June Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Announcing that I’ll be continuing Woodblock Wednesday into 2024. Every last Wednesday of the month will be Woodblock Wednesday. * Please note that there are 5 Wednesdays in July and Woodblock Wednesday will be on

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Wishing you a Gull-Tastic Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: That Seagull is so fun! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend the base panel with Concord & 9th – Harbor | ink. The drink has been ink blended with Salvaged Patina | distress oxide and

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Berry Special | Waffle Flower Crafts

I love the look of a card with a shaker panel front but they are persnickety to photog! Today’s project features: Gingham and Strawberries! I designed the shaker panel with upcycled stamp packaging and scor-tape. The color palette is by the Color Throwdown: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are RAD-ish | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are Amazing | Concord & 9th

A bit late to the party but I wanted to design a card especially for Pride Month. My project is inspired by the Progress Pride Flag Colors: [Google AI Overview] The cardstock is Concord & 9th: The sentiment is from Concord & 9th with Concord & 9th Gold Glitter Paper The heart is from Hero

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Around the Sun | Catherine Pooler

I’m back with another project that features the New Catherine Pooler Designs – Birthday on the Go Collection: *previously released I custom dyed the white cotton twine on my project with the Goldenrod ink pad. I ended up adding a vellum panel over the Serena Cover Plate so it didn’t take away from the sweet

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Mine! | Waffle Flower Crafts

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I’m loving my Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for the

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Birthday on the Go | Catherine Pooler Release Day

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – Birthday on the Go is now available in the shop! I designed this especially for today: I had so much fun with the new products! I combined some previously released products and inks to my project too. Here’s what I’m featuring today: *previously released The Color Pop paper

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Birthday Cheer | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Any root beer float fans? Make mine heavy on the ice cream and light on the root beer! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend: Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders

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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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