CASology Guest Designer: (alpaca my scarf)

I’m so excited to be a Guest Designer over at CASology!  Here’s this week’s Cue Card: The first thing I thought of was a clothesline.  I know I have stamps like that but then thought of this: Oh those alpacas kill me, they’re so cute!  I decided to do a trio, the white one being

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Happy Birthday Wishes

Is it just me or are there a bazillion cute stamp sets out there right now?!  I need to win the lottery!  I did splurge and buy a couple Mama Elephant sets, I can’t stand the cuteness of the new The Cat’s Meow: Any guesses what totally sold me on the set…other than the immense

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Mojo Monday: Given enough caffeine

Happy Sunday!  Purple and Green is quickly becoming one of my favorite color combos: The base is a Memory Box notecard.  The floral panel is from Tealightful by Pebbles and the ombre panel is from Take Me Away by Pink Paislee.  The stamped stacked mugs are from the Verve Set, One Cup.  They were inked up

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Donut Forget…

Donuts are like Coffee set to me, you can never have too many.  I wanted to order the Stampin’ Up May Paper Pumpkin kit but was too late.  How lucky am I the my crafty friend Kerry offered me hers?!  Big thank you Kerry! I had so much fun with the kit and first played

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The Ton’s Summer 2017 Release Blog Hop

I am so excited to be a guest for The Ton’s Summer 2017 Release Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from the fabulous Eunji Jung!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is The Ton Blog. The Ton has 24 new stamps for their new Summer 2017 Release

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Reverse Confetti June Blog Hop!

Today is the 8th of June which mean the Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!  Before I get to the hop details, I did want you know about the sale that is going on: June is filled with Birthday’s and Graduations!  Today’s project is for one of the graduations, my girl will officially graduate on Saturday.  Although

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The Heart Desires Challenge #13: We’re a Perfect Matcha

Hello and Welcome to The Heart Desires Challenge #13!  We have another fun one for you, check out all of the delish colors…all that glorious green: I, of course, worked with the color green.  The photo in the upper left hand corner screams Matcha tea so I used that as my inspiration also: The SugarPea Designs

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Hero Arts June Awesome Add-ons

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with my fabulous teamie, Jayne.  We’re sharing projects that feature this month’s awesome add-ons: CG711 Mud Cloth Bold Prints CG712 Tribal Stripes Bold Prints SA106 Tribal Shapes Stencil CM176 Color Layering Bengal Tigers DI397 Color Layering Tigers Frame Cuts CM177 Color Layering Brave Lion DI398 Color Layering

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE  Sold out! You should have arrived here from the awesome Chari Moss’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main Kit (SOLD OUT!)    Kit contents:  1 6″ x 8″ clear stamp set9 coordinating Frame Cuts1 Fancy Die3

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Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero: Countdown to Creativity!

Have you been following the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity posts?  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a sneak peek of the Main Kit for May! I’ve love for you to check it out, remember to leave comments on ALL of the Countdown to Creativity posts for a chance to win!

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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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