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Birthday Cards

Slimline Birthday Easel + Embossed Sympathy Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Here are some cards I made for family members...Card #1First is a Slimline Easel Card...I took advantage of the patterned paper to create a Winter scene!Card #2My SIL lost her pet this past weekend...I wanted to make something simple and easy to mail...I embossed a die cut panel and then, die cut it with butterflies.Challenges:Card #11. Simon Says Mon: Party!2. Simon...

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12x12 Scrapbook Pages

Today Scrapbook Page

Hello, Kraftie Friends!I saw a sketch at Stick It Down (October) but wasn't able to make a page in time for that challenge...so here it is for another challenge...I didn't use the designer's products, but tried to find similar style (Maggie Holmes) papers and embellishments. Here's the page with the photos I plan to use:Challenges:1. Lasting Memories #579 - 2021 Flashback Challenges - Inspired by...

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Boxing Week Sale

CTMH Boxing Week Sale!!! New Deals Every Day!!!

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Close out the year with some amazing savings from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 12:00 am (MST) and expiring at 11:59 pm (MST) the same day...save on your favorite products, a selection of retired products, and an exclusive stamp bundle...

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Cards

French Dies {Fri}: No Stamping Christmas Card + extra Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!I usually use stamps on my projects...but here are some that have no stamping at all!Card #1I only used my score board to create a frame + die cuts. The gold foil squares are left over from another project (using Multi Square Windows Thin Cut)...can't let those pretties go to waste!extraCard #2This card was inspired by the colors from Inspiration Station #20: Winter Beauty photo...

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Background Stamping

Last-Minute Christmas Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!Here are some quick cards using stamps on the background + main focus...Card #1It's hard to see, but I stamped some snowflakes + a second generation stamping star on background.Then, stamp the trees and sentiment on card. I used glitter gel on trees and used up some enamel dots.Card #2 I used 3 different stamps for the background, some scrap patterned papers...

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Cards

Christmas Cards using Vintage Stamps (+ extra: Napkin Cards Process Video)

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!This week, I'll be posting some of my Christmas Cards I "sent" (meaning...will be sending...since I still have the mail some) this year...so, please bear with me these next 4 days...So, today...I'll start with a couple cards using my vintage stamps I was able to find years ago on an auction site...The first card was inspired by Inkspirational #254 Photo...I used mostly the...

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Framed Fox Winter Hello Card - CTMH If Snowflakes Were Kisses

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Sharing an easy card to make...Supplies used: Spellbinders frame die, STAMPlorations Rectangle die, If Snowflakes Were Kisses Stamp Set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available), gold foil paper, alcohol-based makers, ink pads, foam tape.Challenges:1. Time Out #203: Inspirational2. Die Cut Divas Dec: Winter/Christmas3. Simon Says Wed: Bling It On4. Dies R Us #183: AGoes5. Cardz 4 Galz #162: Christmas Animals  Hello, Kraftie Friends!Sharing an easy card...

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{Sat} Kits

{Sat} Kits: CTMH Craft with Heart Cardmaking Kit Christmas Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!I made these cards using an older CTMH Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit...Card #1I didn't follow the suggested design for this card and created my own...I changed the orientation & the stamped sentiment and added the sequins.Challenges:1. WordArtWed #521-#522: AGoes2. A Perfect Time to Craft #12-2021: AGoes3. ABC Christmas: Y and Z (Z is for Zig-Zag)4. Mix It Up #56: AGoes +...

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12x12 layouts

December Kraftie Kit: Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Here is Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit for December!All you'll need is adhesive (+ optional foam tape) of your choice.Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit• Use the materials and easy-to-follow instructions in this kit to create three coordinating 12" × 12" two-page layouts:Kit contents:1 – Wonderland Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet (X7275S)7 – cardstock sheets (2 Desert Rose, 1 Peach, 2 Wisteria, 1 Glacier, 1 Rosemary)2...

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Cards

French Dies {Fri}: Poinsettia Joy Embroidery Hoop Wreath Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!Trying out new dies I purchased "recently" (meaning I bought a while ago, but never used it...lol!)...I layered the embroidery hoop twice, and "Joy" three times for more dimension. "Joy" was actually "enjoy" and I just trimmed "en" off. I also used a stitched frame die and glued all the pieces on the panel. The poinsettia was from my die cut...

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Happy Mini Planner

Plan with Me! featuring Paper Sweeties Plan Your Life Series - December 2021

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!It's "Plan With Me" Day here using Paper Sweeties Planner Stamp Sets! This is my 2021 Mini Happy Planner December Monthly Spread (click to enlarge):I also have a YouTube video showing how to make this - start to finish - since my Mini Planner is an undated one (the only thing I added that wasn't in the video is the "Don't Forget" box sticker...

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CAS

Slimline Merry Christmas CAS Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!I bought more die cuts than I was planning to this year...so need to use them at least once, right? I'll be posting some more cards using at least 1 die cut this month...Dies are from Sizzix and STAMPloration and stamp is CTMH Under the Mistletoe set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available).Challenge:1. The Paper Players #570: A Theme Challenge from Jaydee -...

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border punch

Mixed Media {Mon}: CAS Floral Circle Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!I have a quick CAS card to share today...I only used a border punch + 1 of my favorite stamps + gold & white metallic paint. Stamped image was adhere with foam tape for dimension.Challenges:1. STAMPlorations Dec CAS Challenge: Agoes optional Metallic + 1 other Color2. Perfectly CAS #21: Tropical3. WordArtWed #519-#520: AGoes4. International Art & Soul #123: Use Dies or...

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