Happy Holidays | Spellbinders

It’s Christmas in August…well actually it’s Christmas all year for me. Last month was pure chaos since my Mom was in the hospital. All is much better now, she has a brand new pacemaker. She is finally getting her energy back too. I have lots of goodies to keep me busy since I wasn’t crafty

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Fall | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

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:

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Celebrating You | Simon Says Stamp

My mom asked me to design a birthday card for her friend. I knew that I wanted to use the Simon Says Stamp – Prize Ribbon stamps + dies! I decided to look for a color combo and came up with this one that features cardstock from my stash. The sentiment has been heat embossed

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Better than a Text | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Seashells For today’s card was inspired by the theme and color palette. I combined these Hero Arts products: I stamped the sentiment in Hero Hues Core Ink – Forever Green. The Letterpress ink is Elephant. I used the following cardstocks:

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Mower | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Other than cardstock and ink, this uses minimal supplies to design and I went with a clean and simple design. Thanks for stopping by!

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Dec 25 | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #56

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 Simon Says Stamp: The antlers are from: The stenciling was done with: The cardstock is ColorWheel Poppy + Blush and the circle is PTI

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charming day | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Bracelets For today’s card I reached for this fun set from Hero Arts via Scrapbook.com: I stamped the sentiment in Distress Oxide Broken China and lightly blended Antique Linen over the tote to give it a well-loved, grungy look. ColorWheel

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July Edition | Guest Designer – Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Debra Davison Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, August 26. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a

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Noel | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

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:

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Curtain Call Candy Cane: winter thank you

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

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have a cozy christmas

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

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★★Rock Star Commenters★★

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

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A Jillian Vance Design: anchor

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

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happy winter

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.

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neat & tangled: gift tag

    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

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Curtain Call Candy Cane: happy holidays

        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

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baby, it’s cold outside

    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

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

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

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Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: warm winter wishes

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

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