Here is a clever idea using Pressed Petal Specialty Washi Tape #149585! I was inspired by Demonstrator, Su Mohr.

Lightly mark the shape of the plain heart punch from Heart Punch Pack of 2 layering hearts #151292. Starting from the TOP of the heart shape, fill in the image by overlapping the self-adhesive Washi Petals. Punch out the completed shape and layer onto a scalloped heart punched from Rose Glimmer Paper #146960. 

These tiny tumbling hearts are punched with the Dog Builder Punch #148543.

I love the simplicity and shimmer of this sweet card!! Use it for Valentine, Birthday, Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary or Baby!

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Jan. 18, 2020    8 am - 1 pm

Retired Stampin’ Up! rubber stamps, cardstocks, ink pads, punches,

Sizzix Dies, memory albums, designer papers, ribbons, embellishments, 

household, books, clothing, DVDs, ice chest, life jackets, orchids, etc.

Demonstrators: Nancy Ferb, Shari Wicks, Ellen Mogensen

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You NEED these Stitched So Sweetly Dies #151690! I have used them SO MUCH since I got them!! The layering possibilities are NUMEROUS!!

These dies really PUNCH UP these pretty Designer Series Papers!

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper #151189 goes BEYOND Valentines Day!!

Granny Apple Green really POPS Gorgeous Grape paired with Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper #152284, a FREE item with purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!! Try it!

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TIPS for an exquisite sunrise or sunset on hand stamped cards:

   *Use Shimmery White Card Stock #101910 and Sponge Daubers #133773

   *Add saturated color to the card stock by collecting water based ink from an ink pad and SCRUBBING the ink all the way across the card with a dauber.

   *For blended colors for the sky, OVERLAP the colors.

   *Stamp silhouetted images on the finished base with BLACK ink

   *Color in any open areas that should be silhouetted using a water based BLACK marker

   *Layer onto a BLACK card base to pop colors

   *PRACTICE & EXPERIMENT

Use plenty of ink, loading your dauber multiple times!

Any highlights, like on this gazebo roof, can be filled in with a black marker to create a true silhouette.

The NEW My Meadow Stamp Set #151650 is perfect for this technique!

These sentiments are from the NEW Peaceful Moments Stamp Set #151595.

Try it!

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Tons of Samples & Make and Take

 

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Here's a SNEAK PEEK ...

ADORABLE Kid's Cards

Bonanza Buddies Bundle 

#153815

I FORGOT to brush my teeth I was SO BUSY STAMPING on Saturday!! I LIVE for new catalogs!! I thrive on NEW stamp images!! Therefore, I have the PERFECT job for me!! Details to join my TEAM. I blocked off Saturday & Sunday to create samples from the NEW Spring Catalog! Now I have a good stash for class and club ideas, to share with my Team, and send as thank yous for orders! This is the ADORABLE and feminine Dressed to Impress Bundle #153832!

The flirty paper is Best Dress 6X6" Designer Series Paper Stack #151319 - SO CUTE!

The SASSY sentiment fits nicely in the new Stitched So Sweetly Dies #151690. I grabbed these dies many times while I was creating - they are CUTE & VERSATILE!!

The lipstick shimmers with Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897. If you SELL or wear cosmetics, this set is for YOU!!

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Compare these cards to my previous post using the same My Meadow Stamp Set #151650. This is a TOTALLY different look and feel. SPRING is coming.....eventually! Be ready!

Same stamp set previously posted.

TIPS: lay a Post-It note across the top edge of the wheelbarrow for a mask. Then stamp the images you want inside the wheelbarrow. It is easy! Use the Stamparatus positioning tool #146276 to get a perfectly aligned wheelbarrow every time! It's FAST for making multiples of the same design!!

This is such a fun stamp set to create outdoor scenes!!

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May 2020 bring YOU good health & fulfillment!

Nancy

My Meadow Stamp Set of 24 photopolymer images #151650 will be available Jan. 3, 2020 in the NEW Spring Mini Catalog! 

I cut a mask for the just the roof of the gazebo to give a realistic look to the trees behind.

The tree line extends beyond the matted layer to give the feel of a larger area.

My Meadow Stamp Set coordinates with Snow Front and Waterfront stamp sets! Collect them all for tons of options!!

SPRING Mini Catalog

and

 Sale-A-Bration PROMO

begins Jan. 3, 2020

It's SNEAK PEEK time for the exciting 2020 Spring Mini Catalog beginning Jan. 3rd! This is the lovely tranquil Beautiful Moments Stamp Set of 11 images #151677. It's a great set for coloring and I prefer Stampin' Up!'s BLENDS alcohol markers.

The Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder #147923 adds motion for a breezy effect. 

These little kids are just ADORABLE! Wonderful NEW images and embellishments are coming Jan. 3rd in the 2020 Spring Mini Catalog!! Get Ready!! If you would like to order through me, just email me your info to receive this publication (USA only): NancyFerb50@gmail.com.

I'm wishing each of you a VERY Merry Christmas spent with your loved ones!

Nancy

This recent class favorite was cased from my friend and team member, Karen Kapfer. This stamp set is Winter Woods #151359. It's lovely in grey and shiny silver!!

The Birch Tree trunks are not designer paper...they're a stamp. The punches are Leaf Punch, Sprig Punch and Story Label Punch for the sentiment. Very unique nature card, Karen. Thanks for sharing!

Happy Holidays!

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Do your die cutting plates look like this? If they do, it's time to REPLACE! This surface was sooo gouged that my card stock was not releasing from the plate after cutting. It's into the trash!

NEW product item: Cutting Plates #150815 at $11 for two 6" X 8-1/2" plates with BEVELED edges for easy feeding into your machine.

NEW Product item: 3D Embossing Folder Plate (1) #149658 at $10. Use only ONE plate for the new Stampin' Up! 3D Embossing Folders. Maintain your die cutting machine for maximum life! Please write these in your catalog for handy reference.

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You may combine regular priced and Clearance on the same order!

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I LOVE realistic looking bird, animal and flower stamps!! This handsome Cardinal from Toile Christmas Bundle #152367 is very easy to color with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers! The shading is already in the image!

The Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper #150432 has been softened with a layer of vellum.

The sentiments in this set have lovely banner dies!

This is a previous post to remind you of this set's VERSATILITY!! 

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Michelle Miller, friend and team member, is my guest creator today. Here is a great packaging idea for any small gift: Gold Mini Pizza Boxes #152068 AND Jingle Bells #149598. The adorable ribbon is 1/2" Classic Weave Ribbon #150394.

This is such a FESTIVE presentation! Thanks for sharing, Michelle!

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This is Snow Front Stamp Set #150483 which is the SAME set as my last post. What a DIFFERENCE! It's an entirely different look and feel. 

Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper #150393 coordinates so well with the trees and snowman! A perfect pairing!

The Real Red layer is embossed with Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder #150645. This is an easy card, Try it!

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Build your own landscape scene with Snow Front Stamp Set of 17 photopolymer images #150483. It's FUN!!

Shimmery Crystal Effects #150892 makes the pond look frozen!

This Snow Front Stamp Set coordinates with the Waterfront Stamp Set #146386 which has mountains. They are GREAT together!

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Barb Faulkner, friend & team member, created this ADORABLE Holiday ornament using Snow Globe Shaker Domes #150442! She stamped the happy snowman from Snowman Season Stamp Set #150458 on two sides of Whisper White card stock cut to the size of the Dome base. After adding Snowflake Sequins #150443 to the Domes, attaching a twine hanger, she attached a dome to both sides of the Whisper White card stock.  Domes are self-adhesive! This is a quick, inexpensive little gift for teacher, neighbor or co-worker!!

Thanks for sharing, Barb Faulkner!

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If you are procrastinating making your Holiday cards, this idea is for YOU! Quick & Cute & in the MAIL!! This card uses the HANDY Night Before Christmas Memories & More Cards & Envelopes #150440. The cards are pre-printed with a star border and have a white interior for easy messaging.

Add a punched image like this Christmas Gleaming Bundle with two ornament punches #153006. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment fits the Classic Label Punch #141491. SO fast, done in a flash!! Time to mail your Holiday cards is nearing!

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I want to wish EACH of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for all the abundance in my life.

Nancy

If you are my regular customer, these EXCITING new catalogs will be coming to your mailbox in December!! If you'd like to order thru me, please contact me SOON!

There are TONS of really lovely stamp images and accessories coming in the 2020 Spring Mini Catalog, but this BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS Stamp Set of 11 images took my eye.

Sweet and beachy images for my coastal stampers!!

My Team & me at CentreStage 2020 for LEADERS - Atlanta, Georgia!

Nancy Ferb, Michelle Miller, Barb Faulkner

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BRIGHTS Designer Series 6X6" Paper #149613 makes this EASY scrap card POP!! Cut 4 strips of designer paper 3/4" X 3". The length is flexible. Does this format look similar????

My Nov. 18, 2019 post used the same layout! What a difference color makes!! Elegant OR Cheery!!

The Well Said Stamp Set #148796 and coordinating Well Written Dies #148534 are perfect for the sentiment. Basic Black makes the wording BOLD!

Quick! Easy! Impressive! TRY IT!!

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Nancy's special: Order the FREE AS A BIRD BUNDLE #151123 and received my BIRDHOUSE PATTERN in your thank you card!! It's adorable!!

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Need a Fast, Easy card format? HERE is your answer!! It's simply three strips of designer paper cut 1 x 4"!! It couldn't be easier!! Strips can vary in length from 3 -4."  I chose Feels Like Frost 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #150444 on the silver foil side. GREAT way to use scraps, too.

I even used a scrap inside for a little surprise!

This is a Night of Navy die cut "thanks" from the Well Written Dies #148534. You could use a holiday greeting like "NOEL" or JOY." A row of  Metallic Pearls #146282 balances the design. TRY IT!

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Are you a vintage or collage style stamper?? This Very Versailles Stamp Set #149275 is for you!

This DETAIL is magnificent! Look at the shading in the leaves and the scroll work! WOW!!

Ink colors are Shaded Spruce, Sahara Sand and Pretty Peacock paired with Champagne Foil!

There are soooo very many possibilities with these intricate images!

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Tomorrow I am in Atlanta at Stampin' Up! 2019 OnStage!! (that's mini convention) When demonstrators gather there is ALWAYS swapping!! I used the adorable FOLLOW YOUR ART Designer Series Paper #149489 with Basic Grey and Calypso Coral card stocks.

Did you notice the details? Using the NEW Trimmer #152392, I scored a double line on each side of the designer paper for added texture on a simple, fast card! Try it!

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December's Paper Pumpkin KIT is TWELVE standard CARDS with envelopes & 13 sentiment stamps - WOW!!

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NATURE'S BEAUTY Stamp Set #150528 was chosen by Shari Wicks, fellow demonstrator, to create this soft, sweet bunny card which I cased. LOVE IT!!

Do you recognize this Designer Paper?? It's MONSTER BASH DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #150447! It's PERFECT!

This is a 4 x 4" Gate Fold card: cut base card 11 x 4" and then score at 2, 3-3/4, 7-1/4, and 9". This fits in a Stampin' Up! medium envelope. (Don't use a square envelope because it's extra US postage.)

The realistic bunny is colored with Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers: Light Smoky Slate and Ivory. To create the snow, I dotted on SNOWFALL ACCENT PUFF PAINT #150691 and sprinkled it with ICE STAMPIN' GLITTER #150445. Then I heated the puff paint with a heat tool and the glitter adhered. You can also adhere the glitter with SHIMMERY CRYSTAL EFFECTS #150892.

Sentiment is from MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL #147702. This is the perfect holiday card for a nature lover!! TRY IT!

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Old "Trucks" are a current decor motif! Ride with Me Stamp Set #149312 is right on trend!! It's so cute and great for "guy cards," too!

By off setting the sentiment and truck, I suggested "motion!"

I added quick color to the truck with Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers and used Wink of Stella #141897 on the truck window.

The background is Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper #150432 in Garden Green. 

Buy it HERE, use all YEAR!

This card is in the mail to a stampin' friend who is a GRANDMA for the first time!! It was sooo fun to create for her because I could feel her joy! I became a Grandma for the first time just 3-1/2 years ago.

I used the Well Written Dies #148534 for the perfect words! The background is the 2019-2021 In Color 6x6" Designer Series Paper in soft Purple Posy #149617. It pairs very well with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape card stocks! The heart frame is Stitched Be Mine Dies #148527.

In the midst of holiday card making, it was a pleasure to create a baby girl card to express my shared joy!!

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This Beautiful Friendship Stamp Set #149252 is my FAVORITE set from the current annual catalog!! I just can't quit using it!! It's EXTREMELY versatile!! I never have enough floral sets!

These are NO LAYER cards so it was quick to create six and use different sentiments. The white space behind the words was simply covered with a post-it note while stamping the flowers.

The floral ink colors are Mango Melody, Grapefruit Grove and Terracotta Tile.

This set is so fun to play with in endless colors combos!

This is a must have for your floral stamp collection!! Get it now!

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The exquisite detail in this gorgeous CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE is fantastic! This suite has lots of purchasing options, but it's only available while supplies last so don't delay!

This sample is colored with Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers: Lovely Lipstick Duo #147281 with Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897 on the berries. I LOVE the realistic details!!

This die cut floral cluster was mounted onto Whisper White card stock embossed with the STYLISH SCROLL EMBOSSING FOLDER #150665.

This very versatile suite can be used ALL WINTER for many occasions. Don't wait - supply is LIMITED!!

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AVAILABLE NOV. 1st while supplies last!! This classic beauty is coming SOON!! It's the CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE #153947 containing this exquisite CHRISTMAS ROSE BUNDLE WITH DIES #153944. I LOVE it's versatility for winter birthday, Christmas, get well, sympathy, wedding, and thinking of you!!

This is a three-step image, but I chose to use Stampin' Up! BLENDS Alcohol Markers in these colors: Mango Melody Combo, Old Olive Combo, Crumb Cake dark, and Cherry Cobbler dark.

Just look at the intricate details!! I mounted this die cut image onto one of my favorite embossing folder,  Scripty 3D #149634. After embossing the Whisper White card stock, I lightly rubbed it with the Delicata Golden Glitz Metallic Ink Pad #150711 for a festive, shimmery shine!

You will definite want to add this exquisite Christmas Rose Bundle to your stamp collection! Remember - supplies are limited so order NOV. 1st!!

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When I first saw the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint #150691 in the Holiday Catalog, I thought of these Cotton stalks in the Country Home Stamp Set #147678. It's the PERFECT touch of fluffy texture!

The little bottle of magic, puffs up like: snow, cotton, lamb's wool, clouds or whipped cream!!

Experiment and practice before using this product on your finished design. For larger areas, you can apply the puffing liquid right from the tip of the bottle. I wanted small cottony puffs on my card so this worked well for me;

    1. SHAKE bottle.

    2. Apply a small puddle on scrap paper.

    3. Use a toothpick to dot liquid in small areas. Use less than you think because it will expand.

    4. Heat with a Heat Tool to puff. It grows as it puffs! LOTS OF FUN!!

The background is one piece of Mercury Glass Designer Acetate #150441 cut 5-1/2 X 4-1/4", then diagonally to make two cards. Old Olive card base.

Cajun Craze card base. Coloring is done with the amazing Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers! Try it!

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This punkin looks lit up!! I stamped the face image of Harvest Hellos Stamp Set #150581 on Mango Melody card stock, cut it out and used the backside of the image to attached to the punched pumpkin. NO heat embossing needed.

Buffalo Check Background Stamp #147797 is SOOO VERSATILE!! Use Mango Melody card stock and Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Pad to achieve this Halloween background.

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59 Stamp Sets to choose from. GREAT for Holiday gifts, too!! (Bundles are not included) Check the CLEARANCE RACK while you are shopping!

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Beauty & Joy Stamp Set #150518 is a landscape topiary with two very detailed pots to plant your images in! These colors are Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow - classics for the Holidays.

The background layer is Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder #150665 which I have used for many cards lately! The 5/8" Woven Thread Trim #149499 gives a tasseled look with texture.

Change seasons by using the little flower in this set with spring or summer colors! It's versatile! Try it!

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Stars are a CLASSIC Christmas motif! STITCHED STARS DIES #150653 has 23 die images to choose from! The star on this card is the largest image. It's die cut from the fun MERCURY GLASS DESIGNER ACETATE #150441.

The star is mounted onto NOBLE PEACOCK FOIL PAPER #149495 that has been embossed with the SUBTLE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER #151775 for texture. "MERRY' is die cut with the MERRY CHRISTMAS DIES #147912.

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This very simple card achieves MAJOR IMPACT by using shiny, sparkly elements! Try it!!

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This Toile Christmas Bundle #152367 is realistic and gorgeous!!

The cardinal was colored with the easy-to-use Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers in Real Red.

The accents are Brightly Gleaming Specialty Paper #150429 in Pretty Peacock and Copper Foil Paper #142020. Get your Christmas cards made early!!

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$3 of every Nature's Beauty Stamp Set #150528 goes towards Mental Health Organizations! 

This realistic deer image is stamped in StazOn ink onto Vellum Cardstock #101856. It's colored with Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers on the backside of the vellum. This gives a soft look. The background is popular Woodland Embossing Folder #139673, inked on the inside before running thru the embossing machine.

Inside is a simple Happy Birthday for any nature lover! ALL supplies are Stampin' Up! products.

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Migration has started so that inspired me to color some birds for Autumn! This is Free As a Bird stamp set #149468 colored with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers.

Blends used: Crumb Cake Duo, Old Olive Duo, Pumpkin Pie dark, Cajun Craze dark, and Real Red dark.

I LOVE the results from BLENDS coloring!

Gold Foil Paper embossed with the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder #149634 is a lovely accent for Old Olive!

These birds are mounted onto Scalloped Note Cards with Envelopes #149610 which are quick and easy!

We ALL make a mistake now and then. I did, so I just punched out the "good" part and NO ONE KNOWS!! Shhhhh...

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 A Moose at twilight! The new Moose Punch #150652 pairs perfectly with the new Pine Tree Punch #149521! I used a sponge brayer to create twilight shading.

Add a few Rhinestone stars and you are finished! This can be a winter card, a masculine birthday or Holiday card depending on the sentiment you add inside.

Try it!!

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Here is a unique way to use the Tidings All Around Bundle #152371! You can STACK the stamped image over the die cut leaves using this handy TIP!!

TIP: Cut the die cut leaves into two equal pieces, and spread apart 1/2 to 3/4" so the leaves show more when layered under the stamped image!! EASY! QUICK!! GREAT RESULTS!!

This card uses ALL FOUR dies in this bundle to create lots of Autumn texture and color!

Wreaths are useful for every season so you get a BIG BANG for your dollars plus $AVE 10% on the bundle.  Try it!!

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There is nothing cuter than a happy FROSTY! This Snowman Season Bundle #152337 has a PUNCH!! 

This is a simple format that can be reproduced easily for your holiday mailings! Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper #150393 is sooo adorable and contains coordinating images.

The Whisper White layer is embossed with the Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder #150645. Click the picture to see an enlarged view. It's time to start your Christmas Cards!! 

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Time to get SPOOKY!! This all-greeting stamp set, Everything Festive #150566 has you covered for Halloween!!

LOVE this TAB CARD, Fancy Fold. Create a standard base card then cut 1 inch off the front right edge and use it for the tab. It is a very economical use of card stock - NO WASTE!

Click this card to see an enlarged view and look at all the CREEPY CHARACTERS!! This is the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper #150447 and it's perfect for all your spooky creations! Make someone SMILE by sending an unexpected creepy card!!

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You have an ENTIRE year to EARN:

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I've been a demonstrator for 23 years because there is a constant flow of NEW images, colors, embellishments, dies, and techniques!! IT's NEVER BORING. Come join my demonstrator group, North Star Stampers, and I will mentor you! It is only $99 to select your personalized Starter Kit with a value of $175! Come SHARE what you love and earn while you have fun! (USA only)

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