home is where the heart is…

March 3, 2015 64 Comments

Hello! We’re on Day 5 of the Coffee Lovers Spring Blog Hop! cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series   Stamps:  Impress  Ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  cork, studio calico heart veneer, sewing machine, circle punch I have a ton of coffee stamp sets…a ton. This one is one of my newer ones from

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coffee.

March 2, 2015 67 Comments

Monday…already?! paper:  mme/jubilee/tangerine  stamp:  studio calico  other:  recollections/doily, mme/jubilee/tangerine sticker, Create a Smile/coffee chipboard So, this ‘card’ is filled with a bunch of different manufacturers, something that I don’t generally do. I’ve been really loving the Create a Smile chippies…that’s what the sentiment is made of, chipboard, not wood veneer….isn’t it awesome?!  Create a Smile

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Curtain Call & Stories di timbri, carta e…..Lucky

March 1, 2015 27 Comments

It’s time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge! photo source: meandmydiy.com The LEAD of Lucky will be invited as a Guest Designer in our next challenge! Make sure you visit each of the designers’ blogs for more inspiration! Lucky Designers Amy KollingAmy ShefferAmy TsurutaGayatri Murali Kim Singdahlsen Laurie WillisonLisa HenkeMarisa RitzenMaureen PlutMonika DavisSarah GoughSheri GilsonStacey SchaferTenia NelsonTracey McNeely Follow us!

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Paper Smooches Sparks & Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: need to venti?

February 28, 2015 66 Comments

cardstock:  stampin’ up basic black  paper:  fancy pants design/memories captured  stamps: paper smooches hot concoctions/cyber cafe  ink:  memento tuxedo other:  paper smooches/coffee & tea dies I’m sneaking in here to post a quick card I whipped up! I used the Paper Smooches Coffee Cup die and cut 2 in solid black and 1 in the

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Coffee Lovers Spring Hop: rule the world

February 27, 2015 117 Comments

Well, today is the day! The Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! Yes, I know that it isn’t technically Spring but who doesn’t love to celebrate Spring?! For all the deets of the hop including the FABulous Super Sponsor & Flash Sponsors, please go HERE. A big shout out to Chaitali for helping in all the

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Fusion: fancy hello

February 26, 2015 39 Comments

We’re back with a new Fusion Card Challenge! I know I say this all the time, but isn’t this a fun one?! This week I’m going with the inspiration photo! cardstock:  recollections/white/110  paper:  studio calico/atlantic, echo park/dots & stripes  stamps:  waffle flower bowtiful  ink:  memento tuxedo  other:  waffle flower mailable 3D bow I adore pale

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chattin’ + craftin’

February 25, 2015 36 Comments

So, I do consider myself fortunate.  I’m surrounded by fabulous crafty friends both via bloggie land and IRL. We have an on-going crafty gathering on a monthly basis.  New people are always welcome and out of staters too! Last Saturday Lenae and Vicki joined us! I always get the better end of the deal because

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retro sketches: time for cake

February 24, 2015 26 Comments

Challenge = Masculine Birthday Cards. My Minds Eye/Jubilee/Tangerine = problem solved. I love that MME collection. I teamed it up with  Reverse Confetti’s Label Me Label Me Confetti Cut and Celebrate Cake Perfect for a co-workers birthday card! I was inspired by retro sketches Don’t forget about the Coffee Lovers Spring Hop!  The fun starts

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Evelin T Designs: coffee + me

February 23, 2015 44 Comments

So, I always feel fortunate when I can meet up with a bloggie friend.  There is always an instant connection because of the shared paper crafting passion.  A couple years ago when I was able to go to CHA, I met up with Evelin.   We’ve known each other for several years so I was

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

November 6, 2026 7 Comments

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

November 5, 2026 No Comments

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

November 4, 2026 No Comments

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

November 4, 2026 No Comments

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

November 3, 2026 No Comments

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

November 1, 2026 No Comments

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

October 31, 2026 1 Comment

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

October 30, 2026 No Comments

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

October 28, 2026 12 Comments

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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