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  • Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking with Big & Bold Stamps. Video + Giveaways (Now Closed)

    • January 3, 2020
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Wintry Valentine’s Day Card. Video

    • December 21, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Things | Sparkling Lights Modern Christmas Card. Video

    • November 25, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Heat & Embossing & Stenciling with Coordinating Products. Video

    • November 6, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Die Cut Christmas Cards with October Small Die of the Month – Home For The Holidays. Video

    • October 29, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Starting with Colored Cardstock. Video Tutorial

    • October 26, 2019
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    • Cards, 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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  • Spellbinders Merry Little Everything Card Kit – 8 Christmas Cards. Video

    • October 1, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Things | Copic Tips For Dark Backgrounds. Video

    • September 25, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Tips & Tricks For Hot Foil Holiday Cards. Video

    • September 12, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Hero Arts | How-to: Night Sky / Galaxy Card. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)

    • August 22, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Foiling with Etched Dies. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)

    • August 19, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Cardmaking with Spellbinders July Large Die Of the Month | Video

    • July 12, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Color With Paper and Stamps. Video

    • July 9, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Things | Underwater Scene Cards with Nothing but Markers (and critter stamps, too). Video

    • June 27, 2019
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    • Cards, 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, Tutorials
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  • Hot Foil Stamping Tips | Video

    • June 15, 2019
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    • Cards, 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, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Flip Up Birthday Card. Video

    • May 21, 2019
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    • Cards, 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, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Watercolor Clematis Card for Mom. Video

    • April 29, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • How to Assemble Shadowboxes & Calculate Paper Size using Spellbinders Shadowbox Dies. Video

    • March 16, 2019
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    • Tutorials
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  • 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops. Video

    • March 3, 2019
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    • Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Spring Inspired Thank You Card. Video

    • January 23, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Floral Pattern Birthday Card. Video

    • January 8, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Hero Arts | One Layer Floral Pencil Colored Card. Video

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

    • December 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Last Minute Christmas Cards. Video

    • December 17, 2018
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    • Cards, 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, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Calligraphy-Like Christmas Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video

    • November 21, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Foil Stamped Christmas Cards. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)

    • November 8, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Alexandra Renke | Super Easy Washi Tape Christmas Cards. Video

    • October 29, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Seasonal Happy Mail Cards. Video

    • October 24, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Christmas Coloring with a Single Pen (or Pencil). Video

    • September 29, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Gina K Designs | One Layer Floral Birthday Card. Video

    • July 24, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Copic Color Combos (UPDATED!)

    • June 26, 2018
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    • Misc
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  • My IKEA Craft Room (Craft Corner) Tour 2018

    • May 30, 2018
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    • My Craft Corner
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Sequin & Confetti Shapes. Video

    • April 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | One Stencil – Four Ways. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • January 27, 2018
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    • Cards, 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, 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, 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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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easy Galaxy Background. Video

    • August 7, 2016
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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  • WPlus9 | Adding Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video

    • July 6, 2016
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    Pretty Pink Posh | DIY Be My Valentine Card by Yana Smakula featuring Large Floral Hearts Stamp Set #prettypinkposh #valentinesdaycard #stamping

    Pretty Pink Posh | DIY Be My Valentine Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway + Sale

    • January 15, 2020
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    • Cards
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    Hello, friends! Thank you for joining me today to help celebrate the Pretty Pink Posh 6th Birthday anniversary! Pretty Pink Posh is one of my favorite stamp manufacturers – I love the quality of their stamps and dies as well as the unique designs, they are always a pleasure to create with. Today I have…

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  • My Favorite Things | Dramatic Background for a Floral Card featuring MFT Rose Garden stamp set and Crosshatch Polka Dot Background stamp #cardmaking #stamping #mftstamps

    My Favorite Things | Dramatic Background for a Floral Card. Video

    • January 13, 2020
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    Hello, fellow stampers! In this video, I will show you how to create a beautiful floral card with lots of drama featuring Copic coloring, colored cardstock, and some heat embossing. Did…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Love You More Valentine's Day Greeting Card featuring Polychromos colored pencil coloring and Suzy's Lots of Love Watercolor Prints SZWC19LV #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #valentinesdaycard

    Simon Says Stamp | Polychromos Colored Love. Hey Bestie and Love You More Blog Hop. Giveaway

    • January 11, 2020
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    • 177 Comments

    Hello, stampers! Welcome back to my blog. I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Hey Bestie and Love You More releases blog hop. I have a Valentine’s Day…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Unisex Valentine’s Day Card. Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Unisex Valentine’s Day Card. Video

    • January 7, 2020
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this episode, I have a unisex Valentine’s Day card featuring a ton of colorful die cutting using Simon’s Ampersand Words…

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  • Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking with Big & Bold Stamps - Perfume Bottle Card featuring Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Perfume Bouquet Clear Stamps. Greeting card by Yana Smakula #stamping #cardmaking #copiccoloring

    Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking with Big & Bold Stamps – Perfume Bottle Card

    • January 5, 2020
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    • Cards
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    • 16 Comments

    Hello, friends! Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a fabulous crafty weekend. I’ve fallen a bit sick (I’ve had a cold for a few weeks which has now affected…

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  • Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking with Big & Bold Stamps. Huge Lips card by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #valentinesdaycard #coloradocraftcompany

    Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking with Big & Bold Stamps. Video + Giveaways (Now Closed)

    • January 3, 2020
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    • 439 Comments

    Hello! Today I have something very special to share with all of you and I also have a giveaway to thank you for being my loyal subscribers and viewers. There are…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | I Love You So Much Valentine's Day Card by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #valentinesdaycard

    Simon Says Stamp | I Love You So Much Valentine’s Day Card

    • December 31, 2019
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    • Cards
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello, friends! Can you believe today is the last day of 2019? Crazy! I have another Valentine’s Day/Love card to share featuring Simon’s Love You More release products. Like this project?…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Love You Banners Valentine's Day Card by Yana Smakula featuring Love and Valentines Word Mix Set365lvw #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #valentinesdaycard

    Simon Says Stamp | Love You Banners Valentine’s Day Card

    • December 30, 2019
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    • Cards
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    • 5 Comments

    Hello, friends! Did I mention I am on a roll? Making love & Valentine’s Day cards in my studio all day long, just because I can and just because it’s…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Happy Valentine's Day Card - Colorful Circles card by Yana Smakula featuring Love and Valentines Word Mix #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #valentinesdaycard

    Simon Says Stamp | Happy Valentine’s Day Card – Colorful Circles

    • December 29, 2019
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    • Cards
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    • 1 Comment

    Hello, friends! Happy Sunday! I’m on a roll! Ever since I received the latest release from Simon Says Stamp, Love You More, I’ve been making cards non-stop! I love this…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Love You Valentine's Day Card by Yana Smakula featuring You Are Background SSS102080 and Love and Valentines Word Mix #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #valentinesdaycard

    Simon Says Stamp | Love You Valentine’s Day Card

    • December 28, 2019
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    • Cards
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello, friends! I have a new card to share today featuring new goodies from Simon Says Stamp’s new Love You More release. The postman finally delivered the box a few…

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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Happy New Year Cards. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula #prettypinkposj #cardmaking #happynewyear

    Pretty Pink Posh | Happy New Year Cards. Video

    • December 28, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    Hello. In this video, I’ll show you how to make Happy New Year Cards featuring Pretty Pink Posh Happy New Year Stamp set and coordinating dies. I have several cards…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Valentine’s Day Card - So In Love With You. Handmade card by Yana Smakula #valentinesdaycard #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking

    Simon Says Stamp | Valentine’s Day Card – So In Love With You

    • December 26, 2019
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    • Cards
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, friends! I’m back with another card to share playing with some older products from Simon. This time I used the Center Cut Heart background (I have a video with…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Wintry Valentine’s Day Card. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #valentinesdaycard #cardmaking

    Simon Says Stamp | Wintry Valentine’s Day Card. Video

    • December 21, 2019
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    • Cards, Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this episode, I have a Winter Valentine’s Day card for a guy using some older products from Simon. This is…

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  • Spellbinders | December 2019 Card Kit Add On Cards Inspiration. Handmade cards by Yana Smakula #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #cardmaking

    Spellbinders | December Card Kit Add On Cards Inspiration

    • December 18, 2019
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    • Cards
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    Hello, friends! Today I have several cards to share created with the Spellbinders December 2019 Card Kit Add On products. I rarely use patterned papers, stickers and pre-made die cuts…

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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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