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Check out this A2 Card, brand spankin' new in the Etsy Shop. It features Hero's Neon Inks and some of my new Papertrey Ink stamps. 

Hey There:

I've got lots more coming to the shop, featuring a variety of new inks, papers, stamps & die cuts!

Thanks for stopping by!

They're hereeeeeeeee!

They. Are. Here.

I am so excited! It's been nearly two weeks since I ordered these bad boys and I can't wait to bust them open and have some fun with some of my favorite stamps!

I've also recently received an order from the amazing Papertrey Ink and so I've got even more cool supplies to play with! 

I've got lots of things in the works for the Shop and I'm really excited with the way that things are going. While at times they can seem overwhelming and time-consuming, I don't think I'd have it any other way!

I hope you'll come back and see all the fun I have planned!

Sentiments & Patterns

One thing that I focus on when making cards is having a variety of patterns, colors and sentiments. I'm a firm believer that a good set of cards is an essential "must-have" and so I try really hard to always create a variety of styles, even if using one core set of supplies. 

This is evident in the set of cards I've listed today in the Etsy Shop. While the papers all came from the same line, the sentiments and styles are all over the place! These are some of my favorite cards that I've created!

Continuing with the line of cards posted yesterday...

Thank You:

Nothing Better: 

And then my most recent set of favorites, still using Echo Park papers...

Hello Sunshine:

It's Your Day: 

With Gratitude: 

You Are So Nice: 

Thank You: 

I'm not sure if it's the variety of stamps that I used, the combination of papers, or the embellishments like buttons, twine and gems, but I just *love* the way these cards turned out!

Be sure to check out all the cre8ive fun things in my Etsy Shop!

I've got a couple other "sets" of coordinating cards to list and tomorrow a fabulous package should arrive with new supplies that I can't wait to get my hands on!

Thanks for stopping by...and be sure to tell a friend!

Every Crafter's Necessity

Last week I shared my excitement about some of the products I had recently ordered from Papertrey Ink. They have some amazing stuff [especially the release coming out this month!] and I couldn't wait to get to work using it. 

Introducing the product that every crafter [card maker, scrapbooker, doodler] needs: 

Oh that's right, I made an inspiration journal // idea book // mini to take with you since inspiration really is everywhere. Here's the direct link to the listing in my Etsy Shop. Lots more details there. I can see myself making a few of these!

I also added the remaining cards from my failed [for the moment] attempt at Operation Write Home.

I miss you so much:

Love: 

I miss you so much: 

Thanks: 

I'm currently in the middle of an online class that is providing me with a boatload of inspiration so I'm sure that I'll have lots more cards and projects coming soon. 

Be sure to check back!

Awesome outlet!

Hey crafty friends!

So while searching and scheming online, I happened to find an awesome project that I can't wait to be a part of! It's called Operation Write Home and the basic idea is that you create card[s] and send them to one of three ladies who sorts and organizes them. Then, they get sent overseas and soldiers get to write handwritten snail mail [my favorite!] to send home to their families. What an awesome outlet...I get to create and someone gets a handwritten letter from a loved one. Sign me up!

I'm currently in *love* with the Amy Tangerine Sketchbook line...her groups of fun patterns and bright colors make me so happy! I swiped up a bunch of pieces, cut them apart and busted out a bunch of cards to send. Paper Smooches stamp sets are perfect for this kind of project because they have so [so] many great sentiments that are perfect for cards. 

[After cutting, assembling & photographing all the cards, I discovered on the official website that they prefer A2 cards. I had just made my donation cards in the 4-bar size [another current favorite] so I decided to post them all in my Etsy Shop and then I'll just make a bunch more in the right size. Happy accident I think!]

They'll all be posted within the next 24 hours...so be sure to look them up here.

As for this upcoming week, I've got several things in store!

A week or so ago, my jaw hit the floor when I saw this blog post from the amazing Nichole from Papertrey Ink. I instantly ordered nearly the whole kit and kaboodle and I can't wait to share some fun things I've created! I definitely stepped out of the box with a few things. :)

Hope you're having a great weekend. Thanks for visiting and come back soon!