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Hello Ladybug Meets Bubble Wrap

May 2, 2022

2 May

In looking for a technique to do for today's card, I came across a card created by Gina K. Designs that reminded me of the bubble wrap technique. I loved the look so I decided to use this technique on my card today. I think it goes well with the stamp set bundle I chose to use. Plus the new In-Color ... Read More about Hello Ladybug Meets Bubble Wrap

Just Jade Dots, Spots & Circles

April 25, 2022

25 Apr

Today's card was inspired by a friend that I was blessed to spend time with on Saturday as we and other friends gathered to chat and craft. When I first saw the new die (Dots & Spots) that will be in the new catalog on May 3rd, I thought of her because she loves dots. She puts them on most (if ... Read More about Just Jade Dots, Spots & Circles

Beauty of Faith & Birds

April 17, 2022

17 Apr

Today's card is combining retiring products and new products that will be available in the upcoming annual catalog. I was inspired by the sentiment "Faith is about Trusting" that is part of a new stamp set called Wisteria Wishes that will be available to purchase on May 3rd. I struggle with anxiety ... Read More about Beauty of Faith & Birds

Positive Thoughts Inked Blocks

April 11, 2022

11 Apr

Today's card was inspired by my bathroom decor that you will see in the video. I tend to look around me and see how I can use the designs I see to create a card. This was a messy process but also fun. I am using retiring products including all the In-Colors that are retiring. Unfortunately the ... Read More about Positive Thoughts Inked Blocks

Tasteful Touches Sympathy

April 4, 2022

4 Apr

Today's card is continuing to focus on retiring products. I saw this technique from Jennifer McGuire that she called Bold Background Coloring. The flower I used, from this retiring stamp set, could have been fussy cut out and applied to a black piece of cardstock, but if you prefer to color over ... Read More about Tasteful Touches Sympathy

Farewell Hand-Penned & Daisy Lane

March 27, 2022

27 Mar

Today's card is focusing on retiring products. I will be designing cards for the next few weeks using products that I am sad will be retiring. I am using 3 different stamp sets, but only 2 of them are retiring. The Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper (DSP) is going to be so sad to see go because I ... Read More about Farewell Hand-Penned & Daisy Lane

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