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Mama Elephant’s 14th Anniversary | Stampede Day 1 – IG Hop

September 15, 2026 No Comments

Mama Elephant’s new release is here! To celebrate their 14th year anniversary, MamaElephant will be giving away five $25 Gift Cards per Stampede Day to a random commenter on Mama Elephant’s Instagram, Facebook or YouTube channel in addition to their sitewide sale and free gift promotion! Make sure to check out the shop HERE. Here’s today’s Instagram Hop listing – 9/15 Stampede Day

Frosty & Festive Collection Coming Soon | Catherine Pooler

September 13, 2026 No Comments

Coming soon Catherine Pooler – Frosty & Festive Collection! Save the date, Wednesday, September 16th it is available in the shop. Check out today’s card: My card features: I masked the upper portion of an A2 watercolor panel and blended: Using the Holly & Berries layered stencils, I used these colors: Do you see the

Halloween Greetings | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. Check it out HERE for more pics and a tutorial. These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

Friendship | Pinkfresh Studio

September 10, 2026 No Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Maps For today’s card was inspired by the theme + sketch. I combined the following Pinkfresh Studio products: I also used the Angie Blom Digital Designs – Let’s Go Travel Backgrounds to tie in the sketch. I printed it onto

Hey Pumpkin | Pretty Pink Posh

September 8, 2026 No Comments

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Although Doodlebugswa has discontinued the design team, I have plenty of products to still create projects. Some of the products may not be available at Doodlebugswa but I have the card recipe at the bottom of the post. My card for today features the following Pretty Pink Posh products:

Gourd Time | Simon Says Stamp

September 6, 2026 No Comments

I should be playing with some new summery sets but I had to whip up this card that features the following from Simon Says Stamp: I found out that Laura Davis’ is celebrating her Mom’s upcoming 90th birthday – here’s here instagram too – on September 30th and is doing a card drive. Well, I’m

I dream of a better world | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

September 3, 2026 No Comments

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Rolling Pins For today’s card was inspired by the botanical designs and color palette. I combined the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: That sentiment cracks me up and because there isn’t a chicken on the card but flowers,

Crafty Friends | Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember Party!

September 2, 2026 No Comments

Yay for STAMPtember! Have you checked out all the fabulous products?! Find them here over in the Simon Says Stamp shop. Today there’s a Party over on the SSS blog with a listing of all the designers that are participating. Collect the different giftie codes, make sure you note if they are FREE with purchase

Sweetness | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #57

September 1, 2026 No Comments

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Hero Arts: Cardstock + Ink: I just love that mouse from the What’s Cookin’? set! I wish they would come out with more additions

Livin’ the Craft Life | Simon Says Stamp + STAMPtember

September 1, 2026 No Comments

Simon Says Stamp celebrates this month with STAMPtember! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with: I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: How cute are those crafty critters?! I’ll be back with more inspiration soon!

Curtain Call Candy Cane: winter thank you

December 21, 2014 19 Comments

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge! You have until December 25th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share your project! We have a new sponsor, Avery Elle, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Candy Cane! A randomly selected participant in the Candy Cane challenge will receive a $20 Avery Elle gift certificate, while the LEAD

have a cozy christmas

December 20, 2014 22 Comments

Good Morning! I case’d myself on this one: cardstock: recollections paper: crate stamps: a muse ink: fresh ink/charcoal other: pretty pink posh die, savvy stamps/deer head die This version was definitely not as messy. Here’s the funny thing, I finally made the resolution to sell all my vintage a●muse wood mounts stamps. I have them

★★Rock Star Commenters★★

December 19, 2014 38 Comments

Hello! I hope that you’ve had a chance to check out the special Pinterest Board for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop I feel so fortunate to be a part of this awesome crafting community! Check out these 24 25 wonderful people that took the time to comment on all of the links for

A Jillian Vance Design: anchor

December 18, 2014 9 Comments

I’m up on the A Jillian Vance Design Blog today! I’d love for you to pop over there to check out my non-holiday card. Here’s a sneak peek at which stamp set I used Simply Said: Anchor

happy winter

December 17, 2014 39 Comments

I had a friendly challenge with some bloggie friends…we altered some hinged tins. I totally forgot to take all the photos, Vicki was so sweet to give me hers and I’ll be sharing that this week. Here’s mine: All the paper is from the Chickaniddy Crafts Collection, Jolly Good. The enamel dots are MME/Freckled Fawn.

neat & tangled: gift tag

December 16, 2014 31 Comments

Hello and Happy Tuesday! The other day I was up on the Neat & Tangled blog and I wanted to share that project over here. This time of year can be super hectic & chaotic. We all need to remember to Stop & Slow Down cardstock: recollections stamps: neat

Curtain Call Candy Cane: happy holidays

December 15, 2014 40 Comments

It’s time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge! Candy Cane photo source: atthepicketfence.com We have a new sponsor, Avery Elle, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Candy Cane! A randomly selected participant in the Candy Cane challenge will receive a $20 Avery Elle gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a

baby, it’s cold outside

December 14, 2014 31 Comments

coffee hangover anyone? The response to the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop was simply amazing. I’m still recovering from all of the awesome inspiration! Lucky for you though, there are TONS of blogs that are offering up giveaways and delish recipes! Remember to comment before tonight at 11:59 pm pacific to

Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: Winners of Super Sponsor Prizes!

December 13, 2014 38 Comments

Hello Coffee (& other hot holiday beverage) Fans! The official linky for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is now closed. That means, if you linked up, you name went into the hat for the Sponsored Prizes (random.org). The fun hasn’t ended though! You have until Sunday, December 14th @ 11:59 pm pacific to

Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: warm winter wishes

December 12, 2014 57 Comments

Looking for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Inlinkz post…click HERE. Have you seen the original post for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop?! Oh my, did you see the listing of the Sponsors? 17Turtles Veronica Zalis Chris Franco Add a Little Dazzle Butterfly Reflections Ink Color Cast Designs Create a Smile Hero Arts Kraftin’ Kimmie Kreative