Hero Arts: heck yes!

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you go, I wanted to share another card that I designed: I used the Hero Arts Road Trip set.  This is going to a dear friend of mine that is opening up their own campground (in addition to the Inn that they own).  

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Reverse Confetti June Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti June Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I’ve been smitten with nautical designs for awhile now and I’m thrilled that it has come back into the spotlight!  The Mermaid Kisses stamp set + confetti

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: lucky stars

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Vanessa Menhorn Today we’re featuring: Because of

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero blog hop!

Hello and Happy Monday!  The Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit is now live in the shop!  We’re celebrating with a hop that includes some Hero Arts Friends!  You should have arrived here from the spectacular Heather Ruwe’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the

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The Heart Desires:

Hello and Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a fun nautical card!  Here’s a peek at my supplies: Carta Bella Yacht Club   Altenew Sketchy Cities America 2 -Seattle Pop over to The Heart Desires blog to check it out!

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: thanks, my friend

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Guest Designer post. Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our

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June Guest: Two Paper Divas

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti – Countdown to Confetti Day 1! Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m super excited to announce that I’m guesting for the month of June for Two Paper Divas! I have a sneak peek of a project using the Coffee on the Go set along with another

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero : Countdown to Creativity

Did you know that the Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit launches this Monday, June 6th?  It’s a super kit filled with awesome goodies!!! I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a sneak peek of what I’ve made with the kit.  (please note:  cupcake acetate is from my stash + not included in

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Skipping Stones Design – Day Four: Blogs 4 Boobies

I’m so happy to be part of the Skipping Stones Design’s Blogs 4 Boobies.  This is a one-of-a-kind-blog (hop) bounce! Every card/project that is participating in the “blogs 4 boobies” blog bounce is up for auction!  All of the money raised through the silent auction, on our blogs, will be donated to the Susan G. Komen

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The Heart Desires challenge #1: You are my anchor

post 3 of 3 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti June SFYTT post 3 of 3 for today…click HERE for my new Design Team Announcement! We’re so excited to kick off our first challenge over on The Heart Desires blog!  Check out the BEAUTIFUL inspiration: I couldn’t decide what to focus on because I literally LOVE everything…so here’s

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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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