Category Archives: Friend

Ringed with Nature: Thinking of You

I have loved other Designer Series Paper offerings during prior Sale-A-Brations, but Rings of Love has to be one of my favorites! The color palette, the playful woodland images, the coordination with the Rings of Love bundle — even if … Continue reading

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By My Side: Life is Better

It’s very fun for me to think back to the days when I would avoid any stamped image that needed to be colored! When someone asserts, “I hate to _____!” well, I can’t help but think it’s because they haven’t … Continue reading

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Potted Geraniums: Just for You

I’m so sorry to see that the Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes, a free Sale-A-Bration item, are already unavailable! But I still want to show you this card — of course, you know you can just … Continue reading

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By My Side: Dutch Door

In the last century, my younger sister had an enviable collection of Liddle Kiddle dolls, and that’s what the characters in this set remind me of. (Doing just the tiniest bit of research on these mini dolls made me laugh … Continue reading

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Full of Love: Sending Love

Along with Amazing Year, the new set Full of Love was tops on my wish list to order from the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. I could hardly wait to get out my Stampin’ Blends and start creating something beautiful! … Continue reading

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Charming Sentiments: Faith Over Fear

This was my first card in the Stamp Review Crew’s blog hop earlier this week. Although I colored a piece of Perfectly Penciled Designer Series Paper and cut it into pieces for my three cards, you could certainly use any … Continue reading

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Cup of Tea

In the winter, I usually start my work day with a cup of herbal tea — or two or three — brewed using a tea bag, not plants from the garden! But isn’t this cup of flowers cute? I cut … Continue reading

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Designer Tags: Hello There

Talk about taking the long way around! I’ve been thinking and thinking about this rose cutout in the Designer Tags set of dies. I started out correctly, die cutting a piece of So Saffron that I intended to insert into … Continue reading

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Simply Fabulous: Saying Hello

I had such a good time preparing and presenting the Marvelous Masks class a few months ago, I could hardly wait to get the latest masks in my hands! The Artistic Mix Decorative Masks, from the new Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 … Continue reading

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Cactus Cuties: On Point

Sometimes I want a fun and cute birthday card for a fun and cute friend! This card from April’s All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack was just what I needed. The Cactus Cuties set lives up to its name: the images are adorable and … Continue reading

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