happy BEE day | Reverse Confetti

I hope to be posting several birthday card designs over the next couple of days.  There are about 7 people at my work that have March Birthdays.  Out of 17 employees, that’s a big birthday month! For today’s card I combined Reverse Confetti’s Elegant Florals and Happy Bee Day sets: I never tire of the

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happy birthday | Mama Elephant

Yesterday I spent a bit of time with my friends Katie + Novell.  We hit the Impress shop’s University Village closing event.    So sad that they closed that location but happy they still have their main store and online services! One of the many sets I purchased was the Mama Elephant – Animal Parade. 

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Coffee Tag Trio | Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen

So on Tuesday I picked up the latest Essentials by Ellen Release at Ellen Hutson LLC.  I’m grateful that I can just drive over there to pick up my orders: It’s filled with so much goodness, don’t you agree?  I had to ink up Latte Love and A Breve Note sets: I whipped together a

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Thanks snow much | Reverse Confetti

Hello and Happy Tuesday.  It’s my last day off from work, I have a bunch of stuff to do but crafting first!  Today I inked up Reverse Confetti’s Sno Awesome. You can’t go wrong with sno-cones and rainbows!  I teamed them up with a sentiment from the Snow Bunnies set. I coordinated the rainbow strip

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You Make Every Day Brighter | My Favorite Things

I’m popping in here real quick to post a card.  This is the first time I’ve inked up the MFT Puddle Jumper set.  That guy is so cute, reminds me of my youngest when he was younger. I’ve combined Puddle Jumper with Rain or Shine, some double stitched circles and the large cloud stencil. My

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flying by to say hi | Lawn Fawn

I’m back again with another interactive card.  This has been good for me.  I’m using product that has been literally sitting around waiting to be used.  So I’m notorious for getting caught up in the excitement of new releases (who doesn’t?).  The difference between me and about 1/2 the crafting population, maybe 1/4 of the

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February 2019 Blog Hop | Paper Smooches

I’m so excited to be a part of the February 2019 Paper Smooches Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from my friend Alice’s blog.    Paper Smooches is releasing one new stamp set and four new dies that will be available for purchase at 10 am central February 14th.  You will find the new products

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Know that I care | Reverse Confetti – February 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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Filled with Lots of Treats | My Favorite Things

I’ve been trying to keep up with manufacturer challenges to use my stash of stamps.  I also find that some of my sets are retired, Top Dog + Peek-a-Boo Trio Die-namics.  I go through my stamps + dies on a regular basis so if I have it, I love it. I know, I’m using that

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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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