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I’m Your Biggest Fan, 2nd Blogiversary, and a Giveaway!

28 May

Good morning!!  I'm about three weeks late with this post (oops) but I'm excited to celebrate my 2nd blogiversary today!  My blog has technically existed since 2012 but I blogged my very first cards on May 5th, 2014 and that was really the start of my blog heading more in the direction of cards and ... View Post

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Christmas Card Challenges #24: Anything Goes

15 May

This is my second post for today!  You can find the start of my unicorn obsession by scrolling down or clicking here! ;) Good afternoon!  It's Anything Goes week over at Christmas Card Challenges and I can't wait to show you my cards today! :) I made two versions of the same card: one uses ... View Post

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Twinkling Stars LED Card with Chibitronics

28 Apr

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a video tutorial showing how to use Chibitronics LED stickers and effects stickers to create a twinkling starry night sky! (Watch in HD) Before I forget...there's one step that I left out of my video (that, to be honest, I kinda wish I hadn't done).  After I ... View Post

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Butterfly Reflections Ink: Mother’s Day Dahlias

17 Apr

Good morning!  I'm over on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog with a watercolored Mother's Day card!  I hope you'll stop by and check it out! Here's a sneak peek: ... View Post

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Butterfly Reflections Ink: Colorburst Card Set

20 Mar

I've got a few giveaways currently going on...a Starbucks giveaway to celebrate the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and a watercolor giveaway showcasing the awesome Daniel Smith watercolors!  Hope you'll check them out! ;) Good morning!  I'm over at Butterfly Reflections Ink with a set of cards ... View Post

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Happy Birds

10 Feb

Thanks SO much for all the kind feedback on my card video yesterday!  I greatly appreciate your comments and suggestions! Good morning!  Like many of you, I've been eagerly anticipating all of the new stamps and products that were previewed at CHA in early January.  However, when I saw the Dawn ... View Post

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Online Card Classes: Watercolors for CardMakers – Intermediate Techniques Days 2 and 3

28 Jan

I am having SO. MUCH. FUN. in this Online Card Class...seriously, I cannot recommend it highly enough!  While I'm certainly not mastering all of the techniques that are being taught I'm getting wonderful ideas that will definitely be used for future cards and lots of helpful tips for improving my ... View Post

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Christmas Card Challenges #5

3 Jan

Good afternoon!  If you missed it, head over to my Favorite Cards of 2015 and comment for a chance to win $25 to Butterfly Reflections Ink! ;)  We had a brief vacation during the holidays but Christmas Card Challenges is back and we're giving you a pretty color palette for your inspiration!  This ... View Post

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