hello.

I’ve been on an ice cream kick…both consuming and creating♡ cardstock:  hero arts mixed blush paper:  crate/poolside  other:  crate poolside ephemera pack, pebbles glitter tape. The Crate Poolside collection is new to me….I took a Kelly Purkey class at Impress on Saturday and we had the collection to work with with it…for Christmas cards….more on

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with sympathy.

Hello again.  I don’t generally post 2 cards in a day if I can help it but I decided to play along with Mojo Monday. paper:  teresa collins/memorabilia  stamps:  verve/kind words  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, fresh ink charcoal A dear friend of my Mom’s recently passed away at 90 years old.  She was

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SFYTT: Here’s the Scoop!

Although the weather in the Pacific Northwest has cooled down again, I have to say that I’ve had more ice cream this summer than ever.  I mean seriously, you can never go wrong with ice cream! paper:  pink paislee/hometown summer  stamps:  reverse confetti/love & ice cream  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder  other:  reverse confetti/love

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Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop: be your own kind of beautiful

Hello Hello!  I love it when I can play along with the PTI monthly blog hops!  There is soooo much inspiration and fun!  Here is July’s inspiration: Truthfully, I’m not much of a butterfly girl….don’t get me wrong, I do have the Life is Beautiful set & dies….but I realized I wasn’t a butterfly girl

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it’s pasture birthday…

TGIF!!!  I have so much to do but wanted to spend some time this morning to make this fun shaker card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white, stampin’ up crumb cake  stamps:  stampin’ up/from the herd  ink:  memento tuxedo, ranger archival black, various copics  other:  reverse confetti beautiful banners confetti cuts, stampin’ up in color sequin mix No foam

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xxx happy birthday xxx

Hello!  I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today with a fun birthday card! I’d love for you to pop over to check it out!  Here’s a sneak peek at the Neat & Tangled products I used on today’s card:

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liquid therapy

Happy Wednesday!  We call it my first Friday, since it’s my day off (I work M/T/Th).  I’m inking  up a new coffee set! cardstock:  ranger watercolor  paper:  dear lizzy/neapolitan  stamps:  a creative journey with melissa/coffee is my liquid therapy  ink:  ranger archival black  other:  paper smooches gift tags 2, kuretake gansai tambi, may arts twine

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sparkle.

I love colors and patterns….I can confidently put together pieces when it’s all part of the same collection, like Chickaniddy’s Twirly Girly.  Pale pink with orange and a dash of grey and silver…that makes me a happy crafter: cardstock:  chickaniddy crafts/silver surfer  paper:  chickaniddy crafts/twirly girly  stamps:  reverse confetti shine from within  ink:  ranger archival

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kaboom!

Hello and Happy Monday!  I have a FUN card to share today: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  stamps:  waltzingmouse/kaboom  ink: memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  create a smile washi I received my first Waltzingmouse Stamps order and I couldn’t wait to ink up the Kaboom set for my boy’s birthday card.  His ‘real’ birthday was on the 12th

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enjoy.

Happy Sunday!  It’s warming up again in the Pacific Northwest.  I was hoping the milder 70 degree temps were here to stay but it’s forecasted to be in the 90’s again today.  Although we don’t have central air in our home we did score a couple portable upright ac units after our last heat wave

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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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Give me Coffee | 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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Waves & Wins Release IG Hop | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

We’re celebrating the new Brass & Bliss Craft Co release with an instagram hop! Here’s a peek at my project: 20% off all New Release items until 5/26/2025!! INSTAGRAM HOP. It’s finally summer—and the Brass and Bliss “Waves & Wins” Release is live! This collection brings the perfect blend of beachy vibes (Waves) and sporty

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Oh Happy Day | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s card combines: The Concord & 9th inks I used: These colors are so happy! In case you missed this: Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65:

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Crafty + Happy Guest Blogger | Spellbinders

Hello and Happy Monday! I’m excited to be up on the Spellbinders blog. I have a bit of a sneak peek of one of my three projects that I designed especially for today: Make sure you check out the Spellbinders blog + Spellbinders Shop! I wanted to go ahead and also create a new project

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Spring in Kyoto Guest Blogger | Spellbinders

Hello and Happy Tuesday! I’m excited to be up on the Spellbinders blog. I have a bit of a sneak peek of one of my three projects that I designed especially for today: Make sure you check out the Spellbinders blog + Spellbinders Shop! I wanted to go ahead and also create a new project

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Have a great day | Altenew

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Lemons I was inspired by the colors. My card features the following products: For those that have been following me for a bit, know that I love all things citrus. I recently ordered the Blossoming Apple set. I knew that

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Apple-solutely Awesome | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s card combines: I caught a color combo that I translated to this: I’ve been on a birthday card kick but this one could easily be a just because or even a birthday greeting too. Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35

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