Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE (Edited to add that it is now SOLD OUT)  You should have arrived here from the awesome Yana Smakula’s 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- 4” x 6”

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Some Heroes

Happy May Day!  I can’t believe how quickly the months have been flying by!  Today is May 1st which means there’s a new Reverse Confetti SFYTT! Here’s how I was inspired by this month’s sketch: I combined some papers from the Free Spirit 6×6 paper pad with the Just Brew it set. For those of

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PNW Birthday Buddies – Birthday Blog Hop – Happy Birthday Kimberly!

I’m happily a part of a group of friends that are all from the Pacific Northwest that celebrate each other birthdays!  Today we’re celebrating the lovely Kimberly’s Birthday!  I’m the start of the Happy Birthday Hop!   Kimberly is FULL of talent and kindness.  It doesn’t get much better than that, does it?!  She is our go-to

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Hero Arts: May 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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Hero Arts: Beautiful Day

Hello!  Today I’m sharing the Hero Arts Color Layering Poppy stamp set + coordinating Frame Cuts. I’ve combined the Designer Woodgrain and Floral Mix Layering Paper.  I used Soft Lilac Shadow Ink.  I love the contrast of the Charcoal Shadow Ink on the oval panel.   The Poppy has been layered with the following inks: Soft

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Good Cheer!

Hello, I have a tag project to share with you!  I used the Reverse Confetti Bearing Gifts stamps + coordinating confetti cuts. The base is Tag Me, Too.  I used a bit of the Stormy Cardstock on the bottom of the tag for the road. I was inspired by Tag You’re It. I decided to pop

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The Heart Desires – Happy Birthday!

Happy Monday!  I’m up on The Heart Desires blog with a Birthday project!  Here’s a peek at my supplies, pop over to The Heart Desires Blog for a full reveal! (The Heart Desires) Crate – Bloom 6×6 Paper Pad (The Heart Desires) Concord & 9th – Happy Words Stamp Set (The Heart Desires) Concord &

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PNW Birthday Buddies – Birthday Blog Hop – Happy Birthday Laura!

I’m happily a part of a group of friends that are all from the Pacific Northwest that celebrate each other birthdays!  Today we’re celebrating the lovely Laura Norris:  You should have arrived here from the awesome Toni’s blog!  If not, start at the beginning which is the Birthday Hostess with the Mostess, Tonya! I decided

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happy things!

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I started this card yesterday and finished it up this morning.  I have so many paper collections, this one is Basic Grey – Paper Cottage.  Pure scrappy card, no stamping: Isn’t that die cut sticker so much fun?!  Love the fantastic colors…. I was inspired by Kerry’s Sip and Share challenge

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Sweet Stamp Shop: Rose Bouquet

Hello and Happy Friday!  There’s a bunch of fun happening over in the Sweet Stamp Shop FB Fan Club!   I’m excited to help celebrate the release of Rose Bouquet: This set isn’t just for Mother’s Day but for all the important women in our lives! Rush over to the Sweet Stamp Shop to pick

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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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