This little card brings more to the table than it first appears - not only does it include a special ombre sponging technique for die cut words from the Word Wishes Dies set, but it also includes a fun fold for the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper.
Untie the polka dot tulle bow and let the fun fold out!
Gorgeous paper, isn't
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3 Tips for Tag Topper Punch Cards
Tags on cards are everywhere. Talk about a trend, this design element helps to create a strong focal point for stamped images and punch pieces. And with the Tag Topper Punches, I have a special trick: how to create custom reinforcements!
Simple circle reinforcements? I think not.
These are so much prettier - and so simple!
Plus
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Reach for the Stars – because these dies are the best set ever
Who says this set is only for Christmas? Absolutely not! (Hint hint - that's mistake #1.) So Many Stars and the Stitched Stars Dies are perfect for all celebrations - birthday cards, occasions for congratulations, special recognitions - you'll love having this star set to end all star sets in your crafting tool box.
The largest star
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Color Questions: Answered!
Colors can feel tricky. I get it. Which ones go together? Which are a terrible combination? Here's my fail-safe answer to choosing perfect color combinations: grab your nearest Designer Series Paper and use it to select your colors.
For these So Many Stars projects (part of my November Card Tutorials - free with any purchase in my online
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Holiday Backgrounds with the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks
Got a friend who loves that 'little extra' on a holiday card? Then this Christmas card featuring the So Many Stars stamp set and coordinating Stitched Stars Dies is perfect for you. Even more perfect? How about a free video tutorial? You've come to the right place! I'll teach you how to use the gorgeous Basic Pattern Decorative Masks to
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It’s an Online Extravaganza: Stamps, Ink and Paper
It's an Online Extravaganza! From Nov 20 til Nov 22, it's time to stock up on those Annual Catalog bundles that you've been eyeing (remember Dino Days??), plus add to your card stock and ink collection! View the sale flyer here Or even easier, browse the sale in my online store directly.
Want to see the stamp set and die bundles that
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A Pop-Up Card Made Simple: So Many Stars
Simple pop-up cards? And how-to-make directions in a video tutorial? Yes, please! The So Many Stars combination of stamps and cutting dies is just begging to be turned into an easy pop-up card.
With the zig-zag scoring method, it's quick and easy to add pop-up elements in the center of the card.
For this fun Designer Series Paper
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