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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Sending Inked Botanicals

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I’m sending Inked Botanicals on a card to say hello (obviously!) This is a great pairing ~ Inked Botanicals and the Sending Smiles bundle. I’m eagerly awaiting my Inked & Tiled Stamp Set to arrive, but these really look like they were made to go together. I’m also attempting to…

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Countryside Inn with Texture

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Here is Countryside Inn with texture! Do you love the blue prints in Countryside Inn? There is an embossing folder that goes with it called Countryside Blossoms. It perfectly matches this patterned paper and gives it lots of character. Here is my card alongside a Boho Blue Treat Bag that…

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Stargazer

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How about a super simple card with big time color for that stargazer in your family? Stargazing DSP packs a punch with some pretty cool graphics. Here’s a sample ~ I stepped it up just a wee bit by cutting out the rings from (Saturn?) and adhering them with Black…

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Think Pink!

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Hi Everyone! Today is Friday, June 23, and you all should think pink today because it is National Pink Day! So, of course, I had to make a pink card! Look how sweet this is… Here is what I used ~ Berry Burst Cardstock base, 11″x 4-1/4″, folded at 5-1/2″…

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Share an Ice Cream Soda!

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Did you know that tomorrow (Tuesday, June 20) is Ice Cream Soda Day? Yep, I googled it and sure enough…! One of my favorite childhood vacation memories is going for an ice cream soda, chocolate of course, with my dad. It was a special and yummy treat. It’s been a…

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