One Sip

Here’s a card that I whipped up today! cardstock:  stampin’ up crumb cake/gumball green , recollections/white/110  paper:  crate paper peppermint, mme now & then  stamps:  mft stay cool  ink:  ranger archival black, distress ink walnut stain  other:  stampin’ up stitched felt snowflake, mft die-namics cool cup, corner chomper It’s a Peppermint Mocha Frap! Life has

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Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello Hello!  I’m super thrilled to be part of Taheerah’s Advent Calendar Extravaganza! Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are over 60 special guests – each serving up some fantastic

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CASEplorations: Coffee {santa’s little helper}

Happy December!!! I’m thrilled to be featured on the STAMPlorations blog for their CASEplorations challenge: If you’ve been following me, you know that I’m a huge STAMPlorations fan.  I was a guestie back in November 2014 and I designed this card: It features the the Vignette:  Eat Drink Be Merry set. I cased my overall

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jolly holiday wishes

Looking for Cyber Monday Sales?  Click HERE. Happy Monday…I think this is one of the toughest Monday’s on the calendar.  Having multiple days off in a row, heavily concentrated eating + shopping….it’s best to go back to work so that I get away from the online shopping and eating 🙂 I have a couple cards

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Time to chill

Sunday, already?!  I’ve had a glorious 5 days off in a row!  The bloggie has been quiet since Thanksgiving but I’ve been busy behind the scenes for some fun events that are happening this week! Today, I have a card duo to share: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  stampin’ up home for christmas  stamps:  stampin’ up snow

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Happy Thanksgiving: warm wishes

Happy Thanksgiving!  I’m up on the Neat & Tangled blog today! My projects today use the fabulous Warm Wishes stamp set: I’d love for you to pop over there and check it out! Make sure you check out the So Thankful Sale that starts on Friday!

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Hero Arts: peace & joy

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for my Reverse Confetti SFTTT Hello!  Today I’m up on the Hero Arts blog sharing a couple projects! Here’s a sneak peek of the stamps that I used: peace & joy joy to the world sparkle borders color layering wreath deck the halls by lia Pop on over

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Reverse Confetti SFYTT: Warm Winter Wishes

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving Eve!  I have a trio of cards to share today: paper:  fancy pants design/true friend  stamps:  reverse confetti/seasonal sentiments, caffeinated cups & for the love of latte  ink:  ranger archival black, fresh ink chocolate  other:  reverse confetti holly & caffeinated cups confetti cuts, recollections glitter cardstock, fancy pants designs ephemera ,

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give thanks.

Thankful….I am thankful.   I simply cannot believe that Thanksgiving is THIS week!  Where have the days gone?  Next week is DECEMBER people.  I wanted to squeeze in another Fall inspired card this week.   The Autumn Stamp Set is gorgeous, isn’t it?! I’m loving the contrast between the yellow and the reds…so perfectly fall

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Have a Popping Birthday | Inspired by Challenge

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 + cardstock I used: We can’t wait to see how you’re inspired! Some links are affiliate at no

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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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