Category Archives: Spring

Perennial Postage: Big Hugs

I may not have invented this “recessed window” layout, but I am a huge fan! It is so fun to play with patterns — especially with all the Sale-A-Bration freebies — and sentiments to create the exact card you need. … Continue reading

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Seasonal Branches: Sending an Abundance of …

When there is a new bundle that offers elements spanning the seasons, I’m usually all in! Seasonal Branches has not disappointed me, although I did have to adjust my design for this May camp card because my first attempt was … Continue reading

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Cheerful Daisies: Oops-a-Daisy

My first card from this week’s Stamp Review Crew blog hop is my salute to spring, even though the colors look a bit autumnal IRL. I used the Cane Weave background to give the feel of a garden trellis. As … Continue reading

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Potted Geraniums: Flirty

This version of Potted Geraniums is a little edgier than the other one I made for the Stamp Review Crew blog hop, but I think our granddaughter will appreciate it. More late-20s, less granny! As with my other blog hop … Continue reading

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Petal Park: Happy Birthday

Once again I saw a card online I absolutely loved, then (1) did not make note of the originator’s name so I could credit him or her, and (2) took my design in a slightly different direction. I try to … 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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Hand-Penned Petals: Freshly Made Sketch 526

Last week my stampin’ buddy and I had a virtual stamping experience via a FB video call. It’s not like being together, of course, but it’s fun to talk to someone who understands my obsession with stamps, ink, and paper! … Continue reading

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Blossoms in Bloom for a happy anniversary

The day was warm-ish, our walk around the neighborhood was pleasant, and the painter was finished for the day. It was time to start playing with stamps, ink, and paper! I began by looking through my “old” sets, then quickly … Continue reading

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Blessings of Home: a Real Blessing

I hope you enjoyed the Stamp Review Crew Blessings of Home blog hop yesterday — if you missed it, click the link to see the post that will get you started! It is great fun to experiment and play with … Continue reading

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Wreath Builder

I love to use a wreath on cards — typically at least one of my Jingle Jump designs uses a wreath. I like the wreath die from last year’s Holiday Catalog, but I love the Wreath Builder set of dies … Continue reading

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