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mjmpenguin

Apr 2, 20231 min read

Striking Spring!

Today I am sharing two cards I created using the Striking Flower stencil by A Colorful Life Designs. I used foiling on one card and...

mjmpenguin

Mar 23, 20232 min read

Tropical Sunshine

Today I am sharing a little much-needed sunshine! Many have had a very snowy and rainy season and this Tropical Sunshine Kit from...

mjmpenguin

Mar 22, 20231 min read

Beautiful Butterflies

I was commissioned to create a card for someone going through a difficult time. The recipient loves butterflies so I thought this toner...

mjmpenguin

Mar 18, 20231 min read

Oh My Whiskers!

It was my sister's birthday yesterday and I created this shadow box card full of cats to celebrate! I wish I had put some party hats on a...

mjmpenguin

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Spring Flowers

I used the Flower Ball stencil from the March release at A Colorful Life Designs to create the cards below. I used shimmer pastes and...

mjmpenguin

Mar 15, 20232 min read

Faux Foiled Rainbow Hearts

Today I am sharing a friend's birthday card I made using Gina K. Designs fun "faux" foiling technique. The best thing about this...

mjmpenguin

Mar 11, 20231 min read

Life is like an ever-shifting Kaleidoscope

Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change, and all patterns alter - Sharon Salzberg I used the Kaleidoscope Flower...

mjmpenguin

Mar 9, 20232 min read

So Many Candles!

Today I am sharing with you 3 card designs I created with Simon Hurley create.'s Candles background stamp. You can use the stamp alone...

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Mar 6, 20232 min read

It's a HOP at A Colorful Life Designs!

Check out all the amazing projects that our design team has created with the new March release. Hop along & like and comment on each...

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Mar 4, 20232 min read

Happy Bird Day!

I'm still having fun with Simon Says Stamps' Milo Toucan! I used Miss Ink Stamps, Ins & Outs Marquis frame stencil set to set the scene...

mjmpenguin

Mar 3, 20232 min read

Fun with Foiled Digital Stamps!

I came across this cityscape image by Angie Blom and absolutely loved it! I got inspiration for my cards below from Stephanie Vittorio -...

mjmpenguin

Mar 2, 20232 min read

HOP TO IT!

The new March release at A Colorful Life Designs is packed with spring goodness! For the cards below, I used the Layered Bunny Faces...

mjmpenguin

Mar 1, 20232 min read

The March 2023 Release at A Colorful Life Designs is available NOW!

And it includes a new stamps set!! Be sure to check out all the fabulous stencils in this month's release and use coupon code Marcyfan10...

mjmpenguin

Mar 1, 20231 min read

Shake It Off!

Some days you just need to shake off the bad and focus on the good! The Diminished Lines stencil by A Colorful Life Designs reminded me...

mjmpenguin

Feb 26, 20232 min read

Turtlely Awesome Birthday!

I created this card for my dear friend who is turning 85 this month! She absolutely loves turtles and I thought an infinity shaker card...

mjmpenguin

Feb 25, 20231 min read

Having fun with Poly Glaze Foiling Sheets!

Today I’m sharing two cards made with a new product by Gina K. Designs - Poly Glaze Foiling Sheets - and I am loving them! I used the...

mjmpenguin

Feb 24, 20233 min read

Birthday Celebrations!

I am always making birthday cards and the Circled Flowers stencil by A Colorful Life Designs is perfect for birthday-themed cards! It...

mjmpenguin

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Doggone It, I Miss You

Today I am sharing a pet sympathy card using the 3-piece Layered Dog Bone Lattice stencil by A Colorful Life Designs. You can use all...

mjmpenguin

Feb 19, 20232 min read

Toucan do it!

Happy Friday! I used the adorable Milo Toucan as the focal point of the card I am sharing with you today. Scroll down to see how this...

mjmpenguin

Feb 17, 20231 min read

About Me

I love creating with paper and have been making cards for over 25 years. For the past two years I gained a crafting buddy, my cat Harley. He would sit beside me as I crafted and provided valuable input on my creations :-) He recently passed away but I can still feel him beside me helping me create cards that I hope bring smiles to those who receive them.

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