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The Daily Marker Coloring Challenge: Week 1

22 Jun
Bookworm by Mama Elephant

Hello!  Today I'm popping in to share the first week of my coloring for The Daily Marker Coloring Challenge!  I've been sharing daily on instagram but just in case you've missed it here's what I've been up to this week!  I plan to create cards using all of these colored images all month long and ... View Post

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crafting
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coloring challenge, copics, hello bluebird, hero arts, lawn fawn, mama elephant, my favorite things, prismacolor, simon says stamp, watercolor

Unicorn Coloring Magic!

18 Jun
Don't Stop Believin' by Jessica Frost-Ballas

Good morning!  I have a fun and magical card to share with you today featuring some of my most favorite critters ever! :) This month I'm taking part in Kathy Rac's #thedailymarker30day coloring challenge (over on instagram) and I'm determined to actually use the images I'm coloring each day ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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More from the Hello Bluebird July Release!

20 Jul
You're Otterly Amazing by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hello Bluebird

Good morning!  Today I'm back to share a few more cards using the July release from Hello Bluebird!  All of the products are now available for purchase here!  First up is another card using Otter Friends because I just can't get enough of these adorable otters!! To start I stamped the otter ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, hello bluebird
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copic markers, distress ink, hello bluebird

Hello Bluebird July Release!

16 Jul
I Otterly Adore You by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hello Bluebird

Good morning!  The July release from Hello Bluebird is now live and it is A-MAZING!!  I recently got back from a vacation to Monterey, California and I could have spent my entire trip just watching the otters.  So when I saw the new Otter Friends set I had to play with it first! :) First I ... View Post

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copic markers, distress ink, hello bluebird

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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Layton’s Legacy Card Drive and Fundraiser Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

8 May
Gather Happy Moments by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hello Bluebird

Good morning!  Today I am honored to be a stop on the hop for the Layton's Legacy Card Drive and Fundraiser Blog Hop.  Lea Lawson has organized this event in honor of her son, Layton.  You can find all the details of the card drive and fundraiser on Lea's blog and fundraiser site but here is the ... View Post

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