7 Days Left: Goodbye Starring You, I Barely Knew Thee

I had only recently earned the Starring You stamp set during the Spring Sale-A-Bration promotion, and now it's leaving for good.  I couldn't let it go without trying it out at least once!  Ack! With Independence Day right around the corner, I thought a couple of patriotic-colored cards would be appropriate.    Along with the …

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To The Nines Never Ending Birthday Card

Happy birthday to my husband and best friend, Andy! I decided to make him a special Never Ending card for the occasion.  Have you ever seen one?  You keep opening it, and opening, and opening it, until it comes back around to the front again.  Kind of reminds me of the cat's cradle string game …

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Michelle’s Builder Wheel Birthday Block Card

This awesome card was created by Michelle Hoover, one of my Too Cool Demo Team members.  I love how the new Birthday Block individual stamp complements the Birthday Builder Wheel.  It's all about coordination, baby!  The Star Designer Brad (retiring) and double-sided Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon (retiring) combination look great, too!  I'll have …

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Get Inspiration From A Store-Bought Card

Have you ever walked down the card aisle at your local store and thought to yourself, "I could make that card…and it wouldn't cost me $4!"  I love getting fresh, new ideas for cards, courtesy of Hallmark, without the Hallmark prices! A while back, I challenged my Stamp Club members to create their own version …

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Beary Best Brag Book

Today, I'll be part of the crafting entertainment at a birthday party!  The girls will be making a brag book with Build-A-Bear Collection stamps and three of the current In-Colors: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay. Beary Best Circle of Friendship Details Stamped images from Beary Best Friends in Basic Grey (no permanent ink …

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Sweet Scoops With Caramel, Cocoa & Chocolate Chips

   Oh my!  What a YUMMY stamp set!  I simply couldn't resist creating a couple birthday cards with the new Sweet Scoops images from the Summer Mini.  And, of course, I had to make them in my favorite flavors highlighted on layers of Creamy Caramel, Close To Cocoa and Chocolate Chip card stock (what better …

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