coffee is happiness in a cup

So, if you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you’ll know that I have several coffee stamp sets.   So, in honor of Monday’s National Coffee Day, my resolution was to post coffee themed cards this entire week! I combined My Minds Eye’s Jubilee collection with Verve Stamps! cardstock:  stampin’ up gumball green,

Read More »

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: you’re the best!

Today is the day…in honor of National Coffee Day, Chaitali came up with this super hop: Coffee Lovers Blog hop Make sure you stop by her blog! Check out the sponsors! Something that is newly added to the hop: Flash Sponsors!  Every 3 hours there will be a giveaway posted on the FB Event page!

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

Celebrate Big | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: Nothing says festive like a cute gnome with his party hat on. Thanks for stopping by!

Read More »

Sending a Big Squeeze

I have so much to do today and what do I send several hours doing? I made a card, just for fun. I order the Hero Arts July My Monthly Super Hero as soon I received the instock notification. I’m all about all things citrus and well, everything in the July kit is amazing. Think:

Read More »

Sending Birthday Wishes | Hero Arts

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Hydrangeas I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Hero Arts products: Hero Arts Inks: I used Distress Oxide Black Soot for the center of the blooms. The stenciling was done on ColorWheel Cardstock: The

Read More »

Life InDex Inspiration Hop

Welcome to the July My Pretty Things Life InDex Instagram Hop! Follow along for inspiration and a chance to win! Here’s what to do for your chance to win a $25 gift card: The winner will be announced on the My Pretty Things IG page on Monday, July 20, 2026. Want to see more inspiration

Read More »

Seeds of Joy | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My card for today features: If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I don’t have a green thumb. Thankfully my kids so. This is my kind of gardening. Thanks for stopping by!

Read More »

Crime Scene | Miss Ink Stamps

Any other Crime Show fans? I had to get these sets from Miss Ink Stamps – affiliate links used in this post. A big THANK YOU to my crafty friend Kari. I love her mini file folder designs and had to do my own version of it. She uses the old school Envelope Punch which

Read More »

Coolest Day Ever | chance to win!

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Poolside I was inspired by the theme + colors. My card features the following Lawn Fawn products: I also squeezed in these products: I used the following Concord & 9th cardstock: The sentiment has been heat embossed in white on

Read More »

Happy Birthday | Simon Says Stamp

I’m back with a birthday card. Did you catch my earlier Centenarian Birthday Card Request? You could be the lucky winner of a $20 Gift card: If you were following me last year, you might remember that I did a call out for Birthday cards for my former Mother-in-law’s 99th birthday. I’m doing it again

Read More »