Oh, darn! Essentials by Ellen May Challenge

  I decided to whip up a quick card before some unpacking.  Hmmm…3 hours later: I’m so happy to see that Ellen Hutson LLC has started up card challenges!  If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I’m a bit of a challenge-a-holic.  I happened to find a box with some of

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I made this just for you | Lawn Fawn

  I’m finally playing with some of my newest Lawn Fawn stash that I picked up from Ellen Hutson LLC.   If you’ve been following me on IG, you might remember that I recently moved.  I wish I could say that we’re all unpacked but we’re not.  So for this card I was limited to what

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Berry Best Belated Birthday | Lawn Fawn

  I love the look of ink blending on cards and for some reason don’t do it that much on my own designs.  I whipped up this card [actually it took me all morning].  The ink blending color combo was inspired by the awesome Samantha Mann. Yup it’s another belated Birthday card [sigh].    I

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Let’s Pretend it’s Still Your Birthday | MFT Stamps

  I’m not sure why so many cardmakers, like me,  are so late in sending birthday cards?!  I have a legit reason this time, all my cards are packed away so I started a fresh card for my stepson but didn’t have enough time to finish it last night before we had to leave for

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Essentials by Ellen SALE ends May 17th

  Did you see that Ellen Hutson LLC is having a 25% off sale on select Essentials by Ellen products?  I’ve curated a handful of projects for you to take a peek at.  At the bottom of the post are affiliate shopping links at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping!

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Believe in the Magic | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 – reminder

  We’re back with a reminder about the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 theme of Flower.  Our sponsor is Pawsome Stamps.  For all the details about the challenge and the prize, please check out THIS post. Here’s how I was inspired: My card features the following products by Pawsome Stamps: Beary Christmas Hoppy Easter Coffee Besties Just Sentiments: Christmas My

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hi ya | Essentials by Ellen

  I’m a huge fan of sketch + color challenges.  They really inspire me and these days I need that for quick crafting.  Today’s card is filled with products by Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen: Painted Florals Casual Greetings A2 Piercing Plate Essential Circles Essential Circles for Stitching Modern Graphics Vol. 2 I’m

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I need coffee | Close to my Heart

  Did you know that the 2022 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is going on right now?  It started on Friday HERE.  There’s still time to join in the fun, grab your favorite drink and hop along.  There is a ton of inspiration and prizes.  No link up this time so sit back and

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May Creative Hop + New Release | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti 9th Birthday Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Brandi Mahon’s.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!  

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday Release | Final Day

    It’s the final day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our

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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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♡Creative Blog Hop♡

post 1 of 2 today…click HERE for the Neat & Tangled Release Day 1 post! Hello!  My Fusion Card Challenge teamie, Michelle, of Handmade by Michelle, has nominated me to participate in a Creative Blog Hop.  I did a similar blog hop last year so, let’s get started:1.  What are you working on now?I just finished with

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Butterfly Reflections Ink Guest Designer: thanks.

Post 2 of 2 today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti March Release Blog Hop! YES! I’m guesting for Butterfly Reflections Ink this month!  I was thrilled when Vanessa asked me!  I’ve been a long time fan of her shop! Check out the card I whipped up: cardstock:  recollections/110/white paper:  echo park  stamps:  lawn fawn/my lucky

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Reverse Confetti March New Release Blog Hop: wishing you sunshine

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for some exciting news! Hello! Today is the Reverse Confetti New Release Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the FANtastic Kathy Martin’s blog…if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! What have been your favorites for this release?!  I love

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Winnie & Walter Leading Lady & Giveaway!

post 2 of 2 today…click here for my Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day Three post Happy Saturday!  Yup, that’s me…Winnie & Walter’s March Leading Lady…I’m thrilled with this awesome opportunity!  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

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Countdown to Confetti Day Three – Shine Bright with Sun ‘n Clouds Confetti Cuts dies + What’s the Buzz with coordinating Confetti Cut dies

post 1 of 2 for today…click here for my Exciting News! Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps, confetti cuts AND the limited edition Quick Card Panels will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Let’s

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