Close to My Heart – Sweet + Happy

So the last week or so, I’ve been doing a bit of organizing/spring cleaning.  It’s something that I should do more often but I’m just glad that I’m on track with the areas I wanted to concentrate on.  In the process, not surprisingly, I’ve come across some crafty stuff that needed some love.   Today’s

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Hero Arts: You’re My Pick

Hello!  Did you see that Hero Arts is having a March My Monthly Hero blog hop?!  At the time that I type up this post, the March Kit is still available! Today I’m sharing a card that I designed using one of the the Optional Add-on products, Produce and Seeds. Such a fun set, love

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Reverse Confetti: It’s Your Birthday!

It’s a gusty day in the Pacific Northwest which has been making my internet very sluggish.  I wanted to get this posted before I have any big issues. As I was trying to decide what type of card I wanted to design this morning, I thought I should start replenishing my Birthday card pile: I

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Reverse Confetti March Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti March Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! I have 2 cards to share with you today, let’s get started! So, no surprises that I have a coffee themed card: The Starbucks cup was fussy cut

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Reverse Confetti March Countdown to Confetti Day Three – Happy Birthday to Ewe

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day Three!!!! Tomorrow all the new Reverse Confetti stamps, confetti cuts + other new product lines will be available for purchase!! This month we welcome Kathy Schweinfurth as our March/April ‘Fetti Friend! Today we’re featuring: All About Ewe stamps + coordinating confetti cuts Easter Blessings I’m also featuring: Big Chevies Cover Panel Drop

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Hero Arts March My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts March My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE!!   You should have arrived here from the awesome Kelly Latevola’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts blog! The Main Kit:  Kit contents:   4″x6″ clear stamp sets 21 coordinating frame cut metal dies

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Reverse Confetti March Countdown to Confetti Day Two – Happy Birthday to You

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 2!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps, confetti cuts + other new product lines will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  This month we welcome Kathy Schweinfurth as our March/April ‘Fetti Friend! Today we’re featuring: Circle Wishes stamps + coordinating confetti

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Reverse Confetti March Countdown to Confetti Day One – Dream Big

Hey there ‘Fetti Fans, it’s the Countdown to Confetti Day 1!!!! On the 8th all the new Reverse Confetti stamps, confetti cuts + other new products will be available for purchase. We will be counting down the fun until New Release Day!  This month we welcome Kathy Schweinfurth as our March/April ‘Fetti Friend! Today we’re featuring: Boho Vibes stamps + coordinating confetti cuts Hanging

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Hero Arts March Countdown to Creativity + Giveaway!

Have you been following the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity posts?  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog today with a sneak peek of the Main Kit for March! I’ve love for you to check it out, remember to leave comments on ALL of the Countdown to Creativity posts for a chance

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Pebbles Inc Mini Card set

Several weeks ago, we made a road trip to the lovely city of Sequim, WA.    To the average Washingtonian, it might be known for their weather (less than 16 inches, similar to Los Angeles) but for crafters it is known for Doodlebugs.  A cute brick & mortar shop filled with goodness. Surprisingly, I didn’t

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Gourd Time | Simon Says Stamp

I should be playing with some new summery sets but I had to whip up this card that features the following from Simon Says Stamp: I found out that Laura Davis’ is celebrating her Mom’s upcoming 90th birthday – here’s here instagram too – on September 30th and is doing a card drive. Well, I’m

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I dream of a better world | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Rolling Pins For today’s card was inspired by the botanical designs and color palette. I combined the following Brass & Bliss Craft Co products: That sentiment cracks me up and because there isn’t a chicken on the card but flowers,

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Crafty Friends | Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember Party!

Yay for STAMPtember! Have you checked out all the fabulous products?! Find them here over in the Simon Says Stamp shop. Today there’s a Party over on the SSS blog with a listing of all the designers that are participating. Collect the different giftie codes, make sure you note if they are FREE with purchase

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Sweetness | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #57

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Hero Arts: Cardstock + Ink: I just love that mouse from the What’s Cookin’? set! I wish they would come out with more additions

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Roll with It | Echo Park Paper

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Vintage Display For today’s card was inspired by the theme and color palette. I had squirreled away this paper collection and it’s perfect for today’s challenge! First of all, this paper is glorious and has the right amount of texture.

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August Edition | Guest Designer – Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Vikki Hein Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, August 26. 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

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Summer Cocktails | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… This is my final Design Team post for Doodlebugswa. The team is going away but the shop is still open! You’ll still see me posting projects on my own because I’m such a fan of Cathy! My card for today features: I wanted to share some of my recent

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Friendship | Brass & Bliss Craft Co

Hello and Happy Saturday! have a Brass & Bliss Craft Co card to share. It features the following products: I cut the leaves out with watercolor paper, spritzed them with water and used watered down Distress Oxide inks to color them. Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Halloween Felt Stitch & Create | Spellbinders

Hope this Raises Your Spirits! I love cute Halloween. Scary Halloween…not so much. I don’t do scary movies, scary rides, scary anything. But THIS little feline? Absolutely my kind of Halloween. Check out the Spellbinders Felt Fright Night Feline. It’s part of the amazing NEW Nichol Spohr’s Halloween Felt Stitch & Create Collection. I love being able to bring

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