hoppy for you | Reverse Confetti

Happy Friday Eve!  I started this in the morning and then dashed out for a day full of errands.  I was able to jump back in and still capture some natural sunlight for my photography.  I do have a new studio light but haven’t figured out the glares off ‘shiny supplies’ but definitely prefer natural

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Feeling Slothy | Newton’s Nook Designs

I’ve been wanting to combine Newton’s Nook Designs Slothy Coffee + Cuppa Cactus, so here’s how I was inspired: That sloth is so cute, eh?  Love how the coordinating die cuts in the interior of the mug handle too.  I had tons of fun coloring this card.  I haven’t colored in a bit.  It makes

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Let’s do some shots | Essentials by Ellen

Last week I had the pleasure of picking up my Essentials by Ellen order from Ellen Hutson LLC.  How lucky am I that I can pick up my orders?!  Truly grateful for that and that I can chat with Ellen + the fab employees too. Today I’m featuring the new Everyday Doodles + Everyday Punnies

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Brave Fearless Strong | The Ton Stamps

Hey Happy Sunday!  I wanted to play with The Ton’s washi: Isn’t it gorgeous?  I’ve teamed it up with The New Pretty.  One of my favorite sentiment sets! The sentiment has been heat embossed with Hero Arts’ Copper. I was inspired by the Sunday Stamps sketch: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to

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I love You and Coffee | Stampin’ Up + Lawn Fawn

Happy Friday!  I have a quick card that I put together this morning.  I haven’t recently taken an inventory of my caffeinated sets but I have a ton.  I wanted to challenge myself to use the (retired) Merry Cafe in a non-seasonal way. I’m loving the Hello Honey + Lost Lagoon combo. I decided to

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Mom | Reverse Confetti | Stock Your Stash

Have you seen the Reverse Confetti challenge, Stock Your Stash?! This is a chance to create a card to keep in your stash.  (Of course, you could send it off right away!).  Each month will bring a new theme.   There will be a new Stock Your Stash challenge posted on the Reverse Confetti blog on the 1st of

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hey | The Stamp Market

Hey!  Getting a late start this morning.  I managed to ‘sleep in’ until 5 am!  So I whipped this card up after a couple cups of coffee and a quick breakfast.   I haven’t played with The Stamp Market’s Bloominous set or their new papers.  Have you noticed the trend of non-colored images?  I love that

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Topflight Stamps Birthday Blog Hop Winner!

A big Thank You for everyone that stopped by for the Topflight Stamps 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop!  I’m back to announce the winner of the $15 Gift Certificate.  Based on the comments that were left on my blog, I used random.org to draw the winner: The lucky winner is: Sue!  Send me an email! Thanks

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April Creative Hop | Reverse Confetti

Hello!  Today is the 8th of the month which means it’s time for the Reverse Confetti Creative Hop!  You should have arrived here from my teamie, Heather Hoffman.  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Reverse Confetti blog! I’m in full springtime mode and couldn’t wait to design a card trio:

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oh, happy day | SugarPea Designs

Hello and Happy Sunday!  As I type this up on Saturday morning, not quite 8 am and I’m on my 4th cup of coffee.  Today I’m featuring SugarPea Designs – Parisian Holiday. This set is so fun, love all the images in it.  I teamed it up with the Coffee To Go Cup – Sugarcut. 

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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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