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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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  • Spellbinders | Birthday & Anniversary Cards with February’20 Large Die of the Month | Video

    • February 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Christmas Village Greeting Card

    • October 29, 2020
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Christmas Door Greeting Card with October 2020 Large Die of the Month. Video

    • October 7, 2020
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    • 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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  • MFT Stamps | Trio of Modern Fall Cards. Video

    • September 8, 2020
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    • Cards, Misc, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Yana’s Christmas Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula. Video

    • August 10, 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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  • Last Minute Christmas Cards. Video

    • December 17, 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Calligraphy-Like Christmas Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video

    • November 21, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Foil Stamped Christmas Cards. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)

    • November 8, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Alexandra Renke | Super Easy Washi Tape Christmas Cards. Video

    • October 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Christmas Coloring with a Single Pen (or Pencil). Video

    • September 29, 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easy Galaxy Background. Video

    • August 7, 2016
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • WPlus9 | Adding Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video

    • July 6, 2016
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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 clear stamps and dye inks to create beautiful show-stopper flowers! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click…

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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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    • 136 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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    • 10 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Floral Pattern Card & Matching Envelope Liner | Video tutorial by Yana Smakula featuring BEST FRIEND EVER sss202280c #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #glimmerhotfoilsystem

    Simon Says Stamp | Floral Pattern Card & Matching Envelope Liner | Video

    • February 23, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I a card and matching envelope to share. Both were created using a few of my favorite techniques – pattern…

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  • MFT Stamps | Pink & Peach Wild Poppies Card by Yana Smakula

    MFT Stamps | Pink & Peach Poppies Card

    • February 22, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 7 Comments

    Hello, friends! I’m sharing a video tutorial over on the My Favorite Things Youtube channel featuring the new Wild Poppies stamp set (it is such a gorgeous set!). Watch my…

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  • Spellbinders | Yana's Blooming Birthday Collection - Slimline Foiled Thank You Card by Yana Smakula #Spellbinders #Cardmaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem #Slimline

    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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    • 18 Comments

    I’m excited to share my third Glimmer Hot Foil Plates collection for Spellbinders – Yana’s Blooming Birthday. I worked on this line in the second half of 2020 and I’m…

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  • Handmade Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card with Spellbinders floral dies and foiled sentiment #cardmaking #handmadecard #cardmakingideas

    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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    • 8 Comments

    With the snow falling nonstop over the last few days (and nights) I decided to spend my weekend crafting in my craft room. I recently received an order I placed…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | March 2021 Card Kit SPRING WINDOWS ck0321 #sssck #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking Handmade cards by Yana Smakula

    Simon Says Stamp | March 2021 Card Kit Cards

    • February 14, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    Happy Sunday, friends! I love the 14th of each month as it marks the release of a new card kit from Simon Says Stamp. This month’s kit is particularly gorgeous…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Layered Spring Tulips featuring LAYERED TULIPS sss202121. Handmade card by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssendacard

    Simon Says Stamp | Layered Spring Tulips

    • February 9, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    I used to not like flowers when I was a little girl and a teenager. My mom worked (and still works) as a teacher. It is customary here in Ukraine…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Angled Ink Blending | Video tutorial featuring ALL SEASONS TREE sss302265, SLIMLINE SCENE BUILDER ssst121496, A2 MASKS ssst121492 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #inkblending

    Simon Says Stamp | Angled Ink Blending | Video

    • February 7, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a colorful ink blended card featuring what I call angled ink blending to create a bold and colorful…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Greeting Cards by Yana Smakula featuring JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 sss202098 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft

    Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Mini Slimline Greeting Cards

    • February 3, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    I love to create with my supplies beyond their intended use, and today’s cards show just that – how to make a colorful background using a coordinating die. Of course,…

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  • Spellbinders | Birthday & Anniversary Cards with February'20 LDOM Large Die of the Month | Video tutorial by Yana Smakula #Spellbinders #SpellbindersClubKits #NeverStopMaking #Cardmaking

    Spellbinders | Birthday & Anniversary Cards with February’20 Large Die of the Month | Video

    • February 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    I have several cards to share featuring 2 new must-have die sets from Spellbinders! I have a huge die collection in my stash and I never think I would need any…

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  • MFT Stamps | Love You Big Time 3 Ways | Video

    MFT Stamps | Love You Big Time 3 Ways | Video

    • January 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Valentine's Day & Love Cardmaking, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello! In this video, I have 3 card ideas to share featuring offset stamping, from quick and simple to a little bit more layered and fancy using the Love You Big…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Watercolor Wonderful Banner

    Simon Says Stamp | Watercolor Wonderful Banner

    • January 28, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards
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    • 8 Comments

    A friend of ours is helping us to ship the remainder of our possessions from Phoenix to Ukraine (we moved in March of 2018 from Phoenix back to Ukraine) and…

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