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  • Spellbinders | Kaleidoscope Arch Cards. Video

    • November 26, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Halloween & Christmas Wreath Cards with Beautiful Wreaths. Video

    • October 10, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Halloween Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Fall Flowers Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • October 6, 2023
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    • Cards
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  • STAMPtember(R) 2023 Blog Party – Floral Whimsy Stencil. Video

    • September 2, 2023
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • The Impact of Dark Backgrounds for Card Designs. Video

    • August 3, 2023
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    • Misc
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  • Spellbinders | De-Light-Ful Christmas How-To. Video

    • July 18, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Poinsettia Blooms How-To. Video

    • July 16, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Joyful Glimmer How-To. Video

    • July 14, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Glimmer Holly Background & Stencil How-To. Video

    • July 12, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • BetterPress Unboxing and First Look with BetterPress Creator Denzil Quick from Spellbinders

    • June 16, 2023
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    • Video Tutorials
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  • New Cardstock Colors from Spellbinders | Video

    • April 19, 2023
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    • Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Oval Shaped Cards. Video

    • April 14, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Geo Floral Greeting Cards. Video

    • April 6, 2023
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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  • MFT Stamps | Make a Wish Birthday Cards. Video

    • March 29, 2023
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Wax Seals Gift Wrap. Video

    • March 1, 2023
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    • Paper Crafting, 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Analogous Color Scheme Cards. Video

    • May 14, 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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  • 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 | 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 | Kaleidoscope Arch Cards. Video

    Spellbinders | Kaleidoscope Arch Cards. Video

    • November 26, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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    Hello crafty friends! I’m sharing 2 card ideas with the Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Arch collection. This is a small collection, there are only 4 products, I’m only using one for my cards – the Stitched Kaleidoscope Arch die set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. …

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  • Spellbinders | New Goodies in My Craft Room. Video

    • November 22, 2023
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    • My Craft Corner, Video Tutorials
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    Hello friends! I’m sharing a look at a few new goodies I recently received from Spellbinders (both Spellbinders and non-Spellbinders brands). Many of them have been available for a long…

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  • GlassBoard Studio | Get Your Magnetic Glass Mat

    • November 22, 2023
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    • My Craft Corner
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    • 0 Comments

    Hello crafty friends! I’m popping in to let you know about the 25% discount happening right now at Glassboard Studio with code YANA25. This is the place to get a…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | 5 Ways in 5 Ways - 5 New Holiday Color Combos

    Simon Says Stamp | 5 Ways in 5 Ways – 5 New Holiday Color Combos

    • November 20, 2023
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    • Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello friends! I’m popping in to let you know that I’m sharing 5 New Holiday Color Combos as part of the Simon Says Stamp 5 Ways in 5 Days Holiday…

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  • BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • November 17, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 63 Comments

    Hello and wecome! Today I have 2 things to share: first, I’m trying to BetterPress with non-BetterPress inks (and I must say successfully!), and second, I’m joining Spellbinders for their…

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  • DIY Storage for Stitching Thread. Video

    Spellbinders | Stitched Bobbin Die for Custom Thread Storage

    • November 15, 2023
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    • My Craft Corner
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello friends! A while back I shared a photo of how I store my DMC thread on Instagram and many of you asked about the colorful bobbins that I use…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Trees And Stars Cards. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Trees And Stars Cards. Video

    • November 8, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am creating several Christmas cards with the Trees and Stars stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. This is a…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Autumn Cascade Card Card. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Autumn Cascade Card Card. Video

    • October 23, 2023
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    • Cards, Fall Cardmaking, Video Tutorials
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    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I’m creating an autumn Thank you Card with the Simon Says Stamp Autumn Cascade stencil. The Autumn Cascade…

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  • Spellbinders Merry & Bright Collection Christmas Cards. Video

    Spellbinders Merry & Bright Collection Christmas Cards. Video

    • October 14, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 8 Comments

    Hello everyone! Today I am sharing Christmas card ideas with the Spellbinders Merry & Bright products. This is a small collection consisting of only 4 products. I wanted to start…

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  • Spellbinders | Halloween & Christmas Wreath Cards with Beautiful Wreaths. Video

    Spellbinders | Halloween & Christmas Wreath Cards with Beautiful Wreaths. Video

    • October 10, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Halloween Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello friends! In this video, I have 5 card ideas to share with the new Spellbinders Beautiful Wreaths collection designed by Suzanne Hue. This is a new influencer collection, a…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Holiday Tree Christmas Card. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Holiday Tree Christmas Card. Video

    • October 9, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking
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    • 1 Comment

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I’m creating a Christmas Card, this project is very easy to make, easy to copy, and easy to…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Fall Flowers Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Fall Flowers Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • October 6, 2023
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    • Cards
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    • 116 Comments

    Hello friends! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Season of Wonder Release Blog Hop. I have a card to share with a gorgeous Fresh Air Fall…

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  • Spellbinders | My Favorite October 2023 Clubs

    Spellbinders | My Favorite October 2023 Clubs

    • October 6, 2023
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking
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    • 0 Comments

    Hello all! It’s that time of the month again – new Spellbinders Clubs are here! This time all are Christmas Clubs and I couldn’t be happier, because I love anything and…

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  • Spellbinders Make It Merry Christmas Kit | Unboxing Video

    Spellbinders Make It Merry Christmas Kit | Unboxing Video

    • October 4, 2023
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    • Video Tutorials
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    • 1 Comment

    Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing an unboxing video – taking a look at the Spellbinders Make It Merry Christmas Card Kit. This kit is excellent for Christmas cardmaking (and for…

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