How to Make Fun Layers for a Thank You Card | Saying Good-Bye to Lovely as a Tree

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Today I want to show you how to make fun layers for a thank you card. We’re also saying good-bye to Lovely as a Tree. Sometimes it is hard to say good-bye!  Usually I am excited when stamp sets retire, because that means there are new ones coming……but, this one is a bit hard!  Did … Read more

Fun Fold Card You Can Make Quick & Easy

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Are you ready for a fun fold card you can make quick & easy?  Just like everything I create and share, it’s quick and easy and sometimes it’s just a little fun to fold a card differently than the standard “fold in half” kind– a unique card fold! For my greeting card today I am … Read more

7 Greeting Cards that Show Off Your Beautiful Designer Series Papers

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I’ve got 7 greeting cards that show off your beautiful designer series papers! I often use the phrase, “Don’t Hoard Your DSP” (designer series paper, scrapbook paper…whatever you want to call it) and today I am really saying it!!!!  Yes, all the papers are beautiful, but use them to make cards and bring joy to … Read more

Are You Missing Out on the Best Card Making Kit Around? | Paper Pumpkin

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Are you missing out on the best card making kit around? Paper Pumpkin?? There’s a special kit for May but you have to order by May 10, 2019. The sneak peeks for this month are AMAZING!!! You will feel left out if you don’t secure your order for this quickly. If you’ve never tried paper … Read more

How to Use Metallic Thread on Greeting Cards

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I’ve got some bright, bold cards today and tips on how to use metallic thread on greeting cards. Sometimes it is just that little extra that adds a WOW to your cards.  A quick & easy card, can be stepped up just a tad when you add this fun thread. I had so much fun … Read more

Going to Miss My Coffee Cafe | Throwback Thursday

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For Throw Back Thursday I am bringing back some greeting cards made with the retiring stamp set called COFFEE CAFE.  If you are a coffee lover, don’t miss out on this fun stamp set and coordinating dies.  I have several cards I have shared over the years with this stamp, and am posting several of … Read more

My Husband Hijacked My Videos

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My husband hijacked my videos!! Are you ready for a laugh today? You won’t want to miss this Husbands-How to make your wife a handmade card video. I hope you find today’s video as funny as I do!! The other day I was gone and I came home to my husband all set up to … Read more

Puppy Cards!! This is Easy & Makes Quick Adorable Cards!

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Puppy Cards!!! This is easy and makes quick adorable cards!! Are you a dog lover like me???  If so, you are going to love my cards today.  We’re using the Stampin’ Up! Happy Tails stamp set and the coordinating punch – they are just the cutest dang thing I have stamped with in a while. … Read more

Did You Know? (Throwback Thursday-Wishing You Well)

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Today’s Throw Back doesn’t really go back too far….only to last September.  But did you know that there are still several stamp sets and products available that were in the Holiday Catalog? One of my favorites is the Stampin’ Up! Wishing You Well set. CLICK HERE TO SEE EVERYTHING STILL AVAILABLE One of my favorite … Read more

Vellum Tips You Need To Know For Card Making

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I’ve got some vellum tips you need to know for card making. Have you ever used Vellum on your cards?  Whether it’s printed vellum, or plain, it can add that magical touch.  But, there is ONE PROBLEM–how do you adhere it? That is the question I will answer in today’s video!  There is nothing worse … Read more

Handmade Cards You Can Make in a Simple Stamping Style

Are you looking for more handmade cards you can make in a simple stamping style? Today I have a fun and trendy SIP card (stamps, ink & paper) to share with you, as well as several stepped up cards all using the Needle & Thread stamp set.  This stamp set brings back so many memories … Read more

3 Awesome Masculine Greeting Cards You Can Make Quickly

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Hello friends….I’ve got 3 awesome masculine greeting cards you can make quickly today! I think it’s been awhile since I have shared some fun and easy cards using Designer Series Paper (DSP or scrapbook paper)  I love love LOVE making cards where the paper is the focus–it makes it so quick and easy and with … Read more