Curtain Call Candy Cane: winter thank you

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!   You have until December 25th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share your project! We have a new sponsor, Avery Elle, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Candy Cane!  A randomly selected participant in the Candy Cane challenge will receive a $20 Avery Elle gift certificate, while the LEAD

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have a cozy christmas

Good Morning! I case’d myself on this one: cardstock:  recollections paper:  crate  stamps:  a muse  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  pretty pink posh die, savvy stamps/deer head die This version was definitely not as messy. Here’s the funny thing, I finally made the resolution to sell all my vintage a●muse wood mounts stamps.  I have them

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★★Rock Star Commenters★★

Hello! I hope that you’ve had a chance to check out the special Pinterest Board for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop I feel so fortunate to be a part of this awesome crafting community!   Check out these 24  25 wonderful people that took the time to comment on all of the links for

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A Jillian Vance Design: anchor

I’m up on the A Jillian Vance Design Blog today!  I’d love for you to pop over there to check out my non-holiday card.   Here’s a sneak peek at which stamp set I used Simply Said:  Anchor

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happy winter

I had a friendly challenge with some bloggie friends…we altered some hinged tins.  I totally forgot to take all the photos, Vicki was so sweet to give me hers and I’ll be sharing that this week.  Here’s mine: All the paper is from the Chickaniddy Crafts Collection, Jolly Good.  The enamel dots are MME/Freckled Fawn.

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neat & tangled: gift tag

    Hello and Happy Tuesday!   The other day I was up on the Neat & Tangled blog and I wanted to share that project over here.   This time of year can be super hectic & chaotic.    We all need to remember to   Stop & Slow Down   cardstock:  recollections  stamps:  neat

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Curtain Call Candy Cane: happy holidays

        It’s time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!   Candy Cane     photo source: atthepicketfence.com We have a new sponsor, Avery Elle, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Candy Cane!  A randomly selected participant in the Candy Cane challenge will receive a $20 Avery Elle gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a

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baby, it’s cold outside

    coffee hangover anyone?   The response to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop was simply amazing.  I’m still recovering from all of the awesome inspiration!    Lucky for you though, there are TONS of blogs that are offering up giveaways and delish recipes!  Remember to comment before tonight at 11:59 pm pacific to

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Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: Winners of Super Sponsor Prizes!

Hello Coffee (& other hot holiday beverage) Fans! The official linky for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is now closed.  That means, if you linked up, you name went into the hat for the Sponsored Prizes (random.org).   The fun hasn’t ended though!  You have until Sunday, December 14th @ 11:59 pm pacific to

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Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: warm winter wishes

Looking for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Inlinkz post…click HERE. Have you seen the original post for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop?! Oh my, did you see the listing of the Sponsors? 17Turtles Veronica Zalis Chris Franco Add a Little Dazzle  Butterfly Reflections Ink Color Cast Designs Create a Smile Hero Arts Kraftin’ Kimmie Kreative

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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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