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Sweetest Candy Cane Christmas Wishes

July 25, 2022

Here is another Christmas themed card as I continue to create for Christmas in July. I am never sure about creating Christmas cards without timeless (traditional) Christmas colors. Today's card proved to me that even when you use trendy colors, cards can still have that Christmas look. The elements ... Read More about Sweetest Candy Cane Christmas Wishes

‘Tis the Season – Penguin Place

July 18, 2022

Here is another card created for Christmas in July. However, it is more of a winter season card (in my opinion) but could be a Christmas card. The vellum paper really makes this card a hit because it is so stunning. I normally use Pumpkin Pie ink for the beak and feet but I felt that Calypso Coral ... Read More about ‘Tis the Season – Penguin Place

Painted Christmas Season

July 11, 2022

Today's card is another Christmas card as we continue to celebrate Christmas in July. I have been wanting to try the "Tear and Roll" technique for a while now, so I decided to give it a try with this card. This card may need more postage if you don't want it to get crushed in the machine at the Post ... Read More about Painted Christmas Season

Christmas Gnome – Trees for Sale

July 3, 2022

Happy 4th of July everyone! I decided to create a Christmas card today because Christmas in July is a typically theme. I am using a set of dies that can only be earned for FREE with a $100 order. These dies coordinate with the stamp set that I am using from the new mini catalog "Trees for Sale". I ... Read More about Christmas Gnome – Trees for Sale

Art Gallery Design a Dream

June 27, 2022

Today's card was inspired by a card found in the Stampin' Up! annual catalog. I needed to use up some strips of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that was cut wrong from a sampler paper kit that I purchased from another demonstrator. I had a lot of fun deciding the color combinations I wanted to use based ... Read More about Art Gallery Design a Dream

Splendid Day – In So Many Ways

June 20, 2022

Today's card was inspired by a card created during a Stampin' Up! Event that I attended on Saturday called Creativity Now. Christa Ekker is a Concept Artist at Stampin' Up! and she was the first presenter at this event. Her card used different colors. I changed it up a little bit to fit my own ... Read More about Splendid Day – In So Many Ways

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