SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #39: Happy Birthday

Check out the newest SugarPea Designs Mix it Up Challenge!  So fun, right?! Play with the sketch or the inspiration photo, or a bit of both!  You have all month to play along with us!   One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features

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The Ton’s 3rd Anniversary Release Blog Hop 1/22

I’m so excited to be joining The Ton and their design team to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary!  You should have arrived here from The Ton! Giveaway information:  Effie is giving away a stamp set of choice to a lucky commenter. To qualify, you must leave a comment on each blog stop for the respective giveaway day

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2018 Hero Arts Catalog!

The 2018 Hero Arts Catalog is now available for your viewing HERE.  You’re going to LOVE the new products available! Products begin shipping to retail stores next week and will be in the Hero Arts Online Shop on February 15. Make sure you check out the Hero Arts blog post HERE and comment for a

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Guest Designer for Inspired by…Sorry I missed your birthday

I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover

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Hero Arts: Armed & Dangerous

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos.  Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons?  Oh, there are so many fun new designs!  Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – Craftin’ Desert Divas

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!   I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back!  What is that?  Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring:  Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute

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Reverse Confetti January SFYTT: Baby, it’s cold outside

Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks.  I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people.  Here’s one that features the

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Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE! You should have arrived here from the awesome Lydia Fiedler’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog!   Remember that you can now SUBSCRIBE to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!   The Main Kit Kit Contents:

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The G.O.A.T. | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I’m designed this especially for someone that just received their PhD. I’ve known them since they were born, 30 years ago. We’re so proud of them. Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Making Spirits Bright | Reverse Confetti

So I do realize that not everyone likes caffeinated or cute critter cards [gasp] so you’ll be seeing more floral designs over the next couple of weeks. Today’s project features Reverse Confetti [retired]: The Concord & 9th inks: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lover Blog Hop | Final Day

It’s the final day of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop! Have you checked out the glorious gallery? I’ve been trying to keep up with commenting this time around and have been truly inspired by all the projects. Today is my day over on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog. You’ll want to hop

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Today’s Forecast | Stamping Bella

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: The image + sentiment were stamped on watercolor paper. The image has been colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop | Day 6

It’s Day Six of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop! Have you checked out the glorious gallery? I’ve been trying to keep up with commenting this time around and have been truly inspired by all the projects. This features the follow products by Unity Stamp Co: Unity Stamp Co is one of the

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The Ton Stamps – Stencils | instagram hop

I’m so excited to be hopping with some friends over on instagram. We’re all featuring The Ton Stamps + their stencils that have been released to date. Here’s the hop listing: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined these The Ton products: That Jumbo Poinsettia is a show stopper, isn’t it? I combined these three

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Thankful | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I love how the acorn turned out. The stitched leaves are a perfect addition! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop | Day 4

It’s Day Four of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop! I have another project to share that I’m also linking up to the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: I’m finding all kinds of things that have Holly on them: This features the follow products by Newton’s Nook Designs: The sentiment, form the Christmas Roundabout

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Coffee Lovers Blog Hop | Day 3

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: I’ve been really loving playing with different color combos! Hop over to the Miss Ink Stamps blog for all the details. Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Let’s Do Coffee | Waffle Flower New Shader Brushes

Thanks to my friends at Waffle Flower for sending me their new Shader Brush PLUS products. I’m so excited to share these new brushes and my project with you today. This is when I also want you to know that Waffle Flower is one of the many Super Sponsors for the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers

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