CFC133 Summer Hearts: domo arigato

post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for the Neat & Tangled/Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L hop! We’re back with a new challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays! CFC133:  summer lovin’ CFC133: June 27- July 18 Theme: Hearts in summer colors Remember to incorporate the theme AND a Clean and Simple Design! In addition to getting

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Poppy Sketches #7: thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Hello! We’re back with a new challenge over at Poppy Sketches Our super sponsor is Pretty Pink Posh I played with Pretty Pink Posh’s Sweetheart Mix & Gold Heart Confetti I’ve been enjoying making shaker cards with glassine envelopes: paper:  dear lizzy/5th & frolick other:  pretty pink posh sweetheart/gold heart sequins, pti happy die, studio

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live the life

I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to pick up the Amy Tangerine/Plus one paper pad.  It’s calling my name…the colors…the graphics…everything.    I contrasted the boldness of the colors from the Plus One collection with some watercoloring with distress markers {another Julie Ebersole technique and purchase}.  Don’t you love that mason

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Chickaniddy Crafts: Focus on Foil

Hello!  I’m sharing a project that focuses on Foil.  My assignment was to also capture the Men in my life.  I decided to design a project that is inspired by Darin.  Supplies:  Paper (CN14SPO01, DN14OS10, DB14OS01) Over a year ago, Darin started to build an airplane.  What was on his bucket list has become a

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birthday wishes!

Yay for Friday! Actually Thursday’s are my Friday’s but that doesn’t mean I don’t love Friday’s! Here’s my card for today: cardstock:  pti  paper:  carta bella ahoy there  stamps:  reverse confetti label me/sweet thing ink:  hero arts hues/black other:  reverse confetti/confetti cuts/petals ‘n posies, mme enamel dots, lifestyle crafts embossing folder I’ve been seeing a

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just for fun

A just for fun card, that seldom happens on this blog. One of my newest Technique Tuesday sets Chickadees I’ve been seeing this cutie pie set around and had to join in the fun. Watercoloring seems to be my coloring method these days.  I just love the whimsical look it gives a card…the splotchier the

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happy.

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a card that uses a bunch of new goodies: I popped into J’s a couple weeks ago and was thrilled to see the Jillibean, Chilled Cucumber Soup collection! See that cute Ellie? Don’t you love her expression?  It makes me oh-so-happy. A big shout out to my bloggie friend, Evelin, who is

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Danielle’s special delivery blog hop!

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for my card inspired by CASE study. Hello and Welcome to Danielle Wall’s Special Delivery Blog Hop!  Danielle is the powerhouse behind Neat & Tangled and Little Tangles!  She had her lovely baby girl and we’re all thrilled for her! A big shout out to the lovely

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hello

Post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for a very NEAT Baby Blog Hop Can you guess how I was inspired? I used the Lawn Fawn Flutter By set along with Winnie & Walter’s, The Big, the Bold and the Happy set. Can you believe it, this is a one layer card!  I don’t

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neat & tangled blog hop!

Hello & Happy Monday! The Neat & Tangled team is hopping today!  We’re pleased to announce the Neat & Tangled Nice and Neat dies collection! You should have arrived here from Kristen’s fabulous blog.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Neat & Tangled Blog! GIVEAWAYYou have

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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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