Throwback Thursday + Giveaway!

So, I’ve been playing (+ eating) a lot and didn’t make time to whip something up today so I went through my bloggie archives to post projects that I shared on my birthday…ready?!  Here we go…oldest to newest: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 The biggest thing I’ve noticed…my photography skills 🙂

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Oh, Frap + a Giveaway!

I’ve been wanting to ink up my Your Next Stamp – Java Geek set: I combined it with the coordinating Java Geek Dies and the Doodlebug Design – Fun in the Sun paper pad!  I added some texture to the base panel by using the Pink Paislee – Citrus Bliss Embossing Folder! I was inspired by

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Neat and Tangled Birthday Celebration + Giveaway!

I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today starting off the hop festivities for the day!  Make sure you join in the fun…tons of inspiration + prizes all week long! Here’s a peek at one of my cards that I’m sharing over on the Neat & Tangled blog: I made a shaker!!!!  Check out

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Reverse Confetti August Blog Hop + Giveaway!!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti August  Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know how much I LOVE coffee.  I love to drink it and I love all

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 3: coffee and you

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 3!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our August ‘Fetti Friends:   Teri Anderson + Veronica Zalis We also welcome Heather Hoffman to the Reverse Confetti Crew! Today,

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 2: Spread the Love

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 2!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our August ‘Fetti Friends:  Teri Anderson + Veronica Zalis We are also welcoming Heather Hoffman to the Reverse Confetti Crew!

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Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti Day 1: Some Heroes

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps and confetti cuts will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  Our August ‘Fetti Friends:   Teri Anderson + Veronica Zalis We’re also welcoming Heather Hoffman to the Reverse Confetti Crew! Today,

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The Heart Desires: Challenge #3

Hello!  Today is the start of The Heart Desires Challenge #3!  We’re so floored by the gallery from Challenge #2!  I’m so looking forward to seeing how the new challenge inspires you: I’m such a fan of succulents…yes, I have a black thumb so the stamp version of the plants are, well, awesome in my

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Hero Arts: Sending Smiles

post 2 of 2…click HERE for Right at Home Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today using the Luggage Tag Alphabet!  Here’s a sneak peek of my project: I’d love for you to check out my project HERE.

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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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