STAMPlorations: Special Release!

I’m thrilled to be guesting over at STAMPlorations!  Today is a Special Release & Mini Hop! Comment to win!  Leave a comment on the STAMPlorations blog along with all the participating Designer blogs for a chance to win!  Commenting closes Friday, September 4th at 11:55 p.m. Pacific with the Winner announced Sunday, September 6 on the

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hero arts!

Have you heard about the Brand New Hero Arts Website & blog?!  You gotta go pop over there and check things out!  It’s beautiful!!!! They are offering:  Free shipping on all US orders of $50 or more!!! The Holiday Products are now available!!! Make sure you check out the blog for all the deets and chance to

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Reverse Confetti: welcome to the world lil’ one

Hello!  I have a sweet baby card for you! cardstock:  recollections/110, bazzill marshmallow, stampin’ up pink pirouette stamps:  reverse confetti/my world  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  reverse confetti globe confetti cuts, dcwv cork, mama elephant basic set, kuretake gansai tambi Darin’s niece and her husband recently welcomed a baby girl into their family.  The sentiment

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Hero Arts.

post 2 of 2 for today…click here for my Reverse Confetti SFYTT/Giveaway This summer has been packed with family stuff and a seriously fun crafty adventure….being asked to be on the Hero Arts Creative Team!!!  I had to blink several times when I first read Libby’s email…seriously honored by this awesome invitation and opportunity. I’d love

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Reverse Confetti SFYTT: wild about you + a giveaway!

post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for my exciting news! Hello!  I had so much fun putting this card together…it wasn’t what I initially had in mind but I LOVE the end result: cardstock:  papertrey ink vellum, mystery grey, stampin’ up dusty durango  stamps:  reverse confetti/leaping lions & class act  ink:  memento tuxedo, various

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Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop: Let’s Party

The 25th…already?  I always try to play along with the Papertrey Ink Blog Hops.  This month we’re to experiment with our backgrounds and use this as our inspiration: Love all that glorious vibrant dyed fiber!  I’m smitten by the intense colors and wanted to bring that out in today’s project.  This card is super special

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how’ve you bean?

Gotta love a fun pun…. cardstock:  ranger watercolor paper:  glitz/dapper dan  stamps:  newton’s nook/vegetable medley  ink: ranger archival black  other:  washi, paper smooches notebook die, kuretake gansai tambi, misc washi I love the fun Newton’s Nook Vegetable Medley set!  I’m playing along with the inky paws challenge: This was my original card but it wasn’t

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Cupcake Inspirations: Surprise Sweetie!

Hello!  I’m so thrilled to tell you that I’m a guestie over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge! Here’s the challenge for this week: I knew exactly what paper collection I was going to use for this challenge: cardstock:  recollections/110, american crafts gold glitter, stampin’ up hello honey  paper:  basic grey/grand bazaar  stamps:  simon says stamp/what’s brewing,

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Reverse Confetti: under the weather?

Happy Friday!  Here’s  a fun card that uses Reverse Confetti! cardstock:  recollections/110/white, a muse gingham  stamps: reverse confetti later alligator & weather it together  ink:  memento, fresh ink/chamomile, various copics  other:  reverse confetti weather or dot/quick card panels/later alligator & weather it together confetti cuts I had so much fun coloring that fun gator from

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ellie hello

Okay, I’m smitten with the WPlus9 Bubble Talk set: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, papertrey ink vellum  paper:  echo park/paper & glue  stamps:  wplus9 bubble talk  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  winnie & walter katharine cutaways,  divine twine/palos verde diva stripe My sweet bloggie friend Piali sent this awesome stamp set to me and hopefully this arrives

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Hope | Doodlebugswa

I’ve been loving floral dies and arranging them into a design. Today’s card features: Originally I was going to do more of a Rifle Paper Co design with Concord & 9th – Sea Glass as the base panel. I decided to go with white and add Sea Glass foliage to the design. The little word

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Cheerful Chirps Collection | Spellbinders

Thank you to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me some products to play with. Here’s how I was inspired today: Today’s project features the following NEW Spellbinders products from the Cheerful Chirps Collection: I also used these Spellbinder products: Do you know what inspired my card? Do you remember the Drinking Bird? We had

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Sweet Thoughts | PinkFresh Studio

I feel like I’ve been gravitating towards florals lately but when I look back on my Instagram Feed, it doesn’t look that way. I don’t consider myself a floral gal but give me all the floral dies. Today’s project features: I backed the hoop with vellum so that the plaid wouldn’t be too distracting. Have

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Caffeine | Coffee Loving Papercrafters

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog sharing this card that features Miss Ink Stamps. Hop over to the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog for all the details. Some links maybe affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Heavens No | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m hoping to design Brass & Bliss Craft Co projects for my blog, every other Saturday. Here’s how I was inspired today; These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today: The paper is from The Paper Cut and the colors are sold individually online by color name.

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Big Splash Insta Hop | Catherine Pooler Designs

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 I’ve teamed up with Catherine Pooler Designs to celebrate the splashy launch of their Big Splash Collection—a summer-inspired release full of poolside fun and vibrant vibes! 💦You could WIN the brand new pastel Party Inks – Pistachio and Sweetheart 💚💗 – by joining in on our INSTAGRAM hop! These dreamy shades

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Another Cup | Coffee Loving Papercrafters

I’m up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog sharing this card that features a couple super sponsors: Hop over to the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog for all the details. Some links maybe affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Jeanius | Trinity Stamps

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: denim I was inspired by the theme. My card features the following products: I remembered I had the cute Smarty Pants set that would work perfectly with this week’s challenge. I went ISO a plain pattern paper and found one

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Just for You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s card combines: The twine was in my stash and I thought it would be a fun way to add the subsentiment.  That and because I was having a real struggle trying to figure out where to add the sentiment. In case you missed this: Here’s to a

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June Hero Studio – Day 3 | Hero Arts

In case you didn’t catch my previous posts, I wanted to welcome the  June Hero Studio Release: Coastal Vibes. This release brings together a stunning mix of stamps, dies, and stencils – all inspired by breezy beach days, seaside treasures, and summer memories. Card Kit Contents: In addition to the Card Kit, Hero Studio also consists

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