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On my Facebook Live on Tuesday, I featured a fancy-fold card that I made, inspired by a card that Sharon Armstrong shared a few years back.I made the card using 3 different stamp sets that are carrying over to the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. For all of these stamp sets, there are some coordinating designer papers. What that means is that, even though the stamp set carries over, there isn't a matching paper and the paper is what enamored me to the set to begin with. I'm not sure what to...

Yes, I am definitely talking to all of you friends and followers... all of you that need to hear once in a while how special you are, whether I know you personally or not!  I made a quick, springtime-cheery card today using the You are Amazing stamp set from Stampin' Up!The designer paper is from the lovely Flowers for Every Season 6" x 6" stack.  What options!  You could choose one of every pattern to build your card.  I layered it on the Blushing Bride c/s as listed...

Today I want to share a card that we made in our card class this week.  I used the gorgeous Hydrangea Hill designer paper for all of my cards, and especially loved a card I made that is  most likely a 2 minute card!!  Let's talk simple stamping... in other words, #simplestamping.  Stampin' Up! loves us to share cards that are SO easy to duplicate that even a beginning stamper can make the card.  This card is not only  easy, but also super-quick. You don't need to...

Today, Massachusetts is digging out from a 'Noreaster.  We were forecasted up to a foot of snow, so it was a snow day for many school kids and businesses.  I decided to make the most of my "snow day" and put together my Paper Pumpkin kit.Here I am, outside in my driveway.  My husband hasn't gotten the snowblower out yet!  We didn't get the foot they forecasted, although just west of us by 5 miles they got 20 inches!  I'm glad we only got 5 or 6!Okay, here's the Paper...

What gifts are you thinking of giving this Christmas?  If you're like most parents/grandparents, you know that the younger generation is looking for gift cards. And just think ... it's so cheap and easy for shipping, definitely a factor to keep in mind this pandemic year!So, I've come up with several different gift card holders - patterns and holders that I've accumulated over the years.  Wouldn't you like to have several different options for presentation this year?! Well, sign up...