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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neat & tangled: stop & relax

Hello! Today I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog! Do you want a peek at my supplies for today’s project? Stop and Go and Falling Flakes I’d love for you to pop on over to Neat & Tangled to see my project!

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Whisker Graphics: hello there

Today’s my Whisker Graphics day! I’m such a fan of the Whisker Graphics Middy Bitty Bags!  They make gift giving so easy! This first gift uses a red Horizontal Stripe Middy Bitty Bag.  I customized the fit by carefully taking the bag apart using a bone folder to ease up the seams. bag:  whisker graphics

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Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: deer friend.

Looking for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Inlinkz post…click HERE. Well, it’s finally the day of the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I’m so excited to see everyone’s projects!   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

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Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Details including InLinkz!

Today is the BIG day! I’m so glad that you’ve popped in for the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I’m super grateful for the the wonderful & generous Super Sponsors: 17Turtles Veronica Zalis Chris Franco Add a Little Dazzle  Butterfly Reflections Ink Color Cast Designs Create a Smile Hero Arts Kraftin’ Kimmie Kreative Kymona Latina

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warm wishes

So, hopefully you’ve heard about the  Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop It will start here, on my blog, on Wednesday, December 10th at 6 am pacific. There will be Sponsor prizes, blog candy and all sorts of fun! In order to be eligible for the Sponsor prizes, you need to link up a newly created

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Curtain Call Clearly Christmas: Winter Wonderland

cardstock:  recollections  paper:  fancy pants designs/oh deer  stamps:  winnie & walter/the big the bold and seasons  ink:  zing white  other:  paper source/glassine envelope, neat & tangled sequins/lime & summer sky There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!   You have until December 10th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share

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Fusion Challenge: Let it Snow

post 2 of 2 for today….click HERE for my A. Jillian Vance Design post with a shaker snowman!  Hello! It’s that time again….there’s a new Fusion Challenge: I was inspired by both the sketch and the photo: There’s something about chocolate and red!  I really love that combo, don’t you? I went ahead and managed

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A Jillian Vance Design: friends warm the heart

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the new Fusion Card Challenge! Hello! I’m guesting over at A Jillian Vance Design for the month of December too!  Today, I’m featuring a winter inspired card set! Here’s a sneak peek: card bases: American crafts  cardstock:  papertrey ink/black, recollections/white stamps:  a jillian vance design/frosty stamp set 

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Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine Blog Hop

Hello! Welcome to the  Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine Special Thanks Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the oh-so-amazing Lorena’s blog!   If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of all the fun, Jennifer McGuire’s blog! In case you get lost along the way, I will have the complete hop listing

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