You are Special | Lawn Fawn

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: Here are the Lawn Fawn supplies I used: When I looked at my initial layout, I felt like the white panels ‘needed something’ so I

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Tea & Honey Duo | The Greetery

How do you take your tea? I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today sharing this project. It all started with those Dried Citrus Slices. Read all about it over on the CLC blog. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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In my thoughts | Papertrey Ink

Definitely my least favorite cards to make are sympathy. I’ve been meaning to design one for a crafty friend of mine but never know where to start. I challenged myself to use the Color Throwdown’s current challenge: I don’t tend to gravitate to Navy but I’ve been playing with blues more often this year. Okay

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A Cheerful Hello | Digi Kika

Happy National Popcorn Day! We’re celebrating with 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: Here are the supplies I used: I love how many panels of patterned paper I was able to incorporate into my design.

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Happy Galentine’s Day | Reverse Confetti

So what are the top 3 crafty companies do you own? Here are mine in alpha order: I decided to whip up a couple Galentine’s Day cards using some of my Reverse Confetti: Here are the products I used: I generally love to use non-traditional colors but there is something about pink, white with a

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You’re so Sweet | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today, sharing this project. I had so much fun breaking into some new goodies from Pretty Pink Posh! Hop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog for all the details. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Happy Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #13 – Reminder

Things are still going strong over at the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! This month we have Doodlebugs as our Sponsor: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the main challenge post HERE. You’ll want to check out today’s post over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge, there’s new inspiration! Here’s how I was

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I Feel Knitty | Lawn Fawn

We’re back with 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: Here are the supplies I used: The sentiment is from the Avery Elle – Made with Love [retired] set. Gotta love a pun, right? Both of

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Birthday Mail | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: YAY Stephanie! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information to pass along to Impress Card and Crafts. Although it hasn’t been posted anywhere except here [for now], the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I already have a sponsor lined up so get ready

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Are you getting ready | Woodblock Wednesday

Are you getting ready for January’s Woodblock Wednesday that is tomorrow at 6 am pacific? I’m back today sharing a project using a stamp I bought from last month’s sponsor – Rubbermoon. I had to whip up something using that awesome Java Girl image: I love how these little cards turned out. The kraft base

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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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