you make me happy

Today is the start of my week long coffee inspired projects! Let the fun begin! paper:  pebbles home made  stamps:  sweet stamp shop coffee town  ink:  hero arts hues I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches I’ve thrown the challenge out to my crafty friends Tonya, Kimberly and Katie.   Check out Kimberly’s awesome card

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Friends are the best gift of all

Hello & Happy Saturday! I have a couple cards to share today: cardstock:  pti white  paper:  stampin’ up gold soiree ink:  fresh ink mint reinker  other:  mambi sticker This is a fun mish-mash of products…something that I don’t generally do. The base panel is Designer Paper from Stampin’ Up called Gold Soiree.  The center image

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Neat & Tangled September Release Day: Turkey Talk

We made it…today is Neat & Tangled’s September Release Day! We do have one more set with coordinating dies to feature! Turkey Talk Turkey Talk Nice & Neat Dies I went super clean & simple on this set (translation:  postal friendly). I colored mr. turkey with distress inks: Project Life cards are so much fun

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hello boston!

Last weekend I was able to meet up with Thanh, Sparkle & Baby Boston! Here’s a sneak peek at my giftie packaging for Baby Boston: We’re huge Fruit-a-tarians and I’ve been keeping some of the plastic clamshell boxes: Why yes, the Altenew Sketchy Cities America, is perfect for Mr. Baby Boston!  I combined it with

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FUSION: sunflower

post 1 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Neat & Tangled’s September Release! Hello and Welcome to the new Fusion: I totally started out trying to combine both the inspiration photo and the sketch.  I could not seem to get the ‘ole mojo to work with the colors!  That was super odd & frustrating

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Origami Map

Post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Fusion Card Challenge! Hello Neat & Tangled Fans! We’re on Day 4 of the Neat & Tangled September Release!  What have been your FAVES so far?  I know, I know…all of it 🙂 Today will certainly not disappoint you! Today we’re featuring Origami Map by Miriam

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Neat & Tangled September Release: My Plate is Full

…and I’m back with Day 3 of the Neat & Tangled September Release! Today’s stamp set and coordinating die is a ‘must have’. My Plate is Full My Plate is Full Nice & Neat Dies I had so much fun putting this together: I still adore the chalkboard technique and decided to go with a

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congratulations.

So, I recently found out that a friend of mine became engaged!   How exciting! I’ve been wanting to use my Avery Elle Petals & Stems so this was the perfect opportunity: apologizing for the poor photos…I snapped pics before I left to meet up with the happy engaged girl:) cardstock:  pti white, stampin’ up

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Be Full

Welcome to Day 2 of the Neat & Tangled September Release! How did you like Day 1?! I know, cute eh?!! Today we have another 3×4 Classic Danielle image! Be Full I absolutely ADORE this one!  Did you see Danielle’s freebie that she  posted last week HERE? So one of my favorite Fall Inspired paper

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Neat & Tangled September Release: Creepy Cute

Today starts the Neat & Tangled September Release previews! You are going to love this release for its fun packed images! Let’s get started with: Creepy Cute Um yeah, way cute, eh? Creepy Cute Shadow/Sentiments genius! Creepy Cute Nice and Neat Dies Yay for dies! …and the new Spooktacular Sequin Mix! Okay, I kinda went

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Hoppy Easter | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Bunnies I was inspired by the theme. My card features the following Pretty Pink Posh products: This idea has been perking. I’m happy with how cute it turned out. I can’t wait to see how my teamies were inspired! Thanks

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Field Notes Trio | 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 product: I also used these Spellbinder products: I wanted to show the embossing folder used in a couple of different ways. The gorgeous 3D embossing folder has

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Sweet Day | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: The Birthday Words stencil with the following Distress Oxides: Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65:

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Some Bunny | Pretty Pink Posh

Hello and Happy Monday! I’ve been traveling quite a bit since mid – March and glad to be home. This is my first project I’ve designed since been home and had a lot of fun putting it together. It features the following products by Pretty Pink Posh: I used the following shapes to add to

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Joy | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #40

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Just a reminder about the changes to the challenge: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: The team is featuring the coffee and/or cocoa projects. How does that inspire you? My

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Sunny Days | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Rain I was inspired by the theme and colors. My card features the following products: Thanks to my friend Donna that sent me this fabulous pad of paper. I can’t wait to see how my teamies were inspired! Thanks for

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You make me laugh | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the following Distress Oxides: Gotta love puns! Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65:

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Lunar New Year Challenge | April 2025

We’re back with the January 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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Sensational Spring Release | Brass & Bliss Craft Co.

Have you hopped along with us? There is so much inspiration! I’ll have the links to each hop project at the bottom of this post. 🌸🌸 Shop now for 20% Off the Release until 3/31/2025 🌸🌸 I’m back today with a new project, this is how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring: I went with

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Happy Spring | Pretty Pink Posh IG Hop

🐰🐰🐰 INSTAGRAM HOP & GIVEAWAY! 🐰🐰🐰 Spring is in the air, and Pretty Pink Posh has a new Easter collection. This collection features eggs, bunnies, tulips, butterflies, and more to inspire all your upcoming Easter projects! My project recipe: * previously released Leave a comment by 4/2/25 on each stop for a chance to win

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