Oooops… It’s Monday!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m so sorry about today’s card share … I had technical difficulties with my phone / download but I promise I will have them for you tomorrow, which is a good thing, because we’ll do a Two 4 Tuesday!!

Meanwhile I have just a few reminders for you …

June 2nd (tomorrow) is the last day to purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download, a digital stamp set packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing

Also June 2nd … and any items on the “Retiring” List.

June 3rd (Available after 12 noon MT / 1 pm – CT) The New 2020-21 Catalog goes LIVE!!

Beginning June 3rd … To celebrate the Annual Catalog Kick-Off anyone who holds a party or shops will receive extra Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying purchase. From June 3rd – June 30th. 2020

And if that isn’t enough …

Also beginning June 3rd: Pick a Free Bundle Starter Kit Promotion

I will be sharing more details about these promotions with you in the next couple of days, but I just wanted to give you a “heads-up” and let you in on all the excitement going on …. can Coming Soon.

Thank you so much for stopping back and checking out today’s post.

 

 

 

Simply Sunday … A Splash of Color: Our 2020-2022 In Colors

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend, and thanks for stopping by! Yesterday I shared the new 2020-22 In Color; Magenta Madness! Today I have samples made using the rest of the 2020-22 In Colors: Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade and Misty Moonlight.

The card features one 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of pattern paper from the 2020-22 In Colors Designer Series paper.  The photo shows the other patterns along with the ribbon and the enamel dots.

I made all of the samples using the 2020-22 In Color Designer paper with the “dots” and teamed it with different sentiments from the New “Tasteful Touches” stamp set.  Let me introduce you to “Bumblebee” …

Just like yesterday … I embossed it with the “Subtle” embossing folder and punched two daisies out of Whisper White with the “Medium Daisy” punch.

If you like warm earth tone, you will fall in love with the new Cinnamon Cider ….

These cards are cute and easy for you to recreate and with the different sentiments, you can’t go wrong.  You can also save by buying your cardstock in the “assortment” instead of purchasing each of the color packages.

The next color, Just Jade is a beautiful “jewel” tone …

Each color to me … is a reflection of nature, which is why the jewel tones go so well with the earth tones, they have all been created by nature.

Finally comes Misty Moonlight ….

I have still not picked out a favorite, they are all beautiful and they go together so well.  They are also compatible with many, many of our current colors.  I will be sharing some combinations in future postings.

Which one is “your” favorite?

Thanks again for taking time out of your day to join me.

Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Something Old … Something New: Magenta Madness

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share one of the new 2020-22 In Colors: Magenta Madness! Such a pretty bright pink color … just makes you happy! With the new catalog going live in just days (June 3rd) I wanted to share some new, mixed with some old.  With a new catalog, we don’t want to forget about those wonderful products that have been our “go to’s” … they will work together splendidly!!

Check this out …

The card features one 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of pattern paper from the 2020-22 In Colors Designer Series paper.  The photo shows the other patterns along with the ribbon and the enamel dots.

I started with a Whisper White card base.  I choose the 2020-22 In Color Designer paper with the “dots” on it as my focal point. The front of the card; which is Magenta Madness was stamped with a greeting from the New “Tasteful Touches” stamp set.

Once I had stamped the cardstock … I embossed it with the “Subtle” embossing folder. It adds a soft texture to the card. Then I punched two daisies out of Whisper White with the “Medium Daisy” punch … both of these items can be found in the current catalog and will be available to use with all your new goodies.

With a little adhesive and a few Stampin’ Dimensionals our card is completed. Cute and easy for you to recreate. Let me know if you have any questions of the new products, or if you need a new catalog or are looking for a demonstrator.

My focus is to help you create beautiful, simple cards and teach you some fun stamping tips.

Thanks for joining me today.

Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Watercoloring with Pigment Sprinkles

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’ve got 3 cards I’d like to share with you that highlights watercoloring with Pigment Sprinkles and the alluring “Beautiful Day” stamp set. Both are slated for retirement and will be gone after June 2nd.

Water coloring is so easy … just sprinkle and spritz!!  I do use the AquaPainters to help move some of the water around. You will want to begin with our watercolor paper … I like to secure it with some washi tape.  The washi tape will hold it down after you spritz with water.

I believe in … “Less is More”, start out light with both your Pigment Sprinkles and then with the water. You can always add more but it’s a little harder to take away. However … if you have to “take away” and pull off some of that water – grab some paper towels, they soak up nicely.

Check out our first sample with our flower …

Our flower was cut out and mounted onto some designer paper in black and white, this really makes the flower pop.

Using the sample layout …

Even when you bring in some color, the flower still pops.  By embossing the background with the Layered Leaves (also retiring) you add some texture that compliments the flower.

I have one more sample for you … this one highlights the pretty butterfly from the set.

After this one dried, I added the Wink of Stella and some glitter dots to add a little sparkle … so pretty.  I wish I could have found the purple one, also …. very pretty.

This is such a fun and easy technique and you can experiment with colors and really create an amazing butterfly or flower.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, hope I sparked some interest in trying your hand at watercoloring. Save some time to enjoy this upcoming weekend, it’s supposed to be wonderful outside.

Have a great day ~

Today’s Stampin’ Supplies …

 

Sharing Sunshine Card Share …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a NEW product that was designed for this unprecedented time we are all going through … ALL of us – Worldwide.  Stampin’ Up! has designed something special to help us say how we’re feeling … with heartfelt sentiments and a some lighthearted sayings. Check out the great samples using the “Share Sunshine” imagery. Best thing … it’s downloadable so you’ll have it in your creative hands in just minutes! HOWEVER … It’s Only Available Until June 2nd!!

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program they’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the “Share Sunshine” PDF Download and Stampin’ Up! will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

This digital stamp set is packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from fellow demonstrators and you … our customers.  It’s amazing how many discussions have centered around … toilet paper!!

You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

As part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program, 100% of the Share Sunshine PDF Download proceeds will go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations:

  • The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund
  • United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

Help us make a difference today! Purchase your copy here ❤

Thank you for joining me today, and thank you for helping one of these organizations, as you can specify your preferred charity!

Have an awesome day ~

My Holiday Favorites …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

On Saturday I shared over 30 cards and 3-D projects of some of my favorite retiring items, and as we enter the last stretch I thought it would be fun to share my Christmas fav’s …. I’ve got over 20 samples, they wouldn’t fit onto Saturday’s post.

Most of my avid customers already have most of these stamp sets and dies or punches, they are fun to create with and are so very versatile.

Let’s start out with the DASHING DEER …

Dashing Deer brings the serenity on nature into this Christmas set yet can be made quite sophisticated.

Introducing Winter Wood …. I used these a lot together (Dashing Deer & Winter Woods) Again, you will see elegance intertwined with nature … pure beauty.

 

 

My next pick is the MAKING CHRISTMAS BRIGHT …. These two are fun and whimsical and sure to brighten up anyone’s holiday.

 

 

The last I’ll be sharing is MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL … This is the perfect stamp set and coordinating dies if you are looking for greetings and sentiments.

A women of few words today, but I think the card samples and products speak for themselves. I have enjoyed using these for the past couple of years …

If you would like to purchase any of these items, I have them listed below.  If you would like help, please let me know by contacting me 262-334-1009, or lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thank you for kickin’ back with me today while we strolled threw these card.

Have an awesome day ~

STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

Memorial Day Tribute …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States military…a somber but important day each year.

However, the weekend also gives us an opportunity to stop and remember those veterans who have taken a Stars and Stripes Honor Flight and have recently passed away.  I share this video in honor of my Brother-In-Law Art Schroeder who we lost only one week after he was on the Honor Flight this past November.  He served in Vietnam … he will be in the third section of this memorial

What an amazing opportunity it is to be a part of welcoming these veterans home as they returned from their Honor Flight. I will do it again … I am so thankful for our Veterans.  May they find peace as they join their brothers and sisters that we honor today.

We ♥ you Art

The reason poppies are used to remember those who have given their lives in battle is because they are the flowers which grew on the battlefields after World War One ended. This is described in the famous World War One poem In Flanders Fields.  Today, it remains an iconic symbol of honor for the sacrifice of our veterans.

Thank you for taking time out of this day to stop by and view my post. These poppies are beautiful and the thoughts behind them can range from sympathy to joy … aren’t flowers amazing?

Enjoy your day and take a moment to remember those who gave all … to give us our freedoms.

Simply Sunday: Sneak Peek Forever Fern

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m excited to share a NEW stamp set with you today! Yes, it comes with all the bells & whistles in the product suite; dies, designer paper, embossing folders … oh my!!  But today, we are taking it back to the basics; Stamps … Ink … and cardstock. Simply beautiful.

The new Forever Fern is filled with beautifully designed realistic foliage, and will steal the show when you create with this set! Just take a look …

So much beautiful foliage to choose from … I picked 3 different types of leaves, the speckles and the greeting.  There are four ink colors: Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce and Pretty Peacock.

The little skinny leaf foliage was stamped in Garden Green, I then stamped the “bushy” foliage in the Pear Pizzazz and the little leaves were stamped in the Shaded Spruce.  The greeting and the speckles were done in the Pretty Peacock.

I love those little speckles … they really do seem to tie everything together so nicely and adds some dimension to a “stamped only” card. This is perfect for beginner stampers as you can get beautifully hand stamped cards with a small investment.

Those of you who have to have it all … well, that is there for you as well!  With coordinating dies, embossing folders and embellishments, you are going to have a blast!!  Don’t worry … I’ll be sharing samples of some “jazzed” up cards for you.

We all need quick cards once in a while and this will fit the bill for either a feminine card or … you can most definitely make a masculine card with this set.

Enjoy your Saturday, and I thank you for dropping in to check out my blog.

Here is a list of today’s card supplies: The Forever Fern will be available for purchase on June 3rd, when the 2020-21 Catalog goes live …

 

Saying Good-bye to Old Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m just compiling a few of my favorite stamps -n- dies that are retiring in a showcase for you. I’m going to miss some of these, but I am excited to start sharing some of the new items coming out when the new catalog goes Live June 3rd!!  Grab a cup of coffee (or wine … depending on when your viewing) and join me on this journey ❤

I’d like to start with my favorite Halloween set … Spooktacular Bash.  This is a “Fun Fold” card that we made in our Stamp Club this year!  Watch as it opens into a display of “fun” …

Spooktacular Bash Bundle 153040

Here are a few more projects from that bundle …

Z-Fold Spooktacular Bash Bundle 153040

Spooktacular Bash Bundle 153040

If I’m correct … The “Monster Bash Designer paper (150447) is currently ON SALE for ONLY $4.60! It appears that the stamp set has already sold out, but if you look closely … I only used it for the greeting. Yikes! However … the Coffin Boxes are available and for only $2.80

Coffin Treat Box 150451

Coffin Treat Box 150451

If you love Halloween like I do … Now is the perfect time to pick up these goodies at an AMAZING Discount!!  Heck, while your laying low during the Covid outbreak … you can have this all planned out.

Next on my list is the DINOROAR … Why is it going 😦  I’m so sad, this is such a cute bundle!

Should we get serious now? lol  Let’s talk flowers … perfect since we are in “planting” season right now.  How about we start with the amazing Beautiful Promenade ….

Or how about the Love What You Do stamp set …

The Embellishment Kit which has the pretty tags and embellishments you see on the cards included in the pretty gift box and the Pearlized Doilies are both on sale now!!

One of my All-Time favorite stamp sets and a big hit on Pinterest; Flourishing Phrases ….

Love, love, love this stamp set and dies … and the greetings are awesome for all occasions!  I don’t see many “Just a Note” anymore unless it has musical notes around it. Which is fine sometimes, but sometimes, I like to send “just a note” to a friend to let them know I’m thinking about them.

I’m going to stop here, because if I start on Christmas … I’ll have you here for hours! 😉  I hope you enjoyed sitting with me and looking through a few of the retiring items (my favorites). I’ll have a list below of the items shown here today.

Thank you for joining me! Enjoy the holiday weekend.

STAMPING SUPPLY LIST ….You’ll see the beautiful Glimmer paper on some of my cards … just a “heads up” that all of the Glimmer Papers are retiring! Sparkle, Gold, Silver … yup, they are all on the discontinued list.

Sale: $2.80

Price: $7.00

Sale: $11.60

Price: $29.00

Sale: $2.70

Price: $4.50

Supply List

LOVE WHAT YOU DO ❤

 

 

 

 

 

Tasteful Textures: Just Believe Card …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Wooo hooo … it’s Friday!  And I’m excited to share one of the three cards that my Stamp Club made this month. This month we highlighted the stunning Tasteful Textures bundle. Shabby chic has just reached another level with the beautifully designed Tasteful Textures Stamp Set! With sentiments to make someone happy.

Create flowery die-cut backgrounds in record time using the Tasteful Backgrounds Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Best of all, this one is currently on Sale for only $21 which brings purchasing these two items separately cheaper than the bundle!!

The card was created with the floral die cut which shows off the beautiful Pretty Peacock Foil from the Noble Peacock Foil Sheets.  The club members were shown paper saving techniques along with some fun sponging tips to create a beautiful background.

I think this stamp set is perfect for what’s going on in the world today, we need to “Just Believe” that we will all get through this. Believe that “Good Things are Sure to Happen”. I believe they already have …

Check out the sentiments to this stamp set again, you will agree that it really reflects what we are going through and how we are feeling.  My favorite …. “Take time to do what makes your soul happy” I think many of us have found a little bit of that while we go through these uncertain times. Many of you have re-discovered your creativity … or is it that we just have a little more time.

I have a SPECIAL OFFER for you …

When you purchase the Tasteful Textures stamp set & Tasteful Background Dies I will send you the PDF (Full Instructions with pictures and tips) for this card, and two additional cards that feature the other 2 dies!! I want to help you get started creating with your new set.

 

Remember the dies are on sale so it’s less expensive to purchase separately. I have the links below so you can get started … as soon as I get the notification that you have purchased these items … I will send them to you via email (so be sure your email is updated when ordering).

I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Weekend, and thank you so very much for joining me today.

Here are the links to the supplies used today.  My offer will end on June 2nd, 2020 as that will be the last day to order ANY items on the Retirement List.

 

 

Oh Happy Day!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m back today to share 2 cute cards with you.  The card that was in my head did not come out the way I wanted … seems I can’t manipulate a stamp on paper like I can in my head! lol  So the first card I’m sharing is actually the second card I made.

If you remember the Paper Pumpkin cards I shared yesterday …

Well, I took the parts of 2 of these cards to reconstruct “my alternative”!!  I started with a Whisper White card base and added a piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock after embossing it with the Subtle embossing folder.

I then took the bright and fun card front from their “Your Amazing” card and added it to my card front … I did put a piece of velum behind it, this was included in the kit.  I thought it looked a bit like a rainbow of different colors of course, so I added the clouds from the “Hey” card.  Here is what I came up with …

It’s on the simple side but it’s Oh so colorful and looks like a whole lot of fun!!

My second card is part of what I had in my head when I was thinking about what alternatives I could do with this “colorful” kit.  I knew right away that I wanted to use the unicorn from the “Leave a Little Sparkle” for my alternative … the bright colors in the kit was a perfect pairing.

I started with the bright card base from the “Hey” card and then cut the base of the “Your Amazing” card (above) and added it to the front of my cardbase… this is where I stamped my greeting …

Oh my gosh … my granddaughter is going to LOVE this card!! To highlight the beautiful unicorn, I colored his mane in multiple colors and then added Wink of Stella. Oh how I wish this would have shown up on the picture … it is amazing!  To finish off my card, I added those cute little embellishments that were in the kit as well.

I love playing with these kits and seeing how well they pair up with other stamp sets … don’t forget, you get a stamp set in each kit!  These are exclusive to the Paper Pumpkin kits.

Hope I’ve added a little more fun and color to your day today. If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and give it a test run, I have the links listed for you below.

Thank you for stopping back and joining me today.  Hope your weather is as beautiful as ours is here today.  Enjoy …

Here are links to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin or the “Leave a Little Sparkle” stamp set ….

Say It with Color …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

They say the sunshine is coming out today!! And guess what I got in my mailbox … yup, my Paper Pumpkin and … my pre-order from the NEW Catalog comes on Friday!!  Maybe I’ll do a Facebook Live so you can see what I got!! I want more … just saying!!

I’m so excited that this kit features the NEW In-Colors and rainbows!!  I’ve got some cute ideas to share with you tomorrow for an alternative project to the kit … I will also have samples in the near future as I think this kit would work great with some catalog stamp sets!

This kit is so fun … I can see why it “Sold Out”.  Don’t let that happen to you for our June kit.  This exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! Watch our video to see more …

I’d like to invite you to try out Paper Pumpkin … these fun kits come directly to your home.  Enjoy putting them together as is, or play around and create your own projects.  There are always left over supplies so you can keep playing … besides, the stamp set included will last forever!

I’ll meet you back here tomorrow to share an alternative project and a little something else!!

Thank you for joining me today… hope yours is a good one.

Here are quick links to bringing “Fun to your Doorstep” …

 

Ornate Garden Suite …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you an exciting sneak peek into the new catalog. It’s a bit more than a sneak peek as you can purchase this wonderful suite before the catalog release date.  Let me show you more about this suite with a quick video and then some beautiful samples …

OH … the border dies and beautiful!! And the flowers are blooming right on time.  I can’t wait to get my hands on on these!! Let take a look at some of the samples …

You will see a nice selection of what is included in the product suite on this card.  The beautiful designer paper is blooming with color!  The delicate die cut mat behind the greeting, which is then highlighted by some stamped images and adorned with the beautiful ribbon.

This pretty card shows off the pretty embossing folder, upon that is layers the stamped floral arrangement.  The greeting is embellished with some of the cute die cut flowers and all tied up with the ribbon.

This little cutie was created with the designer paper and then lightly colored. The flowers dance across the card with this edgelit die … one of my favorites!! There is just so much you can do with this suite.

Here is a list of all the goodies inside this “early release” product suite: The Ornate Garden …

This is your first official peek at a product from the new annual catalog; and you’ll be able to buy it right away! So don’t wait. Be the first to have this early release suite from the upcoming catalog so you can start making beautiful cards to share with your friends & family!

Thank you for the visit … I can’t wait until they are no longer virtual. I’m itching to get back to my regular “in-person” classes.

Enjoy your day ~

Background Technique: Using Dies for Inking Backgrounds

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Not sure how you feel about it, but the weekend sure does go by quickly! However, I have been busy playing with my stamps. Yesterday I shared a cute -n- quick card that highlighted the Honey Bee Bundle.  Here are my samples in both the portrait and landscape format.

Today, I’m going to share with you a fun technique that I found on Pinterest and wanted to share with you.  If you don’t have designer paper, this is a fun way to create a background … Use your “dies” as a stencil to create your background!!

I laid the smooth side against my cardstock and held it tight with my fingers, however, you can tack it down with washi tape or post it notes, and then you use your sponge daubers to dab ink within the die to create your background!  If you don’t like that you may get ink outside of the die … just die cut a piece of scrap paper and use that as your template.

You will notice that my card is pretty much like yesterday’s except for the “hand sponged” background and a couple more bee’s!! Of course … I did add the Wink of Stella to this one too.  I don’t know what it is, but it makes it look like gold!

The beehive is stamped in Crushed Curry and embellished with a swam of bees … well, we did create a honeycomb so they were busy creating the sweetness for this card.

So … what do you think? Fun background? I like getting my money’s worth out of the products that I buy and I can use them for more than one purpose … well, it draws me like bees to honey!!

Thank you so much for stopping back to check out my background technique.

Wishing you some sunshine and happiness today.

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

Simply Sunday: Wishing You Sunshine …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

How are you on this rainy day? Well, I have a little sunshine to share with you today! Straight from the Honey Bee bundle. This super sweet card is easy to recreate and is sure to bring sunshine into the life of the person who receives it.

I realized that the designer paper was from Sale-a-bration but it’s so stinkin’ cute, I had to use it. I will come back tomorrow with another sample for you without the designer paper, just in case you didn’t get your hands on some. You’ll want to stop back and see it … we’ll “bee” creating a fun background.

My Simply Sunday cards focus on creating cute -n- easy cards … basically keeping to stamps and paper. Here I stamped the bee hive in Crushed Curry and the greeting in Black.  Our little bee was stamped, colored with the Crushed Curry Marker and die cut.  Normally I don’t use dies but … it’s much easier to die cut the bee than to hand cut him! lol  If you do have the designer paper, the small bee die will cut out the small bee on the designer paper!!

I added Wink of Stella to the bee hive and my little bee … the person who is getting this card has a sparkle in her eyes and a big fan of all thing glittery!  The original layout was designed as “portrait” but as I was ready to place the hive to the front of the card, I decided that a landscape layout worked better … all based on the bees on my designer paper.

Hope you enjoyed today’s quick -n- cute card and be sure to stop back tomorrow as I share an alternative to the designer paper.

I’d like to Thank you for stopping by today and wish you sunshine and happiness.

Here is a list of the products I used on today’s card…