September Countdown to Confetti – Day One | Reverse Confetti

It’s Day One of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re so happy to have the following designers for our September + October ‘Fetti Friends: Mayra Duran-Hernandez Megan Quinn Mindy Eggen Nicole Vögeli

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Friend | Inspired by Challenge – Tasty Autumn

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: This is how I was inspired: Pretty literal…LOL.  I took a panel of Stampin’ Up Crushed Curry and used a nesting oval to get the start of the shape of the pear.  Every snip was calculated and I wish I could be

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Pumpkin Spice | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’m super excited to be up on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog today!  I knew that I wanted to design a caffeinated project and this is how I was inspired: I’d love for you to visit me over on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you.

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Boo | Catherine Pooler Designs

So I’ve had these cute Catherine Pooler stamps for a bit and wanted to ink them up for a color challenge.  It was a struggle for me to complete this card especially given the deadline is in 90 minutes. I picked up these Catherine Pooler stamps at Ellen Hutson’s: Hey Pumpkin stamps | Dies Jack-o-Lantern

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Hot Diggity Dog | Inspired by Challenge – Give a Dog a Bone

Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I had so much fun with this challenge and knew just what stamp set I was going to use:  Clever Sausage by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen.  The sentiment is a combo of Clever Sausage and Modern Succulents. The slimline dies are

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Birthday Mail | Woodblock Wednesday + Giveaway!

I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday!  Let’s get right to it, I’m featuring: Impress – Big Bold Bloom Combo Impress – Birthday Mail Impress – Large Grid Pattern Here’s how I was inspired: I was trying to make the panels work with different stamps [caffeinated] but it just wasn’t hitting me so I reached

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Cool Birthday | Reverse Confetti

I’m super excited to be up on the Reverse Confetti blog today sharing a summertime design.  Here’s a sneak peek: Here is my supply list with affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Truck loads of Happiness | Penguin Palace

So a couple weeks ago I placed my first order with Penguin Palace Stamps.  I bought a handful of cute sets and a couple dies.  Today I’m featuring their: The Sweetest Truck There’s No One Like You Here’s how I was inspired: I’m on the waitlist for Rabbit Cafe.  I was able to design a

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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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