June Release | Miss Ink Stamps

Hello Hello and Happy Saturday! Today is Miss ink Stamps’ June Release Day! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the NEW Let’s Ride set. The images have been stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I

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Happy 4th | Miss Ink Stamps Sneaks

Hello Hello and Happy June! Today is Day 2 of the Miss Ink Stamps June Sneaks and Giveaways! I’m featuring the new Patriotic Bear and Bunny set. Here’s how I was inspired: Oh my goodness, it’s packed with cuteness. Make sure you check out the other Bear and Bunny set collection: I combined the following

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It’s Your Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Starting today, I’ll be up on the Doodlebugswa blog every Thursday! Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I designed this especially for my stepson’s birthday. Masculine cards are a true challenge for me. So I fell back on food! We all love to eat. The images

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Merry Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #18

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Rubbernecker Stamps as our sponsor for the month of June: For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: Masculine I’m featuring the

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My Doodlebugswa schedule changes in June. I’ll be up on their blog every Thursday starting, June 1st. Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Just say yes to all that stitching! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Just Saying Hello | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. I’d love for you to pop over there for the details of my project. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Happy Sunday! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Proud of You | Pretty Pink Posh

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 knew I wanted to design a special high school graduation card for my niece. Her school colors are red, white & blue. I’m featuring the

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Craft, Coffee, Nap | 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 Jennifer! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. I’m excited to announce that I have a sponsor for June! Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I’m back with

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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… We’re traveling to a wedding next month and I designed this especially for the occasion. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The background has been ink blended with the following Distress Oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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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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