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Hi Gorgeous

February 28, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a super simple project using some of my hoarded sequins. This year I made a resolution to get my embellishments more organized. I haven’t done a single thing about that yet. Are you surprised? I am, however, trying to be mindful to just USE THEM!

This was a fun card to make. I stamped that lovely, bold “hi” from CZ Hi There Greetings and then die cut using a nested circle die. I adhered a rainbow of sequins behind the die cut using sequins from several different packs. It was a treasure hunt, for sure, trying to find the right colors and size but worth it.

Can you believe tomorrow is March? February flew by! Hank and I are ready for warmer dog-walking temperatures😊 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio February 2023 Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release

February 27, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their February Release Blog Hop.

Pinkfresh Studio-Arch Florals, Circle Florals

My project features the gorgeous Arch Florals stencil & die set. I used one of the Nested Arches Foil plates with Aura foil to create the foiled arch. For the sentiment I used the Circle Florals stamp set with a few of the new Ombre Glitter Drops Sparkle & Shine for embellishment.

Here is a video to show how I created this card.

GIVEAWAYS:

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. As per usual with blog hops – the winners will be picked from the comments.

Winners will be posted on March 8, 2023 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page to claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Emboss Resist Ombre Shaker

February 25, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Parallelogram background cling and the Greetings Trio die set.

You can check out the video of this project HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Wishes

February 24, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun project featuring the Happy Hello and Happy Wishes from the March Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

I used the MISTI to stamp the rows of blooms. To get four shades for each bloom I had to get a little creative. For the last bloom in the first row I used Aegean ink and then stamped it again with Pine to get the combination but a little bit darker. Using the MISTI makes is easy to line up perfectly each time. Second row, bottom blooms combines Mandarine & Pucker. Third row, bottom bloom combines Rose & Taffy. Here’s a little reel showing this card.

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Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using the March Card Kit.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hero Arts Spring Catalog Blog Hop

February 20, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m joining Hero Arts for their Spring 2023 Catalog Release Blog Hop! You can check out the fun, new products HERE!

Hero Arts-Color Layering Bee Florals Stencils, Floral Imprints

My project uses the gorgeous Color Layering Bee Floral Stencil Set.

For the sentiment I used the Floral Imprints Stamp Set.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Hero Arts will be giving away two $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left along the hop.
Comment on all the blogs for more chances to win!
You have until Sunday, February 26 at 11:59pm to enter.
The winners will be announced on the Hero Arts blog.

Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Taylor
Libby Hickson
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Pocono Pam
Seeka
Special Guests:
Carissa Wiley
Cathy Zielske
Daniel West
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer Ingle
Jennifer Kotas
Jennifer McGuire
Laura Bassen
Meg Brooks
Nichol Spohr
Rebecca Keppel
Sharing on Instagram:
Ralph Tyndall
Alberto Gava

Be Creative Release Blog Hop

February 18, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Be Creative release blog hop! You can check out the fun, new release HERE!

My project features the Fantastic Flowers Stamp & Stencil. For the sentiment I used the Big and Bold 2 Stamp Set.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 22nd of February.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Cathy Zielske
Alberto Gava
Barbara Tarayao
Keisha Charles
Mindy Eggen
Emma Williams
Heather Ruwe
Emily Midgett
Lea Lawson
Sandi MacIver
Seeka

Altenew February 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

February 17, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their Marvelous Monthly Series Release Hop!

My project features the gorgeous Craft Your Life Project Kit: Eclectic Bouquet.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Giveaway Prizes

$300+ in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a FULL RELEASE BUNDLE to 1 grand prize winner and a $25 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by February 22, 2023 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on February 24, 2023. *The grand prize winner will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew Card Blog.

Be Creative

February 15, 2023

Hi there! The fun, new Be Creative release by Simon Says Stamp is live and I have a couple of projects to share using several of these new products.

My first card uses the CZ Angularium background cling. I inked it with a combination of Carnation, Blush & Peachy ink. For the sentiment I used the new CZ Big Old Birthday stamp set. I added a small sentiment strip from the new You Did sentiment strips.

My next card features the Brushstrokes stencil. I tested out the Stamp and Stencil Mat and LOVE IT!

SSS-Brushstrokes Stencil, CZ Big Old Birthday

For the sentiment I used the CZ Big Old Birthday again and embellished with some bubbles.

I have a walk-through reveal over on the Simon Says Stamp blog showing a closer look at all of the fun, new products in the Be Creative Release. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-February Release

February 15, 2023

Hi there! Today I’m sharing several cards from the fun, new February release with Mama Elephant! My first card is a cute shaker using the new Little Frog Agenda. I created the shaker window using the Grid Planter Creative Cut and for the sentiment I used Hello Froggy.