Category Archives: 2021 July-Dec Mini

Gorgeous Leaves: Happy Birthday

Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by Debra Burgin

In September, three out of four camp cards featured a maple leaf cut with the “detailed” die from the Intricate Leaves set. You’ve already seen this one, and here’s another one, inspired by Amanda Mertz. Do you remember when River … Continue reading →

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Sparkle of the Season: Happy Birthday

Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2021 by Debra Burgin

As so often happens, a bundle not on my wish list becomes an obsession once it moves from list to order! Sparkle of the Season has 16 autumn and winter images. Although it has a swirly wreath stamp, I have … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pumpkins: Happy Fall

Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 by Debra Burgin

I love designing cards for fall, but sometimes I find one so beautifully done by another stamper, I barely change anything. Such was the CASE with this one by Erica Cerwin: I loved several things about this card: the gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Nuts About Squirrels: Hey There

Posted on Monday, October 4, 2021 by Debra Burgin

When I say I have a love/hate relationship with squirrels, I know some of you nod your head. I arranged an adorable display of mums, pumpkins, and gourds by the front steps. But first, following a blogger’s directions, I soaked … Continue reading →

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Happy Plaidurday!

Posted on Friday, October 1, 2021 by Debra Burgin

Have you heard about the worldwide celebration of plaid? Observed on the first Friday of October, today is the day we can “all make a positive impact in the world,” according to plaidurday.com. Read about the history of Plaidurday there, … Continue reading →

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Delicate Dahlias: Much Gratitude

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021 by Debra Burgin

On this, the final day of Sale-A-Bration (August-September 2021 version), I just had to post another card using Delicate Dahlias. My first thought on seeing this stamp set was how I might create chrysanthemums, instead of dahlias. I bought mums … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Leaves: Happy Birthday

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by Debra Burgin

October, right from the start, has all kinds of birthdays for me to acknowledge, so there’s not a moment to waste! Most of the guys in our family have late-summer or autumn birthdays, so I design camp cards for them … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt Wishes: Happiest Holidays

Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 by Debra Burgin

I love designing for my annual Jingle Jumps, and it’s especially fun when I can start with a sample from one of the Stampin’ Up! catalogs. (Don’t miss the final JJ weekend October 22-23!) You’ll find my inspiration on page … Continue reading →

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Christmas to Remember: ‘Tis the Season

Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 by Debra Burgin

Do you remember creating Dymo embossed plastic labels? If you’re not in my age group, here’s the vintage label maker (Pinterest image) that spoke to my born-organized heart: The current Stampin’ Up! set that recalls these labels is Christmas to … Continue reading →

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Tasteful Touches: Beautiful Leaves

Posted on Friday, September 3, 2021 by Debra Burgin

As if someone flipped a switch, fall has arrived in north-central Illinois. Yesterday, it was 55° at 6 a.m. — amazing and wonderful, especially after weeks of heat, humidity, and drought. I have the Fall Projects list on the fridge, … Continue reading →

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