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Saturday, March 30, 2019

Time for Tea Designs - Coffee, Anyone?

Happy weekend friends! Are you ready for your weekly dose of inspiration from Time For Tea Designs? I know I am! Don't forget that you can (and should) play along in our monthly challenge, for your chance to win free digis! Everyone loves free digis, am I right? The theme for our challenge is Anything Goes. My favorite! You can find all the details on the challenge and how to enter on the Time For Tea Community Page on FB.

My project today is showing off this super fun brand new remastered digi set called Bonnie Hey Friend, which will be releasing on April 1st! The set comes with a super cute Bonnie image, along with a ton of accessories. I went with a different feel for this card today and used one of her accessories in a larger size to show off the versatility of this new set. Next week you'll see a cute scene using our little miss and some of her swag!



Image printed on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. Dies are all over the board - several oldddddd Spellbinders shapes, and the banners are from Craftin' Desert Divas. Papers are from Doodlebug Design and the sentiment is from a Rubbernecker Stamps set called Coffee Blanket. The embossing folder on the black layer is from FSJ.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! If you've got a moment, head over to join our FB communityfollow us on Instagram, and don't forget to play along with our monthly challenges! Thanks for stopping by!

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Aloha Friday #139: In the Garden

Good morning! Aloha Friday is in full swing over at Kitty Bee Designs! Our current challenge is #139: In the Garden, and this is our mid-inspiration week.


Today's card features an image from our sponsor, A Day for Daisies. This gorgeous image is called Flowers in my Garden. I printed her on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. Papers are American Crafts and Kaisercraft. Dies from Gina Marie Designs and Verve. 



Thanks for stopping by, be sure to link up your school creations over at Aloha Friday, and I hope you have an AWESOME day!

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Time for Tea Designs - Copic Hugs

Happy weekend friends! Are you ready for your weekly dose of inspiration from Time For Tea Designs? I know I am! Don't forget that you can (and should) play along in our monthly challenge, for your chance to win free digis! Everyone loves free digis, am I right? The theme for our challenge is Anything Goes. My favorite! You can find all the details on the challenge and how to enter on the Time For Tea Community Page on FB.

My project today is showing off this super fun February release image set Copic and Painting Bonnie. She couldn't be happier, could she?! Love it!



Image printed on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. The X Stitch Rectangle die and the Fishtail Banner die are from Gina Marie Designs. The BEST deals on dies - I'm not even kidding. Check out the site! It's easy to get free shipping and she has a massive amount of products too. Papers are from Stampin' Up!, ribbon from my stash, and the AWESOME "hugs" die is brand spankin' new from Rubbernecker Stamps. I'm using these new word dies on EVERYTHING, hehe. They have Smile, Hugs, Wishes, and Love in this pretty, scripty font. You need them!

I hope you enjoyed my project today! If you've got a moment, head over to join our FB communityfollow us on Instagram, and don't forget to play along with our monthly challenges! Thanks for stopping by!

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Imagine That Digistamp - March Mid-Inspiration

Good morning my dear stamping friends! I'm here today to share some inspiration for Imagine That Digistamp's "First Thursday" Challenge. That's right, the challenge is now monthly, on the ITD blog, complete with prizes!! The challenges start the first Thursday of each month and end on the last Tuesday before the new challenge begins. The theme is always Anything Goes. Click here for all the details. 

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, there will be a new inspiration post on the Creative Playground blog featuring the Design Team's projects. This is great to get your fix of ITDBK DT project postings! 


Today I've created a fun card using the Well Wishes digi set. The set contains black and white and color images, plus sentiments. I actually used the precolored version today, along with some scraps of paper from the At the Beach collection that I had in my bin (the salmon colored panels underneath).



Die from Gina Marie (Chain Rectangles) and circle dies from Kat Scrappiness. Background paper is from PaperTrey. Sentiment from Verve.

That's it for me today! Be sure to check out the Creative Playground for more ITDBK inspiration.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Polkadoodles' Digi Choosday - Week 12

Good morning everyone! I hope your day is off to a great start. If it's not, it CAN be - it's Choosday over at Polkadoodles! That means a new Digi Choosday challenge, and a new DISCOUNT CODE for the Polkadoodles shop! Head over to the blog to grab it before your shopping spree!

Today's challenge is, as always, Anything Goes! 


For today, I've created an altered memory album. I was really happy with how it turned out, with these rich, regal colors drawing the eye. I knew I wanted a pile of flowers on this (from Winnie Special Moments), so I added them in before printing, then printed a bunch of single ones to color, cut and layer. I used the Fanciful Circles die set on the main image, and cut off the edge for a cool effect. Sentiment is from Winnie Sugar Sprinkles, and the main image is called January Pockets Full of Love



Image printed on Neenah white cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. I colored the entire background with Copics as well. I bought the memory  album and altered it. Sorry, it's been in my stash for about 127 years so I couldn't tell you where it's from!

That's it for my project details! Don't forget to head over to the blog to grab today's discount code! Then shop your heart out. Choosday is the best day!



I'm entering this into the following challenges - 


Artistic Inspirations - #213: AG (unlimited)

Path of Positivity - #67: AG (2/3)
Get Creative -  - #78: AG, Option not a card (1/3)
Make My Monday - #92 - AG, Option circles 

We are still looking for Guest Designers at Polkadoodles, so check out the call and all the details here. Last thing, be sure to join in to our Anything Goes challenge via the link up at the Digi Choosday blog for your chance to win! 


Thanks for stopping by!  


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Monday, March 18, 2019

Rubbernecker Stamps - Mid-March Inspiration

Hello and happy Tuesday to all my lovely readers! Today I have some fun fun inspiration to share with you from Rubbernecker Stamps

If you've ever seen one of my blog posts, you might have figured out that I really do love making cards with funny sentiments. Also, I love making cocktail cards. I don't know why. I just find them so fun and they can be used for just about EVERYTHING! Even with a generic cute/funny/punny sentiment on the front, you can slap down some birthday wishes, girlfriends encouragement, anniversary love, or heartfelt thanks and you're all set to go for any adults in your life. So it's no surprise that this image is one of my go-to's for fun Rubbernecker Stamps cards!


Supplies Used:

Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. Compensated affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support!


-Margarita Glass stamp
-Margarita Glass die
-Rectangle #2 OPC die
-Miscellaneous supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Memory Box lime green paper, Copic markers for coloring, Nuvo glue and chunky white glitter, purple tape, MISTI, Mono multi glue, and foam tape, Gemini Jr., brads from Basic Grey, 3" double sided paper backed tape for the die cut panels.

Thanks for stopping by - have a great day!


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Saturday, March 16, 2019

Time For Tea Designs - Cheers for Beers!

Happy weekend friends! Are you ready for your weekly dose of inspiration from Time For Tea Designs? I know I am! Don't forget that you can (and should) play along in our monthly challenge, for your chance to win free digis! Everyone loves free digis, am I right? The theme for our challenge is Anything Goes. My favorite! You can find all the details on the challenge and how to enter on the Time For Tea Community Page on FB.

My project today is showing off this super fun beer mug, part of the masculine digital set Anthony Birthday. Great for all your guy card needs!



Image printed on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. The X Stitch square die and the Fishtail Banner die are from Gina Marie Designs. The BEST deals on dies - I'm not even kidding. Check out the site! It's easy to get free shipping and she has a massive amount of products too. Papers are Doodlebug; my most favorite! I added Stickles glitter glue to the foam (it didn't show up too well in the photo - wah!) and it turned out really cute. Lots of Doodlebug pearls to go along with my card layout. Sentiment is also from the digi set.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! If you've got a moment, head over to join our FB communityfollow us on Instagram, and don't forget to play along with our monthly challenges! Thanks for stopping by!

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Kitty Bee Designs - March Spotlight

Good morning! Today I'm sharing a card made with an awesome Panda Kitty Bee Designs. LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE the Panda line. I really just need them all...pandas forever!

Check out the adorable Ukeulele Panda. It could pass for a guitar too, I think, and my dad plays guitar. Don't tell him, but this is his 2019 birthday card!


Printed the digi version and colored with Copics. I buy all of mine from Scrapbookpal.com for their great prices and fast/free shipping! I used in & out stud circle dies from Gina Marie Designs on the main image. Lots of regular circle dies in use here as well - I like the neverending ones from Kat Scrappiness. All papers from Echo Park, sentiment stamps from Jaded Blossom (Birthday Candies).

Phew! We have a busy weekend, so I'm off to enjoy it. Have a good one!

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

Time For Tea Designs - Birthday Bear

Happy weekend friends! Are you ready for your weekly dose of inspiration from Time For Tea Designs? I know I am! Don't forget that you can (and should) play along in our monthly challenge, for your chance to win free digis! Everyone loves free digis, am I right? The theme for our challenge is Anything Goes. My favorite! You can find all the details on the challenge and how to enter on the Time For Tea Community Page on FB.

My project today is showing off this adorable bear, part of a newer digital stamp set called Thank You Beary Much



Image printed on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. The Fanciful Circle die is from Polkadoodles. I added some texture/pattern to the Teal background paper with a 6x6 Wave Drift stencil from Gina Marie Designs. Lots of Doodlebug sequins to go along with my card layout. Patterned paper and cardstock is from Stampin' Up. Sentiment is an old one from Little Paper Shop (sadly out of business now).

I hope you enjoyed my project today! If you've got a moment, head over to join our FB communityfollow us on Instagram, and don't forget to play along with our monthly challenges! Thanks for stopping by!

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

Imagine That Digistamp - March Challenge

Good morning my dear stamping friends! I'm here today to share some inspiration for Imagine That Digistamp's "First Thursday" Challenge. That's right, the challenge is now monthly, on the ITD blog, complete with prizes!! The challenges start the first Thursday of each month and end on the last Tuesday before the new challenge begins. The theme is always Anything Goes. Click here for all the details. 

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, there will be a new inspiration post on the Creative Playground blog featuring the Design Team's projects. This is great to get your fix of ITDBK DT project postings! 


Today I've created a fun card using the Airplanes digi set. The set contains black and white and color images, sentiments, and a background panel too (the clouds). I've always liked this set, especially for male cards. There's a coordinating paper pack called Take Flight that is also very cool (and versatile)!


Die from Gina Marie (Scalloped Rectangle Frame dies and Wonky Stitched Ovals). Background and airplane colored with Copic Markers. I also used B000 refill ink and blender solution to create the gradation in the background. I colored the clouds with a white Prismacolor pencil (it didn't show up too well in the photo). White sequins from Doodlebug, added with mini glue dots. I added the flight path onto the main image panel using a black Copic Multiline Pen in 0.1 mm.

That's it for me today! Be sure to check out the Creative Playground for more ITDBK inspiration.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Book Review - Fallen Star by Susannah Nix

This is my crafting blog, right? So...why am I posting a book review? Isn't that the reason Science invented Amazon.com - to share all our random thoughts about books and weird "As Seen On TV" monstrosities? Well ok - yes; that's an excellent point. But also, it's my blog, and along with crafting, which of course I adore times-a-million, I like books. And Marvel Movies. And jokes about Chemistry. Oh, and Harry Potter. Anyway...

I stole some time to myself this past weekend to read the latest release from Susannah Nix, Fallen Star - now live on all platforms. Here's the review I posted on BookBub, GoodReads, and of course, Amazon (all hail). I wanted to share it here too because I know some of you lovelies are avid readers as well, and you need this book in your life. XOXO, and you're welcome.

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I LOVED THIS BOOK. I don’t throw that kinda thing around for just any book either (especially in cap lock, wow!), so please know it’s the real deal. Up front notes – I’m trying to avoid serious spoilers, so most of this review will be general discussion. This is the second book in a series called “Starstruck”, but it is absolutely a stand-alone. I read the first book (Rising Star) after I finished this one, and I did not miss out on a single thing by doing it that way. Lastly, go grab Rising Star too. You’ll thank me later.

Back on topic with Fallen Star...why do I love it? Well, the reasons are many, but the overarching theme is the relatability and richness of both the characters and the story. Every aspect from backstory to location descriptions has an amazing attention to detail that brings it instantly to life. BUT, it also has excellent pacing; we are in no way rushed to the finish line (rushing is bad). While you are IMMEDIATELY invested in Grace and Scott, the threads of each scene are meticulously woven together to build the not only their romance, but their lives, and the lives of those around them. Absolutely unputdownable. Spell-check thinks that’s not a word, so it obviously hasn’t read this book.

On top of that, I adore Grace! She’s (again) “real” - driven, strong, smart, and successful in her OWN right. She doesn’t need saving, and she’s easy to like. That’s not to say she’s perfect, which is what MAKES her perfect as a character to root for, laugh with, and love. Not surprisingly, the same goes for Scott. Perfectly imperfect? I think that works! When we first meet him, we are privy to some private struggles that define so much of his character. He’s a Hollywood mega-star who has fallen out of favor after a public battle with addiction. Scott is a fantastic example of a person fighting a battle that you know nothing about, and the (sometimes evil) power of preconceived notions. The introduction of his struggle & recovery is exceedingly well done. Of course this is a hot-button topic, and it’s presented in a positive and realistic way. Throughout the story you are simply drawn to him. Even when he would make “man” choices – the kind where you’re talking at your Kindle at 1 AM saying “Scott...noooooo”. It’s ok, you’re still rooting for him. Having no personal experience with his particular brand of demons, I was nevertheless living it right there with him. He broke my heart and put it back together all at the same time with his determination to make his second chance a success. I didn’t even know you could DO that! Team Scott for the win.

Do you remember that scene in Pretty Woman when Richard Gere asks Julia Roberts “What happened after (the Prince) climbed up the tower to rescue (the Princess)?” Julia Roberts says “She rescues him right back.” Yea….THAT’S it! *all the feels*


I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. However, it's not the first of Susannah's books I've read, and I would have HAPPILY paid for this book five times over. Just sayin’.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday - Week 10: Anything Goes!

Good morning everyone! I hope your day is off to a great start. If it's not, it CAN be - it's Choosday over at Polkadoodles! That means a new Digi Choosday challenge, and a new DISCOUNT CODE for the Polkadoodles shop! Head over to the blog to grab it before your shopping spree!

Today's challenge is, as always, Anything Goes! 


For my card today, I created a merged scene using the main image True Love over top of the tulip field background that comes with the Miss Kelly von Sweets image. I was really happy with how it turned out, creating this field of floral love! I printed the sentiment from Lil Miss Sugarpops collection as well and cut out with plain circle dies. I used a Copic fine line multiliner pen to outline the circle and then highlighted the outside before adding to the card. The frame die is Stitched, Scalloped Rectangle Frames from Gina Marie Designs. The enamel dots are Lighthouse collection from GMD as well, with the heart for good measure and some red pearl drops in there too. 



Image printed on Neenah white cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. I colored the entire background with Copics as well.

I was inspired by this photo from The Paper Girls Challenge for colors on this project today. I didn't go with the pattern, but it looks like this sea of tulips I've created with all the red, pink and yellow blending together. Bright and fun!



That's it for my project details! Don't forget to head over to the blog to grab today's discount code! Then shop your heart out. Choosday is the best day!



I'm entering this into the following challenges - 


Artistic Inspirations - #213: AG (unlimited)

Path of Positivity - #67: AG (1/3)
The Paper Girls - #171: Pinspired (1/3)

We are still looking for Guest Designers at Polkadoodles, so check out the call and all the details here. Last thing, be sure to join in to our Anything Goes challenge via the link up at the Digi Choosday blog for your chance to win! 


Thanks for stopping by!  


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Monday, March 4, 2019

Rubbernecker Stamps - March Inspiration

Hello and happy Tuesday to all my lovely readers! Today I have some fun fun inspiration to share with you from Rubbernecker Stamps

I love to make birthday cards. They just seem the most useful to me if I'm just creating because I WANT TO. I mean, SOMEBODY always needs one! I went with some bright colors in the hopes to entice spring our way (currently -7F in Wisconsin...). Yes, I know I'm typically allergic to bright colors. I think I pulled this one off though!


Supplies Used:

Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. Compensated affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support!


-Hippo clear stamp set
-Alphabet lowercase die
-Numbers die
-Window with pierce collage frame die
-Miscellaneous supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Pixie Pink, Going Grey, Kraft, and Green Galore cardstock from SU, Copic markers for coloring, Copic fine line black pen, purple tape, MISTI, Mono multi glue, and foam tape, swiss dots embossing folder, Gemini Jr.

Thanks for stopping by - have a great day!


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Saturday, March 2, 2019

Time for Tea Designs - March Inspiration

Happy weekend friends! Are you ready for your weekly dose of inspiration from Time For Tea Designs? I know I am! Don't forget that you can (and should) play along in our monthly challenge, for your chance to win free digis! Everyone loves free digis, am I right? The theme for this month's challenge is "Love". You can find all the details on the challenge and how to enter on the Time For Tea Community Page on FB.

My project today is showing off this another of our February Release sets called Gardening Emily & Ernie (digital stamps). So cute! I went with just Ernie for this card, to change things up a bit. Check out all 5 new images in the Digital Stamps section of the shop.


Image printed on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. The Nested Square Stitched dies on Ernie and the Sentiment panel are from Rubbernecker Stamps, as are the Cloud dies. The red panel is the INSIDE portion of the Gina Marie Designs die cut Scalloped Stitched Frames which was embossed with Party Dots folder from Sizzix after cutting. Lots of black sequins to go along with my theme.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! If you've got a moment, head over to join our FB communityfollow us on Instagram, and don't forget to play along with our monthly challenges! Thanks for stopping by!

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Aloha Friday #137: Food and Drink

Good morning! Aloha Friday is in full swing over at Kitty Bee Designs! Our current challenge is #137: Food and Driunk; and this is our mid-inspiration week.


Today's card features an image from our sponsor, Terevela Design. This digi set is called Unicorn Party. Image printed on Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copic Markers - I buy all of mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their fast shipping and awesome service. The Fanciful Circles die and the woodgrain digi paper are from Polkadoodles and the heart die is Sizzix - Dotted Hearts. Sentiment from a Mama Elephant set called Over the Rainbow. Papers are Lawn Fawn - Watercolor WishesDoodlebug - So Punny and Echo Park. White sequin accents - fast, cheap & easy. Ribbon from my stash. 



Thanks for stopping by, be sure to link up your school creations over at Aloha Friday, and I hope you have an AWESOME day!

Kitty Bee Designs - Aloha Friday #137: Food or Drink

Good morning! Aloha Friday is in full swing over at Kitty Bee Designs! Our current challenge is #137: Food and Driunk; and this is our mid-inspiration week.


Today's card features an image from our sponsor, Sparkle N Sprinkle. This digi set is called Chianti. Colored with Copics. The collage frame die is from Kat Scrappiness and the stencil is an AWESOME one I got just last week from Gina Marie Designs called Circle Grid. Cardstock from SU and Neenah and "Cheers" sentiment is in the Wine O'Clock set by Jaded Blossom



Thanks for stopping by, be sure to link up your school creations over at Aloha Friday, and I hope you have an AWESOME day!

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