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Hi there! Just wanted to share some exciting news in my crafting world :) I've always said that getting my projects published is like winning the paper crafting lottery! I am so honored and thrilled to have been recently invited to contribute to the awesome Practical Publishing Simply Cards & papercraft magazine Issue 105 which is jam packed with inspiration from crafters around the world! The featured topic was "Get on trend" ~ I was asked what did I foresee as three trends for 2013 in the papercrafting industry.

The three trends I foresee holding strong are as follows:
1) Vintage ~ the sample below features MFT stamps, Die-namics dies along with Webster's Pages patterned papers:

2) Spritz, Sprays and Mists ~ the sample below features MFT stamps, Die-namics dies along with Pink Paislee patterned paper and heidi Swapp Color Shine:

3) Resin Embellishments ~ the card below features MFT stamps, Die-namics dies along with Melissa Frances patterned paper and resin embellishment.

After spending the past weekend at CHA with Scott, several members of the MFT family and other papercrafting friends, I think I may have hit the trendy nail on the head! :) Many thanks for stopping by and I hope you check out the latest issue of Simply Cards & papercraft magazine!

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A featured publication... 45

Hello dear blogging friends! Hope you all had a great weekend! The weather was beautiful here in AZ which made it great for bike riding :)

I've always said, having the opportunity to be published is like winning the paper crafting lottery! I am quite honored to share with you one of six cards that I have featured in the awesome Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 104. If you are not familiar with Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine, it is a magazine brought to us from Practical Publishing located in the UK and is full of fabulous inspiration from designers around the world. I recently discovered that my local Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft store carries not only Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine but many other publications offered by Practical Publishing.

Since this suite of six cards featuring MFT stamps and Die-namics dies is in the current Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 104, I have permission to share this one card here on my blog. If you look closely, this card is on the cover in the upper right hand corner. For more information and details, please be sure to check out Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 104. :)

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you have a great day / evening!
Be Sweet :)

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Hi there dear blogging friends! I love to travel but it's always nice to return home and sleep in one's own bed. I can't wait to pick up my furry babies from the pet resort early Thursday morning! I hope they don't think I abandoned them, they are quite spoiled and my little Gretchen is rarely more than 4 feet from me. She is definitely my shadow where Griffin is a little more independent and spends many hours upside down, sleeping on the couch :)

I've always said, having the opportunity to be published is like winning the paper crafting lottery! I am quite honored to share with you a collection of cards that I had featured in the awesome Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 101. If you are not familiar with Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine, it is a magazine brought to us from Practical Publishing located in the UK and is full of fabulous inspiration from designers around the world. I recently discovered that my local Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft store carries not only Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine but many other publications offered by Practical Publishing.

The focus of this feature was Chevrons. I combined a variety of MFT stamps, Die-namics and pretty patterned paper from the Pink Paislee London Market Collection to make this suite of 8 cards.

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you have a great day/evening!
Be Sweet ;)

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Hi there! Hope you are all having a great weekend! I'm super duper excited to share one of six cards that I currently have published in the awesome Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 102!!! I probably sound like a broken record but seriously, having something published for a crafty girl like me, is like winning the papercrafting lottery!!!

The featured suite of cards is all about incorporating your personal photos while creating your Christmas/Holiday cards. On the cover in the right hand corner, is one of the six cards I made which features my sweet little furry friend Gretchen :) If that sparks your interest and/or curiosity, be sure to check out the Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 102 ;), you're sure to find MANY inspirational projects!

Thanks so much for visiting!
Be Sweet :)

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Hi there! Hope you are all having a great week! I'm super duper excited to share one of six cards that I currently have published in the awesome Simply Cards & papercraft Magazine Issue 100!!! I probably sound like a broken record but seriously, having something published for a crafty girl like me, is like winning the papercrafting lottery!!! Ha! If it were the "real" lottery, I could quit my "real" job and create a lot more but until then, I'll just keep pluggin' along, doing my thing :) Oh and I don't even play the lottery so guess I'll be a nurse for a few more years! :) LOL (One of my cards is shown in the upper left corner).

The featured suite of cards are all about the Intaglio technique. If that sparks your interest and/or curiosity, be sure to check out the Simply Cards & papercraft Magazine Issue 100 ;), you're sure to find MANY inspirational projects!

This card in particular, features the gorgeous butterfly amongst other pretty images from the Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring set.

Thanks so much for looking! Be Sweet ;)

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Cover Girl and A Featured Publication... 43

Hi there dear blogging friends! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! I am so excited and honored to share with you that I was recently a Cover Girl and featured in the awesome UK Magazine Simply Cards & papercraft Issue #98 that is jam packed with amazing monthly inspiration! I'm a firm believer that getting something published is like winning the paper crafting lottery!!!

 The theme of the feature was to create 6 Birthday cards, 2 Easy, 2 Intermediate, 2 Advanced using Green, Purple and Turquoise while incorporating Stenciling as the technique. 

I combined fun patterned paper from My Mind's Eye, dies from Spellbinders and stamps from Waltzingmouse and Donna Salazar.

Thanks so much for sharing in my excitement :) Hope you enjoyed my cards! Have an amazing weekend!
Be Sweet :)

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Hi there! Are all of you as happy as I am that it's the weekend??? Any fun plans? Scott and I will be leaving San Diego bright and early in the morning for our 5 hour road trip back to Phoenix. I love traveling but it sure is nice to return home :) 


I am very honored and thrilled to share with you today a suite of six cards that I recently had published in the Simply Cards & papercraft Issue 95! For me, it's like winning the papercrafting lottery :) Many thanks to Practical Publishing and their staff! If you are looking for some fab inspiration, be sure to check it out Simply Cards & papercraft click HERE.

 I was given a challenge to create six feminine Birthday cards featuring homespun fabric flowers.

 I combined beautiful stamps from Waltzingmouse Stamps along with many Spellbinders die templates.

 Thanks so very much for visiting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Be Sweet :)

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Hi there dear blogging friends! I am really honored and excited to share several cards that I recently had published in the awesome Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine. Each and every issue of Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine is full of so much inspiration, you surely won't be disappointed! In the current issue, #95, I have six cards featuring home made fabric flowers accompanied with how-to tutorials. Here's one of the six:

 In issue 94, I had two cards based on a "Sweet-treats" theme:

Both featuring Waltzingmouse Stamps, Spellbinders dies and Melissa Frances patterned paper:

Here's what they looked like in my light tent:

and in issue 93, I had six projects based on: 1) a masculine theme, 2) Using red, Turquoise and Brown and 3) incorporating wood grain.

I love this photograph of all the projects showcased together:

 Thanks so much for taking the time to visit :) Hope you have a great day! Be Sweet :)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: ALL Waltzingmouse
Dies & Machine: Spellbinders

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