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  • Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Christmas Blooms Mini Slimline Card. Video

    • September 21, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Glimmering Build a Banner – Fall Thank You Card with September’21 Glimmer of the Month | Video | Blog Hop

    • September 15, 2021
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    • Cards, Fall Cardmaking, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • It’s STAMPtember! Layered Bats Halloween Card

    • September 2, 2021
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    • Cards, Halloween Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Christmas Girl Slimline Card. Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • August 27, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Special Delivery Mini Slimline Card. Video

    • August 13, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards
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  • Join Me! Around The World Virtual Cardmaking Event with Spellbinders!

    • August 10, 2021
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    • Misc
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  • Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Spellbinders Open House Die-Cut Christmas Card. Video

    • July 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards
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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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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Coloring with Stencils | Blog Hop + Giveaway | Video

    • June 14, 2021
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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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 | Day & Night Scene Window Cards | Video

    • May 23, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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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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  • Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • April 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    • April 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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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 | 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Новорічні прикраси за допомогою ножів Spellbinders. Майстер клас

    • October 23, 2016
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    • Домашній декор
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  • Ексклюзивні весільні запрошення своїми руками. Майстер клас

    • July 24, 2016
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    • Листівки ручної роботи, Майстер класи та статті
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  • WPlus9 | Adding Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video

    • July 6, 2016
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Як виготовити подарункові пакети на весілля чи День Народження своїми руками. Майстер клас

    • June 12, 2016
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    • Коробки, упаковки для подарунків, Майстер класи та статті
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  • WPlus9 | Листівка до Дня Матері. Відео

    • May 13, 2016
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    • Листівки ручної роботи, Майстер класи та статті
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  • Winnie & Walter | Фон за допомогою трафарету та чорнил Distress. Video

    • February 5, 2016
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    • Листівки ручної роботи
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  • Як зробити упаковку-конус для солодощів (до Нового Року, Дня Валентина чи іншого свята)

    • December 30, 2015
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    • Коробки, упаковки для подарунків
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  • Spellbinders | Новорічна листівка із віконечком. Відео + новий дизайн блогу

    • December 16, 2015
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    • Листівки ручної роботи, Робимо листівки крок за кроком
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    Simon Says Stamp | Printmaking Houses for Christmas

    Simon Says Stamp | Printmaking Houses for Christmas

    • October 14, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 1 Comment

    I love the Printmaking Houses stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. The way these are illustrated is very appealing to me, but then again, I am such a fan of stamps with house images in general. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details.  CARD DETAILS…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Holiday Sprigs & Foiling. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Holiday Sprigs & Foiling. Video

    • October 13, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I am creating a holiday greeting card by combining clear stamping with hot foil stamping. I’m using Simon’s…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Wrapping Christmas Cheer - Gift Wrap Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Wrapping Christmas Cheer – Gift Wrap Card

    • October 11, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. My Saturday was busy around the house – we have a closet remodel planned for the near future and needed…

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  • Jane's Doodles | Bear on a Bike Warm Hugs Card. Blog Hop

    Jane’s Doodles | Bear on a Bike Warm Hugs Card. Blog Hop

    • October 8, 2021
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    • Cards
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    • 23 Comments

    I recently discovered a new-to-me stamp company, Jane’s Doodles. And oh boy! Jane’s illustrations are so adorable and a treat to color! The stamps are also very high quality, made…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn - Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

    Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn – Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

    • October 8, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards
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    • 27 Comments

    Hello, friends! Thank you for stopping by. Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Peace on Earth release blog hop! Today I have 3 card ideas to…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Peace On Earth Inspiration - Winter Birds & Build a Plaid. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Peace On Earth Inspiration – Winter Birds & Build a Plaid. Video

    • October 7, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello, everyone! Today I’m sharing a Christmas card idea created with Simon’s Winter Birds and Build a Plaid stamps. Simon just came out with several new products, all part of their…

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  • Iconic Christmas Cards with MFT Stamps | Video

    Iconic Christmas Cards with MFT Stamps | Video

    • October 5, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello! Today I am sharing a duo of clean & simple Christmas cards featuring the MFT Stamps Iconic Christmas stamp set. The Iconic Christmas set consists of a multitude of…

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  • Spellbinders October 2021 Club Kits

    Spellbinders | October Clubs – Small Die, Large Die, Glimmer and Clear Stamp Cards

    • October 3, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Fall Cardmaking, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    This month Spellbinders has some absolutely fantastic Club product designs. The Card Kit is amazing (I shared 5 cards using it a few days ago) and so are the rest…

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  • Spellbinders | 1 Kit - 5 Cards - October'21 Card Kit of the Month

    Spellbinders | 1 Kit – 5 Cards – October’21 Card Kit of the Month

    • October 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Today I have 5 cards to share created with the Spellbinders October 2021 Card Kit of the Month. I don’t typically share card kit videos on my blog & Youtube…

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  • My 3 Favorite Die Cutting Techniques. Video

    My 3 Favorite Die Cutting Techniques. Video

    • September 28, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello, everyone! Today I am sharing 3 of my favorite and most used die-cutting techniques. These are very simple and will work with most dies out there. I have 3…

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  • Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Christmas Blooms Mini Slimline Card. Video

    Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Christmas Blooms Mini Slimline Card. Video

    • September 21, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 5 Comments

    Hello crafters, welcome back for another episode of the “It’s a Christmas Season Cardmaking Video Series” for 2021. Watch episode one HERE | Episode two HERE | In this video, I…

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  • It’s STAMPtember! Tim Holtz - STAMPtember 2021

    It’s STAMPtember! Tim Holtz – STAMPtember 2021

    • September 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Christmas Cardmaking, Stamped Cards
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    • 6 Comments

    I took a little break from STAMPtember, but I am happy to be back. I was busy making several cards for an upcoming magazine publication. Also, my hubby had minor…

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  • It’s STAMPtember! Colorado Craft Company Life Happens | Video

    It’s STAMPtember! Colorado Craft Company Life Happens | Video

    • September 17, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    Hello and happy STAMPtember, friends! I’m excited to show you today’s STAMPtember exclusive collaboration set – Life Happens by Colorado Craft Company. This is an adorable set illustrated by Anita…

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  • Spellbinders | Glimmering Build a Banner - Fall Thank You Card with September'21 Glimmer of the Month | Video

    Spellbinders | Glimmering Build a Banner – Fall Thank You Card with September’21 Glimmer of the Month | Video | Blog Hop

    • September 15, 2021
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    • Cards, Fall Cardmaking, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 39 Comments

    Hello! Today I am creating with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month for September 2021 called Glimmering Build a Banner. This kit is just that, it is designed…

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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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