I am a stamper, scrapbooker and paper crafter as well as a Close to My Heart Consultant. I am a Christian and have been married to Bill for over 35 years. We have two grown children, Jennifer and Ryan and two beautiful granddaughters, Alexia and Brooke.
We Are Family
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I am back with another card for our current Stay Crafty Challenge, We Are
Family. Our challenge closes on Dec 1st at 5pm PST so you still have a few
day...
Good Memories {of Texas} Layout
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I'm trying to finish up scrapping my 2017 family photos before the end of
the year, so I decided to do a layout with miscellaneous photos from our
Texas ...
Simple Nests of Winter Card
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Recently I hosted a card making service project for a women's group I'm
involved in (Delta Kappa Gamma, key women educators), and here is one of
the simp...
~Christmas Owls- Di's Digi's-Use a Digi
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Time for a new challenge over that Di's Digis! This week we are asking you
to *Use A Digi* on your creations, so that's an easy one. Di has a ton of
fun ...
November Mid Month Inspiration Ch #686
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Good morning and welcome to the
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps
November Monthly Challenge
Mid Month Inspiration!
Every month we post a brand new challenge ...
4 Card Wonder Stamping Tutorial
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Hello, crafty friends!
This month, I've been absolutely delighted to dive into the world of
flowers instead of holiday images! With the launch of the Onl...
Love Notes Cards
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One of the techniques that truly enhanced the elegance of the first card
was adding a stamped border. The Delightful Accent of Folded Mini Envelopes
Inco...
Annual Catalog Seasonal Sale
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Stampin’ Up’s Annual Catalog Seasonal Sale is going on now! Until November
15, save on these items from the Annual Catalog: The sale only runs through
No...
Tuesday Morning Sketches #780
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Hi happy Tuesday Morning Sketches #780 day!
I’m not exactly thrilled with this card but it was really fun to make. I
knew I should have purchased as muc...
Happy Thanksgiving
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Hi friends. I'm back today with another card featuring the Autumn Memories
collection from This Calls for Confetti. There is a 6x8 stamp set, a Quick
Color...
Cruise Recap and my Next Cruise to Alaska
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I've just returned from my Eastern Caribbean cruise with Crafters Therapy
Cruises where I taught classes on the sea days with crafters and fans of
Elizab...
Paper & Ribbon Share...
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If you know anything about Stampin' Up! Mini-Catalog releases, then you'll
know that you're gonna want it all!!!
...
Before deciding that, let me help!
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....And MORE Time
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So, now, it's 2024. My ramblings on my Blog did not happen but that
doesn't mean life stopped. I've married my longtime partner, weathered
COVID and teac...
Honey Bunny Digital Files = amazing flowers!
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The Honey Bunny digital file collection from Close To My Heart has captured
my heart ever so completely. This collection features a layout and then
addi...
NEW Cutting Guide to Create 12 Cards!
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Hi everyone!
It has been a while, but I am back. This time I am sharing a look at some
cards I made using the new Stampin' Up! Take to the Sky DSP and ...
Join me on my new blog . . . . .
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I mentioned in my last post I was moving so here is my new blog - come and
join the fun PapercraftingwithSara.blogspot.com
love *Sara xxx*
Welcome
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Welcome to “thescrapzone” – a place where cherished memories are elevated
to an art form and beyond.
I am a paper crafter, actively participating in monthl...
Hello Sunshine Patchwork Card
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Hello Crafty Friends!
I am excited to share this cute Spring card with you today! This patchwork
idea was inspired from Pinterest. You will have hours o...
Scrappy Quilt
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Happy New Year!
It’s been so long since I’ve posted on here. Life has been full of twists
and turns. Hopefully this year will be bright.
Yesterday i...
Books of 2023
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I did a great job keeping tracks of my 2023 books through April and then
didn't. This year also felt really haphazard on the books I read. Just what
ever...
Silver Bells Christmas Scrapbook Kit
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Hi Crafty Friends!
It's time for another scrapbook kit to help you in your memory keeping
journey. This month my kit features the SILVER BELLS collec...
Stick it Down 2-page Sketch-- October 2023
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Hello and happy Sunday!
October is my favorite time of the year. The days are still long and
colors in New England are spectacular!
Here is a Layout ...
C9 Summer Camp Inked Blossoms
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In June, I attended Concord & 9th's Summer Camp Virtual Event. One of the
classes was creating these to cards. The first card with the white
cardstock ...
See the new July - August Idea book
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view the beautiful new paper packs and stamps for July and August on my
website
https://kburrows.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-catalog.aspx
s...
July '23 Specials and Promotions
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July Specials & Promos
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New July/August 2023 Catalog
The new Idea Book arrived July 1st and has some beautiful surprises!
Summer to fall themes and ev...
Simple Domed Card
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Create a simple domed shaped card using a metal die from the Cosette
Cardmaking stamp and thin cuts (Z4700).
Click on the image above to watch on YouTube.
Sneak Peek all Week Day 5
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In the New Idea Book
The last day of Sneak Peeks. This is my favorite item
in the new Idea Book. I like all things butterfly.
This Butterfly embossing fo...
Reward stamp sets
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Thank you for your order! Here are the reward stamps sets to choose
from. Please note the name and item number and message me with your
choice.
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Beach party days have finally arrived!
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Finding time to craft has been super difficult since we started caring for
my little nephew- full time work, my two kids and a wee baby means busy,
busy,...
Final Post
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Hello to all my followers, I wanted to let you know that I have come to the
difficult decision to discontinue my blog. I still plan to continue to
craft an...
Technique Hop - "Stunning Stencils"
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*Welcome to our **"Stunning Stencils" *
*Technique Blog Hop!*
Today, we will be featuring a variety of ways to use stencils! 😍✂🥳
*Come on in...
Starting up again...again.
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Yes, it's been a year since I've posted anything here. Seems about average
of how hot and cold I go on this blog. I'm surprised anyone still reads it,
b...
time for tea!
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hi!
i made a card!! :)
I used the super cute Tea Party stamp set from My Favorite Things with my
favorite background die ever, the Brick Wall Cover-...
Perfect Match
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Grab your Perfect Match kit for all your Valentine's scrapbooking and
cardmaking needs!! This kit is so beautiful and comes with everything you
need t...
My Comfort & Joy scrapbooking workshop kit pages!
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Having finished up these complete (WITH PHOTOS!!) “Comfort and Joy”
scrapbooking workshop pages this week makes me feel so happy and
accomplished. I’m so...
New Book, New Look!
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Sometimes it just that time to make a change. I've had this blog you are
visiting for 12 years! Wow, that's a lot of post and a lot of sharing.
But it's...
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*July 2020*
*I knew that we'd be back to normal by July! They said the virus couldn't *
*live in the heat. Well, that didn't happen. * *We aren't having o...
Birthday and Senior Cards-Photo Heavy!
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Hello!
I hope this finds you doing well, staying healthy and keeping busy.
This post is very photo heavy, just to warn you. *Ü*
My daugher turned 19 last ...
SNS Card Sketch #172
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Hi everyone, I have been trying to use up what I have. I had this little
adorable DiplomaBella in my stamped basket. I have had this stamp forever
and ev...
The Great Purge - I'm DONE!
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I'm so over this whole project I can't even tell you - NEVER again! This
post is the last of what I'm getting rid of. Same thing as before: pictures
are sm...
Welcome to the Joyful Stars February Blog Hop
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I just love this sassy old lady. My friends are at the age where we are
teasing each other about getting older. I know they will get a kick out of
this ...
Thankful for Family - 2 Page Scrapbook Layout
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Don't you just love this time of year? A time to reflect on all our
blessings, gatherings with friends and family, and of course yummy food!
Today I have a...
Into the Wild We Go!
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Hi friends! It has been a very long time since my last post, so let me
update you on my situation. I had micro discectomy surgery on my L5 at the
end of Ju...
Wide Washi Tape Custom Shaker Cards
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Today I'm exploring Number 10 cards (4" x 9.25") and how to create custom
cards for birthdays with wide washi tape from Altenew. I love shaker cards
and ...
35th Anniversary - Stamptacular Sale!!
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Hello friends!! Close To My Heart is celebrating once again with another
Amazing Sale to celebrate the 35th Anniversary!! ALL Stamp Sets are on
sale 35% ...
I’m BACCCCCKKKKK!
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Wow, I continue to surprise myself at how many times I have started,
restarted and restarted again my commitment to this post!
I’m looking this time to try...
CARDS FOR MY APRIL WORKSHOP
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A couple of cards that I have been working on. I like to have three cards
for each workshop and here are two. As soon as I pick a third I will post
it her...
March 2019 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
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Welcome to the March 2019 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop, which is set of 26
stamps called This Happened. This set will work for scrapbook pages and
you...
New Post on My New Blog
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Hi everyone! I have recently made the decision to move my blog over to my
own domain. Why? I wanted to have unlimited storage space for photos of
projec...
Close To My Heart Boxing Week Sale
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Come check out Close To My Heart's Boxing Week sale through Monday,
December 31. New items everyday beginning at midnight MST. Click Here to
be taken t...
Watch Now The Search for John Gissing Full Movie
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[D'movies *HD*] Watch The Search for John Gissing (2001) Full Movie. The
Search for John Gissing can be watch for free registering. Streaming The
Search fo...
Embossing with Thin Cut dies
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I am doing a terrible job of posting here.....if only it were as easy as
posting to Instagram...! These are two of 6 cards I made using this sweet
retired...
October Scrapbook Class.
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Hi There!
I LOVE the kit we will be creating with this month. I love it because it
is so versatile. If you want Halloween Themed Pages...you got it! If ...
Alan Gratz visit
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It has been a while since I blogged. I thought I was going to be diligent
about posting weekly but it just didn't happen. Baseball season started at
the ...
Two cards I made for my neice's wedding.
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Products used:
CTMH White Daisy Cardstock
Various CTMH stamps and inks
CTMH Heart Die and Stitched die
Heartfelt Creations Stamp/die combos
Heartfelt Creati...
Fresh Air scrapbooking kit and supplies
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This spring my basement flooded twice (sort of 4 times... both times it
flooded more water came in just before the mess was cleaned up) It means
my baseme...
MFT Sketches are Flamazing!
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It's been awhile! I'm learning a new hobby - machine embroidery. But in
between playing with that, I still will get a little stamping done - this
time for ...
Using a {Themed} Kit...
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Have you ever purchased a themed kit and felt unsure how to use it outside
the intended theme? OR... have you declined from purchasing a themed kit,
for t...
Close To My Heart Flash Sale
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Hi! It's Sundi here. I wanted to hop on the blog and let you all know about
the FLASH SALE going on over on my Close To My Heart website. You can take
a ...
Little Monster birthday card
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I'm so excited to be to crafting as it's been way too long. I figured
since I'm still a little "rusty", I'd take it easy and make something
simple. I us...
Oh Deer - It's November Already
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Click here to see Product used.
Is it just me or do the days and weeks fly by through the year, the older
we get. As a kid I remember thinking that Christ...
Baby It's Cold Outside...
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...Or at least it should be!
Hi All! Welcome to the Kraft-y Hearts blog share featuring Close To My
Heart's October Stamp Of The Month: Christmas Tunes.
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Time to Start that Christmas List with Thirty-One
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It's hard to believe that the holiday season is fast approaching, but it
is. I want to help you kick off your shopping with some great deals from
Thir...
CTMH Conventions, mean NEW Crafty GOODNESS!!!!
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*Oh, my!!!! While I did not get to attend convention this year, there are
some amazing products coming our way. Beginning August 1st, customers will
be abl...
Card making
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Just a little card making today inbetween calls and emails for work. I am
just trying to get some cards made because my stash has dwindled down to
almos...
June Joyful Stars Blog Hop
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Thanks for hopping with us again this month. Here is layouts created using
the New Prickly Pear Workshops Your Way Scrapbooking Kit. The kit
includes: 1 ...
Crafting Call By Cindy
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I know that it has been a few months since I've posted here. I've not
forgotten this site, but in the interim, I have have been working on an
expanded blo...
I Have Moved!!
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Hey Guys!! In case you haven't noticed yet, I have moved over to my new
website World of JenCraft. Please join me over at my new home!! Would
love for ...
Sparkle and Shine!
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When I saw the sketch for this weeks challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketch
Challenge, I immediately thought of a gold framed mirror that my husband's
great a...
I want YOU!
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CTMH February Promotion:
SIGN ME UP!
Sign up as a Close To My Heart during February and in addition to the
normal benefits of signing up, you will also rec...
Snow Time
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Hello out there!! Just thought I would pop in and share a quick layout I
did a while ago.
Created with Simple Stories' Snow Fun collection
Hope everyone...
CAS Thinking of You
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I haven't posted in a while. It has been a busy time, but I have also been
struggling with creating anything lately. So, to break that streak I am
starting...
Cozy
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There is just something about plaid that makes my heart happy. I think it
is just because so many great childhood memories are associated with it.
Then o...
February Creative Club - Hello Lovely!
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Are you behind on your scrapbooking or want to add some new handmade cards
to your stash? If so, you're invited to join me and my friends for Creative
C...
Summer Sings!
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I love the joy that this photo and LO express! Most supplies are from Club
Scrap--paper from the Come Sail Away kit, sentiment stamp from the Just
Dandy...
Welcome Home Wreath Kit
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This month's Constant Campaign is a beautiful wreath kit. This is easily
one of the best campaigns Close To My Heart has ever done. It is easy to
put tog...
City Sidewalks Christmas Banner
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When we were decorating for fall, Mike created a permanent spot to hang
banners. I didn't have a Christmas one, so I decided to use up my City
Sidewalks pa...
Heart2Heart Challenges - Oh Deer!
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This week Heart2Heart Challenges is focused on the Oh Deer paper pack -
using the paper or the colors for your project. This paper is so beautiful
with it...
Join me on Facebook!
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Hi all!
I know it's been awhile since you've seen me on here but I've decided it's
time to make the jump to Facebook for my business.
Over time, I haven't...
Girlfriends Matter
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Years ago, I was on vacation with my family when I noticed a group of
ladies nearby who appeared to be in their fifties, or sixties. With a quick
glance, […]
July Stamp of the Month: From the Notebook
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July 2016: From the Notebook
[image: Stamps]
S1607, set of 24 [image: Innovative, creative, and always versatile—here’s
just one example of these stamps in...
The long way home mini vacation scrapbook
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I can't believe I have not updated my blog since 2012. I am going to give
this a go, bare with me I will be blogging from my iPad. It's very
different blog...
Quote Sunday: Happy Father's Day!
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Sending a BIG Happy Father's Day shout-out to all of the dads out there!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
[image: Photobucket]
MaryGunnFUNN.blogspot.com is retiring
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speaking of last calls...
after 7 FUNN years & more than
150,000 hits from all over the world,
MaryGunnFUNN.blogspot.com
is
retiring.
But MaryGunnFUNN is...
Simply Inspired ~ New CTMH Seasonal Expressions
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Welcome to my Sweet Studio and the Simply Inspired Blog hop. If you’ve
come from my beautiful friend Brenda’s blog, you’re on the right path. If
you ge...
Card In A Box -
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This is a new item that I made. The pictures here are my 2nd time - I had
to make a practice run you know. I am so very excited with how it turned
out an...
Ring In the New Year!
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Hello and welcome to another fun blog hop! Today I'm ringing in the new
year with a great group of crafters - the entire lineup is posted below, so
be sure...
Hello, National Stamping Month! Hello, Life!
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Happy National Stamping Month! We're celebrating all month long at Close to
My Heart with not just one great stamp set, but three exclusive stamp sets
that...
Welcome to the Team!
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Close To My Heart is always hiring new Consultants and what a job this is!
I love to welcome new members to my team. We are a group made up of some of
the ...
Getting Ready for Back-to-School
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It is hard to believe that it is already August and school is just around
the corner! This year, all of the elementary schools in my district are NOT
havin...
August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
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Welcome to the August Stamp of the Month blog hop. This month we are
showcasing "Framed" a set of 12 stamps and have about 50 consultants
participat...
Saying Goodbye to Mom 'n Me Scrap
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This blog was started when Mom and I were working hard to establish my
business. Mom passed away in December and I find the need to start a new
adventure.
...
Deconstructed Sketch Guest Designer
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I was selected as a guest designer this week for Deconstructed Sketches. I
always love the sketches that are provided weekly. They are fun and
versatile an...
Workshop #1
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Introducing the first of three workshops I will be teaching at the upcoming
scrapbooking retreat. This is the Pocket & Tags Mini Album. You don’t like
the ...