Hero Arts: heck yes!

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today but before you go, I wanted to share another card that I designed: I used the Hero Arts Road Trip set.  This is going to a dear friend of mine that is opening up their own campground (in addition to the Inn that they own).  

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Reverse Confetti June Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti June Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I’ve been smitten with nautical designs for awhile now and I’m thrilled that it has come back into the spotlight!  The Mermaid Kisses stamp set + confetti

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: lucky stars

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and 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!  Our May ‘Fetti Friend is:  Vanessa Menhorn Today we’re featuring: Because of

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero blog hop!

Hello and Happy Monday!  The Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit is now live in the shop!  We’re celebrating with a hop that includes some Hero Arts Friends!  You should have arrived here from the spectacular Heather Ruwe’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the

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The Heart Desires:

Hello and Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a fun nautical card!  Here’s a peek at my supplies: Carta Bella Yacht Club   Altenew Sketchy Cities America 2 -Seattle Pop over to The Heart Desires blog to check it out!

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: thanks, my friend

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Guest Designer post. Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and 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!  Our

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June Guest: Two Paper Divas

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Reverse Confetti – Countdown to Confetti Day 1! Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m super excited to announce that I’m guesting for the month of June for Two Paper Divas! I have a sneak peek of a project using the Coffee on the Go set along with another

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero : Countdown to Creativity

Did you know that the Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero kit launches this Monday, June 6th?  It’s a super kit filled with awesome goodies!!! I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a sneak peek of what I’ve made with the kit.  (please note:  cupcake acetate is from my stash + not included in

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Skipping Stones Design – Day Four: Blogs 4 Boobies

I’m so happy to be part of the Skipping Stones Design’s Blogs 4 Boobies.  This is a one-of-a-kind-blog (hop) bounce! Every card/project that is participating in the “blogs 4 boobies” blog bounce is up for auction!  All of the money raised through the silent auction, on our blogs, will be donated to the Susan G. Komen

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sweet summer treats!

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have been having an usually warm summer.  Quite frankly, I’m spoiled by our milder temperatures and know that I could never survive the seasons that the east coast and the south has. If I was about 30 years younger, I’d have mass quantities of ice cream to help me

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Chickaniddy: August

I wanted to share my August Chickaniddy projects on my blog. My first project assignment was Back to School This card that reminds me of a fancier note that you’d pass to your school crush: Supplies:  Date Night Paper (DN14OS08, DN14OS07)  Date Night Stickers (DN14EB02)  Enamel Hearts (DN14EB07) All the papers are from the Date

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good coffee…great friends.

Today I’m super excited to spend time with some crafty friends (Kate & Kimberly)!  I’m crossing my fingers that I actually get some crafting done…and perhaps start on my holiday cards! So here’s today’s card: cardstock:  neenah, stampin’ up lost lagoon  paper:  stampin’ up  stamps:  taylored expressions/joe to go  ink:  hero arts hues, sharpie pen

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calypso thanks.

thanks. paper:  stampin’ up calypso coral celebration add on kit  stamps:  paper smooches sentiment sampler  ink:  fresh ink charcoal  other:  stampin’ up banner dies, doily Isn’t that ‘thanks’ perfect?  I love that font from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler. I’ve been smitten with:  3 x 5.5 inch cards coral gold grey banners How lucky am I

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Curtain Call Tropical Trip Reminder: Keep Calm

paper:  authentique/anchored  other:  solid red divine twine, studio calico veneer, reverse confetti/confetti cuts/office edges, crop-a-dile There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Tropical Trip!  You have until August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project! I was inspired by the colors of the photo and translated a

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Create a Smile Guestie: peace

post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Chickaniddy Crafts. Hello! Happy Wednesday! This is my 3rd week as a Guest Designer over at create a smile I knew I wanted to play with the Jungle Fever set, specifically the Star Gazer Lily image: cardstock:  pti, strathmore watercolor, paper accents vellum  stamps:  create a

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hello.

I’m no tag’nista like Erin but love the look of them AND bonus points that they are typically less time consuming than cards: cardstock:  chickaniddy crafts goldie lox paper:  chickaniddy crafts date night/spiffy tags/together is better  other:  technique tuesday hello die, chickaniddy crafts date night illustration stickers, bright white twine divine twine, whisker graphics kraft

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congratulations!

So happy when Beverly Brown contacted me about a Surprise Bridal Party linky event she was coordinating for Ren-Yi.    I met Ren-Yi through the bloggie world and was on the Little Tangles Design Team.   I actually had the opportunity to meet up with Ren-Yi the first time the kids & I visited NYC.

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