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Archives for May 2018

More from the Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Release!

30 May
Hello by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Have you checked out the Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine release yet?  I'm back with two more cards using the gorgeous Marilyn wafer die and distress inks! I love finding ways to get more use of out cover plate dies and while this does take a little time the results are well ... View Post

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Hello Bluebird: Rainbows and Clouds

28 May

Good morning!  I'm up on the Hello Bluebird blog today with a trio of cards and my first post as a DT member!  I would love if you'd stop by and say hi!  Here's a sneak peek of one of my cards: ... View Post

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Studio Katia 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

26 May

Good morning!!  I'm thrilled to be a stop on the hop for the 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop for Studio Katia!  Studio Katia is celebrating their Anniversary with a new release!!  The May 2018 release includes 6 new clear stamp sets and 4 sets of coordinating dies, 4 new stand-alone creative dies, 2 new ... View Post

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Chibitronics and Winnie & Walter Collaboration Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

23 May

Good morning!  The Chibitronics design team is collaborating with Winnie & Walter today and we're celebrating with a big blog hop and giveaways!  You can find the hop list and giveaway details at the bottom of my post but here's what I created! Ha, my card might need a little explanation ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, chibitronics, crafting, design team
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chibitronics, winnie and walter

Hello Bluebird May Release!

22 May

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing two cards I created for the May 2018 release for Hello Bluebird Stamps!  Hello Bluebird is a relatively new company but they've very quickly established themselves as a leader in absolutely adorable clear stamps and dies!  I am proud to be a member of the inaugural ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, hello bluebird

Altenew May 2018 Release Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

21 May

Busy day on the blog!  For my Heffy Doodle post please click here!  For my Hero Arts post please click here. For my Lawn Fawnatics post please scroll down or click here. Good morning!  I’m thrilled to be joining the amazing Altenew design team to celebrate their May 2018 release!  They have a ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting, guest-designer
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Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #29: Inspiration Board

21 May
Have a Thrilling Birthday by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Lawn Fawnatics

Busy day on the blog!  For my Heffy Doodle post please click here!  For my Hero Arts post please scroll down or click here. Good morning!!  It’s time for a new Lawn Fawnatics challenge and we’re challenging you to use this beautiful springtime moodboard as your inspiration!  I decided to focus on ... View Post

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card-making, challenge, crafting, design team, lawn fawnatics
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distress ink, lawn fawn, lawn fawnatics

Hero Arts: Liquid Watercolors on Yupo (+VIDEO!)

21 May

Busy day on the blog!  For my Heffy Doodle post please scroll down or click here! Good morning!  I'm over on the Hero Arts blog with a pair of cards sharing how to use liquid watercolors on yupo paper to achieve similar looks to alcohol ink on yupo!  Here's a sneak peek at one of my cards!  I ... View Post

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