Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #15

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!     We’re excited to announce The Cat’s Pajama’s as our sponsor for the month of March:       For all the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE.   Here’s how I was inspired:  

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is a super quick card that features: I smitten with #KristinasOxideCombos: Just a bit of tone on tone stamping, see the strawberries? I finished off my project with the sentiment heat embossed in white. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Make a Wish | Pretty Pink Posh

I love the Pretty Pink Posh Mug Addition dies! Their newest is a birthday one! I’ve combined the following Pretty Pink Posh products: I don’t generally use navy but I designed this especially for my hubby’s upcoming birthday. That’s his favorite color. I did trim down the gift card bag a smidge to fit my

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Time to Celebrate | Papertrey Ink

It’s a chilly 24 degrees outside. I whipped this card up because I’ve been wanting to use the Papertrey Ink – Into The Blooms – Orchid die. This is my kind of plant…the paper kind. I’m always kind of surprised when friends/family give me plants. Guys, I don’t have a green thumb. I combined the

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Hammy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Don’t mind me while I build up my Birthday card stash: I used the following copics Those hamsters, they kill me with their cuteness! I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping

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Squeeze the Day | Lawn Fawn

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Make sure you check out the challenge blog, there is a digital prize that is super cute! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I’m featuring products by Lawn Fawn: My overall

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Happy Birthday | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… That Penguin! I’m featuring the following products from Doodlebugs: My overall color palette: I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of Birthday cards! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Friends Duo | Journals for Life

Have you checked out the Journals for Life – Friends collection? I picked up several of the items including two new stamp sets! Well no, I’m not a journaler but I love anything caffeinated and love this color palette, don’t you? The cards I’m sharing today feature sentiments from the new Coffee Friends set. Don’t

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I Scream, You Scream

I’ve love ice cream. I wish I could enjoy the traditional versions but unfortunately I’m allergic. Luckily there are some pretty delicious non-dairy versions out there and they have some great vegan ice cream shops in Seattle. I combined the following supplies: I love the looks of the stenciling on the Stampin’ Up Soft Sea

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Boba Shoppe | Doodlebugs

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Just say YES to a Boba Shoppe! I’m featuring the following products from Doodlebugs: My overall color palette is compliments of Concord & 9th: Can you imagine it? A Boba + Bakery Shoppe with shiplap walls. That green door makes me so happy. HERE is a different version

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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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