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Beautiful Autumn themed card swaps by my Team.

November 4, 2026

Today I’m sharing two card swaps by my talented team members. Our theme was Autumn or Halloween.

First is a stunning card made by Tracey. She used the new Stampin’ Hot Foil system here:

I was absolutely blown away by this card! She used the Lustrous Leaves hot foil dies seen here. It includes a set of masks that allow you to add gorgeous colors using Blending Brushes.

Here’s a photo of the bundle:

Her colors include Lost Lagoon with Crisp Cantaloupe. The silver hot foil details really makes the leaves stand out!

The greeting is stamped on a Spotlight on Nature die-cut. See those here.

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Next is a sweet fall card made by Candy.

She used the Simple Leaves bundle seen here.

Her colors include Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Berry Burst and Old Olive. The neat embossing folder is called Textured Tree Ring and can be found here. It’s on the Last Chance list and available while supplies last. It’s reduced in price too!

I’ll share another Team swap card tomorrow; stay tuned!

November Specials:

The November Online Exclusive products are now available! See them all here.

The newest product of the month is the Branched Out Messages stamp set; it’s just $75 with a $75 minimum order.

Get a free card kit from me with any order of $50 or more!

The Mosaic Garden suite is gorgeous! Get this PDF tutorial free with ANY online order!

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Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards

April 27, 2020
Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?! It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off. It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each. I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through.

This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June!

Measurements:
- Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
- Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
- Card stock strips 1"
The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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Online orders please use this host code for April:

RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

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Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards

April 24, 2020

We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night. Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session. In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together!

I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready. They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs. It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here.

Supplies:
Free as a Bird stamp set
Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

Measurements:
Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
*I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
Black 4" X 4 1/8"
Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That’s over 80% off!

April 23, 2020

I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list. Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75? That's down from $45 in the catalog! It's just one of the amazing deals going on now. It will not last long!!!

See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog. It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box! Oh my gosh! What a crafty deal!

I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards!

The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10.

There are more deals like this; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number.

If you're local, I am placing an order tonight. Let me know what you'd like to get.

If you're long distance order online and use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

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