Hooray | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… So if you haven’t figured it out, I’m smitten with the Mama Elephant Hammies. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: These are the Distress Oxides I used: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Oh, hello | Pigment Craft Co

Affiliate links are used in this post at no extra cost to you. Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring these Pigment Craft Co products: I upcycled some packing paper

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Here for you | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is when I tell you that the last time I really cross stitched was before my first baby was born. That was 28 years ago. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’ll be the first one to tell you that I’m not a huge YT fan

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Friends | Woodblock Wednesday

some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you. Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Donna! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Hey All! I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official

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Hello Chickadee | Lawn Fawn

Are you a challenge-a-holic like me? It’s a great way to dig into your stash to design a project based on the theme. My card for today is a perfect example. I’m linking up to the Lawn Fawnatics – Create A Scene: City vs. Country. We moved last year to the country. We’re 60 miles

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Ramen | Trinity Stamps

I love a good pun and couldn’t resist the Trinity Stamps – So RAMENtic. This is going postal this week to my sister-in-law. I’m a bit tardy for her birthday so this card is perfect for her. Although the coordinating die set cuts the sentiments, I love that, I decided to heat emboss it in

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I love handbags + wallets and was inspired to design a tote bag! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The sentiment was stamped on vellum and heat embossed in black. I’m totally smitten with the Lawn Fawn Skinny Stripes stencil! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over

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NEW Essentials by Ellen + Instagram Hop – Inspiration and Prizes!

YAY!  Today is the day, the NEW Essentials by Ellen Release is NOW AVAILABLE!  I’ve been having such a great time designing with this release and I’m excited to be a part of the Instagram Hop!  Join in the fun, inspiration and leave comments over on the participating designers IG Hop posts by April 24th at 11:59

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Essentials by Ellen Release Week – Final Reveal Day

I’m back today with another project featuring the new Ellen Hutson LLC Release that drops tomorrow – Friday, April 21st at 9 am pacific. Don’t forget about the Insta-hop, tons of inspiration that you don’t want to miss. Here’s how I was inspired for today: I’m featuring the new Essential by Ellen: This set is

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Hello Sweet Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Yes, I’ve been smitten with hamsters lately! I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’m a total fruitatarian and loved combining those sweet hamsters with the strawberries! It coordinated perfectly with the hamster in the lower left corner. In case you were wondering, here are the copics I

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Season’s Greetings | My Pretty Things

It’s been a bit since I’ve shared a project that featured My Pretty Things: I was inspired by the recent Freshly Made Sketches – sketch by my friend Donna Mikasa! I combined the following cardstocks: The sentiment was stamped in Concord & 9th – Honeysuckle. I did trim down the bow a bit. Affiliate links

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Pumpkin Spice | 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. It’s a bit of a sneak peek for a new release that is dropping next week! These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today:

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Fa La La | Mama Elephant

Today is the Mama Elephant Stamp Highlights: Long Holiday. Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the following Mama Elephant products: Here are my earlier cards: Holiday Calories Duo Holiday Joy Merry Little Cookie I can’t wait to see how the other designers were inspired! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Hocus Pocus | Inspired by Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Coffee Mugs For today’s card was inspired by the colors and coffee theme. I combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: The sentiment is by Riley & Company – Hocus Pocus. I put a couple drops of Catherine Pooler –

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Merry Little Cookie | Mama Elephant

Today is the Mama Elephant Stamp Highlights: Holiday Calories. My card is a simple design using that sweet set along with Baking Spirits Bright. I’ve been smitten with this color combo and added washi again to my card. You might not readily tell but the cookie sheet has been stamped onto Concord & 9th’s Dove

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Happy Fall | Spellbinders

I managed to whip up two cards yesterday, here’s the first one. I’ll share the other one later this week. This one features: *from Spellbinders Event. The plaid paper is from my stash. I designed this as a ‘quick’ thank you for my bonus daughter. She embroidered a cardigan for me for my birthday and

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Holiday Joy | Mama Elephant

Today is the Mama Elephant Stamp Highlights: Baking Spirits Bright. My card is a simple design using that sweet sentiment set along with the Placemat Set – Creative Cuts. The base panel is actually made with strips of washi tape. Here are my earlier cards that feature the Baking Spirits Bright set: I can’t wait

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Warm Wishes | Catherine Pooler

Have you checked out the Catherine Pooler – Frosty & Festive release yet? It’s packed with goodness. Here’s how I was inspired today: I’ve combined: *previously released I’m loving that cover plate! I combined these inks: The Light Up the Tree cover plate has been cut from gold glitter cardstock. The sentiment has been ink

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Afternoon Calm | Altenew

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Acorns For today’s card was inspired by the colors and fall theme. I combined the following Altenew products: The distress oxides I used: The cardstock I used: I can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Thanks for stopping by! Some

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Frosty & Festive Collection Release Day | Catherine Pooler

It’s here, the Catherine Pooler – Frosty & Festive Collection is now available in the shop! Check out today’s card: Today’s card features: The trees have been stamped with the following Catherine Pooler inks: The sentiment has been heat embossed in gold. In case you missed my earlier card: It features: I masked the upper

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