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  • Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video + Giveaway

    • April 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    • April 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Mother’s Day Card Ideas | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • March 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Yana’s Blooming Birthday Collection – Slimline Foiled Card

    • February 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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  • Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card

    • February 16, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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  • Colorado Craft Company | Dimensional Spotlight Technique with Anita Jeram Illustrations | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • January 3, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Valentine's Day & Love Cardmaking, Video Tutorials
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  • Mass Production & Hot Foil Stamping | Video

    • December 27, 2020
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | NEW Holly Jolly Release – 3D Embossing Floral Cards

    • November 5, 2020
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Colorado Craft Company | Handmade Greeting Cards with Illustrations by Anita Jeram. Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • October 3, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Copic Blending Free Coloring. Take #2. Video

    • June 21, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Hot Foil Stamping & Watercolor. Video

    • June 8, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Blending-Free Coloring with Copic Markers. Video

    • June 3, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Cardmaking with Nuvo Crackle Mousses

    • May 18, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Pattern Stamping with Masking Paper. Video

    • May 6, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Heat Embossing & Copic Markers. Video

    • March 25, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • MFT Stamps | DIY Colorful Birthday Cards. Video

    • February 28, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Starting with Colored Cardstock. Video Tutorial

    • October 26, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Everyday Foiled Glimmer Cards – More Tips, Tricks & Ideas. Video

    • October 14, 2019
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    • Misc
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  • My Favorite Things | Copic Market Tips For Dark Backgrounds. Video

    • September 25, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Color With Paper and Stamps. Video

    • July 9, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Hot Foil Backgrounds Made Easy (Repeat Foil Stamping). Video

    • June 25, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Hot Foil Stamping Tips | Video

    • June 15, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • How to Color with Chameleon Dual Ended Color Pencils – 4Bar Magnolia Greeting Card. Video

    • May 23, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Flip Up Birthday Card. Video

    • May 21, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • How to Money Holder Cards without Specialty Supplies | Pretty Pink Posh | Video

    • May 13, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops. Video

    • March 3, 2019
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    • Video Tutorials
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  • Hero Arts | One Layer Floral Pencil Colored Card. Video

    • January 4, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Things | Female Birthday Card Idea. Video

    • December 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Alexandra Renke | 3 Sheets of Paper = 8 Holiday Cards. Fast Holiday Cardmaking with Minimum Supplies

    • November 29, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Seasonal Happy Mail Cards. Video

    • October 24, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Gina K Designs | One Layer Floral Birthday Card. Video

    • July 24, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Copic Color Combos (UPDATED!)

    • June 26, 2018
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    • Misc
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Sequin & Confetti Shapes. Video

    • April 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | One Stencil – Four Ways. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • January 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Center Cut Heart Background – Selective Polychromos Colored Love Card. Video

    • January 23, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • WPlus9 | Emerald Pencil Colored Background (Take Two) – So Very Grateful Card

    • September 29, 2017
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    • Cards, Misc
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • May 26, 2017
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • WPlus9 | Floral Cards Trio – Easy Watercolor Ranunculus using Daniel Smith Watercolors. Video Tutorial

    • March 8, 2017
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    • Cards
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  • WPlus9 | Adding Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video

    • July 6, 2016
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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    Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video

    Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video + Giveaway

    • April 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 163 Comments

    Hello, there! I have 4 cards to share featuring the April 2021 Anita Jeram Illustrations release from Colorado Craft Company. This my 3rd time sharing cards made with the stamps created from Anita’s illustrations and I am just as excited as I was the first time I got to create with these products. Anita’s illustrations…

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  • Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    • April 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 19 Comments

    Hello there. Today I have several die-cut and stitched Thank You cards to share. I used to love cross-stitching and I used to cross stitch quite a lot when I…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easter Blessings A2 Greeting Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Blessings A2 Greeting Card

    • March 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 1 Comment

    I have one last Easter card to share this season – I had so much fun playing with my older stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp and making these cards.…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easter Greetings A2 Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Greetings Handmade Greeting A2 Card

    • March 28, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, friends! I’ve been busy-busy decorating our home for Easter. I bought a few ceramic bunnies at a local store a few days ago and I’ve been playing with various…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Mini Slimline Birthday in Yellow and Purple

    Simon Says Stamp | Mini Slimline Birthday in Yellow and Purple

    • March 27, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    I associate Spring with yellow and purple colors. To me, the combination of these two (plus green) is very fitting for Spring. Today I have a mini Slimline Birthday card…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easter Is Coming - Bunny Pattern Mini Slimline Card | Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Is Coming – Bunny Pattern Mini Slimline Card | Video

    • March 24, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello, crafters. I thought I would try and film a short vertical video for you, just to try something different. I had this super simple, but sweet Easter card idea…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Happy Easter Blessings Mini Slimline Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Happy Easter Blessings Mini Slimline Card

    • March 23, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 5 Comments

    Hello, friends. I continue to share my Easter card-making ideas and today I have a mini slimline card featuring some negative die-cutting, simple stamping and coloring, and very subtle ink…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | More Easter Cards - Easter Bunny

    Simon Says Stamp | More Easter Cards – Easter Bunny

    • March 22, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 1 Comment

    Hello, friends. Lately, I’ve been in the mood for Easter. I started to look for fresh Easter decor online, pulled out a few Easter home decor pieces we already own,…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Hand Made Easter Card Ideas | Video Tutorial

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Card Ideas | Video

    • March 21, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today we are making Easter cards! I have 3 rather simple Easter card ideas to share all created using one stamp…

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  • Best Cardstock & Acetate for Hot Foil Stamping. Video

    Best Cardstock & Acetate for Hot Foil Stamping. Video

    • March 11, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video!  Today I have 2 mini slimline foiled birthday cards to share – one showcases foiling on acetate and another card, with…

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  • Mother's Day Card Ideas | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    Mother’s Day Card Ideas | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • March 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 48 Comments

    Hello, crafters! With Mother’s Day being not too far away and my complete lack of cards for this occasion, I decided to create a few. I have 2 options –…

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  • Shading with Dye Inks | Video

    Shading with Dye Inks | Video

    • February 27, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 9 Comments

    Hello, crafters. Today’s video is all about stamping! I have a simple trick to shading your one-layer stamped images without the use of any coloring mediums! We’ll just use solid…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Hello Beautiful Release - You Are Welcome Anytime | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    Simon Says Stamp | Hello Beautiful Release – You Are Welcome Anytime | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • February 26, 2021
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 137 Comments

    Hello, friends! I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Hello, Beautiful release blog hop. I have a simple but colorful card to share featuring Simon’s Our Home stamp…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Hello Beautiful Release - Spring Birds Mini Slimline Card by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #stamping #simonsaysstamp

    Simon Says Stamp | Hello Beautiful Release – Spring Birds Mini Slimline Card

    • February 24, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 11 Comments

    I think I am not the only one who is impatiently waiting for Spring to come. This winter has been loads of fun (especially with all the snow we got),…

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