Timeless Arrangements (for July 4th)

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Independence Day is upon us! I cannot believe tomorrow is July!!! I had to pull out the red, white, and blue to celebrate, and these floral dies from Timeless Arrangements remind me of fireworks (squint-you’ll get it! 🤣) And if the recipient isn’t sure what we’re celebrating…the inside helps them…

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Paradise Palms Sunrise (CCMC764)

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This is color challenge week at Create With Connie & Mary! Our colors to work with are Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, and Gold. My mind went to a sunrise at the beach. So I pulled out Paradise Palms to create a scene. Here is our color palette: And here is…

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Stamping Tip #1: Biggest Rookie Mistake

I love working with beginning stampers! Their joy over the results of their stamping experience is very infectious! It’s one of my favorite things about teaching them the art of card making. There are some common pitfalls, however, and this is probably the one biggest rookie mistake ~ too much…

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Used Stamps & Bundles Added

I have added more stamp sets and bundles (some brand new) to my Retired Stamp Sets & Bundles page. You may want to take a look and do some bargain shopping! These are priced to sell! Prices do not include shipping, but I do try to get the lowest shipping…

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Low Inventory List

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There are a number of products on the “Low Inventory” list. Typically it doesn’t take long for these to become “Unorderable.” I wanted to draw your attention to them, so if they are items you’ve been thinking about getting, you know that the window of opportunity is short! The bundle…

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Wisteria Wishes As An Acacia!

I had not planned to post today, but as I looked out the window at our neighbor’s spectacular Acacia tree, I was inspired to pull out this stamp set and create a note card with Wisteria Wishes as an Acacia! Every Spring we are dazzled by the beauty of this…

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Retired Stamps/Bundles For Sale

Looking for bargains? I might have what you’re looking for…. I’ve created a new page for my blog. It shows all of the retired stamp sets and bundles that I have to sell. These sets are all in good condition. I’m downsizing and would love to re-home many of my…

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Corrections on Yesterday’s Post

Hi! Thank you for making me aware of the linking problem I had on yesterday’s post. I have corrected the problem and you can view the corrections by clicking HERE. I hope you all had a fun Halloween! Happy November now ~ on to Thanksgiving! I’ll be back with a…

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Merry & Bright

I like the idea of this card. The execution needs some work, but I thought I’d share anyway. Maybe there will be an improved version coming later. This is Merry & Bright ~ Techniques: Masking Blending with Brushes Sponge Daubers Heat Embossing Wink of Stella Splatter Products Used: Cardstock ~…

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Weekly Deals Start Sept 1!

If you’ve been around Stampin’ Up! for a few years, you will remember “Weekly Deals.” They are bringing them back for the month of September, 2022! I’m excited, are you? Stop by my blog every week, Sept. 1, 8, 15, and 22 to see what will be discounted for you!…

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! May you be encouraged with hope and blessed with the knowledge that our Lord Jesus is risen indeed! I received this sweet Easter card from my friend Beth Geraghty and thought I’d share it with you. Enjoy a beautiful day!

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