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Get Well Cards and my first crafting giveaway!

24 Jul

Unfortunately I've had to make a few get well/feel better cards recently.  I enjoyed making them but wish that the recipients didn't have a reason to need a get well card.  But hopefully these cards will bring them a little joy! The first card uses stamps from the June and July Simon Says Stamp ... View Post

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Summer Cards

17 Jul

I've been meaning to make some summer-themed cards and an unexpected package today prompted the need to pull something together!  It's been awhile since I blogged about card creations so I thought I'd share these. The first card uses stamps from the brand new Simon Says Stamp This is the Life ... View Post

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OCC: Watercolors for Card Makers Day 2

6 May

Today was the second day of the Online Card Class.  Today's videos covered different methods of doing watercolor background washes and also introduced masking using frisket or rubber cement.  I had seen frisket on the recommended supplies list a few weeks ago and decided to go ahead and order it so ... View Post

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A new beginning…

5 May

Well, my goal to post daily in November kinda crashed and burned.  Since then we've gotten almost completely settled in the new house and it is really starting to feel like our home!  One of our big winter break projects was creating my craft room and it is easily my favorite room of the house ... View Post

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I design for several companies because I truly love their products! Anything I recommend on my blog is something that I genuinely love and regularly use. I do not get paid for product reviews and I will never recommend a product that I do not like or would not use.

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