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Concord & 9th: Written in the Stars

10 Dec

Good morning!  In case you missed it, yesterday was the December release for Concord & 9th!  They released three fabulous stamp sets and I had the honor of guest designing for them for this release!  A few days ago I shared a card using the Tree Hugs stamp set and today I'm sharing a shaker card ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, guest-designer
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concord & 9th, shaker

Add a little sparkle… (part 2)

17 Sep

Good morning!  If you missed my first post on adding sparkle to your cards yesterday just scroll down or click here!  I also wanted to just say thanks to all my new blog followers!  I really appreciate your support and sweet comments!! So, in continuing with my goal to share different methods of ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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distress ink, mft stamps, shaker

Crafting Cues: Watercolor Powders and a Giveaway!!

8 Sep

Click the image above to visit Ruby's post! Good morning!  I am super excited to be introducing a new collaboration with my very good friend, Ruby, of A Rare Ruby Crafts!  A few months ago we were discussing our mutual love for various stamp companies and sets (#crafthoarders!) and were lamenting ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, crafting cues
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altenew, brushos, cas-ual friday stamps, crafting cues, hero arts, lawn fawn, mama elephant, paper smooches, shaker

Rain Shaker Maze Card

18 Aug
Rain Shaker Maze Card www.allthesparkle.com/rainshaker

Good morning!  Don't forget to check out my Crafty Destash Sale here!  There's still lots available from companies like Stampin' Up, Hero Arts, Mama Elephant, Avery Elle, and more! So yesterday morning I was reading through my blog feed as I ate breakfast and I saw this jaw-dropping shaker card ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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mft stamps, paper smooches, shaker

Christmas Card Challenges #33: Photo Inspiration and the end of Shaker Week!

19 Jul

Good morning!  I'm back with my final card for shaker week as well as this week's card for Christmas Card Challenges!  We have this super cute photo to inspire you for the week! And here's my card: I decided to finish off shaker week doing a more "traditional" shaker card design using no fun ... View Post

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card-making, challenge, christmas card challenges, crafting, design team
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distress ink, lawn fawn, shaker, simon says stamp, technique tuesday

Shaker Week: Day 6 and (eek!) my first video card tutorial!!

18 Jul
https://www.allthesparkle.com/shaker-week-day-6/

Good morning!!  Today's a special day on my blog as it's my very first attempt at making a video tutorial!  Well, actually I'm lying...the video you're going to see is actually my 4th attempt at making a video tutorial!  The other three videos have been deleted from my computer and will never been ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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shaker, video tutorial, wplus9

Shaker Week: Day 5!

17 Jul

I'm all over the place today!  If you're looking for my post for The Ton, please click here and if you're looking for my post for Craft Storage ideas, please click here! Good morning!  We're in the home stretch now!  If you've missed any of my previous Shaker Week posts you can find them here, ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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shaker, simon says stamp, wplus9

Shaker Week: Day 3 (and a giveaway to celebrate!!)

15 Jul

Good morning!  I'm having a fabulous time devoting my week to shaker cards and I hope you're enjoying them, too!  And to help one lucky person celebrate with me, I'll be giving away a $10 gift certificate to The Ton to let someone pick out some of the stunning gems and beads from our new gilding ... View Post

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card-making, challenge, crafting
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ellen hutson, paper smooches, shaker

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