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  • Wax Seals Gift Wrap. Video

    • March 1, 2023
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    • Paper Crafting, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Anemone Cards – Inspired by Joan Bardee. Video

    • January 17, 2023
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Video Tutorials
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  • Quick Tip – Glitter Foam Sheets

    • January 5, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards
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  • More Stitching Die of the Month Club Inspiration

    • January 3, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Stitched Cards
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Balloon Greetings Birthday Cards. Video

    • December 30, 2022
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Video Tutorials
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  • Top 10 Wax Seals Tips | Video

    • December 14, 2022
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    • Video Tutorials
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  • Wax Bead Embellishments & Crafting for Fun

    • December 10, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders Wax Seals Starter Kit Unboxing & First Look | Video

    • October 24, 2022
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    • Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Colored Cardstock Scene Setting. Video

    • August 7, 2022
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Partial 3D Embossing Tip & NEW Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folders

    • June 19, 2022
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    • Misc
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  • Spellbinders’ 20th Birthday Celebration – 8 Birthday Card Ideas. Video

    • June 14, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Analogous Color Scheme Cards. Video

    • May 14, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Shaped Art Supplies Cards. Video

    • March 20, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Emboss Not Just the Front, but also the Card Back. Video

    • March 14, 2022
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Support Ukraine

    • February 25, 2022
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    • Misc
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  • Spellbinders | Custom Sentiments Birthday Cards. Video

    • January 24, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Quick Tip – Water Before You Emboss! Video

    • January 19, 2022
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Quick Trick | Foiling on Colored Cardstock. Video

    • January 18, 2022
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • My Perfect Cardmaking Formula for 2021. Video

    • November 12, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Copic Kissing Technique – Delicate Outline Flowers Card. Video

    • July 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Stamped Cards
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  • Hot Foil Stamping 101 – Tips, Do’s & Dont’s & More | Video

    • June 7, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Deep Embossed Clean & Simple Cards + New Release

    • June 2, 2021
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Florals on A2 Cards 4 Ways | Video

    • May 9, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Gatefold Birthday Card with Die Cut Florals and Foiling | Video

    • April 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Slimline Cards 4 Ways with Slimline Dies | Video

    • April 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Modern Birdhouses Cards with Vicky P. Birdhouses Through the Seasons Collection | Video

    • April 16, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards
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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 | Heat Embossing & Copic Markers. Video

    • March 25, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • DIY Colorful Birthday Cards. Video Tutorial

    • 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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  • 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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  • Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video

    • July 6, 2016
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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    Spellbinders | Slimline Birdhouses Birthday Card by Yana Smakula

    Spellbinders | Slimline Birdhouses Birthday Card

    • March 19, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello friends! Today I have a card to share I made using Birdhouses Through the Seasons dies from Spellbinders. It’s actually an older project, I made it 2 years ago, but kept forgetting to share. This is a Slimline Birthday card, the size of this card allows you to easily slide a dollar bill inside….

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  • Simon Says Stamp | CAS Birthday Cards. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula

    Simon Says Stamp | CAS Birthday Cards. Video

    • March 7, 2023
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating CAS Birthday Cards using just a single candle stamp along with some sentiments and I’m also…

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  • Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month | March 2023

    My Favorite Spellbinders Clubs | March 2023

    • March 6, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Stitched Cards
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello friends! Today I wanted to share some of my favorite Spellbinders Clubs for 2023. As you know, I work for Spellbinders and I get to create with many of…

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  • Wax Seals Gift Wrap with Spellbinders and Yana Smakula. Video

    Wax Seals Gift Wrap. Video

    • March 1, 2023
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    • Paper Crafting, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello crafters! Today I’m wrapping gifts using wax seals. This is not something I typically share, but I have been so fascinated with wax seals and gift wrap, I just…

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  • Colorado Craft Company | Kris Lauren The Way Of Plants Release. Video + Giveaway

    Colorado Craft Company | Kris Lauren The Way Of Plants Release. Video + Giveaway

    • February 18, 2023
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 9 Comments

    Hello crafters! Today I’m joining Colorado Craft Company for their brand new The Way of Plants Release illustrated by Kris Lauren. There are 4 new stamp sets to play with,…

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  • Trying Maximalism in Cardmaking. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula - Spellbinders Four Petal Collection

    Trying Maximalism in Cardmaking. Video

    • February 15, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello! In this video, I’m sharing card ideas inspired by maximalism. This video is also a part of the Four Petal Inspiration Instagram Hop by Spellbinders, I’m super excited to…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Party Like a Puffin Birthday Cards. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Party Like a Puffin Birthday Cards. Video

    • February 7, 2023
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating CAS Birthday cards with the Simon Says Stamp Party Like a Puffin stamp set. Like this…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | CAS Card Tips. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula. Printmaking Birds stamp set

    Simon Says Stamp | CAS Card Tips. Video

    • January 23, 2023
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 1 Comment

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m stamping CAS birthday cards and sharing some tips along the way! Like this project? Pin it and…

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  • Spellbinders | Anemone Blooms Cards - Inspired by Joan Bardee. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula using Spellbinders Anemones Etched Dies

    Spellbinders | Anemone Cards – Inspired by Joan Bardee. Video

    • January 17, 2023
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello! Recently, I shared a video with a look at my new collection with Spellbinders called Anemone Blooms. I’m so glad and so thrilled to hear your feedback, you guys are…

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  • MFT Stamps | Cats Pattern Stamping. Video

    MFT Stamps | Cats Pattern Stamping. Video

    • January 12, 2023
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, stampers! Welcome back for another video tutorial. In this video, I am creating a card for my favorite purrrson using the MFT Cattitude stamp set and pattern stamping technique!…

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  • My New Collection with Spellbinders - Anemone Blooms. Video

    My New Collection with Spellbinders – Anemone Blooms. Video

    • January 10, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 5 Comments

    Hello crafters, I’m very excited to introduce you to my new collection with Spellbinders called Anemone Blooms. The collection is launching today and you can find it in the Spellbinders…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Happy Colorful Stamping. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Happy Colorful Stamping. Video

    • January 7, 2023
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m doing some happy colorful stamping to boost my mood and I encourage you to do the same! Like…

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  • Quick Tip - Glitter Foam Sheets

    Quick Tip – Glitter Foam Sheets

    • January 5, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, friends! Today I have a quick tip for you on using Glitter Foam Sheets. What are Glitter Foam Sheets? Think glitter sheets, the usual, paper covered with glitter that…

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  • More Stitching Die of the Month Club Inspiration

    More Stitching Die of the Month Club Inspiration

    • January 3, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Stitched Cards
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello friends! I’m back to share 2 additional card ideas featuring the Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month. I talked about this new Club HERE and I, I’ll say it…

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