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Happy Saturday!!! So it’s been a busy 2 weeks on my blog with new releases by Reverse Confetti and Neat & Tangled!  The next couple of weeks will be me, catching up on challenges and such.  My schedule is slowing down, more on that in a smidge. First, here’s my card for today: cardstock:  recollections/110/white

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day: Woof + No Nuts

Hello and Welcome to the Neat & Tangled July Release Day!  ALL new products are available in the shop NOW. Today we’re featuring Woof + No Nuts First up is Woof, a fun dog/animal lover must-have set: cardstock:  papertrey ink kraft, recollections/110/white, mystery gray  stamps:  neat & tangled woof  ink:  memento tuxedo, stampin’ up white embossing powder,

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Four: Hand Stitched + Dies

Hello and Welcome to Day Four of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Hand Stitched + Dies The Hand Stitched set is so pretty: cardstock:  ranger watercolor  stamps:  neat & tangled handstitched  ink:  ranger archival black, brilliant brush markers  other:  aqua pen Hoops, I LOVE hoops.  This set is absolutely wonderful.  The possibilities are

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day Two: Life is Beautiful + My Sunshine

Hello and Welcome to Day Two of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Life is Beautiful + My Sunshine  The Life is Beautiful set is so stinkin’ CUTE: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, stampin’ up coastal cabana  stamps:  neat & tangled/life is beautiful  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  spellbinders oval I kept my card really clean

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Neat and Tangled July Release Day One: Faceted + Bokeh Vellum Circles

Hello and Welcome to Day One of the Neat & Tangled July Release! Today we’re featuring Faceted + Bokeh Vellum Circles I had so much fun with the Faceted set: cardstock:  ranger watercolor, stampin’ up rich razzleberry, recollection glitter stamps:  neat and tangled faceted  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  kuretake gansai tambi This set is awesome, it’s

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you are loved….

Hello and Happy Sunday!  Today is my baby’s 18th birthday…more on that in a smidge.  I wanted to share a quick card that I made: cardstock:  recollections 110 white, ranger watercolor  paper:  create a smile/sending sunshine kit  stamps:  create a smile/uplifting  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  mama elephant/basic set creative cuts, kuretake gansai tambi I’m

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it’s the little things…

Have you seen Reverse Confetti’s July Release?!  It’s, well, AWESOME.  I had so much fun designing projects that I literally couldn’t stop and have this extra project to share with you today! paper:  ranger watercolor  stamps:  reverse confetti weather it together/posted note sentiments  ink:  ranger archival black, delicata gold  other:  pink fresh studio heart veneers,

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hugs

Tags, I love tags, how about you?   cardstock:  ranger watercolor  paper:  recollections craft it flora  stamps:  essentials by ellen/bohemian garden, paper smooches chit chat  ink:  ranger archival/black  other:  paper smooches gift tags 2, solid black divine twine, recollections clothes pin This tag uses Recollections Craft It Flora (thank you Wanda!).  The top layer is

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Whisker Graphics: Extra-Ordinary

Today is my Whisker Graphics Day!  Have you checked out the shop lately?  It’s chock full of new goodies! I’m featuring a Brown Kraft bag with a twist: cardstock:  ranger watercolor paper  stamps:  create a smile/botanical love  ink:  ranger archival black, kuretake gansai tambi  other:  create a smile/stacked pierced banners/cool cuts, studio calico veneer, apple

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Lunar New Year Challenge | June 2025

We’re back with the May Lunar New Year Challenge! The Year of the Dragon ended on January 28th. The Year of the Snake started on January 29th and runs through February 16, 2026. Make sure you check the challenge blog for the prizes up for grabs this month! For today’s new challenge post, I went

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Crafting Fuel | 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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Hello | Inspired by Challenge

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: ladybugs I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following products: *retired I can’t believe that I don’t have a ladybug die…what?! So I made mine out of various circle dies. I’ve been seeing so many

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May Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, June 25th I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a US mailing address has three choices to

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Boba Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s card combines: I love the coordinating stencils that Lawn Fawn comes out with.  It makes coloring their images super fast!  I cut the interior out from the Eyelet Circle and backed it with vellum so that you can see a bit of the plaid paper. The Boba

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Changes in Latitude | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

I’m sliding in with my final Brass & Bliss Craft Co New Release card to share! I hope that you picked out your favorites from the Waves & Wins Collection. Today is the final day of the 20% off New Release Sale. This card features new* and previously released products: I’m a huge fan sentiments

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With Sympathy | Freshly Made Sketches

Unfortunately we needed a sympathy card. Those are by far the most challenging to design. I found inspiration with these cards HERE and HERE. I used non-traditional colors which I hope is okay with the family. I combined the following products: I used the following Distress Oxides inks: I was inspired by the Freshly Made

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Cheers to You | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. These are the Brass & Bliss Craft Co products I’m featuring today: Don’t forget about the IG Hop! Have you hopped along with us yet? The Brass & Bliss Craft Co Waves & Wins Release is now in the shop

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