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Archives for May 2015

More cards for the CASology challenge!

18 May

This is my second post today!  Head over to The Ton to see my first card! Now I wish I had seen the CASology challenge earlier...I really enjoyed breaking out some of my music stamps I haven't used in forever! ;) Since I did a piano card I had to make a harp card, too!  I have no idea ... View Post

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card-making, challenge, crafting

Christmas Card Challenges #24

17 May

Good afternoon and welcome to another Christmas Card Challenge!  This week we have a sweet and fun photo for your inspiration! However, please remember that the only rule is that you create a Christmas card so we'd love to have you play along even if your card doesn't fit this inspiration ... View Post

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card-making, christmas card challenges, crafting, design team
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mama elephant, patterned paper, simon says stamp, wplus9

CASology 146: Music

17 May

When I saw the CASology challenge for this week I knew I'd have to play along!  I'm hoping to make a few more cards before the challenge ends but I wanted to go ahead and share my first card! I had my Gansai Tambi watercolors out for another upcoming card and decided to use them for this ... View Post

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card-making, challenge, crafting

Shaker Saturday #12

16 May

Hi and welcome to another Shaker Saturday!  I'll admit that this week's card really gave me a hard time.  I knew what I wanted to do but the execution eluded me for quite awhile.  I did end up finding an adequate solution but I think I'm going to have to break down and figure out how to use my ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, shaker saturday
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mama elephant, simon says stamp

DIY Distress Ink Pads and Blogiversary Giveaway Winner!

15 May

Good morning and Happy Friday!!  If you're a regular follower you know that I adore my distress inks, right?  Like...if my house was on fire, after I saved my husband, four-footed herd, and harp...my distress inks would be next! ;)  So when I saw Tim Holtz's announcement about the DIY distress ink ... View Post

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hero arts

Butterfly Reflections Ink: Metallic Hello

13 May

Good morning!  Today I'm over at Butterfly Reflections Ink sharing a card featuring some gorgeous Altenew stamps and a new (to me) technique!  Here's a look but head on over to Butterfly Reflections Ink for all the details! I'm also entering this card into the Altenew May Challenge: From ... View Post

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butterfly reflections ink, card-making, crafting, design team
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altenew, vellum

A Blog Named Hero Challenge: CAS

10 May

This is my second post for today!  If you're looking for Christmas Card Challenges please scroll down or click here! This week A Blog Named Hero is challenging you to create something CAS (clean and simple)!  This month we are collaborating with WPlus9 and I couldn't wait to mix some of the ... View Post

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ABNH, card-making, challenge, crafting, design team
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hero arts, wplus9

Christmas Card Challenges #23: No Patterned Papers

10 May

Good morning and Happy Mother's Day!  Our Christmas Card Challenge this week is a fun one: create a card using NO patterned papers! :) Of course, I very rarely use patterned paper but as soon as I can't use it, I want it!  Ha.  But I suppressed the urge to reach for patterned paper and created a ... View Post

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card-making, christmas card challenges, crafting, design team
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distress ink, mama elephant, savvy stamps

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