home is where the heart is…

Hello! We’re on Day 5 of the Coffee Lovers Spring Blog Hop! cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series   Stamps:  Impress  Ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  cork, studio calico heart veneer, sewing machine, circle punch I have a ton of coffee stamp sets…a ton. This one is one of my newer ones from

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coffee.

Monday…already?! paper:  mme/jubilee/tangerine  stamp:  studio calico  other:  recollections/doily, mme/jubilee/tangerine sticker, Create a Smile/coffee chipboard So, this ‘card’ is filled with a bunch of different manufacturers, something that I don’t generally do. I’ve been really loving the Create a Smile chippies…that’s what the sentiment is made of, chipboard, not wood veneer….isn’t it awesome?!  Create a Smile

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Curtain Call & Stories di timbri, carta e…..Lucky

It’s time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge! photo source: meandmydiy.com The LEAD of Lucky will be invited as a Guest Designer in our next challenge! Make sure you visit each of the designers’ blogs for more inspiration! Lucky Designers Amy KollingAmy ShefferAmy TsurutaGayatri Murali Kim Singdahlsen Laurie WillisonLisa HenkeMarisa RitzenMaureen PlutMonika DavisSarah GoughSheri GilsonStacey SchaferTenia NelsonTracey McNeely Follow us!

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Paper Smooches Sparks & Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: need to venti?

cardstock:  stampin’ up basic black  paper:  fancy pants design/memories captured  stamps: paper smooches hot concoctions/cyber cafe  ink:  memento tuxedo other:  paper smooches/coffee & tea dies I’m sneaking in here to post a quick card I whipped up! I used the Paper Smooches Coffee Cup die and cut 2 in solid black and 1 in the

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Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: rule the world

Well, today is the day! The Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! Yes, I know that it isn’t technically Spring but who doesn’t love to celebrate Spring?! For all the deets of the hop including the FABulous Super Sponsor & Flash Sponsors, please go HERE. A big shout out to Chaitali for helping in all the

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Fusion: fancy hello

We’re back with a new Fusion Card Challenge! I know I say this all the time, but isn’t this a fun one?! This week I’m going with the inspiration photo! cardstock:  recollections/white/110  paper:  studio calico/atlantic, echo park/dots & stripes  stamps:  waffle flower bowtiful  ink:  memento tuxedo  other:  waffle flower mailable 3D bow I adore pale

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chattin’ + craftin’

So, I do consider myself fortunate.  I’m surrounded by fabulous crafty friends both via bloggie land and IRL. We have an on-going crafty gathering on a monthly basis.  New people are always welcome and out of staters too! Last Saturday Lenae and Vicki joined us! I always get the better end of the deal because

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retro sketches: time for cake

Challenge = Masculine Birthday Cards. My Minds Eye/Jubilee/Tangerine = problem solved. I love that MME collection. I teamed it up with  Reverse Confetti’s Label Me Label Me Confetti Cut and Celebrate Cake Perfect for a co-workers birthday card! I was inspired by retro sketches Don’t forget about the Coffee Lovers Spring Hop!  The fun starts

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Evelin T Designs: coffee + me

So, I always feel fortunate when I can meet up with a bloggie friend.  There is always an instant connection because of the shared paper crafting passion.  A couple years ago when I was able to go to CHA, I met up with Evelin.   We’ve known each other for several years so I was

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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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