A Final Look at the 2016-18 In Colors

It seems like just yesterday we were looking at these colors for the first time! Two years have zoomed by so fast, haven’t they? Now it’s time to pack them up and make room for our new 2018-20 In Colors. BUT first, I’m going to share five more samples of…

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Remarkable You with a Sneak Peek

I have to admit, I was late to the party getting this amazing stamp set called Remarkable You. And now that I’ve purchased it, it’s on the retiring list! Wouldn’t you know? But I will keep using it for a long while. I love the big bold flower stamps. Here…

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Sharing What I Love

I do not think you could find any more beautiful paper than this! It is part of the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! So I’m sharing what I love on this card today. My card base is Tranquil Tide. I cut two different patterns…

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, grandmas, great-grandmas out there! This is a repeat post. You may have seen it HERE, but I thought it worthy of a replay today! I hope you are able to get out and enjoy the day with your families today! This card features the…

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Impossible!

When I saw this Impossible Card by Linda Heller, I had to try it right away! I’m always intrigued by different folds and this one has an interesting “twist” to it!!! (literally!) It’s made with one piece of cardstock. Doesn’t that seem impossible? It’s actually incredibly easy, and the fact…

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Guy Greetings About To Retire!

One of my favorite masculine stamp sets, Guy Greetings, is about to retire. May 31st will be the last day to buy this set from the catalog. If you don’t have it, I would recommend getting it. We haven’t had a set come out since that is anything like it!…

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Pals Blog Hop, May 2018

Welcome to our Pals Blog Hop, May 2018. This month we’ll be “Stepping Up with Textures or Techniques.” What’s that? Projects that are “stepped up” by using textures or fun techniques. Who knows, maybe both! Join us in the fun while the we inspire you to step up your creations.…

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One more for Mother’s Day

I have one more card for Mother’s Day, in case anyone is still looking for an idea. This is very similar to one I posted last week (see it HERE) but with a few important changes. I cut and scored this Marina Mist card stock base to be a side…

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Flying Home for Mother’s Day

Here’s a sweet card using Flying Home stamp set* for Mother’s Day. The mama bird with her babies just seemed perfect for the occasion! This card measures 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ square, so it fits into a regular Medium Envelope, although a custom envelope with a fun print would be so…

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Winner, Winner!

Last week I invited you to leave me on comment on my new blog site and I offered a card kit for a randomly selected (through random.org) person. Today I picked a winner! She will receive the parts and pieces to make this card ~      and that winner is….…

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A Relaxing Scene for Rod’s Birthday

Sunday was my husband’s birthday. Does anything say “relaxing” like Adirondack chairs by the water? We have a couple of these by our pool, so this card was a little piece of our backyard, Dogwoods and all! I started with a top fold, thick Whisper White cardstock base. After cutting…

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