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January 10, 2020

Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie & Love You More Release Blog Hop Details | Day 1 + GIVEAWAY

Happy Friday friends and welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie & Love You More Release Day 1 Blog Hop! Today I have a card showcase featuring lots of stamps and dies from both the Hey Bestie and Love You More Releases to share with you! SO many great products that make the most incredible cards! We are going to create three entirely different backgrounds and then add cute critter embellishments and sentiments from the Lifting Hearts Stamp Set or Pawsome Love Stamp Set to finish each design. Let's get started!

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these love-themed cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

With so many great new background stamps and the incredible new Thanks On A Line Dies I decided to concentrate on building the backgrounds first and then adding cute critters next! The result is three entirely different cards all featuring cute critters!

For my first card, I die cut the Thanks On A Line Dies from Hero Hues Peony, Lawn Fawn Ballet Slippers, Lawn Fawn Guava, Lawn Fawn Raspberry, Hero Hues Cherry, and Hero Hues Cranberry cardstocks and adhered them to a white top fold card base. I love the ombre effect. Consider creating these in any color combination you love or even in rainbow! How fun is that?!!!

Images from the Pawsome Love Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with no line coloring ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Light Pink Heart: Sugared Almond Pink, Blender
Red Heart: Red
Light Red Heart: Light Carmine
Cat: Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink, Red, Light Carmine

The images were die cut with the Pawsome Love Stamp Set and adhered to the design as shown.

A sentiment from the Pawsome Love Stamp Set was stamped on smooth white cardstock with Pinkfresh Studio Candy Apple Ink, die cut with a Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Labels Die, and adhered to the card with foam adhesive.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard were added to the hearts for a bit of sparkle.

The next card background was created by stamping the Heart To Heart Background on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossing with white embossing powder. The hearts were watercolored with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a water brush pen:

Light Pink Hearts: Sugared Almond Pink
Red: Red, Light Carmine
Mint: Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
Dark Pink: Pink, Light Pink or Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink

Once the background was completely dry, a Simon Says Stamp A2 Thin Frame Die was used to die cut a rectangle frame from the background. I die cut the frame from smooth white cardstock as well and then created an inlay background on a white top fold card base. This is my favorite way to add instant interest and framing to a background!

An image from the Pawsome Love Stamp Set was stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with no line coloring ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Red Heart: Red
Cat: Beige, Medium Beige, Pale Pink, Red, Light Carmine

The image was die cut with the Pawsome Love Stamp Set and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.

Sentiments from the Pawsome Love Stamp Set were stamped on smooth white cardstock with Pinkfresh Studio Mint and Raspberry Bliss inks, die cut with Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Labels Dies, and adhered to the card with foam adhesive.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard was added to the heart balloon for a bit of sparkle. Additional Nuvo Crystal Drops in Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard and Gloss White were scattered throughout the background.

For the scene card, I first stamped the Heart Garland Background on smooth white cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I applied Pinkfresh Studio Mint ink over the embossed background with a blending brush. Excess ink was removed from the embossed areas with a dry rag.

Next, I stamped the You Are Background over the stamped, embossed, and inked background with Pinkfresh Studio Mint ink for a subtle text pattern. Excess ink was again removed from the embossed areas with a dry rag.

Cloud borders were die cut from Simon Says Stamp Vellum using the Mama Elephant Landscape Trio cloud border. Greetings from the Lifting Hearts Stamp Set were stamped on one of the borders with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

Images from the Lifting Hearts Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with no line coloring ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Bunny with balloons: Platinum Brown, Gray Tint, Pale Pink, Blender, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Red, Light Carmine, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
Mice with balloon and present: Platinum Brown, Gray Tint, Pale Pink, Blender, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
Light pink balloon and heart: Sugared Almond Pink, Blender
Red balloon and heart: Red, Light Carmine
Dark pink balloon: Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink
Mint balloon: Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
Light red heart: Light Carmine

The images were die cut with the Lifting Hearts Stamp Set and adhered to the design as shown.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard were added to the hearts for a bit of sparkle.

Be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp blog on Saturday January 11th for even more inspiration!

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

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S H O P P I N G

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G I V E A W A Y

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Be sure to leave a comment here, as well as every stop along the hop for a chance to win! Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 15^th of January. If you are are a winner email Simon Says Stamp to claim your prize!

K E E P H O P P I N G

This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie & Love You More Release Day 1 Blog Hop:

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January 07, 2020

Snow Angels Tall & Skinny Thank You Cards (Mama Elephant)

Hello friends! Now that the holidays are over you might be like me and in need of some thank you cards. Am I right?!! I love taking "holiday" themed stamp sets, like this Mama Elephant Snow Angels Stamp Set and giving it new life as a wintery thank you card! Today I'm sharing this set of three cards and even sharing how to turn one of them into an interactive action wobble card!

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these tall and skinny snow angels thank you cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The base of each card was created by trimming smooth white cardstock to 9" x 7" and scoring the 7" side at 3.5".

The bottom 2/3 of the card panel was inked with the MFT Drifts and Hills Stencil and Hero Hues Splash Reactive Ink. The top of the card panel was inked with Hero Hues Blue Hawaii Reactive Ink.

The Honey Bee Stamps Snow Day Stencil and Lawn Fawn Yeti Pigment Ink were used over the dark blue "sky" to create the "falling snow".

The snow angel and feet images from the Mama Elephant Snow Angels Stamp Set were stamped on the background scene with Hero Hues Splash Reactive Ink. A greeting from the Simon Says Stamp Many Thanks Stamp Set was stamped along the curved edge of the snow with Hero Hues Splash Reactive Ink.

The thought bubble greeting from the Simon Says Stamp All The Thanks Stamp Set was stamped on smooth white cardstock with Hero Hues Splash and Blue Hawaii Reactive Inks, die cut with the coordinating All The Thanks Die and adhered to the sky with foam adhesive squares.

Images from the Mama Elephant Snow Angels Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Inkon3 Fadeout No Line Coloring Ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Cat: Dark Gray, Warm Gray2, Blender, Pale Pink
Fox: Brown, Light Brown, Flesh Colour, Pale Pink
Rainbow Scarf: Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Red, Light Carmine, Bright Yellow, Yellow, Light Green, Yellow Green, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow, Light Blue, Blue
Bear & scarf: Deep Brown, Oatmeal, Blender, Pale Pink, Blue, Light Blue
Baby bear hat: Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Red, Light Carmine

The images were die cut with the coordinating Mama Elephant Snow Angels Dies. Details were added to the critters' faces with a fine tip black pin, black glaze pen, and white pen. On the first two cards, the images were glued directly to the background. For the third card, the images were adhered with Mini Action Wobbles for a fun, interactive design!

The cards were finished with a scattering of small clay snowflakes and heart accent.

S U P P L I E S

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Hero Arts Reactive Ink Pad SPLASH AF428 [ SSS ]	Hero Arts Reactive Ink Pad BLUE... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn YETI Pigment Ink Pad... [ SSS ]
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Hero Arts PRECISION GLUE GW101 [ SSS ]

December 30, 2019

Simon Says Stamp January 2020 Card Kit | Alcohol Lift Ink Snowflakes

Happy Monday friends! I am thrilled to popping in here with this set of alcohol lift ink snowflakes cards featuring the Simon Says Stamp January 2020 Card Kit, Snowflake Builder! This kit comes with amazing products to create all kinds of gorgeous snowflake/winter themed card designs. I'm using the Mandala Die, Snowflake Builder Stamp Set, Stream Alcohol Ink, Silver Glitter Cardstock, Sea Glass Cardstock, Metallic Sea Glass A2 Envelope, and Metallic Silver A2 Envelope from the kit for my card shares today!

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these alcohol lift ink snowflakes cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The backgrounds for both card were created with only two alcohol inks: Stream Alcohol Ink and Jacquard Pinata Brass Alcohol Ink. Stream Alcohol Ink was applied to the Yupo White Paper and moved around with an Airbrush Tool. The Jacquard Pinata Brass Alcohol Ink was dropped into the ink and background with a Pipette. I purposely left some white areas around the edges of the panel.

Alcohol Link Ink and the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were used on each background to "life" the ink from the backgrounds. The ink "lifts" from the regular alcohol ink rather easily. The metallic ink doesn't work as well but I was going for a more distressed background so that worked for my purposes on these cards. I recommend using a stamp positioner tool like the MISTI for perfect placement. This also helps in case you need to stamp more than once with the alcohol ink. I hold the lid of the MISTI in place for 30 seconds or so before lifting. I then dab at the stamped images gently to remove the excess Alcohol Lift Ink. Once the excess is removed I buff away the remaining ink to reveal the gorgeous "ghosted" images!

The backgrounds were trimmed down to 4" x 5 1/4".

The Mandala Die and the Snow Flurries Dies were die cut from Silver Glitter Cardstock and adhered to the background snowflakes with Ranger Mulit Matte Medium as shown.

Greetings from the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were stamped on Sea Glass Cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. The greetings were die cut with a Nested Banners Die and adhered to each card base with foam adhesive as shown.

Pretty Pink Posh Peal White Jewels were adhered to the die cut snowflake centers as well as some of the stamped designs for an extra touch of sparkle.

S U P P L I E S

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Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ]	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE... [ SSS ]	ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ]
Hero Arts Wagner Precision Heat Tool... [ SSS ]	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS ]	Spellbinders TOOL 'N ONE T-001 [ SSS ]

December 29, 2019

Simon Says Stamp January 2020 Card Kit | Snowflake Builder Cards

Hello friends! Today I have a couple of snowflake builder cards featuring the Simon Says Stamp January 2020 Card Kit, Snowflake Builder! Multiple products from the January Kit were used for this set of stamped cards and matching stamped envelopes. The Snowflake Builder Stamp Set, Kaisercraft 6x6 patterned paper, Slate A2 Envelope, and White A2 Envelope are all from the kit. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see a couple more cards featuring the January Kit and alcohol ink and alcohol lift ink.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these snowflake builder cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Two of the Kaisercraft patterned papers from the kit were trimmed to 4" x 5 1/4".

The banner from the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were stamped with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. Masks were created for both backgrounds out of Simon Says Stamp Masking Paper.

Snowflakes from the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were stamped over each background using the following color combinations of Pinkfresh Studio Ink:

Aquarmarine, Mermaid Cove, and Tidal Pond
Misty Coast, Rocky Slope, and Metropolis

The masks were removed and greetings from the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were stamped on each banner with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder.

Sentiments from the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were stamped inside each card with matching ink.

Snowflakes and sentiments from the Snowflake Builder Stamp Set were stamped on the Slate A2 Envelope and White A2 Envelope using Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink, Pinkfresh Studio Metropolis Ink, Pinkfresh Studio Aquarmarine, and Pinkfresh Studio Mermaid Cove Ink.

Pretty Pink Posh Pearl White Jewels were adhered to some of the snowflake designs. Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard and Gloss White were added to finish the cards.

S U P P L I E S

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December 17, 2019

Spellbinders | December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club Kit "Perfect Fit Hexagon Strips"

Hello! Today I'm sharing three foiled backgrounds cards created with the Spellbinders December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Perfect Kit Hexagon Strips".

The December kits are now here! (Available December 1-31st) While supplies last for new members. US shipping included in cost. Kit is $22.50/month.

The NEW Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set + One Roll of Foil. Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility.

This month's "Perfect Fit Hexagon Strips" set and coordinating "Aura Foil Roll" is perfect for creating foiled cards, favors, and more.

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V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these foiled backgrounds cards made with the Spellbinders December 2019 Glimmer of the Month from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Spellbinders has yet another super versatile and clever kit with this Spellbinders December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Perfect Kit Hexagon Strips". There are so many ways to use this kit. I decided to create interlocking hexagon strip backgrounds for all three of my card shares. These gorgeous backgrounds are so fun to make!

For the "Hello There" card, I foiled one of the Spellbinders December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Perfect Kit Hexagon Strips" designs on FSJ Bubble Gum, Watermelon Fusion, Sweet Berry, Candy Apple, Raspberry Berry, Orange, Banana Cream, and Pineapple Smoothie with Aura Hot Foil.

The foiled strips were die cut with the coordinating dies.

The borders were adhered to a 4" x 5 1/4" white cardstock panel and the excess was trimmed away to create the background.

A February 2019 GOM Everything Sentiments greeting was foiled on Sweet Berry Cardstock and die cut with the banner die. The banner was adhered to the background with foam adhesive.

Flowers were die cut using the February 2019 Large DOM Bonjour dies.

For the "Thank You" card, I foiled one of the Spellbinders December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Perfect Kit Hexagon Strips" designs on FSJ Pool Play, Blue Lagoon, Cool Pool, Beach Breeze, and Chambray Shirt cardstock with Aura Hot Foil.

The foiled strips were die cut with the coordinating dies.

The borders were adhered to a 4" x 5 1/4" white cardstock panel and the excess was trimmed away to create the background.

A February 2019 GOM Everything Sentiments greeting was foiled on Pool Play Cardstock and die cut with the banner die. The banner was adhered to the background with foam adhesive.

Flowers were die cut using the February 2019 Large DOM Bonjour dies.

For the "Birthday Wishes" card, I foiled one of the Spellbinders December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Perfect Kit Hexagon Strips" designs on FSJ Bubble Gum, Watermelon Fusion, Candy Apple, Orange, Banana Cream, Lemongrass, Limeade Splash, Cool Pool, Beach Breeze, and Pretty Amethyst cardstock with Aura Hot Foil.

The foiled strips were die cut with the coordinating dies.

The borders were adhered to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" white cardstock card base and the excess was trimmed away to create the background.

A February 2019 GOM Everything Sentiments greeting was foiled on Cool Pool cardstock and die cut with the banner die. The banner was adhered to the background with foam adhesive.

The "Birthday Wishes" from the December 2019 Small DOM Our Favorite Font Sentiments was die cut three times from white cardstock and once from gold foil cardstock. The greetings were stacked one on top of another and adhered to the card as shown.

Flowers were die cut using the February 2019 Large DOM Bonjour dies.

S U P P L I E S

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Watermelon Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Sweet Berry 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Candy Apple 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Raspberry Berry 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Orange Creamsicle 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Banana Cream 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Pineapple Smoothie 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Lemongrass 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Limeade Splash 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Cool Pool 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Blue Lagoon 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Pool Play 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Beach Breeze 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Chambray Shirt 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Pretty Amethyst 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Tonic POLISHED GOLD Mirror Card Gloss... [ SSS ]	PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]
Tool 'n One [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	T-003 Stylus for Tool n' One [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	Pretty Pink Posh PEARL WHITE Jewels [ SSS \| ELH ]
Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS \| ELH ]	Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE... [ SSS ]
Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the other Club Kits from Spellbinders:

Small Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Stamp of the Month Club - Spellbinders [ SPL ]	Die Hard Value Club Membership -... [ SPL ]
Kit & Caboodle Value Club Membership... [ SPL ]

M O R E I N S P I R A T I O N

coming soon December 2019 Card Kit of the Month (10 cards)
coming soon December 2019 Small Die of the Month Club Kit
December 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit HERE
December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club <---- this post.

December 14, 2019

Spellbinders | December 2019 Large Die of the Month " Kaleidoscope Trio Strips & Borders"

Hello! Today I'm sharing 3 cards created with the Spellbinders December 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit, "Kaleidoscope Trio Strips & Borders".

The December kits are now here! (Available November 1-31st) While supplies last for new members. US shipping included in cost. Kits are only $27.50/month.

This month's is perfect for making unique, cards. scrapbook pages, and more.

Membership Includes:

Exclusive Larger Set of Versatile Dies that cut, emboss, deboss and stencil. Double the size of the Small Die Set! $40 Value!
Project Inspiration: Each kit will feature project ideas with at least one detailed how-to instruction tutorial each month.
Member Benefits & Savings: Receive exclusive member pricing in the Spellbinders store. Plus receive access to deals, savings, and gifts - only available to members.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these three cards made with the Spellbinders December 2019 Large Die of the Month from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

I am such a fan of all die cut cards. These borders make incredible, eye-catching backgrounds. I love a versatile product that works for any occasion or season! Today I have a Christmas card, thank you card, and love you card to share with you.

For the "Love You" card I used FSJ Watermelon Fusion and Bubble Gum cardstocks with the "Kaleidoscope Trio Strips & Borders" and layered the strips before adhering to a Sweet Berry 4" x 5 1/4" cardstock background.

Hot Foil Greetings from the Everyday Sentiments February 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit were foiled on Sweet Berry Cardstock with Champagne Foil. The greetings were die cut with the banner die and adhered to the background with foam adhesive.

Hearts from the Festive Wreath Slider Card June 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit were die cut from Watermelon Fusion and Bubble Gum cardstock, layered, and adhered to the card with foam adhesive. Glossy Accents finished the embellishment.

Pretty Pink Posh Blush Pink and Watermelon gems were adhered to the card as shown.

For the "Merry Christmas" card I used FSJ Pomegranate Splash and Cranberry Bliss cardstocks with the "Kaleidoscope Trio Strips & Borders" and layered the strips before adhering to a Fresh Forest 4" x 5 1/4" cardstock background.

Hot Foil Greetings from the Shimmering Merry Christmas Sentiments from the November 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club Kit were foiled on Fresh Forest Cardstock with Champagne Foil. The greetings were die cut with the banner die and adhered to the background with foam adhesive.

A poinsettia and leaves from the Christmas Wishes Card Kit of the Month November 2019 Kit were die cut from Polished Gold and Fresh Forest cardstock, layered, and adhered to the card as shown.

Pretty Pink Posh Metallic Gold gems were adhered to the card as shown.

For the "Thank You" card I used FSJ Cool Pool and Blue Lagoon cardstocks with the "Kaleidoscope Trio Strips & Borders" and layered the strips before adhering to a Huckleberry Fusion 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cardstock background.

Hot Foil Greetings from the Everyday Sentiments February 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit were foiled on Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock with Silver Foil. The greetings were die cut with the banner die and adhered to the background with foam adhesive.

Flowers and leaves from the Festive Wreath Slider Card June 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit were die cut from Frosted Silver, FSJ Whip Cream, and Lemongrass cardstock, layered, and adhered to the card as shown.

Pretty Pink Posh Sea Glass gems were adhered to the card as shown.

S U P P L I E S

Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Everyday Sentiments - Glimmer Hot... [ SPL ]	Shimmering Merry Christmas Sentiments... [ SPL ]
Festive Wreaths Slider Card - Large... [ SPL ]	Christmas Wishes - Card Kit of the... [ SPL ]	Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Silver [ SPL \| SSS ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Champagne [ SPL \| SSS ]	PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]
Tool 'n One [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	T-003 Stylus for Tool n' One [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	Bubble Gum 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Watermelon Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Sweet Berry 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Cranberry Bliss 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Lemongrass 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Fresh Forest 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Cool Pool 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Blue Lagoon 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Huckleberry Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Tonic FROSTED SILVER Mirror Card... [ SSS ]	Tonic POLISHED GOLD Mirror Card Gloss... [ SSS ]	Pretty Pink Posh PINK BLUSH Jewels [ SSS \| ELH ]
Pretty Pink Posh WATERMELON Jewels [ SSS \| ELH ]	Pretty Pink Posh SEA GLASS Jewels [ SSS \| ELH ]	Pretty Pink Posh METALLIC GOLD Jewels [ SSS \| ELH ]
Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue... [ SSS \| ELH ]
ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ]	Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SHEARS 9.5... [ SSS ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the other Club Kits from Spellbinders:

Small Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Stamp of the Month Club - Spellbinders [ SPL ]	Die Hard Value Club Membership -... [ SPL ]
Kit & Caboodle Value Club Membership... [ SPL ]

M O R E I N S P I R A T I O N

coming soon December 2019 Card Kit of the Month (10 cards)
coming soon December 2019 Small Die of the Month Club Kit
December 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit <---- this post.
coming soon December 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club

November 27, 2019

Mama Elephant Designer Series | Zodiac Animals (Tall & Skinny Cards)

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing some tall and skinny card ideas with the new Zodiac animals stamp sets from Mama Elephant. These cards measure 3 1/2" x 9" (created from a piece of smooth white cardstock) and fit in a basic business envelope.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these 2 zodiac animals tall & skinny cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Here's a look at the Zodiac animals tall & skinny cards side by side. Aren't these fun?!!! And stay tuned in the coming months as Mama Elephant will be releasing additional Zodiac critters to add to the collection!

To create the scene I inked a 3 1/2" x 9" card base with Hero Hues Pool Party Reactive Ink. Three borders were die cut with Grassy Trio Creative Cuts Dies, inked with Hero Hues Key Lime Fizz and Green Apple Reactive Inks with a blending brush and adhered along the bottom edge of the tall and skinny card base.

The Thanks Script Creative Cuts die was die cut from smooth white cardstock adhered to Fun Foam with Stick It Adhesive. The greeting was inked with Lawn Fawn Lobster Red Ink and adhered to the card base as shown.

A sentiment from the Zodiac Ox Stamp Set was stamped on Hero Hues Pitch Black cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The phrase was die cut using a Sentiment Strips die and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.

The cows and other images from the Zodiac Ox Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Inkon3 Fadeout No Line Coloring Ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Cows: Natural Gray, Gray Tint, Blender, Pink Haze, Beige, Light Beige, Tea Rose

Mug: Beige, Light Beige, Haze Blue, Blenders

Milk: Blue Haze, Gray Tint, Blender

Hat: Natural Gray, Gray Tint, Deep Red

The images were die cut with the coordinating dies and adhered to the pasture scene as shown.

A black gel pen was used to add detail to the eyes and Honey Bee Stamp Kiss Me Hearts were added to the design for a little pop of color and embellishment.

To create the panel for the front of the card I used the Sew Fancy Circles to die cut circles from a 3 1/2" x 9" panel of smooth white cardstock. I temporarily adhered the circles to the back of the panel to ink the design with Lawn Fawn Butter and No 2 Pencil dye inks with a blending brush. FYI, you could totally ink the panel before die cutting. In fact that would probably be better but I kind of thought I would ink the circles in a different color. Why? I don't know. Obviously that would have been a mistake! LOL

On the card base I used the panel to help line up and adhere the circles. I stamped a greeting from the Zodiac Mouse Stamp Set using the Lawn Fawn No 2 Pencil Ink. I die cut the Tri Window "Hugs" greeting from the panel and then adhered the panel to the card base with foam adhesive.

Foam adhesive was also die cut using the Tri Window "Hugs" greeting twice and adhered those to the die cut openings in the panel. I adhered the inked die cut letters on top and finished with a layer of Glossy Accents. I did this step right off the bat to give the Glossy Accents a chance to completely dry.

The mice and other images from the Zodiac Mouse Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Inkon3 Fadeout No Line Coloring Ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Mice: Mid Gray, Brick Beige, Blender, Pink Haze

Cheese: Light Brown, Flesh Colour

Milk Carton: Light Blue, Blue Haze

Cookie: Mid Brown, Oatmeal, Blender

The images were die cut with the coordinating dies and adhered to the die cut circle opening as shown. Aren't they adorable?!!!!

A black gel pen was used to add detail to the eyes and Honey Bee Stamp Kiss Me Hearts were added to the design for a little pop of color and embellishment. Hearts are the answer to everything!

S U P P L I E S

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamps ZODIAC MOUSE [ SSS \| ELH \| MML ]	Mama Elephant ZODIAC MOUSE Creative... [ SSS \| ELH \| MML ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	ZODIAC OX \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS \| ELH ]	Zodiac Ox - Creative Cuts \| Mama... [ MML \| SSS \| ELH ]
Grassy Trio - Creative Cuts \| Mama... [ MML \| SSS \| ELH ]	Mama Elephant SEW FANCY DIE Creative... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant TRI WINDOW COVER... [ SSS \| ELH \| MML ]
Sentiment Strips - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS \| ELH ]	Inkon3 FADEOUT NO LINE COLORING... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Lawn Fawn LOBSTER Premium Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Lawn Fawn BUTTER Premium Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Lawn Fawn NO. 2 PENCIL Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Key Lime Fizz Reactive Ink [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]
AF425 Green Apple Reactive Ink - Hero... [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]	Pool Party Reactive Ink [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]	Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker MID... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS \| ELH ]	PS323 Hero Hues Premium Cardstock... [ HA \| SSS ]
Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12... [ SSS \| ELH ]	9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 [ SSS ]	Kiss Me \| Candy Hearts - Honey Bee... [ HNB ]
TE Blender Brushes [ TE ]	Scrapbook Adhesives THIN 3D 217 WHITE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Stick It Adhesive LARGE SHEETS 5 Pack... [ SSS \| ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the entire Mama Elephant November Release:

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]	Cherry Blossom Branch - Creative Cuts... [ MML \| SSS ]
LUNAR SAYINGS \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	ZODIAC MOUSE \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]
Zodiac Mouse - Creative Cuts \| Mama... [ MML \| SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	ZODIAC OX \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]
Zodiac Ox - Creative Cuts \| Mama... [ MML \| SSS ]	Fortune Envelope - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]	Sakura Lanterns - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]
Celebrate Script - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]

November 25, 2019

Mama Elephant Stamp Highlight | Cherry Blossom Branch (3 Ways)

Hello friends! The Cherry Blossom Branch from the Mama Elephant November 2019 Release is one of my favorites. I'm showcasing this brand new stamp and die set with the same design card but colored with three different mediums, featuring three different greetings for three different occasions. I love me a versatile stamp set and this one is incredible! I love that with the same basic design this card can be used for birthdays, sympathy, or thank you! And if you change up those greetings, they could be used for many more occasions! Let's get started!

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these 3 cherry blossom branch cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

All three of my cards today feature the same basic design: a beautifully colored cherry blossom branch with falling petals and flowers with a stamped and embossed sentiment.

For the background of my first card, I applied Hero Hues Pool Party Reactive Ink to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of smooth white cardstock with a blending brush. I created the ombre effect by concentrating the ink towards the bottom of the panel and lightening towards the top. Once the ink was dry I stamped two phrases from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The branch, individual petals, and blooms from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder before being colored with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Light Carmine

Pink Flamingo

Tea Rose

Light Green

Yellow Green,

Mid Brown

The colors were blended out with a water brush pen for a soft, easy watercolored effect.

Once dry the images were die cut with the coordinating Cherry Blossom Branch Dies and adhered to the card with foam adhesive. The panel was adhered to a white side fold card base and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.

For my second card, I stamped the Cherry Blossom Branch images on Lawn Fawn Fog Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. These images and sentiment were stamped on the background. No die cutting for this single layer card!

The background of this panel measures 4" x 5 1/4" so it will have a thin white border all the way around when adhered to a standard A2 size card base.

The images were colored in with the following colors of Polychromos Colored Pencils:

Pompeian Red

Medium Flesh

Light Flesh

Permanent Green Olive

Earth Green Yellowish

Burnt Umber

The panel was adhered to a white side fold card base and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.

For my third card, I stamped the Cherry Blossom Branch images on Neenah Smooth White Cardstock with Lawn Fawn Crunchy Leaf alcohol ink friendly ink. The light brown color of the outline is the perfect choice when using alcohol ink markers and keeps the outline soft and pretty and works great with the marker color choices.

The images were colored with the following Copic Markers: R000, R12, R14, YG17, YG21, E55, E57

Greetings from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set were stamped on Lawn Fawn Fog Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with Antique Gold embossing powder. The gold embossing powder works especially well with the outline color of the stamped and colored images!

The images were adhered to background with foam adhesive, the panel was adhered to a white side fold card base, and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.

S U P P L I E S

Mama Elephant Clear Stamps CHERRY... [ SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH... [ SSS \| MML ]
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker TEA... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker MID... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Medium WATERCOLOR BRUSH Pen MWCBP101 [ SSS ]	Copic Sketch Marker R000 CHERRY WHITE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker R12 LIGHT TEA... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Copic Sketch Marker R14 LIGHT ROUGE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker YG21 ANISE Yellow... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker YG17 GRASS GREEN... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Copic Sketch Marker E55 LIGHT CAMEL Tan [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker E57 LIGHT WALNUT... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Pool Party Reactive Ink [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]
Lawn Fawn CRUNCHY LEAF Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	AF419 Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink... [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]	Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ]	Polychromos Pencil Tin Set of 120,... [ ELH \| AMZUS ]	Tonic MORNING DEW Nuvo Crystal Drops... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Lawn Fawn FOG Cardstock LF1842 [ SSS ]	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS \| ELH ]
PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	Background Blender Brushes \| Set of 2... [ HNB \| SSS \| ELH ]	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS ]
EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS \| ELH ]	3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS \| ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the entire Mama Elephant November Release:

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]	Cherry Blossom Branch - Creative Cuts... [ MML \| SSS ]
LUNAR SAYINGS \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	ZODIAC MOUSE \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]
Zodiac Mouse - Creative Cuts \| Mama... [ MML \| SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	ZODIAC OX \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]
Zodiac Ox - Creative Cuts \| Mama... [ MML \| SSS ]	Fortune Envelope - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]	Sakura Lanterns - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]
Celebrate Script - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]

November 05, 2019

Spellbinders | Glimmering Butterflies Thank You Cards

Let's glimmer all the things, shall we? I love a glimmered design and Spellbinders does Glimmer right. I am such a huge fan of their Glimmer Hot Foil System, Glimmer of the Month Club Kits, and their incredible glimmer plates. I'm going to be sharing a couple of card ideas with three of the brand new Glimmer Hot Foil Plate designs: Glimmering Butterflies, Hello Dear Friend, and Thank You Combo.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these butterflies thank you cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The background for my card was created by trimming FSJ Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4". The Thank You Combo was foiled to the background with Cobalt Foil and Matte Silver Foil.

A sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Thankful Flowers Stamp Set was stamped with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The Glimmering Butterflies were foiled on FSJ Tin Pail Cardstock with and Cobalt Foi,l Matte Silver Foil, and Teal Foil. The butterflies were die cut with the coordinating dies and shaded with the following Copic Markers:

Cobalt: B14, B16, B18

Teal: BG45, BG49

Silver: B41, B45

The butterflies were adhered to the background.

The flowers and leaves from the Glimmering Butterflies set were die cut from FSJ Whip Cream Cardstock and silver Sparkle Trio Cardstock and adhered to the card as shown. Pretty Pink Posh jewels were added to the center of the flowers to finish.

The panel was adhered to a white top fold card base. The excess was trimmed off the sides to finish the card.

Blue Lagoon Cardstock was trimmed to 4" x 5 1/4". The Glimmering Butterflies were foiled on the background with and Cobalt Foil, Matte Silver Foil, and Teal Foil. I love the look of the overlapping butterflies.

The "dear friend" sentiment from the Hello Dear Friend set was foiled on the background with Matte Silver Foil. The "hello" sentiment was foiled on FSJ Tin Pail Cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die.

A sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Thankful Flowers Stamp Set was stamped with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The panel was adhered to a white top fold card base. The excess was trimmed off the sides to finish the card.

S U P P L I E S

Glimmering Butterflies Glimmer Hot... [ SPL \| SSS ]	Hello Dear Friend Glimmer Hot Foil... [ SPL ]	Thank You Combo Glimmer Hot Foil Plate [ SPL \| SSS ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Teal [ SPL \| SSS ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Cobalt Blue [ SPL \| SSS ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Silver [ SPL \| SSS ]
Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	Blue Lagoon 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Huckleberry Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Tin Pail 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Sparkle Trio Specialty Paper [ SPL ]
Simon Says Clear Stamps THANKFUL... [ SSS ]	AF419 Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink... [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]	PW122 White Detail Embossing Powder -... [ HA \| SSS \| ELH ]
Pretty Pink Posh PEARL WHITE Jewels [ SSS \| ELH ]	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS ]	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ]	3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS ]	Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS \| ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Shop the entire new Glimmer Release by clicking the thumbnails below:

NEW Glimmering Faves Hot Foil Plate... [ SPL ]	Glimmering Butterflies Glimmer Hot... [ SPL \| SSS ]	Thank You Combo Glimmer Hot Foil Plate [ SPL \| SSS ]
Art Deco Borders Glimmer Hot Foil Plate [ SPL \| SSS ]	Glimmering Layered Flowers Glimmer... [ SPL \| SSS ]	Birthday Hugs & Wishes Glimmer Hot... [ SPL \| SSS ]

October 15, 2019

Spellbinders | October 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club Kit "Sunset Harvest"

Hello! Today I'm sharing a foiled Autumn thanks card created with the Spellbinders October 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Sunset Harvest".

The October kits are now here! (Available October 1-31st) While supplies last for new members. US shipping included in cost. Kit is $22.50/month.

This month's "Sunset Harvest" set and coordinating "Copper Foil Roll" is perfect for creating foiled cards, favors, and more.

Join Now and Save 10% Off the purchase of the Glimmer Hot Foil System!
*You may add the system at time of subscription.

Membership Includes:

A Exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + Foil Roll that can be used to create Glimmering hot foil projects. $37 Value!
Project Inspiration: Each kit will feature project ideas with at least one detailed how-to instruction tutorial each month.
Member Benefits & Savings: Receive exclusive member pricing in the Spellbinders store. Plus receive access to deals, savings, and gifts - only available to members.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this foiled Autumn thanks card made with the Spellbinders October 2019 Glimmer of the Month from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The individual pumpkin, leaves, and sentiment from the Spellbinders October 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit, "Sunset Harvest" were foiled on smooth white cardstock with the Copper Foil from the kit. The images were colored with the following Copic Markers:

Yellow pumpkin: YR15, YR14, E19, E43, E47
Yellow leaf: YR31, YR23
Small green leaves: YG93, YG97, YG99
Red leaves: R37, R89

The large foil plate from the kit was foiled on a white 4" x 5 1/4" background panel with Copper Foil and colored in with the following Copic Markers:

Orange pumpkin: YR15, YR14, E19, E43, E47
Leaves: YG93, YG97, YG99

FSJ Hazelnut Blend Cardstock was die cut with a Nestabilities Scored & Pierced Circles Die and then embossed with the Barn Wall Embossing Folder.

The individual images from were adhered around the frame as shown. The foiled sentiment was adhered with foam adhesive. A Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strip Gratitude was adhered with foam adhesive.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in Autumn Red, English Mustard, Auburn Pearl, and Copper Penny were adhered around the design as shown.

S U P P L I E S

Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Nestabilities Scored and Pierced... [ SPL ]	Barn Wall Embossing Folder [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Copper [ SPL ]	Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]	PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL \| SSS \| ELH ]
Hazelnut Blend 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Tonic AUTUMN RED Nuvo Crystal Drops 683N [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic AUBURN PEARL Nuvo Crystal Drops... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tonic ENGLISH MUSTARD Nuvo Crystal... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic METALLIC COPPER PENNY Nuvo... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch MARKER R37 CARMINE Pink [ SSS \| ELH ]
Copic Sketch Marker R89 DARK RED Scarlet [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch MARKER YR14 CARAMEL [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker YR15 PUMPKIN... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch MARKER YR24 PALE SEPIA [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker YR31 LIGHT... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Copic Sketch Marker YG93 GRAYISH... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch Marker YG97 SPANISH... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch MARKER YG99 MARINE GREEN [ SSS \| ELH ]
Copic Sketch Marker E19 REDWOOD Red... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch MARKER E43 DULL IVORY... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Copic Sketch MARKER e47 DARK BROWN [ SSS \| ELH ]
3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]	Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tombow MONO SAND ERASER 52635 [ SSS \| ELH ]

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Small Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Stamp of the Month Club - Spellbinders [ SPL ]	Die Hard Value Club Membership -... [ SPL ]
Kit & Caboodle Value Club Membership... [ SPL ]