You make the world a better place | Close To My Heart

  My friends at CTMH sent me a bunch of new goodies: Build-A-Rainbow Thin CutsSunny Days Ahead stamp setCharming Backgrounds stamp setCTMH Exclusive Inks I teamed it up with my CTMH colored cardstock and went on a rainbow dash! I have to be honest, the last one, You make the world a better place is

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You are the Best | Reverse Confetti April Creative Hop

Today is the 8th which means it is time for the Reverse Confetti April Creative Hop!  You should have arrived here from Olga’s blog, if not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Reverse Confetti blog. I challenged myself to use a specific color palette: Lime Green | Iced Aqua | RC

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Hero Arts Sale | Ellen Hutson LLC

  Did you hear about the Hero Arts Sale over at Ellen Hutson LLC?  All Hero Arts is on sale, 25% off.  That includes the collaboration set between Reverse Confetti and Hero Arts, Better Together.   This is such a fun color layering set that is super easy.  Here are my Catherine Pooler ink colors: Blooms:

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Hello Friend | Pigment Craft Co

  Have you heard of the New Pigment Craft Co?  I’m super excited by this new stamp company because their designs are absolutely gorgeous.  I’ve placed an order for their second release that is FILLED with caffeinated designs.  Yesterday I sat down with items from their first release.  This card features: Blooming Floral Dashing Sentiments

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Just a Note | Reverse Confetti

  Happy April!  Today is the start of a new Reverse Confetti Stock Your Stash Challenge! I’m actually up on the Reverse Confetti blog with my teamie Ali.  I decided to make another Mother’s Day theme card.  This card is going to my Former Mother-In-Law.  I’m super grateful that we’re still friends. Here’s how I

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Holiday Greetings | The Stamp Market

  I’m part of a group that designs 5 holiday cards a month.  I need that extra motivation for this Christmas!  I had fun at the last The Stamp Market sale.  I used the Big Botanicals + Holiday Greetings dies. So last month I told myself to use more diecutting than coloring.  I changed my

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Thanks for being such a Peach | The Greetery

  I’m recovering slowly from the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  It literally takes over my crafty life for over 2 weeks.  The hubby is well aware when I’m in the midst of a hop.  It was another great event, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.  I always enjoy it, all the inspiration is truly amazing. I’m

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Grande Birthday Wishes | Reverse Confetti

  I’m super excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog with this project.  Make sure you check my post for all the details.  Reverse Confetti is one of the many Super Sponsors for the Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers blog hop: Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Four!

  Happy Monday!  I’m so excited to be up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today.  I’m sharing four designs over there, here is a peek at one of them: Pop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog for all the details and to see my other designs! Affiliate links at no extra cost to

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Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop – Day Three!

  We’re on Day Three of the Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  It continues to be filled with caffeinated fun.  Today will be more of the same and Happy Sunday! Today I’m featuring projects that feature Close To My Heart: My Friends at CTMH sent me a box full of goodies that I

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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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