Stay Cool | Inspired by Challenge – Cool Treats

Hello and Welcome to another new Inspired by Challenge!  There is also an optional sketch challenge: I just knew what I was going to use for this challenge, the Concord & 9th Cool Treats Turnabout Stamp Set.  They currently have it on sale through the end of the month! I was able to capture the

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Cup of Cheer | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’m super excited.  I just booked a trip home for my boy!  We haven’t seen him since Christmas and miss him terribly.  That’s what inspired the theme of my card this morning: Newton Dreams of New York is perfect for today.  My boy lives in Brooklyn.  I had to fit in the bagel and coffee

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Hey Honey! | SugarPea Designs

I’m popping in speedy quick to share this card that features SugarPea Designs. Their Hey Honey set is the absolutely cutest.  Who can resist that big ole bear?!  I teamed it up with their Honeycomb Stencil.  I did it lightly around the edges with Mustard Seed Distress Oxide and a blending brush. I love how

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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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I’m here for you | Coffee Loving Cardmakers

Please click HERE to jump to the Pretty Pink Posh – September Blog Hop post. I’m up on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog today. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek of my project that I’m sharing: For all the details, please hop over to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog. Affiliate links at no extra

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Feel Better Soon | Concord & 9th

Over the past couple of days I’ve been playing with the Concord & 9th – Don’t Forget set that I picked up from Doodlebugswa. Today I’m sharing this project that features: I had fun with the Concord & 9th Rose Gold foil paper. I added 3 bracelets and 1 stacking ring. My Concord & 9th

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January Release Blog Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m super excited to be a part of the Pretty Pink Posh January Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from my fabulous friend Jeannie Lieu’s blog. If not, you’ll want to head over to the Pretty Pink Posh blog. Prizes: Leave comments along the way to win one of three $30 Gift Certificates

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Happy Holidays | Lawn Fawn

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: I’m featuring the following Lawn Fawn products: I was trying to multi-task and specifically added that snowflake so that I could link up to the Caffeinated

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Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero | Design Team

In case you missed, I’m on the Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero team! It’s a monthly challenge with Hero Arts and I’ll be sharing at least two projects a month. I’m looking forward to playing with Hero Arts products again and hope you’ll be inspired to play along! This month the challenge is:

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Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love the color combo: Red, White, Kraft + Black. Today’s project also includes a sprinkling of light blue to freshen things up. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Merry Christmas | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #25

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce A Jillian Vance Design as our sponsor for the month of January: For all the details about the challenge, please visit the post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the following products available

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Altenew’s Year In Review: Crafters’ Edition Instagram Hop Day 4

Hey, crafty friends! I’m joining Altenew’s Year In Review: Crafters’ Edition Instagram Hop Day 4! Let’s take a moment to review the stunning collection of 2023 projects. Feel free to start the hop over at @altenewllc! Over $450 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $100 gift card to 1 lucky winner, 2 $50

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You put the cute… | Avery Elle

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: I’m featuring the following products: I can’t wait to see how my teamies were inspired. We hope that you’ll join in the fun! Some links are

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December Edition + Guest Designer | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Stephanie! 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. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give

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