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Quilted Christmas: The 2017 Holiday Catalog is Here!

First: as someone who used to live and work in Houston, TX, my heart has been heavy this past week as the devastation has unfolded across Texas and now into other states. I continue to pray for those impacted and know it will be a long road to recovery. It has been heartening to see the best of our desire to reach out and help others on display under very trying circumstances.

September 1 marks the launch of Stampin' Up's new Holiday Catalog. Because we could pre-order in August as demonstrators, I've been playing with some of the new items, including the beautiful Christmas Quilt bundle of a photopolymer stamp set and coordinating Quilt Builder Framelits for die-cutting. These are so much fun!

Here is the first card I made with the set. I used markers to ink up the little tree stamp, stamped the stitched border around it and then cut it out with the coordinating framelit. The Garden Green paper 3" square behind the stamped and die-cut quilt star focal point is from the Quilted Christmas set of 48 sheets of 6" by 6" paper -- and it's been embossed with a stitched pattern using the Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (I love how this folder makes anything you use it on look like it was quilted all over and you can use it with either side up for either an embossed or de-bossed look).

Here's the detail on the inside -- and a close up of the spool detail. The Lemon Lime Twist card stock spool was die cut and then wrapped with Whisper White twine. The Garden Green card stock needle is even made using a framelit from the die set! (I put Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet on the back of the card stock before die-cutting the needle to make it easy to peel and stick that to the twine layer).

The graphic list of all the supplies is at the end of this post (I listed the quilt stamps and framelits individually and also as bundle so you can see more detail in the small images -- but the bundle is the best way to buy as you get 10% off both items that way). These quilted products are ones I will cherish and use for years to come because of my life-long love of sewing.

Now on to the amazing Holiday Catalog information. If you want to view Holiday products and purchase as you view, click this text link or click the catalog cover below to jump to my online store.

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I also want you to be able to view and download the PDF version of the catalog. I love opening the PDF link in the web browser on my iPad and then saving it into iBooks so I can flip through it anytime. Click here to view and download that PDF version.

I am always happy to answer questions, so get in touch if you have them.

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Bundle
$45.75

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Quilt Builder Framelits Dies
$30.00

Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

Quilted Christmas 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon
$7.00

Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$9.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine
$3.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

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It's 2018 CD Calendar Template Time

It's time to share the templates for the most popular item on my blog: the CD Calendars that you can print, cut and stamp for 2018!

Below are the links for the 2018 CD Calendar Templates, which are available free for your use and the template itself is not to be sold. You are welcome to sell your stamped calendars in keeping with any Angel Policy of the stamps you use to decorate them. Each month's PDF will have two of that month's calendar.

(click each month's link to download the savable PDF):

January 2018 CD Template

February 2018 CD Template

March 2018 CD Template

April 2018 CD Template

May 2018 CD Template

June 2018 CD Template

July 2018 CD Template

August 2018 CD Template

September 2018 CD Template

October 2018 CD Template

November 2018 CD Template

December 2018 CD Template

Here is how I handle the trimming after I print them on our Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock. The goal is to trim off the right side so its margin is equal to the left margin. (the final calendar sheet is approx. 4 & 3/4 inch wide, but that width can vary based on how wide the interior of your CD case is.) TIP: Make sure it fits inside your particular cases before you cut them all. Once you have cut the width, you then cut the card stock in half vertically and each calendar page is 5 & 1/2 inches tall. Again, adjust as needed based on your cases.

Here are a couple of sources for the clear plastic CD Calendar cases (with a special swing back lid that acts as an easel).

Click for United States case source

Click for Canadian case source

The beautiful June 2017 flamingo design in the photo above was stamped by my fellow demonstrator and friend Beth Daniels who uses these templates every year. You can visit her blog to see more stamped calendar samples.

Enjoy making calendars and if you have questions, leave a comment.

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The New 2017-18 Catalog is Here!

It's time for some new goodies. (And speaking of new, for my fans of the CD Calendar templates, I will be posting my 2017-18 templates tomorrow). The new catalog is live and ordering from it starts at 2 PM today, EDT. Here is a link to view and download the digital version of the new catalog -- I love putting it in the iBooks section of my iPad!

Here's a fun notecard I made using the new Eastern Palace Suite and two of the new In Colors: Fresh Fig and Tranquil Tide. Plus the notecard itself is the brand new Vanilla cards and envelopes (yeah) and the die cut panel is our new Thick Vanilla Card Stock.

The Eastern Palace Thinlits are so fun to use. I am in love with the variety of things you can make with these stamps and coordinating dies. The way the thinlits and framelits layer together are very fun -- and provide countless creative opportunities. The center element is made by layering three of the thinlits onto the 3" by 5" thick vanilla card stock panel at one time on top of the magnetic platform. That holds them in place. Once you have these thinlits and look carefully at the back of a few of the circle elements, there are thin etched lines -- and lining those up when die cutting them allows you to line up the designs so that the design elements connect to each other. (So on the card above, the straight bars on the circle element with the green behind it line up with the arrow shapes in the outer circle with the fig behind them thanks to lining up those etched lines. Same with how the points on the center circle point to the triangles on that green layer. I used a Sharpie marker on the faint etched straight lines to make them easier to line up.)

The gold glimmer card stock showing through the center was punched out with a 1" circle punch and glued to the back. Then a die cut circle in the new Tidal Tide In Color is glued over that. The Fresh Fig shows through from the back when you layer the die cut Vanilla layer onto the 3-1/4" by 5" Fig Layer. And I love how the current cotton ribbon with the metallic stripe goes so well with this bundle.

Cutting out all of the elements from card stock helped me explain what the thinlits do -- and how four of them stay connected to the card stock or can be snipped free. The ability to layer place some of the pieces inside of others -- and then snip out the largest element -- or cut around it with one of our circle thinlits -- mean you can make your own doilies.

Enjoy browsing through the new catalog -- and back tomorrow with those calendar templates.

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Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Bundle
$48.50

Eastern Palace 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack
$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes
$6.00

Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Natural Trim
$7.00

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Treat Bag & Catalog Transition

First an update on why I've been absent from posting here. I have been stamping and meeting in-person with my monthly stamp clubs and demonstrator team -- so only my "virtual world stamping" has been slow this year! And that's because of the need to put family first as I coordinate care for my aging mother and juggle the demands of having both our high school age daughter and college age son at home. Lots of juggling to say the least. I hope to get on a better blogging schedule! And I've had lots of emails asking about CD calendar templates: I plan to post the version for 2018 this month so stay tuned.

I wanted to share this fun treat bag that uses the current Cool Treats bundle from the Occasions Catalog. While the stamps and matching framelits will carry over into the new Annual Catalog, they will not be at the discounted bundle pricing like they are through May 31, so get them now at a discount. I've got photo links to products used on this project at the end of this post.

I love this bag made using our 3" by 6" gusseted cello bags. It's a variation of an idea I shared during the 2016 "12 Weeks of Christmas Projects" that I email out. (Be sure you're on my newsletter list to get the 2017 Christmas series plus all my monthly project emails). Here's another view with the designer paper flap lifted up -- the die cut cone was made twice and adhered back-to-back so it looks finished inside and out.

And the stamped fudge coating is then coated with our Fine Tip Glue Pen for a clear dimensional look that also makes it very easy to just drop on the sequins and die-cut sprinkles while the glue is wet! Here's a close up. The clear glue dries smooth and is not sticky so it's perfect for adding clear dimension to smaller areas.

Here are the measurements and directions for the bag part: From your choice of Designer Series Paper, cut a 2-7/8” by 9” strip. Score at 1”, 3” and 7-3/4” along long edge. Fold all score lines inward and insert into cellophane bag with the 1” & 3” score lines as the base and the top flap sticking out to fold over the bag. TIP: check to see which way the seam on the bottom of the bag wants to naturally fold and insert your paper so that seam is folding toward what will be the back then the finished bag will stand up easily. Putting the candy or gift into the bag is what will help hold the paper in place. Decorate the flap. In this case I added a greeting and the die-cut cone and then clipped it shut with the cute retiring Bow Paper Clip. 

Now here's a peak at the cover of the new annual catalog that starts June 1.

While I'm excited about ideas from the new catalog (which will post in a digital version here on my blog June 1) -- I want to be sure you get anything that is retiring before it's too late. Click here to search the retiring items in my online store. 

I'll be getting paper copies of the new catalog to my customers later this month. If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator relationship, send me an email and I'll get in touch about getting you a catalog. Happy stamping and back soon!

Cool Treats Photopolymer Bundle
$48.50

Bow Paper Clips Embellishments
$4.40

Gusseted Cellophane Bags
$4.50

Fine-Tip Glue Pen
$7.00

Sprinkles Embellishments
$2.75

Peekaboo Peach 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon
$5.60

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It's Occasions Catalog Plus Sale-a-bration Time!

Wow -- there is a lot of goodness packed into the launch of two new Stampin' Up! catalogs in one day: the Occasions seasonal catalog and the Sale-a-bration mini full of fun items to earn for free with purchase (in the U.S. you get a free SAB item for each $50 spent from today through March 31).

Here's a fun video with a look at some Occasions Catalog products in action (click here to watch if reading this through an email)

Here are easy to click links to download your own PDF versions of the Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs (I love loading them into iBooks on my iPad!)

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A great way to earn free Sale-a-bration items is through a pre-paid subscription to our Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits -- and the three-month subscription is an even better deal right now. Get a pre-paid 12 month subscription and you'll earn Stampin' Reward perks plus choose FOUR free SAB items.

Paper Pumpkin 3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59 $55 USD
Get a discount on 3-month prepaid subscriptions and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215 USD
Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save over $2/month from the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

PLUS I offer bonus alternate ideas for the Paper Pumpkin kit each month just for my subscribers. Here's a sneak peek look at the bonus ideas for the December 2016 kit.

I'll be sharing some project ideas in the coming days using items from the new Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs. And of course you can shop now for Occasions Catalog items - and earn free SAB goodies - in my online store.

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Christmas Pines Gift Bag & Online Extravaganza Sale

I want to share a beautiful project that's perfect for giving homemade treats. Our Petite Cafe Gift Bags are poly-lined and food safe and when dressed up with paper and stamping, they make a beautiful gift presentation.

A paper banner from the "This Christmas" Specialty Paper is the base for the design. Die cut card stock pine boughs and Copper Foil pine cones form a beautiful sprig. The greeting is highlighted thanks to the Stitched Shape Framelits -- this sneak peek item was to be available through November 30 but has been so popular that Stampin' Up! is turning of the number at Noon EST on Monday, Nov. 21.

Here's a look at how I glued the paper die cuts to the Cherry Cobbler oval with Tombow Glue and then covered up the "guts" as I like to say with the oval layer attached with Dimensionals.

Now on to the sale that will start Monday, November 21 and run through Monday, November 28. There are one-day "Flash Sales" on both the 21st and 28th and deals up to 40% off throughout the sale. Click here to check out the PDF list of the sale items.

Once the sale is "live" you can of course view all of the items and shop in my Online Store.

Here is another angle of the pretty gift bag and the items used to make the bag are shown below.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving week for those here in the U.S.

 

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Bundle
$54.75

Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies
$26.00

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.25

Petite Café Gift Bags
$6.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00

Baker's Twine Trio Pack
$9.00

Kraft Rope Trim
$5.00

Copper Foil Sheets
$4.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Mini Pinecones
$7.50

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper
$13.00

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Stitched Framelits Special & OnStage Swap Card

First up is my team swap card for the Stampin' Up! Atlanta OnStage event. This is our fun demonstrator training event going on this weekend (and we get a sneak peek of the Occasions Catalog). The layout using Washi Tape was inspired by a card that fellow demonstrator Jennie Maier posted online. I added in a sparkly snowflake embossed on the 4" by 5-1/4" white panel that's layered onto the card. The designer series paper that is tucked into the envelope makes this meet our team swap requirement to use a non-Christmas designer series paper to make a Christmas card. (It's from the 12 by 12 Brights Stack from the main catalog).

Here is look at just the card so you can see the embossed snowflakes a little better. I make the embossing powder by mixing clear embossing powder with a little of our ultra-fine Dazzling Diamonds glitter!

Now on to a very special sneak peek from the 2017-18 catalog: it's a set of Stitched Shape Framelits that include built-in embossing while they cut so it looks like there are tiny stitches around the cut edges. You can purchase the set now through November 30 then it won't be back until June 1, 2017! This video shows it off the best (click to view if looking at this via email).

In addition to the chance to get those framelits during November, Stampin' Up! has put a selected selection of coordinating stamp sets that fit well in the diecut shapes on sale for 25% off.

Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
145372	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies-set of 12 dies which includes four circles, ovals, and squares	$30 USD/$40 CAD	No discount
142069 (HC p. 11)	Greetings From Santa Wood-mount Stamp Set	$27 USD/$35 CAD	$20.25 USD/$26.25 CAD
143269 (HC p. 11)	Greetings From Santa Clear-mount Stamp Set	$19 USD/$25 CAD	$14.25 USD/$18.75 CAD
142114 (HC p. 15)	Hang Your Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21 USD/$26 CAD	$15.75 USD/$19.50 CAD
142049 (HC p. 19)	Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set	$35 USD/$43 CAD	$26.25 USD/$32.25 CAD
142142 (HC p. 23)	Merry Mice Wood-mount Stamp Set	$23 USD/$30 CAD	$17.25 USD/$22.50 CAD
142145 (HC p. 23)	Merry Mice Clear-mount Stamp Set	$17 USD/$22 CAD	$12.75 USD/$16.50 CAD
142180 (HC p. 33)	Tin of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21 USD/$26 CAD	$15.75 USD/$19.50 CAD
142206 (HC p. 43)	Suite Season Wood-mount Stamp Set	$28 USD/$36 CAD	$21 USD/$27 CAD
142209 (HC p. 43)	Suite Season Clear-mount Stamp Set	$20 USD/$27 CAD	$15 USD/$20.25 CAD
140386 (AC p. 31)	Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21 USD/$26 CAD	$15.75 USD/$19.50 CAD
141859 (AC p. 61)	Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set	$26 USD/$32 CAD	$19.50 USD/$24 CAD
141784 (AC p. 139)	Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	$21 USD/$26 CAD	$15.75 USD/$19.50 CAD

AC refers to the annual catalog; HC refers to the holiday catalog.

Don't miss out on ordering those now! You can see the products I used below and click through to see more details about each and how to order them through my online store.

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00

Tin Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set
$15.75

Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine
$6.00

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
$22.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
$5.00

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
$5.00

Versamark Pad
$8.50

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes
$6.50

 

World Card Making Day Specials & Halloween Treat

Happy World Card Making Day! I love a day that celebrates crafting -- and that encourages you to brighten someone's day with a handmade card. Aren't you tired of junk mail? Make a card and mail it or hand-deliver it to a relative or friend.

We've got great specials today, October 1 through October 5. Here are the U.S. prices and you can shop for them right now in my online store.

In addition to cards I love giving candy treats. Here's a recent Halloween project using our 2" by 8" clear bags.

And you have to get in some back interest!

The topper is a 2" by 6" piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock, punched with our Triple Banner Punch on both ends, folded in half, and stapled in place. The Halloween twine (in two colors!) is tied around it to hide the staple and the fun Cookie Cutter Halloween Mummy is stamped and punched out for an easy focal point. The 1" by 3" Designer Paper strips wrapped around the little nugget chocolates come from our Designer Series Paper Stacks (Pumpkin from the Brights pack & Black from the Neutrals pack). That little Basic Gray card stock tray makes it easy to slide in the chocolates. It's 1-7/8" wide by 4" long -- scored 1/4" from each of the long edges and folded up to make the little sides.

Be sure you're signed up for my emailed newsletter through the box on this blog (left column) as my 12 Weeks of Christmas Project Newsletter started today! I will catch up new subscribers with any issues they miss so sign up for the free emailed newsetters.

Happy World Card Making Day! Go make and mail a card.

Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch
$18.00

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
$22.00

Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack
$22.00

2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Celllophane Bags
$3.00

Banner Triple Punch
$23.00

Halloween Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Pack
$11.00

Halloween Night Baker's Twine
$6.00

Halloween Night Enamel Dots
$4.00

Suite Seasons Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Stamps
$16.00

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Halloween Scenes Fun Fold Card

I loved making this card with my Stamp Clubs this month! It's got a fun Z-fold technique with both the card base and the die cut fence strip folded in a way that makes for a cool Halloween scene.

Here's how it looks closed:

And a close up of the fun detail of the front panel and pop out Vampire. (It's a standard pop out mechanism made from card stock to make him pop out when you open the card. It just takes a little strip of card stock, scored and folded into a square that you attach to the vampire's arm and then attach to the inside card panels right at the fold)

Here are measurements:

Black card base: 4-1/4" by 11" - Score at 5-1/2" and 8-1/4" (you will be folding it so the 5-1/2" panel is on the right side and then the other scoreline folds back so the front where the tree is winds up 2-3/4" wide by 4-1/4" tall)

 

Black strip to die-cut fence: 2-1/8" by 11" (Die cut the fence three times in a row across the strip by lining it up for each cut with the section already cut. Because it does not cut at the bottom you can make the hill a variety of heights)

 

To score the die-cut fence: with the right side of the fence facedown and the flat bottom edge flush against the top of the Simply Scored, score at 5-1/2" and 8-1/4" (die cuts have a "right side" based on the cut edges appearing smoother)

 

Black panel to die-cut tree: 2-1/2" by 4"

 

Gray panel for front: 2-1/2" by 4"

 

White panels for inside: 2-1/2" by 4"  and 5-1/4" by 4"

 

Thick White card stock strip for pop-up square behind vampire: slightly wider than 1/4" by 3-1/2" -- score at 3/4"; 1-1/2"; 2-1/4" and 3"

 

Don't be intimidated as this style card is really not tough to make and it's simple stamping and some die cutting for the decorations.

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Bundle
$36.75

Ghoulish Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Halloween Night Enamel Dots
$4.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch
$18.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch
$18.00

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Holiday Catalog is Live: Cookie Cutter Christmas Card

It's here - the wonderful Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is live as of today. There are so many beautiful items -- papers, stamps, accessories, kits, you name it, there is something for every taste.

I love downloading the catalog to my iPad as a PDF is iBooks -- such a neat way to have the digital version with me on my tablet.

Here is the link to view and download the 2016 Holiday Catalog.

And here is a card made with some favorite products: Cookie Cutter Christmas and the matching punch and the new dynamic Cable Knit embossing folder in that beautiful argyle pattern. It is such a fun new style of folder -- such deep embossing and texture.

That's a strip of the Warmth and Cheer Designer Series 6 by 6 Paper Stack and coordinating Washi Tape on the inside as an accent.

My friend and customer Maggie shared a great idea with me to use the Cable Knit folder to make an ivory background that looks like an Irish sweater as the background for a green shamrock accent as a St. Patrick's Day card. I love that idea! (Thanks for sharing it Maggie!) I have some retired Ivory Naturals card stock with speckles that would really look like Irish wool I think.

I love the Cookie Cutter punch because there is a coordinating Halloween set with a scarecrow and mummy and more! So versatile. I've got a visual link to the Christmas and Fall cookie cutter stamp sets below. The punch is bundled with the Christmas set for a 10% bundle savings.

There is also a new Special Offers promotion starting today with new deals each Thursday from today through Sept. 21. Here are the special offers from now through Sept. 7. You can view those in my online store as well.

 There is so much goodness starting today! You can shop the Holiday Catalog now in my online store. Enjoy and get in touch if you have questions.

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Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle
$35.00

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch
$18.00

Cookie Cutter Halloween Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$23.00

Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Warmth & Cheer Designer Washi Tape
$8.00

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$10.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack
$9.00

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