finally picked up the Essentials by Ellen – Light Parade by Brandi Kincaid.  Love her new collection over at Ellen’s!  I combined it with a Mason Jar from Jane’s Doodles, Life is Good.  

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Hero Arts: have a beautiful day

I wanted to use the beautiful Hero Arts Floral Border with Frame Fancy Die.   It’s been cut with a panel from the Midnight Mixed Layering Papers.  The sentiment is from the You’re So Lovely set.  It has been heat embossed in white.  Isn’t the contrast between the Midnight Mixed Layer and Foliage Mixed Layer

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Reverse Confetti: baby, it’s cold outside

Happy Tuesday!  This is my last working day until 2017…yay!!!!!!  Here’s a fresh + fun colored card: I can’t seem to get enough of coffee cards….I combined the Reverse Confetti Just Brew It stamps + coordinating confetti cuts with Seasonal Sentiments (a must have!).  The mug has been cut with Tangerine and the Snowflake from Snowflake Trio

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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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