Update on our move to Bismarck, ND

July 31, 2026

If you haven’t watched my recent videos you may not know that we have moved from Minot, ND to Bismarck, ND this month. It’s been a super busy time of downsizing, selling excess, packing and moving.

Why did we move? Well, there are many reasons but mostly my husband retired and we moved to be closer to our son and other family. It was very difficult to leave our beautiful home but we will love our new home too. Here’s a picture of my office/craft room before I was able to unpack. I’ll share new photos once I’m settled.

In that back doorway is a walk in closet; that will help with storage! I did find a nice L shaped desk and hope to get that set up today; then I can really set up my room.

This is why I’ve been missing in action lately; it’s hard to do both stamping/business and moving/getting settled. So I’m taking a bit of a break in August. Have patience with me; I’ll be back to blogging and videos soon!

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What’s Cookin’ & All For Baby card ideas

November 26, 2021

Today I'm sharing two cards made by sisters on my Flowerbugs Team. They're so talented and I love to see what they make for our swaps.

First is an amazing card made by Jonna. She used the What's Cookin' bundle seen here. I LOVE her colors and how she created a tablecloth from the patterned paper by placing it on an angle.

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She stamped & die-cut the cooking elements and added it to the 'table'. The White background is textured with the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.

The greeting is stamped and punched out with the Everyday Label punch. It's neat how she used it vertically instead of the usual way.

Next is a sweet baby card made by Jacki featuring the All for Baby bundle seen here. Her colors are Just Jade & Basic White. The baby outfit is stamped in Just Jade ink and die-cut; then added with the hanger die-cut. The designer paper is from our In color patterned paper packs – we have 6 sets of these in all of our color families.

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That little rhinestone on the hanger is a great addition. I love the simplicity of this card; it really showcases the outfit & greeting.

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Peaceful Wishes Christmas – limited supply available; 20 cards!

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Gorgeous Blackberry Beauty card swaps

November 25, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with good food, friends and family.

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There really isn't a better word for the Blackberry Beauty specialty designer paper. Gorgeous just fits.

Today I'm sharing two fabulous card ideas made by two of my Flowerbug Team members.

First is Annette's pretty card. I think my favorite thing is how she made the amazing designer paper the star of the card. You don't need to add much to make a card shine with this Blackberry Beauty paper! See it here.

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She added a stitched rectangle die-cut in Blackberry Bliss for her greeting, heat embossing it with Gold embossing powder. That thinner strip of Gold foil brings your focus back to the greeting. I love the 3 Elegant Faceted gems on the left too.

Next is a neat fun fold card made by Brenda.

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She trimmed off 1 1/4" off the right edge of the card base and textured it with the Pretty Flowers embossing folder. Then she adhered it back onto the 'inside' of the card.

I like how she layered the greeting strip with another piece of this designer paper. Look at the added detail of the thin strip of Brushed Gold paper.

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Measurements:
- Blackberry Bliss card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". Trim off 1 1/4" off the edge
- DSP 5" X 2 1/2", 1" X 4 1/4" strip
- Cinnamon Cider 3" X 2 3/4", 3/4" X 4" greeting strip
- inside piece 2 1/3" X 4 3/4"
- Gold strip 1/4" X 5 1/2"
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*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

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All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free!

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Peaceful Wishes Christmas – limited supply available; 20 cards!

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Pretty & Iridescent Whimsy & Wonder Team card swaps!

November 24, 2021

Check out these pretty cards made with the Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer paper and the Whimsical Trees bundle.

This first one was made by Marilyn. She trimmed off an inch on the right side of her card front so it shows off the pretty Whimsy & Wonder specialty paper.

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Other features here are the Iridescent Snowflakes, the Merry Melody embossing folder and the Genial Gems from the Annual catalog.

This Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer paper has been on low inventory multiple times. It is not carrying over so get it while you can here.

Next is Karen's pretty card. I love the three banners showing off this pretty paper. And the greeting in the center of the snowflake too!

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Here's a link to a video featuring many projects using the Whimsy & Wonder suite you may want to watch.

Have a wonderful & Happy Thanksgiving!!

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November Specials:

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Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.

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*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

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All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free!

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Get the deal on the Starter kit here! $125 in product for $75 plus free shipping!

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Peaceful Wishes Christmas – limited supply available; 20 cards!

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