Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop: Let’s Party

The 25th…already?  I always try to play along with the Papertrey Ink Blog Hops.  This month we’re to experiment with our backgrounds and use this as our inspiration: Love all that glorious vibrant dyed fiber!  I’m smitten by the intense colors and wanted to bring that out in today’s project.  This card is super special

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how’ve you bean?

Gotta love a fun pun…. cardstock:  ranger watercolor paper:  glitz/dapper dan  stamps:  newton’s nook/vegetable medley  ink: ranger archival black  other:  washi, paper smooches notebook die, kuretake gansai tambi, misc washi I love the fun Newton’s Nook Vegetable Medley set!  I’m playing along with the inky paws challenge: This was my original card but it wasn’t

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Cupcake Inspirations: Surprise Sweetie!

Hello!  I’m so thrilled to tell you that I’m a guestie over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge! Here’s the challenge for this week: I knew exactly what paper collection I was going to use for this challenge: cardstock:  recollections/110, american crafts gold glitter, stampin’ up hello honey  paper:  basic grey/grand bazaar  stamps:  simon says stamp/what’s brewing,

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Reverse Confetti: under the weather?

Happy Friday!  Here’s  a fun card that uses Reverse Confetti! cardstock:  recollections/110/white, a muse gingham  stamps: reverse confetti later alligator & weather it together  ink:  memento, fresh ink/chamomile, various copics  other:  reverse confetti weather or dot/quick card panels/later alligator & weather it together confetti cuts I had so much fun coloring that fun gator from

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ellie hello

Okay, I’m smitten with the WPlus9 Bubble Talk set: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, papertrey ink vellum  paper:  echo park/paper & glue  stamps:  wplus9 bubble talk  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  winnie & walter katharine cutaways,  divine twine/palos verde diva stripe My sweet bloggie friend Piali sent this awesome stamp set to me and hopefully this arrives

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Freshly Made Sketches 200: love and ice cream

Hello!  How exciting that Freshly Made Sketches is celebrating their 200th challenge! Reverse Confetti is one of the Proud Sponsors of the 200th Challenge!  Check out the fun sketch: Here’s how I was inspired by it: cardstock:  papertrey ink kraft paper:  crate paper/poolside  stamps:  reverse confetti love and ice cream  ink:  ranger archival black  other:

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happy birthday blooms

This card was inspired by one that we did in a Julie Ebersole class.   cardstock:  bazzill marshmallow  stamps:  impress, studio calico  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  mama elephant/basic set creative cuts, mme enamel dot, kuretake gansi tambi I love those floral blooms by Impress….the image is huge and as you can see, I trimmed

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Neat & Tangled: sending hugs

Happy Monday!  I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today! Here’s a peek at my supplies: I’d love for you to pop over to the blog to check out my card!

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sea you again

I’m such a fan of Create a Smile Stamps and wanted to play again with the Sending Sunshine Kit: cardstock:  bazzill marshmallow  stamps:  create a smile/sending sunshine  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  mft peek a boo trio, studio calico wood veneer stars, kuretake gansai tambi That jelly fish cracks me up…love him.  This is actually

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cheers!

Hello and Happy Weekend!  The whole family is headed to a special wedding this evening, more on that in a smidge. I wanted to whip up a clean & crisp wedding card for tonight and this is what happened: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  pebbles happy day  stamps:  winnie & walter/sparkle  ink:  fresh ink/black tea  other:  winnie

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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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