Regal Winter Sympathy

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We never want the need to send a sympathy card, but in reality, we are all going to need one from time to time. My thought is — if you have to make one, make it especially pretty. This seasonal Designer Series Paper does that. It’s a Regal Winter sympathy…

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Decorative Borders (Sympathy)

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Another sympathy card needed. It’s been a tough month! But I’m so glad we have these beautiful stamps to create a card that offers heartfelt thoughts. I created this one with Decorative Borders and Quiet Meadow. Card base = Pool Party Dark Layer = Pretty Peacock (available May 2) Stamped…

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Decorative Borders

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No one wants to have to send a sympathy card, but it is nice to have a couple on hand for those inevitable situations. I used the beautiful Decorative Borders Stamp Set with a sentiment from Inspired Thoughts for this simple but pretty card. Simple Stamping: I stamped the floral…

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Choose a Free Bundle!

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It’s our Fall Sale-a-bration time, a bi-annual Stampin’ Up! promotion that gives you free product with each qualifying purchase from the catalogs. For example, with a $100 purchase, you might choose a free bundle, such as this Wonderful World Stamp Set + 12″x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Isn’t this paper…

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A Look Back at Peaceful Poppies

Good Monday morning! I hope you had a good weekend! Placer County is beginning to open up again. We have accessibility to our state parks as of Friday, and yesterday restaurants began opening to the public. Slowly but surely, life will be happening again! I’m hoping hair salons are next…

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Another Look at Woven Threads

The Last Chance Product List has been released and all of the Designer Series Paper that we have enjoyed all year is about to retire. So today I thought I’d give another look at Woven Threads. It has been marked down to $4.60/pack! You may want to grab another one…

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Words Can’t Express…

Every so often we have the need for a sympathy card. I knew I wanted something beautiful and soothing, so I reached for the new Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper that will be available for purchase on June 4. The prints remind me of Renoir paintings, and the backs coordinate…

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Southern Serenade Sympathy Card

Nobody wants to have to make a sympathy card, but when you need one, isn’t it nice that Stampin’ Up! supplies us with beautiful images to use? For example, this lovely flower image in Southern Serenade ~ This set comes in Clear-Mount or Wood-Mount red rubber. I used Thick Whisper…

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