This three panel Fancy Fold card starts with 12X12 Basic White card stock cut 4X12" and scored at 4" and 8". SO EASY!! When you apply the the arches make sure the height stays under 5-1/4" so it fits in the envelope!

This is the view from above. You can see the zig-zag.

This designer paper is Botanical Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165545 all in black and white. Black and white is sooo very easy to use!! Use ANY color for an accent. This accent color is Lemon Lime Twist. It POPS! I REALLY enjoy using the Everyday Arches Dies because they are so versatile!

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Dreams of summer with flowers and butterflies....it gets me through the winter! The Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 creates LOTS of card design possibilities!! This bundle will help you make a "shaped" card! The bundle contains stamps, dies, and hybrid embossing folder! 

This view shows the card opened flat with the hinge at the wing tips. Cut the card base in white card stock by placing the large butterfly die slightly beyond the fold of the folded card at the wing tips and die cut. Then die cut a single layer of designer paper to attach to the front of the card. Place a black small butterfly die cut on top for detail!

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This winter I'm dreaming of spring and summer! This is Stampin' Up!'s Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615. It creates very unique cards. Check this out....

The shaped opening is made with the clever hybrid embossing folder!! So many fun possibilities await you!!

The base card is Calypso Coral. Sale-A-Bration Promo ends next week. Order soon and earn free items of your choice during this BIGGEST PROMO of the year! It's AWESOME!!

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Hey, Florida Friends!! This Friendly Seagulls FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set is for YOU!! It's sure to make you SMILE! Look inside...

Too CUTE!! We all know about Sea Gulls stealing food!! 

Water is represented by torn Pretty Peacock card stock. This was splattered with Pretty Peacock for color and Wink of Stella #141897 for splashing water!! You can earn this FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $60 order (USA.) Check it out!! When ordering, go to MENU/WHAT's NEW to see all the great product that were just released this month!!

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Check out these exquisite butterflies from the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615!  The wing background is created using the Full of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. It gives a stained glass look to the wings.

This bundle includes a Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies for maximum versatility!  You can find these products in the 2025 Jan.- April Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! Do you need a demonstrator and catalog? I'm happy to help you. Simply send me an email: [email protected] .

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The Grove Dies #157844 create pretty, peaceful sunset or sunrise cards! The sky is created with Full Of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. This is a wonderful pairing of products to make stunning cards for guys!

This card is simple to make. One die cut and one designer paper = fast! Every nature lover will enjoy receiving this design!

When you are creating, don't forget to make some masculine cards!

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All Stamps in the Annual Catalog are 15% OFF. Does not include bundles or suites.

Sale dates are Oct. 7, 8 & 9, 2024.

My FAVORITE Stamp Sets on sale:

#163714 Loveliest Tree stamp set of 6 images

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Autumn is arriving and the color is beginning!! A realistic tree image is such a staple for every stamp collection! It's perfect for masculine cards, autumn cards and sympathy cards, too. This is Loveliest Tree Stamp Set of six images, #163714.

This image is stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad #132708 and colored with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. The base card is Pebbled Path card stock, a versatile neutral.

This product also has a bundled option with dies: Loveliest Tree Bundle #163716. Enjoy the beauty of Autumn!

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Karen Euhus, my friend and team member created this very adorable card! She used the Country Woods 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163393 (on sale, see above) and the Country Birdhouse Bundle #163401.

Wonderful use of colors, Karen. A very sweet card! Thank you for sharing.

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Sunrise or sunset, it's your choice. These are fun cards to create and each one turns out differently. Select 3 or four sunset colors. Use Sponge Daubers or Blending Brushes to apply bands of colors, fading into each other. There is no wrong way. Bright or soft, smooth or streaked. The sky has infinite displays! Stamp a silhouette on top in black ink. This wonderful tree image is from an online exclusive stamp set called Encircled in Nature #163623.

Did you notice the black black ground?? It's a sneak peek at the NEW Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder #164049 coming in the Sept-Dec. Mini Catalog that begins Sept. 4th! 

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Autumn is coming!! Check out this cute online exclusive Iconic Celebrations 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164193. The images on the paper are the same as the Autumn Leaves Dies #162185!

This is a Z-Fold design: cut the base card stock 4-1/4 X 11" and score at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". It's so easy!! 

Create for Autumn now!! 

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What a stately tree! This handmade card uses the online exclusive, Frosted Forest Bundle #164137. This bundle contains a stamp set, coordinating dies and a decorative mask (stencil.) Because this bundle has MORE parts, it offers MORE ways to be creative. This tree uses ONLY the masks. The grass is the pine tree stamp image.

TIP: before you remove the leaf mask, splatter the tree with a dark green marker! This adds another layer of interest.

The tree image and a gold foil layer were cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471. This card would be great for a guy! Be sure to check out the Online Exclusives in my online store's menu. There are lots of fun products there!

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Today's guest stamper is my friend and team member, Dena Rasmussen from Illinois. Dena demonstrated the Northern Lights Technique at our recent gathering of team members. It's SO IMPRESSIVE! She used the gorgeous online exclusive, Encircled in Nature Bundle #163629.

The tiny stars were created by splattering White Craft Pigment Ink that was diluted with a drop of water. Just lovely! Thanks, for the awesome demonstration and card, Dena!

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You have to love a great realistic tree image! They create wonderful guy cards and sympathy card plus much more!! This is the NEW Loveliest Tree Bundle #163716 paired perfectly with Textured Timber Stamp Set #163656, an online exclusive.

This classic autumn oak tree was colored with Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers in Copper Clay and yellow colors. The base card is Copper Clay card stock and Copper Clay ink on the wood images.

Strong and majestic, this image is an excellent masculine card! Don't forget to create special handmade cards for the men in your life!!

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Stampin' Up!'s NEW Basic Beige Ink Pad #163806 is PERFECT for the No Line Coloring Technique! It creates a lightly colored outline that will disappear when the image is colored. This Country Birdhouse Bundle #163401 was colored with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.

You cannot see the outline of the stamped birdhouse. It's magic!

This card base is also the NEW Basic Beige color. It's a GREAT "nothing color." Easy to use! Try it!!

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What a beautiful tree. Loveliest Tree Stamp Set of 6 images #163714 creates a soft and gentle sympathy card. The background is a pale sunset created with Blending Brushes and Ink pads: Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink and Petunia Pop.

The darker circle for the sentiment is created by using a circle punch "negative" and the same Blending Brush. Apply MORE Petunia Pop ink. The tree is stamped in Tuxedo Black Momento ink. Try it.

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Nothing says SPRINGTIME like a sweet bird's nest! This is a very realistic nest from the Everyday Details Bundle #162865.

The card base is Lost Lagoon with a layer of Pool Party. The egg's color is Pool Party to look like Robin eggs. HELLO Spring!

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Get lost in MONET-LIKE scenery! This Meandering Meadows 6X6" Designer Series Paper #162735 demands center stage! Simply frame it and add a sentiment for a lovely card!

This is the Scalloped Contours Dies #155560 and Balmy Blue Textured 12X12" Shimmer Paper #160838. The base card is Night of Navy color. 

Here is another card created with the same products that has a totally different feeling. These scenic designer papers are so versatile!! Meandering Meadows #162735 is an Online Exclusive.

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So far, Flight & Airy 12X12" Designer Series Paper #162977 has been the MOST selected free Sale-A-Bration item from my customers! You can see why! It's lovely, springy and versatile!!

This is a recent class project. These are 2X2" Designer Paper squares, layered on top of basic white card stock embossed with Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder #156392.

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When you are shopping in my online store, be sure to check the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES!! They are not in any catalog, and I don't want you to miss them. This is the LOVELY, relaxing Meandering Meadows 6X6" Design Series Paper #162735. It has beautiful Monet-like scenes.

There is no sentiment in this card... yet. It would make a quiet sympathy card or an encouraging get well greeting. The scenes are so easy to use and create quick, easy cards.

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Magical Meadow Stamp Set #162134 can create great masculine cards!! This grouping of conifers in positive and negative is very unique!

These colors are Basic White, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce and a touch of Coastal Cabana. No bows for men, just a touch of wide Natural Ribbon #162192. Attach the ribbon with Tear & Tape #154031.

Inside is a sentiment using Biggest Wish Stamp Set #155052.

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A peaceful nature Christmas card. This is the lovely Winter Meadow 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #162133. Click this image for a larger view. Then you can see the Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush #141897.

The Blackberry Bliss frame is cut with the online exclusive, Radiating Stitches Dies #161595. The base card is Smoky Slate, a very useful neutral. 

Inside is a large, easy to read sentiment from Joy to You Stamp Set #162090.

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Sympathy cards are important to have on hand. Here is a beauty. The Aspen Trees Dies #159798 create a perfect forest to look into and see the lovely, peaceful sunset view from All About Autumn 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162178. The Trees Die is cut from the front of the card and is not a layer.

The sentiment is from Kindest Expressions Stamp Set #161415.

Inside the card, you see the pretty geometric foil design on the backside of the All About Autumn paper.

 Try this peaceful design.

Time to change to the rich, deep palette of Autumn! The All About Autumn 6x6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162178 has lovely Fall photographs on one side and copper foil geometrics on the other side. 

This is the Fractured Card Technique - so clever!

Stop back on Friday for a special VIDEO I'm doing on the Fractured Card Technique for World Card Making Day 2023. Don't miss it!!

What a great pairing, All About Autumn Bundle #162186 and So Sincere Stamp Set #162283! The vertical sentiment fits perfectly when the card front is cut one inch short.

The All About Autumn 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162178 has geometric foil designs on one side and Fall images on the other.

This would be a perfect Birthday card for a man! Have you felt the season changing?

Are chilly temps creeping into your area? Fall starts next week! Autumn Leaves Bundle #162186 will inspire you to create for the season! This foiled leaf is die cut using the Oxidized Copper 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162190! It's a WOW!

The black base card really POPS this lovely leaf! The Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder #162189 adds wonderful texture!

This fall color pallet is Very Vanilla, Copper Clay and Basic Black.

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Autumn is coming! Season of Chic Stamp Set #158810 has stamp images for all four seasons! Here is an easy, quick, colorful Fall design! The inks used are Real Red, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. The TIPPED framing gives the suggestion of motion for falling leaves.

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The leaves on the envelope flap are created with the Online Exclusive, Leaf Fall Embossing Folder #159847.

Get ready for a colorful Autumn with this year-a-round stamp set, Season of Chic! Coordinating dies are available: Chic Dies #158815

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Tropical Leaves are so colorful and interesting! Now we have Tropical Leaf Bundle with Punch #161249, as an Online Exclusive! That means this bundle is NOT in a publication, just at my Online Store.

These are handy Notecards with Envelopes #159232! The tropical leaves are stamped in Blushing Bride and Petal Pink colors, with a Real Red veining.

What great little notes to have on hand all the time! Check out this, and more Online Exclusives in my Online Store NOW!

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This card was a recent class favorite! This gorgeous paper is Pretty Prints 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159245 which coordinates with the Sun Prints Suite in the Annual Catalog on pages 90-91. The coordinating card stock I used is Soft Succulent.

Inside. The designer paper that creates the card front is cut 4 X 5-1/4". This fancy fold shows off both sides of the designer paper.

The sentiment, die cut, and embossing folder on the envelope flap, are from the coordinating Sun Prints Suite of products #158805! So pretty and so versatile!!

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Never fear, gardeners! Spring will come! These colorful carrots are a FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set with a $50 purchase (USA.) They make a fun "thanks a bunch" card!

This is a two step stamp set so you get great details!! It's layered onto Dandy Designs 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper with 48 double-sided sheets, which is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $100 purchase (USA.) This paper pack contains wonderful colors for Spring and Easter creating! Sale-A-Bration is the VERY BEST time to stock up on your creating essentials and earn FREE items from the S-A-B Flyer!!

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The Autumn color palette adds an entirely different look to your favorite stamp sets, like this adorable Sweet Songbirds Bundle with Punch #158727. Colors: Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, Sweet Sorbet and Basic White. Wink of Stella Glitter #141897 has been added to the musical notes!

This fancy fold is called "A Card in a Card." Base Card: 6-1/4 X 5-1/2", scored at 2". Inside Card: 6/1/2 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4". You can vary the inside card measurement if necessary for your image.

The Glitter Washi Tape #159973 from the July-Dec. Holiday Mini Catalog adds a sparkle to the inside!

Did you noticed the Stitched Greenery Die #155451 background that repeats the leaf stamp images?? Send a cheery Songbird card!!

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Do you ever need a quick card? These Kraft Note Cards and Envelope WITH COORDINATING BOX #159247 are so handy and basic! The note cards are mailable size in the USA. The box offers a gift option! 

The Sale-A-Bration Rings of Love 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper is cut to 3-1/2 X 2-1/2". Just add a sentiment! QUICK!

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Aren't these cards soft and sweet? It's a perfect pairing of two Sale-A-Bration free items: Aspen Tree Dies and Silver & Gold 6X6" Designer Series Paper. The background is lightly sponged using the Blending Brushes #153611 with Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo and Gorgeous Grape ink pads. 

This sentiment is simply laid across the card and attached with dimensionals. Easy!

This sentiment is tucked under the oval edge of the die cut for a different look.

Sale-A-Bration Promo runs till August 31st. Select a FREE item with each and every $50 or $100 purchase! WOO HOO!!

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That's correct! Aspen Tree Dies have been added as a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $100 purchase! When redeeming, use the promo item number 163102. Trees are versatile for ALL seasons and reasons!! 

The coordinating stamp set is Perched in a Tree #159791. The fluffed out little bird is sooo cute!! This one is colored with Stampin' Up! Blends.

This stamp set and FREE dies with purchase are a great addition to your stamps because trees create cards for MEN, too. Sale-A-Bration Promo ENDS August 31st so don't delay your purchase!

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 My North Star Stampers from the Midwest area, recently met for TEAM TIME!! We had  recognitions, a great swap and lots of fun demonstrations!! There is 211 years of demonstrator experience in this picture!! Thank you all for coming! It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon together!! (I'm not in the picture, b/c I was taking it.)

Our swap winner, by popular vote, was Dena Rasmussen who created the lovely card below! Congrats, Dena!

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Maple Trees are so colorful in Autumn! I just could not resist this Soft Seedlings Stamp Set #159905. The sponged background is created with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks #159178 using Blending Brushes #153611.

Colors used: background is So Saffron, Leaf is Crushed Curry, Real Red, and Old Olive. The layers are not mounted straight so they give the feeling of motion!

Add this Soft Seedlings Stamp Set to your collection - it's lovely & realistic.

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Look at this cute, plump little bird! This Perched in a Tree Bundle #159799 took my eye!! He is stamped on Shimmery White card stock #101910 and colored with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers.

Click this picture to enlarge it and see the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder #159847, a perfect pairing for these birch trees! This is a lovely fall and winter bundle!

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This card is similar to my last post - same bundle, same Sweet Sorbet color, same In Color 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #159253.

The Nature's Prints Bundle #158801 is extremely versatile!!

Which card do you like better?

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Crumb Cake and Soft Suede colors make this Nature's Print Bundle #158801 very earthy! 

The Crumb Cake background is embossed with the woodsy Fern 3D Embossing Folder #158804. It's so versatile with lots of detail!

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Combining old and new gives you FRESH results!! This is the new VERY versatile Dots & Spots Dies #159164. So fun to  have a snappy back ground for my favorite Ladybug Builder Punch #157698!

This is the happy new Tahitian Tide In Color!! 

This is a GREAT flat ribbon treatment for mailing! Plus, I colored the gingham with the new Tahitian Tide BLENDS alcohol marker! Let it dry a minute and viola - perfectly coordinated  gingham ribbon! Try it!!

The bug wings are punched from the new In Color 6X6" Glimmer Paper #159246.

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My favorite NEW In Color is Orchid Oasis!! It's so snappy when paired with black and white!! Nature's Prints Bundle #158801 is a gorgeous collection of varied foliage and sweet, useful sentiments. 

The black and white paper is Perfectly Penciled 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159244.

This pretty, curvy label is included in this bundle! I LOVE playing with new products!! Good thing I'm a demonstrator! Come join my Team this month and get $66.50 in FREE In Color products with your customized Starter Kit! Ask me: [email protected]

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This is a VERY SPECIAL card I recently received from a long time friend, Jodie! Stampin' Up! brought us together and has kept us together.  Gosh, I think it has been close to 25 years ago when Jodie was a Stampin' Up! hostess for me, then a team member, then an online club member. WOW! Time flies!

This is a sweet and springy card that Jodie created using Honeybee Home Bundle #157952 paired with the Hive 3D Embossing Folder #157955. I love the Wink of Stella #141897 shimmer on the honeybees!

I sincerely hope paper crafting has brought you strong and lasting friendships!!

These sweet, simple note cards make up in a flash using specialty papers!! These lovely Gingko Leaves are the Good Fortune Dies #157662 on page 24 of the Spring Mini Catalog. (Also available bundled as the Crane of Fortune Bundle #157663.) Be sure to use Adhesive Sheets #152334 for easy, clean application of these thin dies.

This note card features the Blue Foils 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #159983, an early release in the Waves of the Ocean Collection.

This glimmery paper is Supple Shimmer 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #158068 on page 67 of the Spring Mini Catalog. Basic White Note Cards with Envelopes are #159232. 

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Honeybees are IMPORTANT! These bees from the Honeybee Home Bundle #157952 from the Spring Mini page 61, are heat embossed in Gold!

The Hive 3D Embossing Folder #157955 from the Spring Mini on page 59 is so realistic. It is perfect to pair with this lovely stamp set!

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This sweet lop-eared bunny stole my heart! He makes me smile, and I will definitely use this stamp image for Easter, Baby, Spring and Birthday cards!! This Easter Friends Stamp Set #157737 is from the Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalog on page 27. The fancy fold card is called a PANEL CARD and great for featuring an image you love! Cut the base card 8-1/2 X 5-1/2". Then score each side at 2" and 3-1/8". SIMPLE! The springy Daffodil Afternoon 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $50 purchase this month!

This adorable bunny is colored with Smoky Slate Blends Markers by Stampin' Up! Did you see the tiny butterflies? They are the Brushed Brass Butterflies #158136 from the Spring Mini Catalog on page 15. They are nice and FLAT for mailing! LOVE THEM!!

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For the little boys!! The Hello Ladybug Bundle #157699 creates MORE than the traditional happy "ladybug!!" Any little boy would love this BUGGY birthday card!!

Try crazy colors! These little bugs are black with Granny Apple Green colored wings. The wings are dry embossed with the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder #150646.

Kids would LOVE to help you create FUN bugs for cards!! SO VERSATILE!!

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The lovely Positive Thoughts Stamp Set of 8 images #151490.

Beginners can quickly be creating cards like this!

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Layered dies and bright, happy colors make this a very unique design! These are the Harvest Dies #156504 and they also have a bundled option with  7 cling stamps #156813. (I cased this card, but do not have the creator's name. If it is your's, please let me know and I'll gladly give you credit.)

Colors are Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Blushing Bride and a POP of Silver Foil!

Always use the handy Adhesive Sheets #152334 when die cutting thin dies. The application will be CLEAN and FAST! NO oozy glue.

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