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Saturday, August 30, 2025

my latest plan to hopefully help

The news this week has been devastating, back to school should not mean back to school shootings but unfortunately that is the reality in America. I’m heartbroken but furious.

I’m channeling my feelings into action and here it is…

As you may know, I’m an affiliate for many of the companies that I create for. That means when you click on the links that I provide and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. For the next three months I will be donating any commissions I receive to Moms Demand Action. Moms Demand Action is an awesome grassroots movement of Americans fighting to protect people from gun violence.

I recognize that being able to make this pledge is a privilege and I’m very grateful for that. (Though I can’t promise what the size of the donation will be, as I’m historically bad at sharing my links in the first place…haha.)

So please, if you are planning to make a crafty purchase from any of the companies below, please click through my links to help with common sense gun reform.

Scrapbook.com

Hero Arts
Catherine Pooler Designs
Simon Says Stamp

Pretty Pink Posh

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

pinkfresh studio twinkle & tradition release blog hop

Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Twinkle & Tradition blog hop! I'm so thrilled to be joining in the fun!!!

This release is GORGEOUS!!!


The Tied With Cheer wreath is so fun to ink and layer! And the bow!!!


And the Timeless Tidings die and coordinating stencil is just stunning and I can't wait to use it for so many things!!! Wouldn't it make the cutest gift tags?!!


Ok, now before you go on to the next hop stop! Let's talk about all the cool GIVEAWAYS! 

  • Pinkfresh is giving away the full release on their blog and YouTube!
  • You also have a chance to win one of TEN $50 to the Pinkfresh shop by leaving comments here and at each hop stop!
  • Winners will be announced on August 26th, on the PF GIVEAWAY PAGE. And prizes must be claimed within two weeks.

BLOG HOP LINK LIST

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Saturday, August 16, 2025

hero arts a little merri-mint

I've got a brand new cardmaking tutorial on my YT channel today and it would make me so happy if you a few minutes (well 6 minutes and 16 seconds) to watch and let me know what you think!

 
Hugs!!!
Carly

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

DIY glitter stickers - pretty pink posh august 2025 release video hop

The release I wait all year for is available now...the Pretty Pink Posh Halloween collection!!! And we're having a video hop to celebrate! Join us on YouTube for lots of cardmaking inspiration and a chance to win a PPP gift certificate!

Friday, August 1, 2025

simon says stamp happy camper release blog hop day 1

I am thrilled to be joining in day 1 of the Simon Says Stamp blog hop celebrating the new Happy Camper collection! (You should be arriving from Bibi's beautiful blog!)

Before I show you what I made, let's talk about prizes!!! There are $25 gift certificates to Simon Says Stamp up for grabs at each hop stop! Enter to win by leaving comments along the hop!

And there's a gift with purchase!!! Just follow the instructions on the graphic above when you go to shop😉

Ok, now let me show you what I made...

I love a good floral die, especially a bold & graphic one like the new Groovy Flowers!

For this card I used the largest flower to create a shaker windows over a wrapped shaker pocket. Then I added the flower details on top.

I think the bold style of the flowers pairs perfectly with the new ILYSM stamp set!

While I had all the goodies out on my desk, I couldn't resist creating another card...

For this one I blended Distress Oxide Picked Raspberry & Carved Pumpkin inks together and then added a little Picked Raspberry Distress Spritz on top.

When the background was dry, I added white & black Groovy Flowers on top and stamped the ILYSM sentiments.

The next hop stop is Maggie's marvelous blog! I know she is going to something gorgeous for us!!!

And here's the whole hop list just in case...

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Caly Person
Amy Rysavy
Barbara Tarayao
Nichol Spohr
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Mindy Eggen
Bibi Cameron
Carly Minner --- you are here!
Maggie Haas
Rachel Alvarado
Jessica Vasher
Allison Frazier
Kim Hamilton
Bonnie Crane


Thanks so much for hopping with us! Hugs!!!
Carly

P.S. And check out the inspiration galleries for the Happy Camper collection!!!

P.P.S. Stop by the Simon Says Stamp blog tomorrow for day 2 of the hop!