New York, New York…

make sure you check out my FOR SALE post. So yesterday I posted THESE thank you cards that were going to originally be my boy’s graduation thank you card design.  Then the girl said, don’t you have a New York stamp?  Heck yeah: I love all shades of gray…in clothing, decor and crafting!  The cardstock is mystery

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thanks & merci

make sure you check out my FOR SALE post. If you follow me on FB or IG, you would have probably seen this yesterday.  So Saturday, I had the pleasure of taking 2 classes from thee awesome Julie Ebersole!  After purchasing a bunch of new goodies from Impress, I knew I wanted to experiment with color.  One

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curtain call flip flops: let’s chill.

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!   You have until June 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project! So much fun, eh?!  I was inspired by the water and the summer time theme!  BTW, Happy First Day of Summer! source: scrap-pygovka.blogspot.com So, I’ve had the We

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For Sale!

post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the Verve June Post Release blog Hop All items come from a non-smoking/no pet household All items to be shipped USPS Priority not included in price. Paypal only US Friends only at this time Papertrey ink Coin Purse Die $15 Papertrey Ink Green Thumb $15 Papertrey Ink

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Verve Stamps June 2015 Post-Release Spotlight Hop: Final Day!

It’s the final day of the June 2015 Verve Spotlight Hops! All of the stamps and dies you’ve seen this week are available in the Verve online store now! Sit back and relax for one last inspirational stroll as our sneaky Verve spotlight lands on Diva’s choice today. And to cap off this release, we’re giving away the

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Neat & Tangled / Freckled Fawn Collaboration Day 5

We’re so thrilled to be collaborating with the AWESOME team over at Freckled Fawn.  Make sure you check out their blog for inspiration and a chance to win.  I’m THRILLED to be sharing the Neat & Tangled blog with my friend Taheerah!  Make sure you pop over there to see her Super CUTE project….and comment

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Fusion: chocolate & coffee

We’re back with a new Fusion Card Challenge, check it out: PROCEDURES:1. Play with just the sketch challenge.2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.5. Please read the other considerations on the Our Rules Page before playing along. Aren’t the colors simply

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StampNation Guest Designer + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my A Jillian Vance Design post…comment to win! Hello!  I’m into week 3 of Guest Designer over at StampNation!   There’s so much inspiration and fun over there, if you haven’t joined, you should today!   Here’s a sneak peek of my card for today’s Challenge: Guess

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Happy Super Special Birthday!

Post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for the StampNation and Giveaway post. Hello!  I’m up on the A Jillian Vance Design blog today!  We’re celebrating a Super Special Birthday!  Here’s a peek at my supplies: birthday art chalkboard backdrop We’re having a party all week…You’ll want to pop over and comment to win!

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Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Wrap Up and Winners!

My apologies, this post should have went up earlier but life has been a smidge busy!  I wanted to announce my winners and do a recap of the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  In case you haven’t seen it yet, the winners of the Super Sponsor prizes have been posted HERE.  With 34 Super Sponsors

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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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with enough coffee anything is possible…

Hello, my name is Amy and I’m addicted to coffee. Not only do I like to consume coffee, I like to buy all things coffee crafty related.    I love this set! hero arts need caffeine I’m going to stamp the ‘Low Battery’ image on the outside of the envelope! Do you see the Basic

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