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Mixing supplies from different companies

Hi friends, When making cards, do you stick to one manufacturer or do you like mixing supplies from different companies? I am a big proponent of using the supplies you have so I’ve always ended up mixing supplies, initially based on necessity because I had limited supplies; but later it naturally became a part of… Continue reading Mixing supplies from different companies

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Butterflies and thread – Cardmaking with ephemera

Hi friends, Sharing this card today that came together very quickly using premade butterfly ephemera, a sentiment sticker and a printed sentiment strip. Here are the supplies Ellen Hutson - Essentials by Ellen circle dies Forever in time - Butterly ephemera Gold glitter word stickers (similar) Sentiment strips (similar) threads foam tape I cut a… Continue reading Butterflies and thread – Cardmaking with ephemera

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Black and white is always right!

Hi friends, Today I am sharing a card using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Here are links to the supplies Simon Says Stamp Alstroemeria Bunch Embossing Folder and cutting die Simon Says Stamp Fiddly leaf cutting die Simon Says Stamp XL Spring greetings stamp set (linked a similar set because I was unable to find… Continue reading Black and white is always right!

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You can do this! – Simon Says Stamp – Ellen Hutson.

Hi friends, I love big bold sentiments! I made this card with the sentiment as the star and added small thread details to give the sentiment an extra pop! Here are the links to materials used Simon Says Stamp CZ designs Well wishes stamp set Ellen Hutson - Essential dies for stitching rectangles Ellen Hutson… Continue reading You can do this! – Simon Says Stamp – Ellen Hutson.

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Grateful for you card – Simon Says Stamp

Hi friends, I’m back from vacation and have a card to share featuring stitching and a simple sentiment. Heres what you will need tracing wheel paper piercer Simon Says Stamp Big and Bold 2 stamp set Versamark Ink Ranger white embossing powder Embossing Heat tool needle and threads of your choice white cardstock gold glitter… Continue reading Grateful for you card – Simon Says Stamp

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Using leftovers – Gold and white shaker card

Hi friends, Sharing this card today that was made using leftovers from previous card projects. I have a huge folder with diecuts, sentiments and paper scraps that were not quite right for the projects I was doing at the time. I’m sure we all have this in some form. I finally decided to use some… Continue reading Using leftovers – Gold and white shaker card

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Stitched Pattern Paper Cards

Hi friends, Here’s an easy way to add some interest to your pattern paper when making cards. Adding a little thread can be just enough to turn a plain printed background into something special. Here’s what you will need for these cards. Available links are below. Paper piercer Patterned cardstock /paper Cellotape Needle and threads… Continue reading Stitched Pattern Paper Cards

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Blessings card – Cricut Design Space – SSS Well Wishes stamp set

Hi friends, I’ve been making a lot on my Cricut and so in the spirit of sharing I wanted to show you another card project I made on design space. Click here to see the project. Remember you can change the colors or tweak based on what’s best for you. The stamp set used is… Continue reading Blessings card – Cricut Design Space – SSS Well Wishes stamp set