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What's Cookin' Handmade Stamping Up Card

The red and pale blue had me thinking about a couple of vintage style kitchens: Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Hello Stampers, I know that most of my posts are inspirational cardmaking in nature but today is really about things coming and going from Stampin' Up! Demonstrators have just had a peek at the new 2022-23 Annual Catalog and with... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Embossing Techniques with Stamping INKspirations

I thought I would try something I haven't done for awhile: emboss resist. It turns out that it worked out as a great way to pull together these images from Amazing Silhouettes. Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Layer Up with Around the World on Wednesday

Well, I've been thinking about trying to layer these Picture This pieces since I first cut a bunch of them while trying a friend's dies - last summer. Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Rainbow of Happiness

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris Body Content BLOG HOP... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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A Color Challenge with Stamping INKspirations

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris Hello, my crafting friends!... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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What a great fun fold, Diane!

Commented Feb 10, 2022 on Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - Furry Friends - Amazing Otters © Stampin' Up!® at Stampin with Diane

Furry Friends Crafty Collaborations Blog Hop

Today we have the theme of Furry Friends for our Crafty Collaborations blog hop. Continue reading

Posted Feb 10, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Back to the Basics with Around the World on Wednesday

Today's card will show you both of those features plus a few more essentials! Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Friendly Hello

I have a quick post today and then will share a blog hop for your Sunday perusal. So, grab a cuppa and get ready... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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These are such fun and cute cards!

Commented Jan 25, 2022 on Valentines with Memories & More at Sweet Stamper

What a cute little easel card!

Commented Jan 25, 2022 on Valentine's Day Blog Hop - Nuts & Bolts ©Stampin' Up!® at Stampin with Diane

Another Love & Happiness Valentine

I have another Valentine with the versatile Love & Happiness Bundle and it is part of the Crafty Collaborations Valentine Blog Hop. Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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Casing the Catalog with Around the World On Wednesday

This month we are casing the new January - June 2022 Mini Catalog. I chose to case a card on page 29: Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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His & Hers Vintage Valentines

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris Today I'm joining in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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A Sketch Challenge with Stamping Inkspirations

We have a sketch challenge this month with an extra challenge to add some shimmer and shine! Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2022 at from my ink pad to yours

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What sweet words! You made my day, Jan. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Commented Nov 21, 2021 on Merriest Moments in Non-Traditional Holiday Colors at from my ink pad to yours

Good catch, Shirley! Those tiny ones are actually from the Words of Cheer Bundle. Unfortunately I had them stored on the wrong card. I think an alternative would be to cut an extra frame or partial frame and trim off some extra small branches from there.

Commented Nov 16, 2021 on Merriest Moments in Non-Traditional Holiday Colors at from my ink pad to yours

Merriest Moments in Non-Traditional Holiday Colors

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris I'm hosting a color... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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Encircled with Friendship Thank You Notes

...initially just purchased the the dies, Encircled in Beauty, for a Christmas project and then went back to buy the dies because they have such beautiful messages. Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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Favorite Month with Around the World on Wednesday

Hello my papercrafting friends! Today is the second Wednesday of the month and that means that it's time for another hop with the Around the World on Wednesday crew. This month our theme is all about our favorite month. You... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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Introducing the Eden's Garden Collection

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris With the beginning of... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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Three Color Challenge Christmas Cards with Die Cut Embellishments

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris Do you mix up... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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Sneak, Sneak Peek at Blessings of Home

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. You'll be so glad you did! Many thanks ~ Chris Hello there Stampers! I... Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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It's here! Stampin' Up!'s 24 Hour Sale

Before you read on I want to draw your attention to the "STAY IN TOUCH" link just above. Click there to sign up for my newsletter. Cards, hints, specials, BOGO - you'll see it all there first! Many thanks ~... Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2021 at from my ink pad to yours

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