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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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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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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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Simon Says Stamp – Tin Roof stamp, Stylized flower and Hello sunshine dies

Hi friends Continuing on the beaded card train, I am sharing a project today utilizing products from Simon Says Stamp. If you have been following me for a while you may recognise this layout because I made a similar card a couple years ago with this same floral die. I loved how it looked on… Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Tin Roof stamp, Stylized flower and Hello sunshine dies

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Simon Says Stamp – Let’s Chill Release- Alstroemeria Bunch

Hello lovelies, I do hope you are doing well. Today I am sharing a clean and simple card using the Alstroemeria Bunch embossing folder and cutting die. This folder leaves a very beautiful pattern when used and has the fun feature of a die which enables you to cut out a portion of your embossed… Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Let’s Chill Release- Alstroemeria Bunch

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merci die – CZ Design and Simon Says Stamp! Word die background

Hi friends, Today I am sharing 2 cards using the ever so cute merci die from Simon says Stamp. The first is a simple thread card with an interesting twist. Here is what you will need: CZ design Merci die from Simon Says Stamp sentiment strip 3 colors of thread cardstock (white and coordinating colors)… Continue reading merci die – CZ Design and Simon Says Stamp! Word die background