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Archives for February 2016

Christmas Card Challenges #13: Photo Inspiration

28 Feb

Good afternoon!  In case you missed it earlier I have several giveaways going on to celebrate reaching 2000 followers on instagram!  You can find more details on how to enter or link up your card by clicking here!  I hope you'll join in the fun! ;)  You can also find my week 4 review of the 30 Day ... View Post

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card-making, christmas card challenges, crafting, design team
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distress ink, newton's nook, winnie and walter, wow embossing powder

30 Day Coloring Challenge – Week 4

28 Feb

Good morning!  Don't forget that I have several giveaways going on to celebrate reaching 2000 followers on instagram!  You can find more details on how to enter or link up your card by clicking here!  I hope you'll join in the fun! ;) Good morning!  If you missed my first three weekly recaps ... View Post

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challenge, crafting
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altenew, clearly besotted, ellen hutson, essentials by ellen, mama elephant, mft stamps, zig clean color real brush

2K Followers Instagram Hop and Giveaway!!

25 Feb

Good afternoon!  I'm really excited to share a very special post with you this afternoon!  About a year ago I was just starting to post my cards on social media, specifically instagram.  I had around 180 followers and most of the 'likes' on my photos were from family and non-crafty friends (and ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting
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lawn fawn

Coffee Loving Cardmakers Sponsor Solo: Lil’ Inker Designs

24 Feb

Good morning!  I'm back with another sponsor solo for Coffee Loving Cardmakers, this time featuring Lil' Inker Designs! Lil' Inker Designs has a bunch of really cute coffee or drink themed stamp and die sets!  You can click here to see some of them! I decided to use Coffee Talk ... View Post

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card-making, coffee loving cardmakers, crafting, design team
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lil inker designs, misti, shaker

A Blog Named Hero: In My Prayers

23 Feb

Good evening!  Today I'm over at A Blog Named Hero with a quick card using lots of fun Hero Arts products!  I hope you'll head over and check it out...here's a sneak peek! ;) ... View Post

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

30 Day Coloring Challenge – Week 3

21 Feb

Good morning!  If you missed my first two weekly recaps for the 30 Day Coloring Challenge you can find them here and here!  I went a little out of my comfort zone and tried no line copic coloring and some odd color combos this week...definitely a fun experience!  I can't believe we're starting the ... View Post

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challenge, crafting
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altenew, ellen hutson, winnie and walter

Stamp Study #3: Concord & 9th February Release

18 Feb

Good morning!  I'm really excited about today's post!  Exactly one year ago I blogged my first Stamp Study...then I posted a second one.  And then I promptly forgot about it...oops. But I'm back (and hopefully it won't be another year before my 4th stamp study!)!!  I've realized that I will often ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, stamp study
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concord & 9th, shaker, stamp study

Ken Oliver Crafts: Stenciled Bursts (part 2)!

17 Feb

Good morning!  Earlier this month I shared a set of cards I created with Ken Oliver Colorbursts and stencils!  While I was making those cards I actually created two more that I'd like to share today! My first card is a square card using the Abstract Petals stencil from My Favorite Things and ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, ken oliver crafts creative team
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altenew, colorburst powder, hero arts, memory box, stencilgirl

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