Friend | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Smooth – it’s all about Ink Blending! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: The ink blending was with the Hero Arts Reactive inks: I added some water drops to the stenciled panel. The stencil work is with Hero

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Perk Up | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend: The sentiments have been stamped with Distress Oxide | Vintage Photo Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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It’s Always Coffee O’clock

Have you seen The Stamp Market’s – Cutest Card Kit Ever | Subscriptions? I couldn’t resist, this is from their June kit: My friend Tonya mentioned a coffee watch. I fussed with a bunch of different elements from my stash and decided on the Miss Ink Stamps – Coffee | stamp set. I used Concord

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Especially for You | Miss Ink Stamps

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! My card was inspired by the Color Throwdown: Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Good Luck | Hero Arts

This month the challenge is: Smooth – It’s all about Ink Blending. Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: My Hero Hues Reactive Ink Trio: I love that crane image! I colored the image minimally so let the ink blending really pop. **trivia** The first part of my last name ‘tsuru’

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Just a Note | Papertrey Ink

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: My project combines: The Concord & 9th inks I used: We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost

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Legendary Birthday | This Calls for Confetti

Have you checked out the newest release for This Calls for Confetti? It’s a really fun Bigfoot/Sasquatch themed collection. I live in Washington state and it seems we have the #1 number of sightings. I had to pick up some of the pieces from this new release! Today’s project features: I generally don’t layer black

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You’re Tea-rrific | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: The sentiment has been stamped with Concord & 9th – Midnight. I’m sending this to my brother, he is officially retired on June 1st. The tea is from my recent trip to Japan. Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers

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Cherrific | Lawn Fawn

For some reason lately I tend to link up to the Lawn Fawnatics challenge on the final evening. Not sure what that is all about but here I am again. Thankful for Daylight Savings which gives me several more hours of photography time. My project features the following Lawn Fawn products: My Concord & 9th

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Season’s Greeting | Catherine Pooler

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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With Love | Catherine Pooler Release Day

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – Airmail Box is now available in the shop! I designed these especially for today: These are all products that are included in the Airmail Box: *Products in the Airmail Box will not be sold separately, with the exception of Blue Raspberry Ink- available in 2025. I had so

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Believe in Magic | Doodlebugswa

I’m up on the Doodlebugswa blog with this project that features: No stamping on this one! I found some cork in my stash that I used for the Christmas tree trunk. Thanks for stopping by!

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Airmail Sneak Peek | Catherine Pooler

Have you heard the news? Catherine Pooler Designs is releasing Airmail this week! Join the WAITLIST today so that you don’t miss out on this limited edition box: The Airmail Box has everything you need to create heartfelt Valentine’s cards, scrapbook pages, postcards, love notes, and more! Just add inks and cardstock. We already got

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Peace & Joy | the Foiled Fox Guest Designer

Hello and Happy Saturday! I’m excited to be a Guest Designer for The Foiled Fox. Thanks to the Color Throwdown for the color inspiration: Make sure you check out The Foiled Fox Store! Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you:

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Peace & Joy | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: Deck the Halls, we want to see cards for the festive season!  Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year, Hogmanay, Festivus, Newtonmas, any festivity you like!   Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I love that peeking penguin! There are TWO

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Holly Jolly | Inspired by Challenge

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I combined the following products: This is when I really tried to make a different focal point work and it just wasn’t working. I like all the dies in the final result. I added the bit of gold

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Find your Bliss | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

I’m super excited to announce that I’ll be joining the Brass & Bliss Craft Co team in January 2025! I wanted to whip up a new project that features their products: This combines: I used the direct to paper technique to colorize the cup sleeves in the following inks: Today is also the last day

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Eat, Drink and be Merry | Doodlebugswa

I’m up on the Doodlebugswa blog with this project that features: I think it’s a combo of the colors that makes it one of my favorite designs. It seems like I’ve been slinging out a ton of holiday designs only to discover that I’m short on cards. This particular design isn’t one that I would

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Sending Christmas Cheer | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #36

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce that Streamside Studios is the sponsor for the month of December: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the post HERE. You should check out the main post for a special announcement. Here’s

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