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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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  • Unboxing Spellbinders Limited Edition Aqua Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine. Video

    • January 16, 2022
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    • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Color With Paper and Stamps. Video

    • July 9, 2019
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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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  • 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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  • How to Money Holder Cards without Specialty Supplies | Pretty Pink Posh | Video

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

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

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

    • December 27, 2018
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Seasonal Happy Mail Cards. Video

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

    • July 24, 2018
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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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  • Simon Says Stamp | One Stencil – Four Ways. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • January 27, 2018
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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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    Simple Embroidery on Stitching Dies - 3 Ways. Video

    Simple Embroidery on Stitching Dies – 3 Ways. Video

    • June 25, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    Hello crafters. Today I am sharing 3 ways to do simple embroidery on die cuts designed for stitching. Stitching dies are becoming more and more popular and I feel like they are turning into a trend. And this is a trend I very much enjoy. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious…

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  • Freedom Sunflowers Clear Stamp Set

    Flowers for Ukraine

    • June 23, 2022
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    • Misc
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    It has been several days since I posted any personal war updates and I know you are all eager to hear from us. We are okay and safe. Thank you…

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  • Partial 3D Embossing Tip & NEW Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folders

    Partial 3D Embossing Tip & NEW Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folders

    • June 19, 2022
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    • Misc
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello crafters. Today I’m sharing a partial 3D embossing technique that allows you to create beautiful embossed card backgrounds and leave a portion of the background flat to accommodate a…

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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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    • 7 Comments

    Hello! My today’s video is all about Birthday cards! Did you know that Spellbinders is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and to celebrate they released a special collection called…

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  • Spellbinders Open House Cards

    Spellbinders Open House Cards

    • June 10, 2022
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 10 Comments

    A long time ago I made a collection of cards for a magazine publication featuring Spellbinders Open House dies and a plethora of addons. I nearly forgot about these projects…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Speech Bubbles. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Speech Bubbles. Video

    • June 7, 2022
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I’m sharing a one-layer ink blended speech bubbles design. My card is an encouragement one, but this design…

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  • Support Ukraine

    Life Update. June 3rd

    • June 3, 2022
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    • Misc
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    • 24 Comments

    An air raid siren sounded about an hour ago. Every time I hear that horrid noise I feel numb inside. Despite it being the middle of the night, my phone…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Medical Pattern Birthday Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Medical Pattern Birthday Card

    • May 31, 2022
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    • Misc
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    • 3 Comments

    Inspired by my recent attempts to stamp unique patterns, I stamped a medical pattern for a friend’s Birthday card. I struggled with taking a good photo, I didn’t know what…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Crafty Pattern Birthday Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Crafty Pattern Birthday Card

    • May 29, 2022
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 2 Comments

    I couldn’t resist stamping another fun crafty pattern following my Crafty Pattern card video. I used a different stamp set for this card and made it into a Birthday card,…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | ​​Beach Day

    Simon Says Stamp | ​​Beach Day

    • May 28, 2022
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 4 Comments

    We’ve had some truly nice sunny weather lately and with all of that warmth and sunshine, I couldn’t help but dream of spending some time at the beach. I’m not…

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  • Support Ukraine

    Life Update & War in Ukraine

    • May 27, 2022
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    • Misc
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello friends. Thank you all for your kind words and messages, for your care packages (Noga Sheffer – thank you! I received yours today, it was such an amazing surprise),…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | ​​Hats Off To You

    Simon Says Stamp | ​​Hats Off To You

    • May 27, 2022
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 3 Comments

    I don’t really know anyone who is graduating this year, but it is graduation season and I just feel like making graduation cards. Like this project? Pin it and save…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | ​​Crafty Pattern Card. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | ​​Crafty Pattern Card. Video

    • May 25, 2022
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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! We are okay. We are located in the Western Ukraine. We continue to volunteer and help Ukrainian army in any way…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | ​​Positive Mermaid Vibes

    Simon Says Stamp | ​​Positive Mermaid Vibes

    • May 23, 2022
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 8 Comments

    I’ve been going back to pattern stamping a lot lately. I love this technique, it allows us to breathe life into old stamp sets. This card was made using Simon…

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