you make me happy

Today is the start of my week long coffee inspired projects! Let the fun begin! paper:  pebbles home made  stamps:  sweet stamp shop coffee town  ink:  hero arts hues I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches I’ve thrown the challenge out to my crafty friends Tonya, Kimberly and Katie.   Check out Kimberly’s awesome card

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Friends are the best gift of all

Hello & Happy Saturday! I have a couple cards to share today: cardstock:  pti white  paper:  stampin’ up gold soiree ink:  fresh ink mint reinker  other:  mambi sticker This is a fun mish-mash of products…something that I don’t generally do. The base panel is Designer Paper from Stampin’ Up called Gold Soiree.  The center image

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Neat & Tangled September Release Day: Turkey Talk

We made it…today is Neat & Tangled’s September Release Day! We do have one more set with coordinating dies to feature! Turkey Talk Turkey Talk Nice & Neat Dies I went super clean & simple on this set (translation:  postal friendly). I colored mr. turkey with distress inks: Project Life cards are so much fun

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hello boston!

Last weekend I was able to meet up with Thanh, Sparkle & Baby Boston! Here’s a sneak peek at my giftie packaging for Baby Boston: We’re huge Fruit-a-tarians and I’ve been keeping some of the plastic clamshell boxes: Why yes, the Altenew Sketchy Cities America, is perfect for Mr. Baby Boston!  I combined it with

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FUSION: sunflower

post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Neat & Tangled’s September Release! Hello and Welcome to the new Fusion: I totally started out trying to combine both the inspiration photo and the sketch.  I could not seem to get the ‘ole mojo to work with the colors!  That was super odd & frustrating

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Origami Map

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Fusion Card Challenge! Hello Neat & Tangled Fans! We’re on Day 4 of the Neat & Tangled September Release!  What have been your FAVES so far?  I know, I know…all of it 🙂 Today will certainly not disappoint you! Today we’re featuring Origami Map by Miriam

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Neat & Tangled September Release: My Plate is Full

…and I’m back with Day 3 of the Neat & Tangled September Release! Today’s stamp set and coordinating die is a ‘must have’. My Plate is Full My Plate is Full Nice & Neat Dies I had so much fun putting this together: I still adore the chalkboard technique and decided to go with a

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congratulations.

So, I recently found out that a friend of mine became engaged!   How exciting! I’ve been wanting to use my Avery Elle Petals & Stems so this was the perfect opportunity: apologizing for the poor photos…I snapped pics before I left to meet up with the happy engaged girl:) cardstock:  pti white, stampin’ up

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Be Full

Welcome to Day 2 of the Neat & Tangled September Release! How did you like Day 1?! I know, cute eh?!! Today we have another 3×4 Classic Danielle image! Be Full I absolutely ADORE this one!  Did you see Danielle’s freebie that she  posted last week HERE? So one of my favorite Fall Inspired paper

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Creepy Cute

Today starts the Neat & Tangled September Release previews! You are going to love this release for its fun packed images! Let’s get started with: Creepy Cute Um yeah, way cute, eh? Creepy Cute Shadow/Sentiments genius! Creepy Cute Nice and Neat Dies Yay for dies! …and the new Spooktacular Sequin Mix! Okay, I kinda went

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CAS-ual Fridays: rad-epic-cool

Click HERE for my PTI Blog Hop Post Click HERE for my Top Dog Dies/Pretty Pink Posh post ..and we’re back! CFC131 Theme: Use 3 of something (colors, elements, accessories, etc) on just one third of the card front.  CFC131: April 25-May 23 The winner gets a fun-filled guest spot on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog!

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PTI Blog Hop: Friend

Click HERE for my CAS-ual Fridays post! Click HERE for my Top Dog Dies/Pretty Pink Posh post! It’s the Papertrey Ink Monthly Blog Hop! Embroidery…love the look, don’t you? This is as close to embroidery as I get: It’s a shaped card!  It’s a petite 3.5 inches in diameter.  I’m going to search for a

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Top Dog Dies: let’s do this

Have you hopped with us yet? The fun starts at the Top Dog Dies blog but here’s the hop listing in case you get lost along the way! Top Dog Dies  Scrapbook Circle Amy Wanford  Amy Tsuruta   Giovana Smith   Katie Brooks   Stacey Schafer    Nicole Picadura   Renee Robbins   Karen Letchworth  Wendy Sue Anderson  Sara Zenger   Heather

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Seize the Sketch: Let’s be Explorers!

Looking for the Top Dog Dies/Scrapbook Circle Hop?  Click HERE! Happy Tuesday! I’ve been enjoying the Fancy Pants, As you Wish Collection!  Perfect for my shared hobby with Darin of flying! I was inspired by the current Seize the Sketch Thanks for stoppin’ by!

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