Eleven | Blogaversary + Giveaway

I can’t believe it has been Eleven years!  Things have come a long way from my first blog post HERE. I’ve been super fortunate and grateful over the years.  Things were tough for me as a single Mom back then, but both of my kids have graduated from high school.  My girl has since graduated

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Reverse Confetti November Countdown to Confetti Day One | Jolly Coffee

It’s the start of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month! Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome the following designers  as our ‘Fetti Friends: Leanne West Melissa Bickford Today  we’re featuring: Christmas Circles

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Ugly Sweater | Simon Says Stamp

Ugly Christmas Sweaters…you gotta love them, right?!  I picked up the Ugly Sweater stamp set by Simon Says Stamp at one of our multi-crafter Garage Sales along, with the SSS Merry Christmas Craft die, here’s how I was inspired: Let’s chat about my card, sorry about the photog, I’m too impatient to wait for more

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Fa la la | Hello Bluebird

I had so much fun working on this project!  Isn’t the Hello Bluebird, Christmas is Coming set so cute? I managed to fit it all of the main images from that set.   I used the Gallery Frame Die #2, originally I did have the scallop border but decided to just use the outline on this

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My Umbrella | My Favorite Things

So, I’m still trying to do a massive catch up on my purchases, today I’m featuring the My Favorite Things – BB Rain or Shine.  First time inking up that sweet set, perfect for us in the pacific northwest.   I teamed it up with the retired Top Dog set and Farm Fresh Gingham 6×6.   Loving

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Fun Stampers Journey | Spellbinders

Have you heard the news?! Fun Stampers Journey and Spellbinders are coming together on November 1st 2018!  Check out the products HERE. Here are some fun facts: 1) Fun Stampers Journey stamps are made in the USA of deeply etched red rubber for a perfect impression every time. 2) Their thin metal dies are made of steel

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Oh, Happy Day | Reverse Confetti

How can it be Monday already?!  The weekend goes by so quickly and hard to believe that Halloween is this Wednesday. I have a fun card to share with you today: Love the Hey, Sugar set, it’s filled with delish images.  That’s where the donut and the sentiment are from.   The coffee cup is from

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hello friend | Graciellie Design

The weather has been pure northwest fall.  A bit dark, cold and drizzly.  It makes me want to stay indoors, have hot drinks and craft all day!  Today’s project features Graciellie Design’s Stay Cozy digital stamp set: I’m loving the rich color palette, perfect to warm up to on a chilly fall day!  The papers

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Pumpkin Spice | Polka Dot Orchard

Fall is my favorite season.  My Momma and I were just chatting about how much more vivid the colors are this year.  Fall themed projects are also one of my favorites.  I was super excited for Jessica Burnham and her Grand Opening of her new Etsy shop: Polka Dot Orchard! Here’s a project that combines

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Top Dog Dies + Pretty Pink Posh Blog Hop!

Click HERE for my PTI Blog Hop post. Click HERE for my CAS-ual Fridays post. Top Dog Dies has teamed up with Pretty Pink Posh for a fun blog hop!  This is the pre-party function to get you sequin-y for another hop that happens tomorrow, and Top Dog Dies is one of the sponsors! You

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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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