Berry Best Belated Birthday | Lawn Fawn

  I love the look of ink blending on cards and for some reason don’t do it that much on my own designs.  I whipped up this card [actually it took me all morning].  The ink blending color combo was inspired by the awesome Samantha Mann. Yup it’s another belated Birthday card [sigh].    I

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Let’s Pretend it’s Still Your Birthday | MFT Stamps

  I’m not sure why so many cardmakers, like me,  are so late in sending birthday cards?!  I have a legit reason this time, all my cards are packed away so I started a fresh card for my stepson but didn’t have enough time to finish it last night before we had to leave for

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Essentials by Ellen SALE ends May 17th

  Did you see that Ellen Hutson LLC is having a 25% off sale on select Essentials by Ellen products?  I’ve curated a handful of projects for you to take a peek at.  At the bottom of the post are affiliate shopping links at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping!

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Believe in the Magic | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 – reminder

  We’re back with a reminder about the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #5 theme of Flower.  Our sponsor is Pawsome Stamps.  For all the details about the challenge and the prize, please check out THIS post. Here’s how I was inspired: My card features the following products by Pawsome Stamps: Beary Christmas Hoppy Easter Coffee Besties Just Sentiments: Christmas My

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hi ya | Essentials by Ellen

  I’m a huge fan of sketch + color challenges.  They really inspire me and these days I need that for quick crafting.  Today’s card is filled with products by Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen: Painted Florals Casual Greetings A2 Piercing Plate Essential Circles Essential Circles for Stitching Modern Graphics Vol. 2 I’m

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I need coffee | Close to my Heart

  Did you know that the 2022 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is going on right now?  It started on Friday HERE.  There’s still time to join in the fun, grab your favorite drink and hop along.  There is a ton of inspiration and prizes.  No link up this time so sit back and

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May Creative Hop + New Release | Reverse Confetti

Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti 9th Birthday Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Brandi Mahon’s.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!  

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday Release | Final Day

    It’s the final day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday Release | Day Two

    It’s day two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our May

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Reverse Confetti May 2022 Birthday Release | Day One

  It’s day one of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re excited to announce a couple new teamies: April Joy We’re so happy to have the following designers for our May +

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Holly Jolly | Pretty Pink Posh + SALES

…SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATED SALES… 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: My overall Concord & 9th color palette is: We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you: Check out

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Felt Stitch & Create Collection #2 | Spellbinders

Thanks to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me a couple of the Felt Stitch & Create Collection sets to play with. This is a gorgeous new collection by Nichol Spohr and you’re going to love it. Today I’m featuring: The Azalea felt [beak and feet] are from Spellbinders: The other colors are from my

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Fa La La | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love how this turned out. I had different versions swirling around in my mind and love the end project. The colors make me a happy crafter. Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35

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Christmas Cheer

Happy Monday! I have some new products that I haven’t played with so I was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches challenge: Here are the products I combined: I think of this as a personal dessert charcuterie board. I had so much fun putting this together. I love how much the glitter and shaker beads

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Cup of Cheer | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #35 – Reminder

I’m back with a reminder of the November Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce that Pink & Main is the sponsor for the month of November: 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 how I was

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Felt Stitch & Create Collection | Spellbinders

Thanks to my friends at Spellbinders for sending me a couple of the Felt Stitch & Create Collection sets to play with. This is a gorgeous new collection by Nicole Spohr and you’re going to love it. Today I’m featuring: The two different pink felts are from Spellbinders: The other colors are from my stash.

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Holly Jolly | Inspired by Challenge + SALES

…SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATED SALES… 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: We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you: Check out these SALES. I will continuously update this post.

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Holiday Wreath with a bit of Glitz | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I used the following Concord & 9th cardstock for the wreath leaves: The pink is Concord & 9th – Honeysuckle I finished off the card with splatters of white paint on the wreath leaves. Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs

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New Level | Hero Arts

This month the Stay Crafty Challenge at a Blog Named Hero is: We Are Family, any card for a family member. Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the Hero Arts: I adore this new collaboration with Ralph Tyndall! These are the Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Colors: I used the following Hero Hues Inks:

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