Hello, friends! It's time for the last official challenge of the day!! It's the Make It Work Challenge! We're challenged with taking a card that was destined for the trash pile....one we made and didn't like how it turned out,...
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Hi again! Time for another challenge -- this one is Runway Inspired! Remember that all of the details for how to play along with each of the challenges today can be found at Nichole Heady's blog. You won't want to...
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Hey there! Well, this next challenge is certainly a fun one! It's time for the Unconventional Materials Challenge! We were challenged to head to the hardware store and, with just a $10 budget, find items to use on a card!...
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Hey there! I'm back with a tutorial for you, all about how I pair colors to create unique color combos! I get lots of comments and questions about this, so hopefully this video will give you a peek into my...
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Hey there! I'm back again for the next challenge -- this one is all about card patterns! Each of the design team members has a different card pattern you can follow, to create cards of your own. Remember that all...
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Good morning!! Papertrey's Stamp-a-faire 2015 is officially underway and I've got lots to share with you today, as does the entire design team!! All day long, you'll want to follow along on Nichole Heady's blog, to participate in all of...
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Hellooooo!!! Welcome to the official kick-off of Papertrey Ink's annual online paper-crafting event -- Stamp-a-faire 2015!!! This year's theme is Project Runway inspired, so there are lots of challenges and tutorials all day tomorrow, and all with a fashion twist!...
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Hi there! It's Release day!! All of the new products you've been getting peeks at this week will be available for purchase at Papertrey Ink beginning tonight (August 15) at 10pm EST. This includes my Fall Florals stamps and dies,...
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Hi there! I'm Dawn McVey and I'd like to welcome you to my little corner of the internet. My hope is that you'll find this place warm and welcoming! I'm an artist with a heart for God. I worked as a graphic designer for ten years, before starting my own art business. I love color and all things vintage! My handsome husband, Bart, is also my best friend.
I was extremely sick for more than 8 years and eventually had a rare small intestine transplant on October 28, 2017! During those years of being so sick, I got lots of practice learning how to choose joy in the midst of extreme suffering! ;) I'm so, so grateful for all that the Lord has done in our lives to bless us and to bring me to a place of health! He used that long season of illness to draw us closer to Him and we've also seen Him use our transplant story in amazing ways, to pour faith, hope and joy into the lives of others. Those years of struggle were so hard, but I wouldn't trade them because I can see how He was with us every step of the way and how He was using every bit of it for our good and His glory. My hope now, is that I can encourage you to choose joy in the midst of your own struggles. While you're here, I hope you laugh or smile or find some inspiration and encouragement. I hope you enjoy your time with me and ultimately, I hope you see some of HIM while you're here. He is everything. Much love, friends…
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