Freshly Made Impressions Abloom

 Happy Saturday friends!  I think I am finally recovered from my time at OnStage.  Between the time change and catching up on things at work and home, I was in a bit of a fog most of the week!  Please tell me I'm not alone...

I'm happy to be back in my craft room and diving in to some of the products we received at OnStage.  I participated in OnStage After Hours and chose the Impressions Abloom bundle...I'm so happy I did! (But those turtles are growing on me!)

Inspired by the latest Freshly Made Sketches sketch, I die cut a few of the Impressions Abloom flowers. The Painted Strips background stamp, once again, helped to complete the sketch.  Have you noticed how much I love this background stamp?

The oval shaped dies that are included in this bundle are awesome!  The stitched outer ring adds so much!  And the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack are so good!  

When you attend OnStage events, you also have the opportunity to order select items from the Product Purchase Premier.  My order arrived yesterday, just in time for the weekend.  Be on the lookout for more sneak peeks of new products!

Happy Stamping!

Bright and Bold Birthday

It's Friday and you all know what that means...time for an all new TGIF Technique Challenge!  Today we are creating bold backgrounds with stamps, embossing, paper...whatever you choose!

I needed an easy button this week, so I went with the bright and bold Full of Life DSP as the background.  These wonky circles went along perfectly with the Around It All dies.

Saying Hey helped to create a bold sentiment to go along with this weeks challenge.  I can't get enough of that Hey!

Happy Stamping!

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Once An Artisan, Always An Artisan

 Last week at OnStage in Raleigh, past and present Artisan's met up for hugs, laughs and swaps.  This was my favorite moment of the week!

I used the Online Exclusives You Are Remarkable and Painted Stripes stamp sets for my card.  Bright and cheerful colors were a must...Petunia Pop, Lemon Lime Twist and, my favorite, Coastal Cabana.

This sentiment was absolutely perfect for all of my talented and crafty friends...they make my world a happier place!

Some Lemon Lime Twist Painted Stripes and some heat embossed splatters created a fun background for these pretty flowers.

Look at all of these beautiful, talented, loving and caring friends...it was sooooo good to see all of them! Once an Artisan, always an Artisan!

Happy Stamping!

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Just a Little Thank You

Happy Tuesday and welcome to the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge.  This one is full of beautiful images that are certain to inspire you!

I was inspired by the pretty blue mushroom in the image, so of course I had to use the Terrific Toadstools.  The mushroom tops were inked in Boho Blue and the stems in Basic Beige.

I initially stamped the mound in Pecan Pie...not the best choice of colors!  My husband, who hates mushrooms, is always quick to remind me that mushrooms grow best in poo! After I good laugh, I quickly changed the color out to Soft Sea Foam. Much better!

Perennial Postage dies added a fun little frame to this magical fairy mushrooms.  I love this color combo...very spring-y!

Join in the fun and play along with us.

Happy Stamping!

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Textured Appreciation

Happy Friday from Raleigh, NC!  I am here with 2000+ stampers for OnStage and can't wait to meet up with some of my TGIF Challenges friends in person!

We might be away playing, but we are still crafting along with this week's sketch challenge!  I have one more card to share with the Textured Notes bundle.

I love the black and white patterns in the Botanical Textures DSP, especially with the bright pop of Lemon Lime Twist!

I added more texture to this bundle with the new Mini Corrugated and Exposed Brick 3D embossing folders. 

Short, sweet and simple post today...we have a day packed full of fun ahead of us!

Happy Stamping!

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