Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop | Day 2

It’s Day Two 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: When I spotted the Holly die in the set I was using, I knew that I had to use the set: This features the follow products

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2023 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Edited to add winner drawn using random.org: Big congrats Debi! I’ll send you an email. Thank you to everyone that played along and a big Thank You to Super Sponsor Chris Franco with Close to My Heart! Today is the day, it’s the start of the Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Make sure

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Fall | Honey Bee 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: I’m featuring the following products by Honey Bee Stamps: My cardstock that I used: The sentiment has been stamped in Concord & 9th – Mushroom Tomorrow

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Christmas Cheer | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #23

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! One random picked card that links up will receive a $15 Gift Code to the 2023 Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge Sponsor of their choice! You’ll find the list to pick from HERE. For all the details about the challenge,

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Merry | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Oh my cute, those capybaras kill me! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Autumn Theme Week | Pretty Pink Posh

Welcome to Day 2 of the Pretty Pink Posh Autumn Theme Week! I’m so excited to be a guest designer today! No surprises that I designed a coffee themed project: This project features: I’m a big fan of the Winter Mug and the entire collection of additions. I love all the various pieces that are

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Thank you so very much | Unity Stamp Co

I’ve been gravitating towards blooms lately. I picked up this gorgeous floral set over at Unity Stamp Co: The floral panel has been stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and their blender pen. I set up the sewing machine to do a bit of wonky stitching, more for

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Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Look Back

I should be working on so many other things but this morning I decided to do a look back on all my Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers blog hop project posts.  This is how it looks, oldest 2014 to newest 2022 – top to bottom, left to right: I’m doing a giveaway over on the

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Autumn | Concord & 9th

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 by Concord & 9th: My cardstock that I used: The sentiment has been stamped in Concord & 9th – Wheat I’m

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Grateful | Catherine Pooler Release Day

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – Winter on Main Street 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 I’m loving this non-traditional

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