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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...

Last week for my Handmade Holidays newsletter, I prepared several cards using the Curvy Christmas stamp set and the Curvy dies.  This stamp set is part of a bundle that Stampin' Up! has for sale during November and December (you must order this Quite Curvy VARIETY bundle by December 10th in order to guarantee delivery before Christmas). Here is one of my favorite cards that I prepared:I used the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper for my DSP layer under the two cut curvy layers....

December’s cute and cuddly Paper Pumpkin kit—called “Beary Comforting”—is designed to uplift your loved ones as this beary tough year finally comes to a close. After a year like 2020, we all could use a big bear hug! With the help of this bear-themed kit, you can create 12 unbearably cute cards featuring warm and fuzzy friends, sweet stamps, and meaningful messages. Near or far, send your friends and family the extra comfort, love, and encouragement they need with this month’s Paper Pumpkin...