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Love & Courage Gift Bag in Pretty in Pink and Berry Burst
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Tent Treats Storybook Moments DSP with YouTube video
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Veteran Thank You Project, I need your help!
Veteran Thank You Project Happy Thursday everyone!! Can we talk for a minute?? Guys, you know we all have a give back thing, right?? I have been trying to figure mine out. I love animals, support kids, and gardening. However, those things are not a passion. You know my main passion is sharing my cardmaking and paper projects with you. But is there something else?? It took some thought and dare I say a little soul searching. I think I landed on something. You guessed it Veterans. As you know, I think, I am a Mom to a Marine Veteran and have many others in my distant family. Knowing this,…
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Love & Hugs Perennial Lavender bag with a video.
Love & Hugs Perennial Lavender Hello everyone… I have been looking forward to sharing this one with you. This idea Love & Hugs Perennial Lavender bag is super cute and easy to make. A couple things that are important, First, the Perennial Lavender DSP is staying! Second the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch is staying!! Third, I am sorry to say that the stamp set is already gone. There are several GREAT alternatives though. I am also excited to share that there is a Worksheet for this idea. It is in the video description. Ohh, wait you want the video link, right?? Have you joined me for a Wednesday Night Class yet??…
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Video Cute as can Bee Fun Folds two ways.
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2025 New Year New Calendar plus more items to share.
2025 New Year New Calendar I worked on this for the 12 Days of Crafty Christmas Gifts. However, have not gotten to share it here until now. Which, if I say so myself, it a great way to start the year, 2025 New Year New Calendar. Guys, I typically work off a 2 year calendar. I put in all the years classes, Joe’s work schedule and birthdays, ohhh the birthdays. However, sometimes I forget the birthdays. Ugghh!! Anyway, I like to personalize my calendar. The only thing missing here is a coffee stain from my coffee cup, RIGHT?? Anyway, I added something this year. See that ‘clip board’ for lack…
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Coordinating Changing Leaves card from 3D Thursday
Coordinating Changing Leaves card Did you see the 3D Thursday that I did two weeks ago?? If not check this out!! I needed to make a Coordinating Changing Leaves card to match. So I went to YouTube and did just that (link below). Here is the card. Not only did I walk you through the Hybrid embossing folder but also the shading that I did on the leaves. Dang this is my kinda card!! See what I mean… All this shading and ‘aging’ of the paper. Plus adding some highlights to the embossing that we did. I will say that I only used one ink color for this whole card.…
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Country Flowers Stepped Up card for a Friend.
Country Flowers Stepped Up Guys, you know I love to share how to add a bit more. Today’s Country Flowers Stepped Up Library card is just that. As you can see in the background I have a card from one of my Library class. It is pretty, I love the Highland Heather and Gray Granite together. How about you?? When you watch the video, I share the basic information and also the simple additions to the card. Die cuts added a TON to this idea. I like to change up my sentiments for different folks. However all the rest is the same. Same size on the Country Lace DSP. Same…
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Sketched Butterflies in Red White and Blue
Sketched Butterflies in Red White Did you think I would? Well, You sure should have!! For this post I am going to share with you the Sketched Butterflies in Red White and Blue. In my way that is… I love the old look of Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Crumb Cake together. We have used this for patriotic themed cards before and I am sure I will use it again!! I do not think that this was the only time I used it in the last four weeks either?? Hummm. However, do not worry, I will share now that you just might see a Christmas card using this set.…
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Hey There Latte Love Fun Fold card idea
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Layering Leaves For You Basket from YT
Layering Leaves For You Basket There are only a few more days until Valentine’s Day. I love this Layering Leaves For You Basket over on YouTube. When I say this one is Super EASY!! I mean it. Cardstock, Scoring and the Perfect sentiment. You could add the ribbon handle. However, you do not need too. Did I tell you yet, how HUGE this thing is?? NOoo? Well, this photo has 6 fun size bags of M & M’s, conversation hearts and Reeses Peanut Butter cups. Ohh wait, there is still room for other goodies, gift cards OR a small gift (hint hint, jewelry would fit!!) In keeping with the Valentines…
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Sale-a-Bration Flight & Airy Freebie paper.
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First Four 12 Days of Crafty Christmas Gifts
First Four 12 Days of Crafty I want to share here the First Four 12 Days of Crafty Christmas Gifts. I had fun with it this year. I had a load of ideas and glad that I did. I had to change up a few things due to items selling out. However, all 12 Days are complete and I figured you might need a few reminders?? Maybe? Each one of the photos below will take you too the video of that day. In case you missed a day or even wanted to watch it again. Please know though that there is a Playlist that includes all from last year and…
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Endlessly Grateful Saying Goodbye to Nov
Endlessly Grateful Saying Goodbye One last Grateful Card. Today’s Endlessly Grateful Saying Goodbye to November card has some Textured Shimmer paper and an easy ink sunset using Blending Brushes and ink. I was super excited when I found out that the Forever Forest was going to be either and online exclusive or in the new Annual Catalog. Keep in mind however that the bundle pricing is going away the end of December!! Great way to save 10%!! This sentiment is from the Very Best Occasions stamp set. Although, I would say you do not necessarily need a sentiment on the front. How about you?? Tell me what you think this…
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Garden Walk and Artistically Inked – Fall
Garden Walk and Artistically Inked Today I have a beautiful card for you. The is one screams fall to me. Garden Walk and Artistically Inked for a fall card. As you can see I used both the stamp and dies from the Artistically Inked (Stamp and Dies). Using Wild Wheat and Flirty Flamingo with Mossy Meadow for the leaves. Dang I was surprised how much I loved these colors. How about you?? Keeping this card to just a ‘hello’ sentiment means it can be used for birthday, thinking of you, get well and gosh knows what else!! I know that adding that bit of DSP to the inside was scrap…
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Zany Zoo and Country Bouquet Treat Box YT
Zany Zoo and Country Bouquet Here is a super fun treat package that I made over on YouTube. This Zany Zoo (Zoo Crew DSP) and Country Bouquet Treat Box is soo easy. I know you will love it! Now, I am in love with these little critters. Especially the Crocodile that carries flowers in it’s bicycle basket. It truly cracks me up!! Yes, there are loads of other too. Dancing Hippos and Kitties, plus scooter riding geese and soo much more. Grab your Tailor Made Tags dies, and all your favorite love sentiments. Goodness knows that around these parts some sweets are needed. Well, you know, sweets for the sweet,…
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Birds Eye View for YouTube fun fold too!!
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Something to Crow about Hey Chuck bundle
Something to Crow about Ohh, these chickens… Something to Crow about has a skateboarding Rooster. Guys as a chicken mom, I know that this could be possible. Did you know that chickens like swings?? Yup, seriously. I advised Joe that in the new run we need to have at least one. There are videos… you can check. And while you are on YouTube be sure to subscribe to my channel, please. This video is one that you will FIND there!! Along with loads of those fun cards and projects. You will see how I used the Basic Borders dies to create the sky background. Plus, you know there are always…
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Follow Your Dreams with Lighting the Way
Follow Your Dream with It is NO secret that I love 3D projects. You are going to get one that I made over the summer today… Plus, my 3D Thursday, idea tomorrow. Follow Your Dreams with Lighting the Way is a super easy ‘sign’, door hanger or whatever you want it to be. There are time that we all need reminders. Funny Joe and I were talking about this the other day. He said that I have the positive affirmations all around the house. Humm, I really do… here are a few examples… Just to name a few. Really there are plenty more. I choose to surround myself with these…
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Darling Details Red White and Blue series
Darling Details Red White I did a three part series over on YouTube channel. Starting with this simple stamping. Using Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue and Real Red for the ink colors. This stamp set was perfect, Darling Details Red White and Blue for this series. Why?? Well because the two step stamping and also because there are dies!! The Darling Details bundle has loads of fun extras too!! Now moving on to Step Two. We added a few things to this one. Well, three to be exact. A Real red layer, Double Oval punch and embellishments to this card. Keeping most of the things the same. Did you know that…
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Sweet Citrus tall glass of limeade Thank You
Sweet Citrus tall glass I am soo in love with this one!! Have you seen this video??? The Sweet Citrus tall glass of limeade uses the Sweet Citrus hybrid embossing folder and stamp set. I also used this as a Thank. You for the Birthday Stamp-a-Stack because it was soo fun to make. Come on a little journey with me… think lemonade, limeade, grapefruit or even pink lemonade… I make these in all those fun colors. Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Flirty Flamingo and even a Sweet Sorbet for a bunch of different ‘flavored’ drinks. Sounds fun, right?? I thought so too!! I will admit that the class…
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Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful card
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Sweet Citrus Book Fold two different ways…
Sweet Citrus Book Fold Ahhh, the perfect summer card!! The Sweet Citrus Book Fold is the one. However, I could not decide if I liked it with the Daffodil Delight as the card base or the Granny Apple Green. How about you?? All the colors are the same only flipped around a bit. The patterned paper, DSP that is, is from the Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 paper pack. That color is technically Crushed Curry, but soo easy to lighten up with the Daffodil Delight. I did a couple simple things to the Limes noice the color variation on the rinds?? That is where I used my Mini Blending Brush.…
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Hey Chuck Rise and Shine for YouTube
Hey Chuck Rise and Shine Coffee Cheers, to you!! Today’s fun idea was from YouTube. Guys you know how much I love my Chickens. Well the Hey Chuck bundle is super fun too!! Now the Hey Chuck Rise and Shine card idea was super easy. Looking for the ALL the information?? Check out the video!! Now, You know that I had to use Highland Heather here, right?? Keep in mind though that you could use ANY color for your coffee cups! And as far as that goes, it could be any color DSP scrap too!! I used Glorious Gingham scraps for my ‘trim’ on my coffee cups. Ohh, do not…
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Fussy Cutting Campology lantern fun fold
Fussy Cutting Campology lantern For today’s inspiration we have a Fussy Cutting Campology lantern. This is also an easy fun fold card. Keeping with the nature look, I went with Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen both cardstock and ink. Wanting to add a bit of more trees I punched out a line of evergreens. Here is an alternative view. Be sure to add dimensionals to the evergreens. Can you see the mountain setting for this one? I love the how using first and second generation stamping helps to create the different dimensions. I also have a little secret… I cheated, I used some larger scraps of Very Vanilla to make…
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Gingerbread Cabin in the Grove dies maybe fall.
Gingerbread Cabin in the Grove dies With all that is going on around here. I know we are getting ready for Christmas. However, I did want to share this alternative ideas using the Gingerbread Cabin in the Grove dies. Guess where you will find this one?? Yup, you guessed, over on YouTube. I even added a bit of details to help this Gingerbread house look a bit more like a cabin. I hope you like this video. Okay, I know it is more fall like… I needed to share this idea. because I could also see this as a winter scene. Imagine the Aspen dies and adding in this cabin…
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It has begun 12 Days of Crafty Christmas Gifts.
It has begun 12 Days To say that I am excited is an understatement. Did you see that It has begun 12 Days of Crafty Christmas Gifts?? I want to be sure that you do not miss one of these days.. Today is a simple one, and you might even have what you need on hand. I would love for you to join me on YouTube. I can say that with each day the projects are going to get “bigger” and “bigger”. I can not wait to hear what you think. Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!! You will not want to miss out on the fun!! Join…
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Have you been on YouTube yet?? Join me!
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Thank You I appreciate You soo very much!!
Thank You I appreciate You It feel it has been a little bit since I have said… Thank You I appreciate You soo very much! I have love that you join me each and everyday. This card is for you. The Texture Chic Suite with some Soft Succulent ribbon. The star for me is the Rose Gold foil outline for the flower and behind the ribbon. See what I mean about that foil?? I used that strip of foil to break up the two different DSP (patterned paper) pieces. Using the darker Evening Evergreen for the bottom. The Blushing Bride and foil for the top to brighten the card. Question…
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Twice a week YouTube videos, did you hear??
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