Hues of Happiness

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I made this birthday card for a special friend, Connie. I don’t think she’ll mind if I share it with you. (Connie, I know you’re reading this – feel free to comment!) It’s my first run with the Hues of Happiness Suite Collection, and I think it’s so pretty, I…

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Garden Birdhouses

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I have a family member who loves birds. She has several birdhouses, bird feeders, and bird baths. For her birthday, I couldn’t think of a better stamp set than Garden Birdhouses for her card! Simple Steps: I stamped it with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored it with my Blends.…

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Wisteria Wishes

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One more week before the launch of our new 2022-23 Annual Catalog! Are you excited? Here’s a sneak peek at a new set, a new In Color, and some new ribbon. The bundle is called Wisteria Wishes. Card Details: Starry Sky (New In Color) Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, scored and…

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Introducing Starry Sky

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So far we’ve looked at Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, and Tahitian Tide. Today I’ll be introducing Starry Sky, a beautiful dark blue that I’ve been hoping for. It leans toward purple so it looks really pretty with Highland Heather and Fresh Freesia. Again, Tea Boutique has lots of this blue…

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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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Blackberry Beauty Just For You

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I was flipping through the bits of Designer Series Paper that I have left from this past year’s Annual Catalog, and I came upon this lovely little piece of Blackberry Beauty just for you! It’s so pretty without much fuss and that’s what I needed – a quick and easy…

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