Artfully Composed for CCMC701

Here is a fun sketch for our Thursday Design Team at Create With Connie and Mary. I tried different orientations with this sketch and in the end I came back with the original sketch. Here’s what it is ~ I decided to go with Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper and…

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Simple Saturday: Abstract Beauty

Limited resources/materials? I want to show you that you can make beautiful cards with just a few basic products! Of course, you can “beef” it up with more if you have it. This simple card is an example of a beautiful card you can make without needing expensive machines, dies,…

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Kisses & Hugs

There are some months that I get really excited about Paper Pumpkin. This is one of those months! Subscribe or renew your membership by January 10 to get the Valentine Kit, Kisses & Hugs. I have a feeling this will be one to love! Read on… KISSES & HUGS BY…

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Drum Roll Please…

…and the winner is… Connie Snowberger! Connie said, “Gary and I both prefer #2, Karen. The balance is more pleasant on it.” Thank you all for your comments and opinions! I am grateful for all of your engagement. Connie has the choice between four thank you gifts: 1) A full,…

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HUGE Blowout STAMP SALE: Day 2!

I’m having a Spring Cleaning Huge Blowout Stamp Sale! It’s time to let go of some old, beloved stamps. Frankly, I’ve just run out of room to store them all. They need to go to a good home where they will continue to be loved. Everything I’m selling is in…

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Save 50% on these Popular Dies!

Right now, you can save 50% on these popular dies! The Gathered Leaves Dies have been a favorite for nearly two years now. If you haven’t bought them, you can get them at half price. But hurry! They won’t last for long! I love these dies and have used them…

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New Home Card

My daughter recently moved to a cute little town in the Pacific Northwest that sits at the base of a majestic mountain. A happy new home card is in order, and I have the perfect stamps to create a scene that could be the view from her front yard! I…

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Only 3 Days Left!

We are getting very close to the end of October! Have you stocked up on your favorite Designer Series Papers? There are only 3 days left to get these gorgeous papers at a 15% discount! Stock up now! Shop HERE. Here is the flyer once more to help you choose.…

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Plaid Tidings and Pine Trees

I love a good plaid! Plaid Tidings 6″x 6″ DSP has a fantastic selection of colors for all the different seasons. I picked this Peacock/Spruce plaid to be a fun backdrop to the Pine Woods Dies. Here are Plaid Tidings and Pine Trees. Just Jade Cardstock compliments the plaid and…

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First Attempt at Watercoloring

I’m going out on a limb this morning, posting a first attempt at watercoloring with stamps & ink. Please indulge me here ~ I know I will get better with practice! But we can’t see improvement if we don’t compare everything to where we started, right? It’s World Watercolor Month,…

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Terrific Tuesday Tip

I have a Terrific Tuesday Tip for you today! Problem: I take a die out to use on a project and I can’t remember which set it went to in order to put it back! Ever happen to you? Maybe I’m just a messy crafter, but I don’t think I’m…

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