Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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Winnie & Walter Leading Lady Take Four & Giveaway!

I’m back with Take Four.  I can’t believe this is my final day as the Winnie & Walter March Guest Designer!  I wanted to give a BIG shout out for Julie & Shay for their kindness and generosity!  I have thoroughly enjoyed myself….Winnie & Walter products are FABulous♡ Today’s theme:  this ‘n that Here on

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neat & tangled: crafting is my jam

Hello! I was up in the Neat & Tangled blog the other day but wanted to share my card over here. Neat & Tangled and Cosmo Cricket recently did a collaboration.  We had the opportunity to use their new Just Add Watercolor paper.  It’s pretty glorious, that’s what is my background panel. I fussy cut

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Butterfly Reflections Ink: things that go together

I’ve been having so much fun being the March Guestie at Butterfly Reflections Ink! I couldn’t resist picking up the Avery Elle set: We Go Together clear stamps I teamed it up with the Pebbles 6×6 pad We Go Together Can you see the frosting on the donut?  I’ve added glossy accents to it. The

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curtain call – jelly bean: just a note

There’s still time to join us Curtain Call – Jelly Bean photo source: color.romanuke.com I combined one of my favorite paper collections, Dear lizzy/Neapolitan with Reverse Confetti! paper:  dear lizzy neapolitan  stamps:  reverse confetti/lots to say  ink:  memento tuxedo  other:  reverse confetti more than jelly beans/double banner garland confetti cuts, pink felt/impress, misc button, solid white

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Winnie & Walter Leading Lady Take Three & Giveaway!

…and I’m back with Take Three! Let’s get started, shall we?! Today’s theme:  One Sketch ● Three different Ways I was thrilled to see Winnie & Walter sponsoring AND playing along with the Sparkle & Shine Challenge I’m a sketch junkie so I thought it would be fun to work on three different projects inspired by

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Uniko Studio Challenge Guest Designer: Birthday Wishes

I’m thrilled to be guesting over at Uniko Studio Challenge!  Make sure you pop over to the Uniko Studio Blog to check out how the design team and my guestie teamie, Emily, was inspired! Challenge #19 Anything goes with optional sketch Yes!  I love sketch challenges! Here’s how I was inspired: I played with  Simply

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