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Growing in Unity Day 4 + Valentine Gnome Card

2/3/2022

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Hi everybody! Welcome back to Day 4 of my Growing in Unity week. It's been super fun going through my Unity stamps to use some new ones, share some favorite stamps, and favorite techniques. I hope you've enjoyed them too! If you missed a day, click above and follow along and comment on each day this week to enter to win (2) Unity Stamp Co prizes!

And the crafty adventure continues...

Today's project is another masculine card, because why not!?! I'm on a roll and I don't think anyone has done a whole week of just masculine cards before. So let's show them some love this week... as Valentines Day is ONLY 11 days away... February 14th! Are you ready???

Today I'm using another great background stamp, some "new to me" Unity Gnome Stamps, and more heat embossing!
But any of these would be great for any lovey dovey occasion or gender. So don't forget your gal pals on Galentines Day February 13 too!

On this card I used "Jot It Down" Background stamp, because I've never used it before and it's great for so many projects.
I placed the stamp in my MISTI stamping tool, inked it up with Versamark clear ink, stamped on a white piece of cardstock, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with light blue embossing powder (this one is shiny), and heat set. It looks like notebook paper! I love it!

Next I placed a piece of white cardstock in my MISTI, inked up this darling gnome with Ranger Distress Oxide ink-Weathered Wood, removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with clear embossing powder, and heat set.
This one is shiny too! I thought about doing a no-line technique, but
I wanted an outline that wasn't black. That's why I chose the gray, it was softer. Who says Easter Gnomes are just for Easter?
Isn't he cute with the fun Nordic hat and bunny slippers? Love it!

Then I took the embossed notebook panel, placed it back in the MISTI
stamped with Versamark clear ink for the sentiment across the top (prayed I didn't mess it up, it worked the first try, yay!), removed from the MISTI, sprinkled with red embossing powder, and heat set.
Don't you just love the "magic" of heat embossing?

This one I call Clear/Color (clear ink/pastel colored embossing powder)
for the background.

Color/Clear (colored pigment ink/clear embossing powder)
for the Gnome.
I love this technique when you have endless colors of "thick" or pigmented inks, but not all the pretty embossing powder colors.

And Clear/Color (clear ink/red embossing powder)
for the sentiment.

Click the photo's below for more details on the process.

Supplies I used are available below, with some affiliate links.
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Unity Stamp Products: Jot It Down Background stamp, Sweet Easter Gnome, Say It With Love (sentiment kit),
Romantic Expression (paper pack)
Magnuson Custom Stamps for my custom logo (Thank you, Nic & Angie Blom)
MISTI Stamping Tool
Versamark Clear Ink
Ranger Ink: Distress Oxide Ink-Weathered Wood, Carnation Red Embossing Powder and Clear Embossing Powder
SU Embossing Powder-Light Blue
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
Papertrey Ink Cardstock (110lb white and black)
AC Red Twine
Reflections Adhesive Red Heart Rhinestones
Scor-Pal - Scor-Tape 1/2" (tear tape adhesive at Scrapbookpal)

Thank You for joining me today for Day 4 of my
Growing in Unity Week. I hope I've inspired you to
mix up your stamps, try different heat embossing techniques and discover the "magic" too!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post and
every day this week, for a chance to win one of
(2) $20 gift credits to Unity Stamp Company!!!
See ya tomorrow!

Have a happy & crafty week! ~Kim

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Coffee Lovers Blog Hop + Polka Dot Orchard Fall Blessings Card

11/4/2019

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Welcome to the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! This is a HUGE Hop that runs through Nov. 8, 2019 and is a week dedicated to Coffee, Tea, Cider, and Cocoa Loving Papercrafters! And Polka Dot Orchard is a proud Super Sponsor with over 80 crafty prizes to be won from many of your favorite craft companies or some new ones too! SO much amazing caffeinated inspiration!!! And you can play along too...details ==> "here" or click the coffee picture below!

For my caffeinated project today I chose this amazing digital stamp set
"A Grateful Heart" by Polka Dot Orchard
It's a wonderful set for many occasions, with different sentiments, but this one is especially great for Thanksgiving! Don't you think?

How I made this Fall Card: I started with two pieces of 8.5x11" orange cardstock, folded in half, and trimmed down to 6.5x5" for the card base. Cut the second piece in half and trimmed down to fit card base exactly, but for embossing. Sorry I'm into odd sized cards lately. The A2's seem too small and 5x7" seem to large. So, I'm somewhere in the middle. For the second orange piece, and using a die cutting machine, place inside an embossing folder, to get this amazing tree impression texture that won't show though to the inside, because of this extra step, but you will eventually adhere it to the front of the card base, but not yet...just set aside for a moment. Next I printed the image on X-Press It white cardstock, layered a sentiment inside, and printed on an HP Laserjet printer. Using the die cutting machine again, cut out image with a stitched die. This time I water colored lightly, with very little water, as to not warp my paper, and dipped my water brush directly into the distress ink colors to achieve this look. And used a blending brush to add color around the edges. Then adhered the image to a brown piece of cardstock for matting and adhered to the orange embossed panel. And adhered the whole panel to the card base as our front piece. I am mad for plaids...so I had to add some to this Fall card. So I cut a strip of this plaid patterned paper 1x5" and cut down one side with a border punch and adhered to card. Added some twine and adhered the whole image panel to the card base. Then added a touch of bling to the pumpkins and berries to make them sparkle, of course, and this Fall beauty is complete and pretty flat for mailing too!

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I'm honored and excited to be one of the *NEW* Design Team Members for Polka Dot Orchard too! Check out our current "caffeinated" SALE....

The entire Polka Dot Orchard caffeine related digi stamp sets are 10% off with Coupon Code: coffee10Tea
at checkout for the
Coffee Lovers Hop!
Shop ==> "here"

through Nov. 8, 2019

I hope I've inspired you to try digital stamps, mix and match colors, patterns, and textures and see what you can create.
The possibilities are endless!

If you love coffee, tea, cider, cocoa and papercrafting, then you should join this super awesome group of
Coffee Loving Papercrafters on facebook too!
Where all the caffeine enabling begins, loads of inspiration, special sponsor first sale alerts, giveaways and more!

Thanks for stopping by & have a Happy Thanksgiving!
And be sure to follow us all week long on our social media channels for more caffeinated fun!!!
~Kim & family

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Supplies {affils}:
Polka Dot Orchard Digital Stamps: A Grateful Heart; Papertrey Ink 110lb orange Cardstock; White X-Press It white cardstock; AC Textured Brown Cardstock and twine; Echo Park-I Love Family: plaid patterned paper; 1Canoe2 water color pencils; Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Die; SU-Woodland Textures Embossing Folder; Ranger Distress Oxide Ink: Broken China; Ranger Distress Inks: Hickory Smoke, Peeled Paint, and Carved Pumpkin; Picket Fence Studio-Life Changing Brushes; EK Success Fleur de Lis Border Punch; Wink of Stella-clear; and 1/4" Scor-Tape adhesive.

Challenges:
LTCCB #40 - November Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper November 2019 challenge
Double Trouble Challenge #42 - You Have Us In Stitches-(stitched dies, coffee cups, & entered CLC Blog Hop)
PCC357: Tic Tac Toe Fall Challenge (Fall, Rustic colors/patterns, Natural element-twine)
The Paper Girls Challenge #187 - Mixed Up Manufacturers (Polka Dot Orchard-stamps, Echo Park-paper, and Ranger Ink-inks)
Simon Says Mon Challenge: Thanks/Thanksgiving
Paper Issues Challenge
Brown Sugar Challenge #295 - November 2019

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Masculine Airplane Card

6/23/2018

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Happy Summer ya'll! Today I'm sharing a traveling masculine card I gave to my Dad for his birthday, but it could easily be great for Father's Day or Graduations too! I love the combination of brown/blue and I'm mad for plaid, so this was a nice combo with a vintage vibe. Not to mention this cool triple stamp technique that creates the illusion of flight or motion. Cool, right?

I started with a blue A2 card base, cut the plaid pattern paper just a 1/4" smaller, and adhered to card base. Next stamped the airplane three times in a row, without re-inking, on white cardstock. Then stamped the sentiment and heart contrail with a blue marker. Trimmed it to fit across the card. Cut a brown piece cardstock to matte behind image. Adhered the two pieces together and adhered to card. Added ribbon and gold glitter enamel dots to finish it up. And there you have a great versatile masculine card for any occasion. I hope I've inspired you to try this "motion" technique.

Have you created motion on a card before? Show us on Facebook, we'd love to see them. Thanks for stopping by!
~Kim

Challenges:
Crop Stop June Link Party - #40 (I was a winner!!!)
LTCCB #23 - June Anything Goes
Crackerbox & So Suzy Stamps JUNE | JULY CHALLENGE: Summer
Little Red Wagon Challenge 451 - Travel
THTSB Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge ~ J1318 (Tone on Tone, Masculine, & Ribbon)
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Transport It
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June 2018 challenge

Supplies used with Affil links: SU blue and brown cardstock and stamp set-The sky is the limit; American Crafts white cardstock and polka dot premium ribbon; My Favorite Things-Sweet Celebration-plaid; Distress Ink-Walnut Stain and Distress Marker-Peacock Feathers; and MME gold glitter enamel dots.

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Happy Birthday Wishes - Eclipse Card

4/6/2018

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Hi everybody! The Spring theme continues with my first ever Eclipse card I made with just a few supplies. The industry calls it Eclipse, but I see it more like camouflage. lol. If you haven't tried this trend, you must. It's fun and creates stunning results. Not to mention, all that pretty patterned paper you've been hoarding now has a purpose...Eclipse them baby! Because once you start...the possibilities are endless!
For tutorial and more details click read more>>>

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Just Dance Card

4/2/2018

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Hi everybody! Happy Spring! Everything is greening up and blooming here in the south and hope it will be warming up near you too! I've been wanting to play with this stamp for a while now and finally got it out to play. And I created a pretty clean and simple card for my sweet little niece who just started dance classes.
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Metallic Thank You Cards + Heat Embossing + Challenges

2/22/2018

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Hi everybody! Who's ready for the warm sunshine of Spring? I am. I am. So I used this big bold sentiment stamp with all that Spring foliage to make a bunch of "thank you" cards to give to friends/family or to just keep on hand. I was taught from my mom, who learned from her mom, that it's good manners and proper etiquette to always thank people when they give you a gift. And I hope I've passed that down to my kids too.

I've been anxious to use this stamp with silver metallic embossing powder and heat set it, but the card front looked a little blah. So I ran a VersaMarker pen over the edges, dipped them in embossing powder and heat set all the edges to jazz them up. It gave them a vintage look and turned out pretty neat. I don't think it needs anything more, but maybe some bling. And I could of left them like that and that would have been fine...but...I didn't...(lol)

I adhered the blue "thank you" card front onto a piece of plaid patterned paper, because I'm mad for plaid, aren't you? And adhered the whole panel onto an A2 blue card base to match and added some sparkly metallic sequins.

The next card I stepped it a up just a touch and added some green ric rac ribbon down the side for a little more contrast.

I hope I've inspired you to make a whole bunch of these beautiful metallic A2 "thank you" cards that are great anytime of year, just change out the patterned paper and they will lay flat for easy mailing too!

Challenges:
PCC281: Sketch Challenge
DCC27 ~ A Way With Words
Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge~F1418 (ribbon,patterned paper, flowers(metallic)
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper February 2018 challenge

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Supplies: Stampin Up cardstock and seasonally scattered stamp set; My Favorite Things-plaid patterned paper Merry & Bright; Versamark clear ink pad and VersaMarker Pen; Ranger Super Fine Silver Metallic Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Sequins; Zig 2 Way Glue; Scor-Tape adhesive.

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Special Holiday Cards + Craft Fantastic

12/1/2017

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Hi everybody! This week I'm designing over on the Craft Fantastic Blog sharing a few tips on how to use Craft Fantastic products to create special holiday cards in a flash. Really! There are hundreds of images to choose from, so the possibilities are endless for cards, layouts, tags, planners, jewelry gifts and more.

To make the process faster I started with these gorgeous *NEW* Luxe-Line cards/envelopes in off-white (available in white and other kits) as the base of these holiday cards. And let me tell you, these blank cards are beautiful and a nice sturdy cardstock. You will love them. As well as, I used a pack of 4x6 scrapbooking journaling cards, and Craft Fantastic images and products. And that's it.

Click Here => Craft Fantastic Blog and get a complete supply list and a step by step tutorial on how to make unique and special holiday cards.

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Holiday Greetings + Copic Markers + CardMaker

11/10/2017

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Hi everybody! This month I’m a guest designer over on the CardMaker Magazine Blog and I'm sharing another way to use your Copic Markers or other alcohol makers to change the color of your glitter paper cardstock. It's a unique way to create special embellishments, like these snowflakes, to match your projects and save a little money too. Click "here" to get supplies and instructions on how I created this clean and simple (CAS) card for the holidays.

Challenges:
Simon Says: Snow White (snowflakes)
Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge #175 - Anything Goes with Ribbon

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Autumn Moose You So Much Card

10/27/2017

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Hi everybody! Sorry I've been a bit out of touch this month. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear sister who lost her battle with breast cancer. I will miss her yesterday, today, forever, and always. She was a mother of twins too, a very special bond we both shared; a very talented graphic designer and an avid card maker; and she just loved the craft world.
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Masculine Cards + Graphic 45

6/23/2017

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Hi everybody! Today I can finally share the masculine cards I made for my Dad, Husband, and Father-In-Law for Father's Day last week using this fantastic Graphic 45 Collection. And if you change the sentiment these would be great for any upcoming Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, and Congratulations occasions for our men or boys too. Click to "read more"...

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Butterfly Birthday Wishes Card + Craft Fantastic

4/22/2017

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Hi everybody! Today I'm sharing a special card I made for my daughter's birthday using Craft Fantastic products and some paper crafting supplies to show you how versatile these products are on cards and layouts too! Click "read more" for a supply list and tutorial...

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Craft Fantastic Necklace + Charming Card + Gift Bag Tag

2/18/2017

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Hi everybody! Today I"m up on the Craft Fantastic Blog sharing my first post for the Craft Fantastic All Stars Design Team! For my first project I wanted to show you the versatility of these products and how you can incorporate them into many facets of your crafty life. Click on over to the Craft Fantastic Blog to get a list of supplies and see how I created the charms on this card, a special necklace, and the matching gift bag tag below. Click "read more" for a complete supply list and tutorial...

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Valentine Cards+New Craft Challenges

2/13/2017

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Happy Valentines! Whether you celebrate February 14th or not you can always use a simple card for a lovey dovey type occasion any time of year, just change the sentiment. And if you do make Valentines cards, don't fret, there is still time to sneak in some card making before Tuesday. I'll show you how I made these quick and adorable cards for my daughter and three sons with just a few supplies and lots of tips too.
Click "read more" for a complete supply list and tutorial...

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February Birthday Card + New Craft Challenges

2/1/2017

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Happy February! Today I'm sharing with you a birthday card I made for someone special celebrating this month. And I love to use pinks and reds in honor of Valentines too! And combined with red patterned paper, this gorgeous medallion, and a romantic ribbon, this card screams lovey dovey. Click to "read more"...

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Happy Birthday Die Cut Flip Cards

1/27/2017

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This week we celebrated my youngest two kids birthdays, who are fraternal twins. And of course I made them birthday cards, but not just any cards. These are fun die cut flip cards, that my boys love, and they are similar, as you can see, but different. Just like them. Happy Birthday, Boys!

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One Sheet Wonder + Thank You Cards

1/16/2017

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Happy New Year! I hope 2017 finds you happy, healthy, and crafty. And speaking of crafty I continue our family tradition of making "thank you" cards after the holidays. I was taught by my mom, who was taught by her mom, to send thank you notes for gifts. And it's my ongoing resolution to continue that tradition with all four of my kids too. Of course in today's day and age they would rather send an email note, which I think is better than nothing, I prefer they do it properly. So, if I make the handmade cards then they will write a special note and sign them...

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Special Holiday Tags + Epiphany Tools

12/2/2016

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Happy December everybody! Only 24 days until Christmas. Can you believe it? Where did the year go? Yikes! So much to do...gotta get busy. And one of my holiday traditions is to make lots of special holiday tags to have ready for present wrapping in the coming weeks. And this year I used Epiphany Crafts Tools to make them super special, one of a kind, fast and easy, even the kids can help too! And NO stamping, but you could. Maybe a little to/from stamped on the back or on frosty's lower half.
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Thinking of You Fall Card + Epiphany Tools

11/4/2016

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Happy Fall Ya'll! Here in Colorado the leaves have mostly turned golden yellow, orange, and some red. It's getting windy, which will blow them all away. Which inspired me to create this Fall card with the Fall colors and the leaves blowing in the wind with Epiphany Crafts Tools...click read more...

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Halloween Spiderweb Card + Epiphany Tools

10/28/2016

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Hi everybody! I'm back again with a Spideriffic Hallow's Eve card loaded with die cuts, punches, ribbon, and jewels. And another card with NO stamping! Can you believe it? It's easy when you use Epiphany Crafts and a few tools and coordinating collection pieces. Click "read more" below on the right for more details...

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Happy Birthday, Mom + Sea Turtle Card

9/30/2016

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Happy Birthday, Mom! We had a lovely special lunch just me, my little sister, and our parents. It's never just the four of us, with no kids and no husbands. It's usually the fourteen of us or more. lol. And my mom finally attended her first craft show and even won some free products too! A very fun day and lots of laughs with my sister too (Riley stamps are a hoot).

And as some of you may or may not know, this time of year, I make A LOT of family birthday cards (like nine, before I start Christmas cards) and Fall themes are my absolute favorite, but this year I wanted to make something different and try some different products and techniques. Click "Read More" to see how I made this card...

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CardMaker + Foiled 20th Anniversary Card

6/27/2016

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Hi everybody! I’m up on the CardMaker Blog today sharing my last post for the Blog Team and Celebrating my 20th Wedding Anniversary today too! I wanted to go out with a bang and this one is jam packed with lots of pictures, tips, party, and décor ideas to spruce up your celebrations. So, be sure to hop over there and see how I combine card making supplies with upcycled party favors to create a bash to remember. See all the re-purposed decorations up on the CardMaker blog "here."

Happy 20th Anniversary to my hubby! I Love You ~Kim

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Blog Hop with CardMaker & Reverse Confetti-Fathers Day Card

5/26/2016

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Hip Hip Hooray! Join me and the the talented designers from the CardMaker Blog Team and Reverse Confetti as we celebrate a Blog Hop! We're sharing one of a kind projects using these super fun stamps and die cuts. So, make sure to hop to each Blog, check out each amazing project, and write a quick comment (we love comments). Click "Read More" and let's get hopping and see what everyone created...

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Spring Flowers Butterfly Card

5/19/2016

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April showers bring May flowers, except in CO...mother nature tends to toy with us and extend winter until the end of May. And it's been wet and cooooold! But that didn't spoil my Spring surprise for my Mom with this flowery card I made. Click "read more" for tutorial and materials list...

Challenges:
WIW Photo Inspiration Challenge ~ M1816
Little Red Wagon Challenge #342- Blooming Fun!
Simon Says-Wednesday Challenge: Flowers
Little Tangles Challenge #68- Anything Goes

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Spring Blog Hop with CardMaker & American Crafts-Modern Baby Card

3/16/2016

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Happy Wednesday everybody! Hop along with me and my talented team of designers from the Cardmaker Blog & American Crafts. As we each share lots of wonderful, vibrant, spring projects from the super talented Amy Tangerine's *NEW* Better Together Collection. WOW! What fun we had creating projects from this amazing collection of shapes, bright colors, fun patterns with a retro twist, and lots of really great embellishments. See below for Blog Hop list, tutorial, and a list of supplies I used...

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Leap Year Blog Hop-CardMaker & Faber-Castell-Easter Card

2/29/2016

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Happy Leap Year! And what better way to celebrate February 29th than a Blog Hop with my talented team of designers at CardMaker and
Faber-Castell. Make sure you hop to each Blog, check out each amazing project, and write a quick comment (we love comments).
See complete Hop list, tutorial, and supplies below...

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Growing in Unity Day 4 + Valentine Gnome Card

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop + Polka Dot Orchard Fall Blessings Card

Masculine Airplane Card

Happy Birthday Wishes - Eclipse Card

Just Dance Card

Metallic Thank You Cards + Heat Embossing + Challenges

Special Holiday Cards + Craft Fantastic

Holiday Greetings + Copic Markers + CardMaker

Autumn Moose You So Much Card

Masculine Cards + Graphic 45

Butterfly Birthday Wishes Card + Craft Fantastic

Craft Fantastic Necklace + Charming Card + Gift Bag Tag

Valentine Cards+New Craft Challenges

February Birthday Card + New Craft Challenges

Happy Birthday Die Cut Flip Cards

One Sheet Wonder + Thank You Cards

Special Holiday Tags + Epiphany Tools

Thinking of You Fall Card + Epiphany Tools

Halloween Spiderweb Card + Epiphany Tools

Happy Birthday, Mom + Sea Turtle Card

CardMaker + Foiled 20th Anniversary Card

Blog Hop with CardMaker & Reverse Confetti-Fathers Day Card

Spring Flowers Butterfly Card

Spring Blog Hop with CardMaker & American Crafts-Modern Baby Card

Leap Year Blog Hop-CardMaker & Faber-Castell-Easter Card

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