Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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Neat & Tangled New Release: Day Three

Whew!  We’re on Day Three of Neat & Tangled’s New Release!  How are you liking the new designs?!  Aren’t they fabulous?!  Click HERE for Day One and HERE for Day Two. Today we’re featuring So Very Blessed paper:  carta bella hello again, strathmore watercolor  stamps:  neat & tangled so very blessed  ink:  hero arts hues

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Neat & Tangled Release Week: Day Two

Hello!  Welcome to the Neat & Tangled Release Week!   Did you miss Day one?  Remember to pop over to the Neat & Tangled blog for tons of inspiration! Today we are featuring a set called  Sunday School Songs paper:  carta bella hello again  stamps:  neat & tangled sunday school songs  ink: hero arts hues black other:

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Neat & Tangled New Release: Day One

Hello!  Welcome to the Neat & Tangled Release Week! So VERY excited since this is my first release with Neat & Tangled and let me tell you, you’re going to LOVE everything! Today we’re featuring Photobooth My first card is absolutely clean & simple: I love the look of heat embossing AND when it is

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huge thanks

2 words: Think Jaws cardstock:  neenah, vellum  stamps:  paper smooches surf and turf/briny blue  ink:  memento tuxedo, copics RV14, RV17, V09, V15, Y19, Y38, R14 & R46  other:  MME washi, Freckled Fawn washi, MME enamel dots. A big thanks to Katie Brooks for letting me borrow a couple Paper Smooches sets: Briny Blue Surf and

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Fusion: Happy Birthday

So, today is day 2 of my 2 day garage sale.  Here’s hoping that everything gets sold! Today I have a couple of cards to share, first up is a card that makes me happy: I’m trying really hard to build up a healthy birthday card stash.  One of my favorite happy colors is yellow.

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Sweet Stamp Shop: balloons

Hello!  Today’s my final post over on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog! I’d love for you to pop by and say hello! Here’s a sneak peek: See you over on the Sweet blog!

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Sweet Stamp Shop BONUS May Release: Happy!

this is post 3 of 3 for me today…click HERE for my post using Exclusive Dies from Top Dog Dies Click HERE for the new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Today’s the Day! Sweet Stamp Shop’s Bonus May Release! Happy Birthday currently on pre-order basis I used the Happy Birthday set in a super clean &

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Curtain Call Challenge: Pajama Party!

Click HERE for my post using Exclusive Dies from Top Dog Dies Check out the newest Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Pajama Party photo source:  catchmyparty.com We have a fabulous new sponsor, The Cat’s Pajamas, for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Pajama Party!  The LEAD of this challenge will receive a gift certificate to use at

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Exclusive Dies from Top Dog Dies: Congrats graduate

click HERE for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Hello! Here’s a super clean & simple card: cardstock:  pti paper:  authentique anchored  stamps:  winnie & walter the big the bold and you  ink:  delicata gold, gold embossing powder Have you seen all the chatter about the newest Exclusive Dies from Top Dog Dies? This uses one

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