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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hello.

Hello! Here’s a fun everyday card: cardstock:  stampin’ up basic black, mft steel grey, recollections/110/white, american crafts glitter paper, cherry wood veneer paper  stamps:  reverse confetti/the tweet life  ink:  memento tuxedo, fresh ink charcoal copics  other:  reverse confetti/spring fling quick card panel, mme enamel dots, reverse confetti/love note, the tweet life, puppy love/confetti cuts I’m

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happy no. 50

Hello Hello! I’m thrilled to be guesting for Butterfly Reflections Ink!  I’m a fan of both their BLOG and their SHOP.  I’ve been super lucky since the shop has been filled with so many new & fun goodies this month!  Make sure you check it OUT! I snuck into my office this morning and took

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Winnie & Walter Leading Lady Take Two & Giveaway!

I’m back with Winnie & Walter – Leading Lady Take Two!  I’ll be up on the Winnie & Walter Blog every Saturday this month.  I’ll be sharing some special projects and you have a chance to win a $30 card just by leaving a comment.  Aren’t Julie & Shay awesome for letting me give away a gift

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Neat & Tangled Release Day: Giving Tree

We’re so thrilled that today is March Release Day for Neat & Tangled!  All of the fantastic sets, dies and embellishment mixes that we’ve been featuring this week are now available in the SHOP. Did you see the earlier post on the Neat & Tangled Blog explaining the  You’re So Neat Incentive Program? This is the March/April

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Neat & Tangled Release Day 4: Meowwww

Hello and Welcome to Day Four of the Neat & Tangled March Release! Today we’re featuring ●Meowwww● Oh, you animal fans are going to love this set: cardstock:  stampin’ up baked brown sugar, recollections/110/white  stamps:  neat & tangled/meowwww/be my valentine/falling hearts  ink:  memento tuxedo, fresh ink pink lemonade  other:  spellbinders circle Look at her fun expression!  I

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Whisker Graphics: hello

Happy Hello! Today’s my day up on the Whisker Graphics blog!  I’m sharing this fun & springy altered Brown Kraft Bag. These bags are so fun to use as a blank canvas…the possibilities are endless! paper:  echo park  stamps:  reverse confetti/the buzz  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  whisker graphics brown kraft bag, whisker graphics

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Neat & Tangled Release Day 3: Paris + Graduated Stripes Coverplate

Hello and Welcome to Day Three of the Neat & Tangled March Release! Haven’t you been loving the sneak peeks?  Remember, everything will be available in the Neat & Tangled shop on Friday! Today we’re featuring ●Paris + Graduated Stripes Coverplate● This particular card is chock full of Neat & Tangled goodies: cardstock:  stampin’ up gumball green/baked

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Reverse Confetti SFYTT: shine bright

Hello! Big day in our household…it’s Darin’s 50th birthday!  His family got in last night, more are coming on Thursday.  I’m a smidge busy running around getting ready for a couple different parties. I’m playing with a couple of the new release products from Reverse Confetti! cardstock:  recollections/110/white, papertrey ink vellum  paper:  pink paislee/bella rouge

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♡♡Happy 5th Birthday Lawn Fawn ♡♡

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for Neat & Tangled’s Release Day Two! Some Lawn Fawn Friends are getting together to celebrate  Lawn Fawn’s 5th Birthday today!  Now how fun is that?!  5 YEARS!  Congrats Kelly & Mike! You should have arrived here from Elise’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at Jenn’s

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