Party | Catherine Pooler Designs

I managed to whip up three card yesterday before driving around doing errands and having the kids over for brunch.  I recently picked up more of Catherine Pooler’s latest release.  This time I’m playing with the Party Fans set: This set will get easier for me to use as the stamps get stained.  It’s a

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Big Grumpy | Taylored Expressions

My Coffee Loving Cardmaker teamie, Lisa Golzbein sent me an adorable card that featured the fun Big Grumpy set by Taylored Expressions.  I instantly ordered both versions that they carry.  Their newest, Hot Flash Grumplings, is on my wishlist!  Here’s how I was inspired: Good Grief these guys crack me up.  I love their ginormous

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Enjoy Your Day | The Card Concept

The other day I was moving things around in my craft room and spotted a couple sets that I haven’t inked up in awhile, Papertrey Ink Cozy Christmas and Stampin’ Up Badges & Banners.  Here’s how I was inspired: Oh I know, this isn’t my current color palette that I’ve been playing with.  I haven’t

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Quarantini | Trinity Stamps

Did you know that today is National Martini Day?  LOL, funny thing that I should know that.  Honestly, when I was looking at the National Day calendar I spotted it.  I’m actually allergic to alcohol.  I had to ink up the Trinity Stamps – Happy Hour set! I’m always on the lookout for a fun

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Dive into Fun | Inspired by Challenge – Fresh Morning

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an option sketch challenge: I recently received my latest Doodlebugswa.com order that included the MFT Best Fins stamps and coordinating die-namics.  Oh my goodness, so cute right?  There is something about all things nautical, can’t get enough. Are you trying to figure out

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Life, Love, Latte + Giveaway | Catherine Pooler Designs

I was so excited when my friends at Catherine Pooler Designs reached out to me about one of their new release stamp + coordinating die set, Life, Love, Latte.   They also sent me the CP Minis Carnivale set.  So, I have a ton of the full size pads, these little minis are mighty! Aren’t the

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Be the Rainbow | Gina K Designs – Doodlebugswa.com

I recently picked up the Gina K Designs’ Be the Rainbow set from Doodlebugswa.com.  Here’s how I was inspired: I ended up cutting apart the largest rainbow so I could ink up each piece with a different ink color.  My Catherine Pooler ink: Bellini Tiara Mint To Be Lime Rickey My color palette was inspired

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Hello Friend | Reverse Confetti

Have you picked up your favorites from the Reverse Confetti June Release? Today I’ve teamed up Party Pals with the FREE with Purchase, Friendly Rainbow.  These sets are adorable and I love them together! There was a recent restock of Reverse Confetti Confetti Cuts, both the All Heart Cover Panel and Notes & Frames Confetti

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Treats | MFT Stamps

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: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I designed this especially for my Grandpup’s upcoming Gotcha Day

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June Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Announcing that I’ll be continuing Woodblock Wednesday into 2024. Every last Wednesday of the month will be Woodblock Wednesday. * Please note that there are 5 Wednesdays in July and Woodblock Wednesday will be on

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Wishing you a Gull-Tastic Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: That Seagull is so fun! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend the base panel with Concord & 9th – Harbor | ink. The drink has been ink blended with Salvaged Patina | distress oxide and

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Berry Special | Waffle Flower Crafts

I love the look of a card with a shaker panel front but they are persnickety to photog! Today’s project features: Gingham and Strawberries! I designed the shaker panel with upcycled stamp packaging and scor-tape. The color palette is by the Color Throwdown: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are RAD-ish | 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! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are Amazing | Concord & 9th

A bit late to the party but I wanted to design a card especially for Pride Month. My project is inspired by the Progress Pride Flag Colors: [Google AI Overview] The cardstock is Concord & 9th: The sentiment is from Concord & 9th with Concord & 9th Gold Glitter Paper The heart is from Hero

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Around the Sun | Catherine Pooler

I’m back with another project that features the New Catherine Pooler Designs – Birthday on the Go Collection: *previously released I custom dyed the white cotton twine on my project with the Goldenrod ink pad. I ended up adding a vellum panel over the Serena Cover Plate so it didn’t take away from the sweet

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Mine! | Waffle Flower Crafts

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: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I’m loving my Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for the

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Birthday on the Go | Catherine Pooler Release Day

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – Birthday on the Go is now available in the shop! I designed this especially for today: I had so much fun with the new products! I combined some previously released products and inks to my project too. Here’s what I’m featuring today: *previously released The Color Pop paper

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