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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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  • Spellbinders | Personalized Stitched Numbers Birthday Cards. Video

    • April 10, 2023
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    • Misc
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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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  • 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 | Butterfly Shaped Cards With Bibi's Butterflies. Butterfly Card Creator Etched Dies From Bibi’s Butterflies Collection by Bibi Cameron. Video

    Spellbinders | Butterfly Shaped Cards with Bibi’s Butterflies. Video

    • May 26, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 1 Comment

    Hello crafters! I’ve been meaning to share these cards and video for a long time, and I’m glad I finally managed! I present to you butterfly-shaped cards using the Butterfly dies from Bibi Cameron and Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details.  Bibi’s Butterflies…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Fluttering Butterflies Ink Blended Card. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Fluttering Butterflies Ink Blended Card. Video

    • May 24, 2023
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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    Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating with the Simon Says Stamp Fluttering Butterflies layering stencil to make a Birthday Card for a…

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  • Spellbinders | Arch-Shaped Cards. Video

    Spellbinders | Unlocking the Magic of Arch Shaped Cards! Video

    • May 21, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s been a while! I went on a much-needed vacation for 2 weeks and I’ve just returned and while I did plan to edit this video and some…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Direct to Paper Abstract Birthday Cards. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Direct to Paper Abstract Birthday Cards. Video

    • May 8, 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 making colorful abstract background Birthday cards with Simon’s Pawsitively Saturated Inks and Best Year Yet stamp set.…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | One Layer A Little Note Card. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Abstract Sunshine Card. Video

    • April 29, 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! Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m stamping a one-layer card using the Simon Says Stamp…

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  • New Cardstock Colors from Spellbinders | Video

    New Cardstock Colors from Spellbinders | Video

    • April 19, 2023
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    • Video Tutorials
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    Hello crafty friends! Are you ready to add some color to your projects? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Spellbinders added 6 new colors to their Color Essential…

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  • Spellbinders | Seahorse Kisses Collection by Dawn Woleslagle. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula

    Spellbinders | Seahorse Kisses Collection & Inspiration. Video

    • April 17, 2023
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello crafters! In this video, I am taking a look at a new collection from an amazing artist Dawn Woleslagle in collaboration with Spellbinders. Dawn is the owner of Wplus9,…

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  • Spellbinders | Oval Shaped Cards using Stylish Ovals collection. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula

    Spellbinders | Oval Shaped Cards. Video

    • April 14, 2023
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello! In this video, I have 5 oval-shaped cards with Spellbinders Stylish Ovals collection. I wanted to do something different and step away from the traditional rectangle or square card…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Yarn Love CAS Punny Card. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula Simon Says Clear Stamps Yarn Love sss202681c

    Simon Says Stamp | Yarn Love CAS Punny Card. Video

    • April 12, 2023
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    • 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 stamping a punny CAS card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Yarn Love stamp set. If you don’t yet…

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  • Spellbinders | Personalized Stitched Numbers Birthday Cards. Video

    Spellbinders | Personalized Stitched Numbers Birthday Cards. Video

    • April 10, 2023
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    • Misc
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello crafters! In this video, I have several personalized birthday cards created with the Spellbinders Stitched Numbers & More collection. This collection includes just 2 products – a set of…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Toiled Paper Card. Video + Blog Hop & Giveaway

    Simon Says Stamp | Toiled Paper Card. Video + Blog Hop & Giveaway

    • April 8, 2023
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 75 Comments

    When was the last time you made a card with images of toilet paper and poop? I bet the answer is never. And that was the answer for me up…

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  • My Favorite Spellbinders Clubs | April 2023

    My Favorite Spellbinders Clubs | April 2023

    • April 7, 2023
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    • Cards
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    • 5 Comments

    Hello friends! I’m back to share some of my favorite Spellbinders Clubs for April 2023. As you know, I work for Spellbinders and I get to make cards with many…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Geo Floral Greeting Cards. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula Geo Flower Builder Stamp Set

    Simon Says Stamp | Geo Floral Greeting Cards. Video

    • April 6, 2023
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 9 Comments

    Hello crafters! In this video, I’m going back to stamping and sharing several super easy-to-make greeting cards featuring some custom geometric floral designs. Like this project? Pin it and save…

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  • MFT Stamps | Make a Wish Birthday Cards. Video

    MFT Stamps | Make a Wish Birthday Cards. Video

    • March 29, 2023
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    • 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 Birthday card using the MFT Presents & Pupcakes stamp set! I planned to have a bright…

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Hi! I'm Yana Smakula (pronounced Sma-coo-la)! Glad to see you here! Feel free to look around and subscribe! I'm sharing cards, layouts, mini albums and all things crafty. I blog about new products and sometimes make video tutorials.

 

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