Today starts my Sneak Peek for the 2019 Holiday Catalog that begins Sept. 4, 2019. Autumn is knocking at the door! Harvest Hellos Bundle with Punch #153037 is the perfect answer to your Fall stamping needs!

The Apple Builder Punch doubles as a PUMPKIN punch, too! LOVE THAT!! This Come to Gather Designer Series Paper #150454 offers a fun fall color palette! These apples are Merry Merlot and Pear Pizzazz card stock colors.

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Do you know someone who is always traveling? Here she is!! This lady makes me chuckle!! Co-creators are my team members Barb Faulkner and Michelle Miller. This is the On to Adventure Stamp Set #149334.

This color is the NEW Purple Posy! Coloring is with the Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers.

Such a fun card for bon voyage or retirement.

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Gifting is all about the "presentation!" I love to use my rubber stamping supplies to make my gifts extra-special!! This is a recent gift for our daughter's birthday!

This is the Magical Mermaid Stamp Set #151234. I stamped the fish body on Gorgeous Grape card Stock with Black ink and cut it out to layer onto the mermaid for VIVID color. Stampin' Up! BLENDS are the colors for skin and hair.

I chose the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper #149100 for it's "watery colors!" The little box is topped with a medium Daisy Punch #149517 flower in Highland Heather Card Stock. I was so pleased with the final presentation! Step up your gifts because I know you have the supplies! Try it!!

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Your rubber stamps can create an eye catching home decor frame! I was thinking Autumn when I made this as a GIFT! The sentiment is heat embossed in Copper.

The flowers are from Daisy Lane Bundle with Punch #151118 and To a Wild Rose Bundle with Dies #151073. The background check is the In Color 6X6" Designer Series Papers for 2019-2020.

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There is lovely wording in the Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set #149306! The coordinating Woven Threads Designer Series Paper #149497 is muted and soft! It's a great combo!!

Did you notice the subtle Silver Metallic Thread #138402 wound around the Seaside Spray banner?

I loved this card so much I made four! Try it!

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This lovely double "Z" fold card was designed by Nichole Schultz and won TOP SWAP at my recent North Star Stampers' Gathering!! CONGRATS to Nichole for very pretty card!! She used the NEW Rococo Rose card stock and NEW Woven Thread Designer Series Paper #149497.

This is the card folded flat for mailing. The background images are from the vintage Very Versailles Stamp Set #149275. The butterflies are die cut with Butterfly Beauty Dies #148536.

The back of the card has plenty of room to add a message. Nichole is a very deserving winner!! Her prize was the NEW WONDERS Host Stamp Set, shown on my last post. Scroll down to view.

Double "Z" fold card: cut card stock to 5-1/2 X 8-1/2" and 1-3/4 X 8-1/2". Score BOTH pieces at 4-1/4" and 2-1/8". Use strong adhesive like Tear & Tape.

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A bundle of handmade greeting cards is a SUPER gift! The Acetate Card Boxes #144628 are the PERFECT container and can be embossed with any 4-1/2" wide embossing folder! Here I used the NEW Heirloom Frames 3D Embossing Folder #152325. Slip the one side of the embossing folder into the flatten box so you are embossing one side. Adjust your sandwich and emboss. Easy!

Click this picture to get a larger view. I placed a piece of Whisper White card Stock behind the embossed rectangle so it shows better.

Inside the Acetate Box, there are four blank cards with coordinating envelopes. The Daisy Lane Bundle with punch #151118, creates SWEET, ADORABLE cards!! The papers are the versatile 2019-2020 In Color 6X6" Designer Series Papers #149617. The perfect fuzzy flower centers are the Perennial Essence Floral Centers #149442!

Here is the gift all packaged up!! The Acetate Box holds 4-5 cards and envelopes! I ALWAYS have these Acetate Boxes on hand!! Try it!!

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It Starts with Art Bundle #151090 makes the cutest cards for your "stampy friends!!" This is a TAB CARD made by cutting of 1" from the right front edge. Then use that 1" strip as the horizontal TAB! Easy, Cute!! The paper is Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper #149489.

The little "button row" was longer than I needed, so I put the extra inside the card for interest. I bet you know someone who would love receiving this card! Try it!

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Here's the perfect card to send to your crafty friends! Hand-Lettered Prose Dies #149550 creates nicely sized letters to spell words on your card fronts or scrapbook pages! 

LOVE this adorable Follow Your Art Washi Tape #149490. It's a perfect touch for this card!

The crafty background is Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper #149489.

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Get this FREE Bird House Pattern exclusively from me when you purchase the FREE AS A BIRD BUNDLE #151123 or BIRD BALLAD SUITE #152190!!

All images on these two cards above were simply fussy cut from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper #149592 included in the suite!

These cards feature hand stamped images colored with Stampin' Up! Blends Alcohol Markers. This pattern fits into a Stampin' Up! Medium Envelope #107301. This is such a wonderful SUMMER card for so many occasions!!

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I found this clever embossing trick by Diana Langman. I have never seen this before. 

1. Emboss the Purple Posy card stock with Subtle 3D Embossing Folder #151775.

2.  Emboss the same card stock with Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder #151823 by inserting one corner into the machine. STOP just before the outside edges of the embossing folder hit the machine. Back the embossing folder out of the machine. Be careful not to damage the embossing folder by continuing to emboss too far. 

This is the absolutely gorgeous Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper #149100. It's very Monet-like and impressionistic!

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Daisy Lane Bundle #151118 pairs nicely with the In Color 6X6" Designer Series Paper # 149617! The NEW Purple Posy is a very soft lilac shown here with Highland Heather base card.

The Perennial Essence Floral Centers #149442 are a realistic fuzzy flower center!

The punched leaves are Silver Foil Paper #132178. Add Daisy Lane Bundle to your life! Try it!

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We all need quick cards! Let designer paper be your focal point. Cut a design paper 6" by 1-1/4" or 1-1/2". Attach it diagonally to your card front. Look closely. I added two score lines about 1/8" apart and parallel to the sides of the strip. This adds a bit of interest and texture. 

This lovely paper is Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper #149592. Be sure to cover your envelope flap for increased impact!

See the score lines? Try this!

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I'm invited to a neighbor's home for TEA! I'm taking these sweet cards as a gift. I enjoy using the Varied Vases Bundle #148381. Get it by June 3rd for the 10% Bundle $AVINGS!!

Use the Subtle Embossing Folder #143706 to add great texture to the vases punched out of Silver Foil Paper #132178.

Use the handy Foam Adhesive Strips #141825 to elevate a frame, die cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies #148551.

I like the summery crispness of the Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554. The flowers are colored with Stampin' Up!'s Blends Alcohol Markers.

Create eye catching coordination by using different colors of the same Designer Series Paper and one stamp set! TRY IT!

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A LITTLE WILD Stamp Set #144344 is retiring June 3, 2019. It's such a cute set for babies and kids!! The three different animal images are designed as tags and have coordinating dies, LITTLE LOVES FRAMELITS #143743. I didn't use the "tag" option here.

Inside sentiment is from WELL SAID Stamp Set #148796.

Sweet & Simply for a new baby boy! Try it!

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Springtime = Flowers! Beautiful Bouquet #143666 and Bouquet Bunch Dies #143659 will create an infinite number of lovely flower arrangements for your cards! It's FUN to die cut a bunch of flowers and leaves, and then start arranging as though they were real!!

I like Night of Navy background to POP the Mango Melody and Gorgeous Grape colors!!

This is a "special" card for a Team Member. I hope it brings a BIG smile!

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The LOVE YOU TO PIECES BUNDLE #148396 equals "uniqueness!" It's a great Valentines stamp set, but also perfect for sharing love year around! I used the Big Shot Embossing Mat #146327 to emboss the striped background with texture!

Love these happy colors of Blueberry Bushel and Mango Melody!!

The sentiments are cleverly "puzzle related!"

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Perennial Birthday Stamp Set #145760 has sweet images and a nice variety of sentiments! Here is a quick, simple card.

Colors are Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green, a snappy, cheerful  combo! I used the "markers on rubber" technique for the floral grouping. A splatter of Grape helps fill the white space. 

The Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554 adds a fresh, crisp SPRING/SUMMER feel! Try it!

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It's a TROPICAL Birthday Card created w/ the Well Written Framelits #148534! I LOVE the size of these dies because they fit so well on a card front!

I used the Adhesive Sheets on the Granny Apple Green Card Stock before die cutting. That creates words that are actually STICKERS!! No adhesive shows so it's a nice, clean look!! The Gorgeous Grape Flowers are made w/ the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack of 4 punches #148532.

Brighten a Birthday with a handmade card creation!

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So many Birthdays to celebrate! I always have birthday cards on hand, ready to go! It feels so good to be remembered with a handmade card on your birthday. 

These Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554 strips are cut a fat 1" X 4". 

For this color combo, I cut the strips 3/4" X  4".

 The stamp set is Birthday Wishes for You #145742. The little "HAPPY" banners were colored with BLENDS alcohol markers.

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Beautiful Day Stamp Set #145915 is my favorite stamp set for using Stampin' BLENDS alcohol marker. I love it's simple boldness. 

I do not claim to be an artist, but using BLENDS gives me satisfaction! I color each flower petal individually. My method is color the entire petal with the light shade. Second, add the shading with the darker marker. Last, go over the edge where the light and dark meet with the light shade to soften. I used the Highland Heather Combo Pack of Blends Markers #147276.

This is a nice "all-purpose" card to have on hand for many occasions! TRY IT!

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MORE DSP Layout today! This is the Pool Party paper from the Soft Subtles 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146966 paired with the Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. The base card is Night of Navy color. 

You just can't beat polka dots and stripes!! CLASSIC for sure!

In case you missed the layout yesterday, here it is again. TRY IT!

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This is such a cute card!! It will send a SMILE for sure! DSP = Designer Series Paper. I have combined Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148975 with Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. Love the little bird included in the framelits!

Try this FUN layout!! Click the picture and print your pattern.

On this layout, I put the sentiment at the bottom. This is Garden Impressions 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146289. The little butterfly is included in the framelits. It's a totally different look. 

Remember to cover your envelope flap w/ DSP, for a "WOW" presentation! I whipped up some TEAM mail using this adorable format. TRY IT!!

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Celebrate Springtime! This is Beautiful You Stamp Set #143637, layered onto Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies #148551.

This Panel Fold stands nicely for display and folds flat to fit a Stampin' Up! Medium Envelope.

This is an easy fold. Simply score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each side!

Try your own fancy fold Panel Card! You will love it!

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It's a Beachy kind of day!! This card base is Coastal Cabana with a Vellum Cardstock overlay. The chair is Bermuda Bay cardstock die cut with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies #143751.

To hold the Vellum Cardstock in place, use a dry adhesive such a Snail or Tear 'n Tape so your Vellum does not ripple. Place your adhesive behind the circle and behind the chair so it doesn't show.

The scene in the punched 2-1/4" Circle is created with the ever versatile Waterfront Stamp Set #146386. RELAX and dream of the BEACH!

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Here is Tropical Chic Stamp Set #146753 in CRISP Black and White and Red! I wanted an unusual color combo for my recent Tropical Cards Class.  I paired it with the Tropical Escape 6X6" Designer Series Paper #146916 which contains some Black and White designs.

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I added a splatter of Black Stampin' Write Marker....that's Florida insects. HA HA!

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This cute design is a CHEVRON FOLD that I saw on Dawn Olchefske's BLOG!  She has excellent directions so I will not repeat them. When you select your designer paper for this technique, choose a paper with high contract on the two sides!

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Such a CUTE, fresh look using Garden Impressions 6X6" Designer Series Paper #146289. This is GREAT for scraps, also. Great idea, Dawn, and thanks for sharing! TRY IT!

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Such a HANDSOME Rooster and he is a FREE stamp set with a $50 purchase (in US) during Sale-A-Bration Promo! I found the perfect image for "chicken wire!" It is in the Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517.

This is a great little note card!

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This is the same format as my last post. I just had to see how it would look in Basic Black and Lovely Lipstick colors! SO SNAPPY!! Black pops ALL colors!!

Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864

The Black and White papers are from the Botanical Butterflies Design Series Paper #149622, a FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item when you purchase $50 (in the USA.)

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My recent class attendees selected this design as the class favorite!! It has broad appeal for many occasions. One of those "GREAT TO HAVE ON HAND CARDS!" 

This Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 first appeared in the 2018 Holiday Catalog and is STILL AVAILABLE!! 

This is such a quick card that uses Mossy Meadow and Gorgeous Grape ink pads! LOVE the FRESHNESS of Gingham Gala 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #148554! 

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These DIES are versatile and FUN!! This white layer was created using THREE dies: The edgelit die with the flowers and two corner dies of "dots." Since they are three separate dies, the layer can be ANY SIZE!!

All My Love Designer Series Paper #148576 is so pretty in Lovely Lipstick and Crumb Cake colors!

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Here is a cute FANCY FOLD card created with the bright and bold Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148795! This is called an INTERLOCKING GATE FOLD. It's simple!

The designer paper is cut to 3-3/4" X  1-1/4". It is layered onto Lovely Lipstick card stock cut to 4" X  1/1/2". Make three and attach them alternately to half of the front of the white gate-fold card base.

These designs are FUN to create with!!

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Doesn't this sweet bunny look like Beatrix Potter's PETER RABBIT?? He is perfect to welcome a baby, celebrate Easter, announce Springtime or "just because!"

I used the wonderful Stampin' Blends, alcohol markers to color the bunny.

Sweetness overload!!

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Calling all dog lovers!! Happy Tails Bundle with punch #150631 is ADORABLE!! You can create many different breeds. To make this dog look like my Maxie, I elongated the ear by using the largest "spot" in the images. Here is our Maxie-

He is definitely Cajun Craze color!

I stamped the dog house on Wood Textures 6X6" Designer Series Paper #144177. If you love dogs, this bundle is for YOU!!

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Here is fun way to use those designer paper scraps I know you have!! I die cut a heart using BE MINE STITCHED FRAMELITS DIES #148527. Using ALL MY LOVE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #148576, I cut my scraps into 1/2" strips and attached them on the back of the die cut. SIMPLE!

The result is a sweet scrappy quilt look!! Try it!!

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FREE Butterfly Paper! YES, Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper #149622 is a FREE item with a $50 (USA) purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!! One side is black and white!

TIP: There are four sheets of Butterflies images (two of large butterflies and two of small) that fit the Butterfly Duet Punch #148523 in the Occasions Catalog!! Loosely cut around a butterfly image. Glue on a "handle" of scrap paper OR use a sticky note. This extension allows you to move the small image around for exact placement in the punch!! SIMPLE!!

Circle Punches are 1-3/4" #119850 and 2" #133782. Use Wink of Stella Glitter Pen #141897 on the butterfly wings!! Great designs for sending CHEER!!

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MORE Roosters created with the Home to Roost Stamp Set, a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with qualifying purchase beginning Jan. 3, 2019!

Roosters trying on different colors of feathers colored with Stampin' Blends, alcohol markers!! LOVE this handsome fellow!!

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It's time for THANK YOU cards!! This is a challenge I received from #DeniseWaddell, my Team Leader from California. Denise sent me an envelope with pieces of the adorable ALL MY LOVE Designer Sereis Paper#148576 from the upcoming  2019 Occasions Catalog. Directions: make a card and post it! I needed a Thank You card for a new customer so paired the designer paper with the THANK YOU THINLITS #146832! Perfect!

I love petite print papers because they are easier to use than big splashy designs.

I hope this makes the recipient SMILE!! 

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Today, I have an adorable little party favor box and PATTERN for you! Mine are made with the All is Bright Designer Series Paper #147892 and hold three Dove Chocolates.

Just "PINCH" the sides of the top edge to pop open! The All is Bright Paper Clips #147893 are perfect to close the top with a festive touch!!

The first one you make, use scrap card stock and get the feel of the pattern.

Here is the pattern as my holiday gift to you! ENJOY!

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I'm so sorry I've be unable to blog!! My new laptop got hung up at the Geek Squad for my data transfer!! This is a clever swap card by Kathy Van Helsland. Half of the front opens for your message.

Here is the inside. The red card stock measures 8-1/2 X 3-1/4" scored at 4-1/4".

This is an easy layout, but very unique! Are your Christmas cards in the mail yet?? Half of mine have been sent!

Such a cute Birthday card for anyone!! This is a swap, sadly without a name.

This perfect paper is Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper #146277.

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Everyone needs Gift Card Holders for the Holiday. This one is very easy!

Cut base card stock 4-1/4" x 11", and score at 5-1/2" and 8-1/2".  Use about a 1" circle punch to punch a thumb hole in the edge of the card stock. This edge folds to the inside of the card and is attached only on the side edges with strong adhesive like Tear & Tape #138995. Attach the inside layer that is 4" X 2-1/2". Last, close your card and attach the front layer so it hides the inside layer. The lovely sentiment is from the Merry Christmas to All Stamp Set #147702.

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Here is a FUN "easel card" made with the Dashing Deer Stamp Set #147728! It's easy to create.

Cut the base cardstock 4-1/4" X 11, scored at 5-1/2" and 8-1/4". Create your card and attach only the lower half of the front layer. Inside, place a "STOP" for the lower front edge of the card to rest against. I often place a sentiment on the "stop." The "stop" needs to be dimensionalized. Very simply and impressive! Try it!

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Today, I am at Stampin' Up!'s 30th Anniversary Celebrate in Orlando, Florida!! These are my 100+ swap cards!! When Demonstrators get together, we always bring cards to swap. I'll go home with 100 different cards to inspire me.

For this format, cut off 1" from the front edge of a standard card. Tuck it under the inside layer and fold it over the front of the card. It's very easy!! This stamp set is "Enjoy Life" #148190.

Here you see where to tuck the 1" strip. I used the Neutrals Designer Series 6X6" Stack #146967.

Inside. Try this fun FANCY FOLD!!

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Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide colors pair so easily! Bouquet Blooms Stamp Set #146503 is a sweet floral. A different embossing folder was used on each card.  Look closer...

This background is the SUBTLE Embossing Folder #143706 that has a "linen look."

This background is the TUFTED Embossing Folder #146335.

Cute curliques for the inside!

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Interlocking Gate Fold cards are FUN and impressive!!

Making Christmas Bright Bundle #149947 contains a Punch! This bundle is a good choice for this fancy fold format.

The punched Christmas lights are layered onto the 1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #146139 and mounted on alternate sides of the center opening with Dimensionals. It's simple!

The ADORABLE "All is Bright Designer Series Paper" #14789 pops this format!! Try this!

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Need a QUICK, CUTE card layout? Here it is! Cut any designer paper 7/8" X 5-1/2". This is great for showing off designer papers OR using scraps!! You can even cut the strips 1" X 5-1/2". 

This happy, colorful paper is Tropical Escape 6X6" Designer Series Paper #146916!!

Good for swap cards, too. Give this fast layout a TRY!!

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This card uses Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies #143751. TRY IT!

Sympathy cards are SO IMPORTANT to send, so I try to keep a supply handy. This is called a Drapery Fold. I didn't have a pattern to follow so I just folded the designer paper back and forth, then cut off the excess. I glued only the top edge.

This Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper #146913 is so gorgeous - you can almost smell the flowers! I love this sympathy card.

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