Big Splash Insta Hop | Catherine Pooler Designs

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 I’ve teamed up with Catherine Pooler Designs to celebrate the splashy launch of their Big Splash Collection—a summer-inspired release full of poolside fun and vibrant vibes! 💦You could WIN the brand new pastel Party Inks – Pistachio and Sweetheart 💚💗 – by joining in on our INSTAGRAM hop! These dreamy shades

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Another Cup | Coffee Loving Papercrafters

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog sharing this card that features a couple super sponsors: Hop over to the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog for all the details. Some links maybe affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Jeanius | Trinity Stamps

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: denim I was inspired by the theme. My card features the following products: I remembered I had the cute Smarty Pants set that would work perfectly with this week’s challenge. I went ISO a plain pattern paper and found one

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s card combines: The twine was in my stash and I thought it would be a fun way to add the subsentiment.  That and because I was having a real struggle trying to figure out where to add the sentiment. In case you missed this: Here’s to a

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June Hero Studio – Day 3 | Hero Arts

In case you didn’t catch my previous posts, I wanted to welcome the  June Hero Studio Release: Coastal Vibes. This release brings together a stunning mix of stamps, dies, and stencils – all inspired by breezy beach days, seaside treasures, and summer memories. Card Kit Contents: In addition to the Card Kit, Hero Studio also consists

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June Hero Studio – Day Two | Hero Arts

In case you didn’t catch my post from yesterday, I wanted to welcome the  June Hero Studio Release: Coastal Vibes. This release brings together a stunning mix of stamps, dies, and stencils – all inspired by breezy beach days, seaside treasures, and summer memories. Card Kit Contents: In addition to the Card Kit, Hero Studio also

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June Hero Studio | Hero Arts

Welcome the  June Hero Studio Release: Coastal Vibes. This release brings together a stunning mix of stamps, dies, and stencils – all inspired by breezy beach days, seaside treasures, and summer memories. Card Kit Contents: In addition to the Card Kit, Hero Studio also consists of four smaller subscription options called Monthly Minis. Subscribe by June

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Joy | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #42

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! This month is the start of a couple changes to the challenge: Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products available at Doodlebugswa: These originally started off on A2 panels but then I

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Lunar New Year Challenge | June 2025

We’re back with the May Lunar New Year Challenge! The Year of the Dragon ended on January 28th. The Year of the Snake started on January 29th and runs through February 16, 2026. Make sure you check the challenge blog for the prizes up for grabs this month! For today’s new challenge post, I went

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Crafting Fuel | Coffee Loving Papercrafters

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog sharing this card that features a couple super sponsors: Hop over to the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog for all the details. Some links maybe affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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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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