Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe it's already a new year!  WOW how times sure does fly!  I want to wish all of you a happy, healthy, and successful 2010!  I've made so many wonderful friends since I began my blog back in 2008!  Thank you all for taking time to stop by my blog and seeing my creations; and even more for leaving your kind words, they truly make my day! :)

Today I am sharing a WOJ creation with you!  This is the New Years card that I made for my hubby.  I'm entering this in the Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge (that is to create a New Beginnings theme which mine is New Years!); Stamp With Fun, and Everybody Art Challenge which is to make a New Years Card also!

I've used Charlie and colored him to look exactly like my hubby! :)  While I was creating this I actually was calling him Brent instead of Charlie!  Yes...I'm strange and talk to my stamps and images as I create!  I've used DCWV All Dressed Up dp and cardstock.  The shiney silver paper that the dp squares are adhered to is American Crafts Specialty Foil paper in silver.  My Fleur De Lis pendant was used for the background of Charlie.  I used shimmery DCWV black paper (from the Le Creme collection) for the pendant.

 Charlie was colored with my Copics.  I used my Black Spica for the pinstripe on Charlie's pant legs and also for his bow tie.  I used my Silver Spica on the bow tie as well.

I used the smaller die from the Fleur De Lis pendant set, cut them in half and used them for the corners on the inside of the card.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Charlie from WOJ

Inks:  Copics, Black Spica, Silver Spica

Copic Colors Used:  N1, N3, N5, N7, R02, R12, R32, R37, R39, B00, B02, E00, E21, E99, YR00, YR24, Y21, Black Spica, Silver Spica

Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest, DCWV All Dressed Up Collection, DCWV cardstock, American Crafts Specialty Foil Paper

Tools:  Fleur De Lis pendant dies, Tonic paper cutter

Embellishments:  Buttons, Ribbon

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Sugar Challenge #25

Today I went to my parent's house where I crafted the day away with my Mom and Gram!  We had so much fun and I got VERY inky! :)  I made a card using the Sugar Bowl Sketch....a chance to win 12 sugars....that's like heaven!!!  The addition to the sketch was to use your FAVORITE color...I bet you can't guess what mine is?!?! 

Yep...........It's PINK!!!!

I'm cutting it VERY close to the deadline to get this cutie uploaded....so I will come back later and edit to give you all the details on the card along with a recipe!  :)

ETA:  I used Hug in a Mug for my card!  Papers are Making Memories - Sabrina Collection.  Of course I have colored Miss Sugar with my Copics.  I used my new deep edge MS lattice heart punch behind my image...I'm loving those deep edge punches!!!  Tulle and ribbon used for some added depth.

A close up of Miss Hug In A Mug:

I have added Star Dust Stickles to this girlie's earmuffs and the end of her scarf.  My Black and Silver Spicas were used on the hot cocoa mug for some added sparkle.  Crystal Stickles was added to the snowflakes along with pearl centers.

Here I have made a ribbon rose!  I can't find where I found the tutorial.  Darn ..... thought I had it bookmarked in my computer and do you think I can find it!  If I do find it I will post the link in here.  I love the look this adds especially with using that silver lined ribbon!

I really dislike taking pictures at night with my Ott Lite...I'd rather have the daylight....but this will work!

Recipe:

Stamps: Hug in a Mug - Sugar Nellie
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Silver Spica, Black Spica
Copic Colors Used:  N1, N3, N5, N7, R02, R30, R32, YR00, YR24, Y21, E00, E21, E25, E99
Papers:  DCWV cardstock, Making Memories Sabrina Collection
Tools:  MS lattice heart deep edge punch, Oval Nesties, Scalloped Oval Nesties, EK Success Leaf Punch,
Embellishments:  Liquid Applique, Star Dust Stickles, Crystal Stickles, Prima Flowers, Pearls, Ribbon and Tulle from my stash.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!  We are getting some more not so fun weather in Wisconsin (sleet, freezing rain, and snow!)  It puts a damper on holiday travels...I'm hoping the weather improves so that I can make it to my Grandparents house for a little bit...my cousin is home from Texas and I would really like to see him! :)

Today I have a WOJ card to share with you!  My poor Henry's haven't been inked up yet so I thought I would make an easel card with one!  I used the sketch over at the WOJ Challenge Blog...I'm hoping to play along with them more now that I'm on break from school!

 I have used the Making Memories Tinsel papers...these are so cute (thanks again Crystal!) 

 

 Henry and his girlfriend are so cute sitting on their candy cane!  7 Kids carries the WOJ Henry stamps!  The frame was created with my Spellbinders Classic Frameabilities and Labels One dies.  You can find the amazing tutorial by Yvonne to create this frame here.  Diamond stickles were used on the snowflakes for some bling!

 

 Image was colored with my Copics and cut out with an Octagon nestie.  I distress papers with weathered wood and tea dye distress inks by using my Inkssentials Blending Tool.  I added frosted lace stickles to the white areas of the candy cane.  Liquid applique was applied to Henry's hat.

 

On the bottom of the card I used my MS border punch for the background.  Then stamped my sentiments from my JustRite Christmas kit and embossed with holographic embossing powder to add sparkles to the words.  I then used my circle nesties and cut the middle sentiment apart from the outside sentiment, then popped the middle up with dimensionals.  Snowflakes again covered with diamond stickles.

I hope you all enjoy your day with family and friends!  Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

Recipe:
Stamps:  Henry Mouse Sitting on Candy Cane - WOJ
Inks:  Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black, TH Weathered Wood Distress Ink, TH Tea Dye Distress Ink
Copic Colors Used:  YG91, YG95, G99, E29, E33, E37, E51, E53, R00, R01, R12, R21, R29, R39, R81, R83, R85
Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Smooth, Bazzill Cardstock, Making Memories Tinsel Collection
Tools:  Dauber, Inkssentials Blending Tool, MS border punch, Spellbinders Classic Frameabilities, Labels One, Circles, Scalloped Circle, Octagon nesties, SM snowflake punch, Marvy mini snowflake punch
Embellishments:  Frosted Lace and Diamond Stickles, Holographic Embossing Powder, pearls, liquid applique, ribbon from my stash.

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On the 12th Day of Christmas....COPIC Savings!

...my true love sent to me twelve drummers drumming. Christmas comes only once a year, making it a rare and special occasion. This discount is also a rare beast, never before seen at 7 KIDS and possibly never seen again. It is not huge, but considering 7 KIDS regular price on these items is already at least 25% below retail, this is pretty special. With this code, you will save over 30% off retail!!!

On a side note for Copic lovers: Tab has not carried many refills in the past. However, now that she is ordering direct from the manufacturer and is not limited in the colors of refills she can order, she will be placing an order this week for refills in the most popular colors in each category. If you have been looking for refills at 7 KIDS, you are about to be able to find them here!  YAY...I am super excited about this because I need to get me some refills! :)

Twelfth Day of Christmas: Save an additional 8% on all COPIC PRODUCTS!!!  That makes it's really 30% off retail prices!  This is AMAZING!

Click -->HERE<-- to go and see the Copic Products!

Use Code: XMASDAY12
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 24)

Don't forget to make your donation to Singleton Moms
to be entered to win over $400 in products!!!  

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On the 11th Day of Christmas & a Decorated Tin...

 ...my true love sent to me eleven pipers piping. Well, Tab has sent her pipers to lead you to some amazingly low prices; the pipers are going to pipe you out of the store with EVEN LOWER prices than that! For the 11th day of Christmas, Tab is offering you an additional 20% off already up to 70% off prices on EVERYTHING in the Clearance section of the store!!! There are over 120 items currently in the clearance section, many just added in the last few days! Click -->HERE<-- to go and check out all the wonderful items!

Eleventh Day of Christmas: Save 20% on everything in CLEARANCE!!!

Use Code: XMASDAY11
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 23)

Check back tomorrow for Day 12's special deal!!!

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Are you all ready for the holidays...tomorrow is already Christmas Eve!  WOW I can't believe how fast this year has gone by!  I have one more shopping place to stop today before my family Christmas tonight!  My immediate family celebrates our Christmas at my parents' house on the 23rd!  It's really laid back but so much fun!  My family Christmas last 3 days due to the size of my mom and dad's families!  Christmas Eve is church and my Dad's parents' then Christmas Day is my Mom's parents'!  I love it....my cousins are flying in from Texas this year....I haven't seen them in a couple years now...so I'm very excited!  My hubby doesn't understand as his family only consists of his Mom, Dad and sister....you would think after 7 1/2 years of being with me he would have adjusted by now!

Today I have a gift packaging project to share with you.  I have a friend who asked me to decorate a tin that she could put a necklace in for a gift.  I used an old prima container and added some paper, ribbons, and jewels to make it pretty!  The only requirements were it should be black and red and she wanted an "M" on it!  Here is the BEFORE pictures:

And here is the AFTER:

I used the same paper collection as my airplane Santa card from yesterday....they are from The Paper Studio.

Ribbons are from my stash. 

I took the multi-colored rhinestones  off of the tin and added just red and clear ones to match my theme.

I love how the medallion turned out!  I used my Just Rite stamper with my curved letters for the initial.  I stamped some flourishes from my Autumn Leaves set in Distress Fired Brick ink.  Then I took one of my mini Prima stamps and stamped in black over top of the swirls.  I cut the medallion out with my scalloped circle nesties and finished it off with Christmas Red Stickles.  For behind the medallion I used my new Fancy Tags...oooo I so love these and can see them being on a lot of my projects now.  Then for the decoration behind the fancy tag I used my Fleur De Lis pendant set....I used one of the small dies in that set, cut it 7 times and layered those to look like a circle.

I hope you like how this turned out....my friend absolutely LOVED it....that always makes me so happy to see someone's eyes light up when they see what I've created!

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Flying By to Say Merry Christmas...

The countdown is dwindling...Christmas is almost here!  Are you all ready to celebrate?  Well I'm finishing my shopping tomorrow...have to go to the Harley Davidson dealership to finish shopping for my brother.  Today I am hoping to wrap most of the presents and to make some sugar cookies (the dough is already made...just need to roll it out, cut into shapes, and bake!)

Today I have a fun card to share with you!  My Uncle called me the other night and asked if I could make a special Christmas card....of course my answer was YES! :)  My Grandma's cousin's husband was in the Air Force in his younger days and my Uncle found a picture of the plane that he flew in the Vietnam War.  My Uncle was wondering if I could make a card with this plane and somehow have a Santa sitting on top of the plane.  This got my wheels turning.....and here is the end product:

I am very pleased with how it turned out...I'm taking it over to my Uncle today, I sure hope he likes it.  I used my digi Santa from my Stamps and Smiles Christmas Eve set.  I shrinked him down to fit in my plane...used my Xacto Knife to carefully place Santa in the cockpit of the plane.  The papers I used are from My Paper Studio.  Snowflakes were made with my MS punch and Marvy punch.  I added Star Dust Stickles to make them sparkle.

Santa was colored with my Copics.  I used my Spica Black and Spica Gold on Santa's belt for some shimmer.  I used my Spica Red and Clear on the candy cane Santa is holding.  Added liquid applique to the trim on Santa's hat and coat.

Then I used my bow easy to create the red bow.  After attaching the bow I thought the top of the card needed a little something more.  That's when I added the cream colored branches and used my Versamarker to color the edges of the branches, and added my Ranger Gold embossing powder to achieve the little extra that the card needed.

For the finished inside I carried the same papers through.  On the left side I used my MS snowflake punch.  On the right side I used my Nesties Labels One for the spot where my Uncle can write his sentiment! **DON'T FORGET: Spellbinders are on Sale at 7 Kids TODAY ONLY!!!  Check out my post -->HERE<-- for all the details! 

  

I hope you enjoyed this Santa flying by to Wish You a Very Merry Christmas!

Recipe:

Stamps:  Digi Christmas Eve Set by Stamps and Smiles

Inks:  Copics, Copic Spicas, Versamarker

Copic Colors Used: I seemed to have lost my note with my colors on...when I find it I will edit this to add the colors that I used!

Papers:  The Paper Studio

Tools:  MS branch punch, MS snowflake punch, Marvy snowflake punch, bow easy, Nesties Labels One, MS snowflake border punch

Embellishments: Star Dust Stickles, Ranger Gold Embossing Powder, Liquid Applique,

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On the 10th Day of Christmas...One you DON'T want to miss!!!

 ..my true love sent to me ten lords a leaping. Today's sale will have you leaping...for joy! Today's sale is 10% off all Spellbinders products! 7 KIDS prices are already 10-20% below retail on Spellbinders, so this as an even more incredible deal! These prices are hard to beat, so click -->HERE<-- to go and check them out! 

 Tenth Day of Christmas: Save 10% on all
SPELLBINDERS PRODUCTS!!!

Use Code: XMASDAY10

Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 22)

Check back tomorrow for Day 11's special deal!!!

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Tab also has some AMAZING Candy up for grabs!  You can win over $400 worth of products all for helping someone in need!  Click -->HERE<-- to go and read all the details!

Here's a pic of all the goodies you could win:

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On the 9th Day of Christmas....

...my true love sent to me nine ladies dancing .  Tab is beating that....She's sending to you 15% off Zva Creative...gemstones, pearls, flowers, etc!  Click -->HERE<-- to go and check them out!  You really don't want to miss this savings...these are brand new to the 7 Kids store!!

Ninth Day of Christmas: Save 15% on all brand new to the store Zva Creative

Use Code: XMASDAY9
 
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 21)

Check back tomorrow for Day 10's special deal!!!

Tab is also clearing out MANY items to make way for the newbies coming in after CHA!  Click -->HERE<-- to go and see the AMAZING deals she has going on!

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On the 8th Day of Christmas....EVEN More Savings

...my true love sent to me eight maids a milking.  Tab is beating that....She's sending to you 10% off high hopes stamps!  Click -->HERE<-- to go and check them out!  You really don't want to miss this savings!

Eighth Day of Christmas: Save 10% on all brand new to the store HIGH HOPE stamps!! 

Use Code: XMASDAY8
 
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 20)

Check back tomorrow for Day 9's special deal!!!

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On the 7th Day of Christmas....MORE SAVINGS!

...my true love sent to me seven swans a swimming. Well Tab can totally beat that. She's sending to you 15% off 8 new Elisabeth Bell designs and 17 new Joan Elliott stamps from Ladybug & Friends.
The Elisabeth Bell stamps are all clear acrylic. The Joan Elliott stamps are deeply etched red rubber on EZMount.  These stamps are super cute and must-haves. Don't miss this opportunity to save!!!

Seventh Day of Christmas: Save 15% on all brand new to the store LADYBUG & FRIENDS stamps!!!

Use Code: XMASDAY7
 
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 19)

Check back tomorrow for Day 8's special deal!!!

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On the 6th Day of Christmas...

...my true love sent to me six geese a laying. Tab would love to have a witty post connecting geese to flower soft, but she won't.  hee hee!  So you don't get wit, but you do get 15% off all Flower Soft products at 7 Kids College Fund that are in the store. I think the discount is better!

Here are some fun samples of things you are do with flower soft!  The uses are endless and it can be used for ANY season or occasion!

  Sixth Day of Christmas: Save 15% on all FLOWER SOFT!

Use Code: XMASDAY6
 

Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 18)

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On the 5th Day of Christmas....

...my true love sent to me 5 golden rings. When Tab thinks of gold, she thinks of the gold standard; and when she thinks of the gold standard, she thinks of the gold standard of cuteness; when she thinks of the gold standard of cuteness, she thinks of MAGNOLIA!!!

So, on this fifth day of Christmas, all in-stock Magnolia stamps are an additional 10% off already discounted 7 KIDS prices.

Who couldn't use more Magnolias....I know I always can!  Make sure you take advantage of this amazing special to get some more cuties in your collection!  

Fifth Day of Christmas: Save 10% on all MAGNOLIA STAMPS!

Use Code: XMASDAY5
 

Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 17)

Check back tomorrow for Day 6's special deal!!!

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On the 4th Day of Christmas....

...my true love sent to me four calling birds. It's not four, but Cuttlebug has one calling bird. So, the 4th day of Christmas 7 Kids College Fund has 15% off all in-stock Cuttlebug products!

Fourth Day of Christmas: Save 15% on all CUTTLEBUG!

Use Code: XMASDAY4
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 16)

Check back tomorrow for Day 5's special deal!!!

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On the 3rd Day of Christmas....

...my true love sent to me three French hens. Well, the closest thing 7 Kid's College Fund has to three french hens are three cute owls from Pink Cat Studio. So, on this third day of Christmas, you can save on all super-cute Pink Cat Studio stamps AND everything you need to mount these cuties!

Third Day of Christmas: Save 15% on all Pink Cat Studio stamps and Unmouted stamp supplies!

Use Code: XMASDAY3
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 15)

Check back tomorrow for Day 4's special deal!!!

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 Happy Shopping!

Tilda's Mitten

Hello, I hope everyone is doing good!  Today we got some more icky weather...started with freezing rain and ended with snow!  YUCK!  I'm glad I didn't have to go to school today; however, I was stuck studying....my first round of finals begin tomorrow and the last round ends on Thursday....then I will be on crafting time for a whole month!  YAY!  You can't begin to imagine how excited I am!

After studying for almost 9 hours straight today I decided I needed to give my brain a break and color....and my end result is this:

 

 I have been seeing lots of people making cute mitten cards so I thought I would give it a try.  I didn't have a template so I hand drew a mitten.  Then I had to ink up one of my new Tildas!  I wanted a non-traditional colored card so I used my new American Crafts paper.  Added some primas and punched snowflakes...of course had to add star dust stickles to the snowflakes for some glitter...then a cute mitten charm and my card was complete.

 

Tilda was colored with my Copics, accented with a white gel pen, and then I added Gelly powder to her hat.  I have her sitting on some fun snowflake ribbon.  I'm entering this beauty into the Just Magnolia Challenge this week....which is to create a Christmasy Card!

Make Sure you head on over to Embellish to check out Barb's amazing sales!

Recipe:
Stamps:  Santa's Little Helper Tilda from the So Jolly Collection
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen
Copic Colors Used: BG11, BG13, BG18, BG34, E00, E11, E21, E25, E49, E53, E59, R02, R11, R20, R22, R24, YR00
Papers:  American Crafts Blue Skies Collection
Tools:  Corner Rounder, MS branch punch, MS snowflake punch, Bow Easy
Embellishments:  Snowflake Ribbon, Pink Ribbon, Primas, Star Dust Stickles, Glitter Dots, Rose, Gelly powder, Charm

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The 2nd Day of Christmas....

...my true love sent to me: two turtle doves. Well since 7 Kids College Fund doesn't have turtle doves, Tab does have DOODLEBUGS!!! So, this second day of Christmas, you will receive 15% off everything in the DOODLEBUG category and the EMBELLISHMENTS category! This includes all buttons, brads, petaloo and prima, flowers, charms, stickles, liquid pearls, fun flock, liquid applique, gemstones, glitter, dew drops, etc.

Now what are you waiting for.....go and SHOP....click HERE to get to the store! :)

Second Day of Christmas: Save 15% on everything in the EMBELLISHMENTS &; DOODLEBUG categories!

Use Code: XMASDAY2
Good TODAY ONLY (DECEMBER 14)

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12 Days of Christmas at 7 Kids College Fund!

Today is the start of the 12 Days of Christmas at 7 Kids College Fund!  This fun goes through December 24th.  You will want to check out the 7 Kid Blog EVERY DAY for the Daily Christmas Sale!  What a wonderful time to shop for those crafty people in your life, or better yet to get yourself a lovely present!

On the First Day of Christmas, Tab gave to me....

15% off all Stampavie Stamps!

This lovely sale also includes Lelo Designs and Leere Aldrich stamps which are discounted down to $4.99!

Make sure to use Code:  XMASDAY1

This is ONLY good through today (Dec. 13)!

I thought I would share a fun Stampavie Gift Set that I have made!  This is perfect for any gardener in your life!

I have used the Sarah Kay image Elodie in Her Garden.

Now click, HERE to go and shop for your own Stampavie Stamps!

This set can be purchased on my ShopHandmade Store by clicking HERE!

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Happy Shopping!

Toasty Warm Christmas

Welcome to:

Stamps and Smiles
Digi Release - Day 4

Today is the final digi set sneak peek...all sets will be released for purchase TOMORROW night at 8pm CST!  Then you all can play along with us!  Remember tomorrow is also the BLOG HOP at Stamps and Smiles...goes from 7pm-8pm CST!  You don't want to miss this as there are some AMAZING projects that have been cooked up!
 
Today I am showing you the Wishing You a Toasty Christmas set!  It has 11 images and 1 sentiments. This set can also be personalized...check out the Stamps and Smiles Blog for some personalized card samples.

Speaking of toasty warm we are in the midst of a SUPER COLD FRONT...and I'm trying to stay toasty warm!  We got blasted with 12+ inches of snow in 24 hours that started Tuesday night and continued into yesterday, and today we have twenty below zero wind chills.  Brrrrr!  I wish I had a nice warm fireplace like the one in this digi set!  I guess I will settle for a nice cup of hot cocoa when I get home from school!

When my Mom and I went to the Stamping Expo that was in Milwaukee in October I found some super cute pop up cards! As soon as I saw them I knew I had to give them a try and this digi set was the perfect set to try this technique out!

 I love the fun scene that you can create with this set!  All images were colored with my Copics.  I used my Lipstick Spica for the ornaments on the tree to give them that glittery look (the lipstick color is actually red with a goldish tint to it).  I popped up the fireplace with dimensionals and placed the logs behind so it looks like the logs are actually in the fireplace.  The cute cat is also popped up to look like he's sleeping cozily by the fire.  I used my BG Wassil paper pad...I love how these two designs together actually look like wallpaper and then the floor.

 

Then I placed the stocking inside on the pop-ups!  They were colored with my Copics and I added Liquid Applique on a few of them for the fluffy tops.  I hope you enjoyed this fun sample!  Don't forget the blog hop is tomorrow night beginning at 7PM CST!  I'm super excited to share my project with you!


Also I have added a few new items to my online store!  Click HERE to go and take a peek!



Recipe:
Stamps:  Wishing You a Toasty Christmas digi set

Inks:  Copics, Lipstick Spica

Copic Colors Used: G20, G24, G28, W1, W3, W5, W7, R12, R37, R39, Y00, Y02, Y38, BG93, BG96, C3, C5, YR20, YR21, YR24, E15, E18, E19, E39, E40, E53, E59,

Papers:  Basic Gray Wassil Collection

Tools:  Cutterbee Scissors, Xacto Knife

Embellishments: Liquid Applique, Dimensionals, 

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