There's Gnome Party Like a Gnome Party!

Did you read the title and hear the "buh dum bum" in your head?  I have seen so many play on words with gnomes, I could not resist.  The gnome craze has been so popular!  I would seriously be negligent if I did not make something with any of the Close To My Heart gnome sets.  A...

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Happy Halloween 2021!

Happy Halloween!  There are so many cute Halloween stamp sets, I had a difficult time choosing what to use for my card this year.  So I ended up having fun and combining a couple of sets!  And I knew I wanted to use Distress Oxide inks so got inky doing some blending.  😀For this...

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October 2021 Stamp of the Month - Wildflower Friendship!

Have you ever purchased a stamp set because it was beautiful, then once you had it, struggled with what to do with it?  I must admit the October 2021 Stamp of the Month, Wildflower Friendship, fit that scenario with me.  Unusually for me, I looked around for inspiration, but nothing felt...

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World Card Making Day: Slimline Celebrations - Fishy Greetings!

Happy World Card Making Day!  Close To My Heart has really outdone themselves with the latest special in honor of us stampers!  Ever since I saw the Slimline Celebration, the ideas have been flowing, so I'm hoping to do at least a couple of posts with these cute stamp sets, dies, and sentiments. ...

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September 2021 Stamp of the Month - Grateful for This Life!

If you like sentiment stamp sets (and who doesn't?), then the September 2021 Stamp of the Month - Grateful for This Life is a great addition to your collection.  Although the timing is a natural fit for Autumn and Thanksgiving, this set can be used all year round.  Due to the size of the...

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August 2021 Stamp of the Month - Tutti Frutti Summer!

The August 2021 Stamp of the Month, Tutti Frutti Summer, has been so needed for the current times.  It is such a cheerful stamp set!  The whimsical nature is perfect for a pick-me-up for a special friend or family member.  The funny thing is for most of my life I've never been much of...

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2021 Retiring List!

It has been a whirlwind of work and little play, but occasionally I find time to do a little crafting to relax!  Believe it or not, experimenting is a form of relaxation to me.  I don't always get a card made, but for me, it's about the process journey and not necessarily the end result.I...

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