for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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Reverse Confetti May SFYTT: Let your Faith

     Hello and Happy Monday!   The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it?  I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already!   Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT?       I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection.  I love it for the

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happy mother’s day!!!

        Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl:     She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma.  So SWEET.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids!     I have a

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hello.

Happy Saturday!  Today is suppose to be a glorious day in the Pacific Northwest.  Tonya & I are headed into Seattle and we’re eventually meeting up with Kate at the Starbucks Roastery. I posted this sneak peek over on FB yesterday. Which then became this: cardstock:  stampin’ up hello honey, strathmore watercolor  stamps:  essentials by

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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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Flamazing | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Have you hopped along with us yet? The Brass & Bliss Craft Co Waves & Wins Release is now in the shop and 20% off. I have the direct links to each hop stop at the end of this post. There are two $50 Brass & Bliss Craft Co Gift Cards up for grabs. Leave

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Cheers | Lawn Fawn

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: drinks I was inspired by the colors, theme and sketch. My card features the following Lawn Fawn products: I switched out the chocolately drink with a Boba Tea. I had fun going on a treasure hunt to find the different

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