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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December Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: 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 two choices to pick from, they

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Bring on the Cake | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: My overall color palette is thanks to Concord & 9th: This would be easy to mass produce thanks to the stencils! The sentiment has been heat embossed in white. Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders

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Let’s Party | Lawn Fawn

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! I’m sharing a project that is a multitasking one. I decided to just create two of the same. These are actually for my 2025 stash. They were inspired by the new Inspired by Challenge: I was inspired by both the photo and the sketch! My cards feature the following products

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Frosty Friends

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Each of the images has been stamped with Lawn Fawn – Crunchy Leaf.  Since I was coloring them with the softer color palette, the Crunchy Leaf is a better match. I love the Quintessential Scripty Sayings set.  It’s a fun

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Holly Jolly | Miss Ink Stamp

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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National Cocoa Day | Coffee Loving Papercrafters hop

Happy National Cocoa Day! We’re celebrating over on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog. Hop along with us and leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Get all the details HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: My card features the following products by Super Sponsor Newton’s Nook Designs: I’m loving the new Postage Stamp Layout!

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