Stronger and Better | Catherine Pooler Designs

  Not a surprise that I like to collect stamps with thermoses.  I was so happy to see that Catherine Pooler Designs added their Warm & Cozy set to their shop.  It originally came out as part of their Club Sursee subscription. The cardstock I used is Stampin’ Up Smoky Slate.  The sentiment is from

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Celebrate Everything | MFT Stamps

  In addition to holiday cards, I’m really bad about designing birthday cards.  I picked up a bunch of the newest MFT release at Ellen Hutson LLC.  The beauty about this particular release is that it fits all types of birthday personalities.   Today’s cards feature: Celebrate with Cake die-namics Celebrate Everything stamps I love how

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Mugs & Kisses | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #2

  Happy February!  Before I get started on the new Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge I wanted to thank you!  We were so honored to have over 100 projects link up to our very first challenge last month!  For the winners, please visit the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge blog HERE. New month means a brand new

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February Stock Your Stash | Reverse Confetti

  I’m excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today.  I’m sharing how I was inspired by the February Stock Your Stash Challenge!  I decided to combine the Multi-Step Cacti and Sketched Florals sets. My overall color palette is: Mist  |  Baby Blue  |  Navy Blue  |  Royal Purple I’ve been enjoying making

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For You | Pigment Craft Co.

Yesterday I was chatting with Thanh and how I don’t tend to gravitate to florals.  That inspired me to ink up the Pigment Craft Co – Jumbo Botanicals: Winter Bloom: I love the Cozy Stitches Cover Plate Die and started with that.  Then I layered a strip using the Pattern Builder: Gingham in Eucalyptus ink.

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be my valentine | lawn fawn

  I’m shaking things up with some Lawn Fawn goodies!  All products have been purchased from Ellen Hutson LLC with the exception of the tiny coffee mug, that is from the Halloween Party Animal purchased directly from Lawn Fawn.  One thing lead to another and I have two cards that turned out a bit busier

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eat more hole foods | Taylored Expressions

I’m finally getting around to inking up the Taylored Expressions – Donut Days kit.   I love all things donuts…couldn’t resist this one.  You might not be able to tell but the Donut Days Stencil has been hit with Ranger Texture Paste with a couple drops of Reverse Confetti Piggy Bank reinker.  The added texture

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Just a Note | Close to my Heart + Sheetload of Cards

  Friday morning I was part of a Crafty Zoom that was hostessed by my friend Chris Franco.  The two hours went quick but I was able to whip together these nine cards: Have you heard of Sheetload of Cards?  It’s a genius concept of taking three 12×12’s and a couple 8.5×11’s, a card sketch

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Final Day of Avery Elle Week | Ellen Hutson LLC

  Today is the FINAL day of Avery Elle Week over on the Ellen Hutson blog!  We’re celebrating with a SALE and it ends tonight at 11:59 pm pacific. I’m back sharing a couple more projects, this time featuring the Avery Elle – Layered Ice Cream set.  This layering set is super easy to use. 

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You’re Sweet | Avery Elle Week – Ellen Hutson LLC

Did you hear?  It’s Avery Elle Week over on the Ellen Hutson LLC Blog!  I’m starting off the week with some sweet inspiration. I’m featuring the Avery Elle – Layered Cupcake for my projects.  I had so much fun with this set, I don’t know about you, but I love cupcakes. My first card combines

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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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