Citrus | Essentials by Ellen

I love how this birthday card turned out! Check out all the Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen products I combined: Originally I had the cake layers inked up with Catherine Pooler’s Do-Si-Do. Then I had the idea to use distress oxides: The two sets of sentiments have been stamped with Do-Si-Do. Affiliate links at

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Life in Your Years | Altenew

A big shout out to Altenew for reaching out to me and sending me goodies. Today I’m featuring: If you’ve been following me a bit, you’ve noticed I’ve been designing with florals more often. I especially love working with layered die sets. The color combos are endless and they are stunning. I have a framed

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Thank You | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for another thank you card. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: I also used the following Distress Oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Friend | Lawn Fawn

Affiliate links are used in this post at no extra cost to you. 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 these products: The stencil work was done with the following

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Thank You Duo | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… I had a request for masculine thank you cards so I went for mid century modern. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The first thank you was inspired by the fabulous Laura Bassen. Her version is skinny. This one was inspired by a print over on Wayfair.

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Merry Christmas | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #17

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Uniko as our sponsor for the month of May: For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: FLOWERS I’m featuring the following

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May Release Blog Hop | Pretty Pink Posh

I’m super excited to be a part of the Pretty Pink Posh May Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the fabulous Lauren Taylor’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 [one

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Bursts of Coffee | Lawn Fawn

I’m back with another entry for the Lawn Fawnatics – Create a Scene: city vs. country. I thought about this for a while. This is how I was inspired: This is literally a day for me when I’m in New York visiting my youngest. Left to right, Top to bottom: No necessarily in that order.

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Stronger Together | PCUAR IG Hop

Welcome to the #PaperCraftersUniteAgainstRacism Instagram hop! I’m honored to be a part of the PCUAR Hop. The event starts HERE. The goal of this hop is to continue to raise awareness about anti-racism; to stand with the BIPOC, AAPI, Indigenous , Palestine (and other oppressed minority) communities, and to keep encouraging everyone to start the

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Hooray Duo | Essentials by Ellen

I’m shakin’ things up with the New Essentials by Ellen Release!  Who doesn’t love a good party and this release is packed with all things to help with any celebration. I’m up on the Ellen Hutson LLC blog today! I teamed up the Hooray Pennant with a shaker card. Let’s chat about the card first:

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Day One | Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the start of the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. Link up a caffeinated project for a chance to win. All the details are over on the blog. Here’s how I was inspired today: Alex Syberia is one of our newest Super Sponsors! Today’s card features: I took the sweet images from the Cozy Tea

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Knitting Together | Concord & 9th

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Wool & Denim For today’s card was inspired by the theme + colors. I’m featuring the following products: The Concord & 9th inks + cardstock I used: The center sentiments were heat embossed with Altenew white embossing powder. The tags

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Joy For You | Simon Says Stamp

Simon Says Stamp has a NEW JOY FOR YOU Release! There are so many amazing products! Today I’m playing with: I also added these Simon Says Stamp products: I also used Spellbinders: I kept with a classic black, white + red color palette. I love playing with the Key Fob Tags. I added the black

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Merry Mayhem Trio | Spellbinders

Thanks to Spellbinders for sending me the Merry Mayhem stamp + die bundle. I managed to whip up three cards. Seasonally Tired My first card features these Spellbinders products: The Spellbinders ColorWheel cardstocks I combined: I’m Fine Do you see a trend in a theme here? I couldn’t help using the Merry Mug with those

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Felt Christmas Tree Card | Spellbinders

I’m up on the Spellbinders blog with a card tutorial featuring the new Felt Festive Trees. The Spellbinders products I used: Hop over to my post for all the details. Affiliate links at no extra cost to you:

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Tis the Season | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #59

New month means a brand new challenge over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! Let’s get to this month’s challenge: Here’s how I was inspired: My project features these products by Catherine Pooler: The Catherine Pooler Inks: I’m notorious for buying pretty things and not using them like this gorgeous ribbon: Yes, I’ve been loving

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Big Sister | Lawn Fawn

For those that celebrate, Happy Halloween. Today’s card was made especially for our friends’ 2 year old granddaughter who became a Big Sister a couple weeks ago. I’m featuring the following Lawn Fawn products: *retired I snuck in a sun from the Pretty Pink Posh – Get Well Mug Additions. Some of the things that

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Happy Holidays | Simon Says Stamp

Hello and Happy Friday Eve! My project was inspired by the newest Inspired by Challenge: Ghosts For today’s card was inspired by the sketch. I’m featuring the following Simon Says Stamp products: The Concord & 9th inks I used: The sentiment was heat embossed in gold on black cardstock. The A2 base is Sweet Pea.

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October Edition | Guest Designer – Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Valerie Yay Congrats! I’ll send you an email! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Wednesday, November 25th. I’m back with another edition of Woodblock Wednesday! Although there’s no official sponsor, I wanted give away a prize. One lucky random project with a US

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