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Sweetest Cherries Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158711]	Douceur Fruitée Photopolymer Stamp Set (French) [158713]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Soft Pastels Assortment [154585]	Sponge Daubers [133773]
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485]	Classic Matte Dots [158146]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Paper Snips [103579]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Share a Milkshake Ice Cream Punch Card & Demo

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:49:54 +0200

Friends, I had so much fun using the Strawberry Builder Punch from the Clearance Rack in last week's Facebook Live, that I decided to try another Clearance punch! If you missed last week's project, you can find it here.

This week's card features the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch, which retails for just $14.40 CAD. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

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To make the card, I started with die cutting. I used my Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with:

Scalloped Contours Dies to cut the 2nd largest rectangle from Basic White Cardstock
Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the longest label from Basic Black Cardstock
Share a Milkshake Dies to cut the waffle cone from Crumb Cake Cardstock

I then stamped the sentiment from the Share a Milkshake Stamp Set in VersaMark Ink, toward the right side of the Basic Black label. I sprinkled White Embossing Powder from Basics Embossing Powders over it, then tapped off the excess powder and returned it to the jar. After that, I used the Heat Tool to work its magic, turning the powder into smooth, raised, shiny letters.

The Share a Milkshake Bundle is terrific, with so many sweet possibilities:

To assemble the card, I first scored and folded a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. Then I adhered a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of Ready to Ride DSP.

This motorcycle- and tool-oriented paper is not what I would think of as pairing well with the ice cream theme. But one of the patterns was perfect, and I love its reflective shine! It just goes to show how we can often use unexpected combinations of supplies to make something fabulous. Here's a look at the interesting patterns in Ready to Ride DSP:

Next, I adhered the scalloped rectangle to the card base using Stampin' Dimensionals. I then pieced together the ice cream cone, adhering it to the card with Stampin' Seal. I think the 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper is perfect for ice cream, with its beautiful colours and sparkle. Bonus - the glitter doesn't flake off, so no glitter storm in your house! Here's the paper, in all 5 current In Colors:

I layered on the label with Stampin' Dimensionals, then used Mini Glue Dots to attach a bow made with Black & White Gingham Ribbon. The final touch was embellishing with Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment. I used the putty end of my Take Your Pick tool to pick them up, adhering them on tiny dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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Share A Milkshake Bundle (English) [160396]	Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch [154241]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
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Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485]	Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment [158137]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Snips [103579]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Dragonfly Garden Pretty Prints Card

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:38:36 +0200

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you're having a good beginning to your week. To keep things fun and easy as we get back to routines after the weekend, I have a fairly simple card for you today.

Our card features the beautiful Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set. Ce jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

To make this card, I started by stamping the dragonfly and sentiment from the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set in Shaded Spruce Ink onto scraps of Basic White Cardstock. I cut the sentiment scrap to 7/8" x 3" and cut out the dragonfly. Here's a look at the stamp set, which makes me think of dragonflies flitting among summery wildflowers. (Lovely thought, isn't it?)

To assemble, I began with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Calypso Coral Cardstock card base. I then layered two pieces of Pretty Prints DSP (2 1/2" x 5" and 1/2" x 5") onto a 4" x 5 1/4" Basic White Cardstock panel. Pretty Prints DSP suggested itself to me for this card, as it comes in several vibrant colours, with natural flower and greenery prints.

Next, I adhered a 1/2" x 3 3/4" strip of Shaded Spruce Cardstock to the top of the panel and used Stampin' Dimensionals to add the sentiment and dragonfly. I attached the panel to the card base with Stampin' Dimensionals and embellished with Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

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Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set [154411]	Set De Tampons Amovibles Libellule Au Jardin (Français) [154597]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193]	Pretty Prints 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159245]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Paper Snips [103579]
Paper Trimmer [152392]

Sentimental Rose Kit

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, how about a kit that looks made for spring?

The Sentimental Rose Kit features lovely pastel hues for the season. Here are the cards it makes:

These elegant cards come in a kit with enough supplies to make 3 of each for a total of 9, plus a decorative acetate gift box. At just $26 (before tax/shipping), this kit is a deal!

Everything you need - including adhesives - comes in the convenient kit box. Just add scissors! The Sentimental Rose Card Kit is perfect for beginners, as the pieces are all pre-cut for you and you don't need any extra supplies.

Here's a look at all the pieces in the kit:

And here's how the whole kit looks when put together:

Like other kits in the Kits Collection, Sentimental Rose is available in either English or French. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post. If you'd like to see all the kits in the Kits Collection, please click here.

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Dainty Delight Celebrate You Card

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, today I have an easy-peasy card for a relaxing Saturday. The card is the final one in our series featuring the Dainty Delight Bundle. If you missed the previous cards, find them here, here, and here.

Ce produit est également disponible en français. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

Here's our simple card:

To make this card, I started by cutting two tags with the Something Fancy Dies - one in Basic White Cardstock and the other in Old Olive Cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set in Old Olive Ink. That's it for both die cutting and stamping!

To create the coloured ribbon, I cut enough Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon to stretch across the card and adhere to the back of the panels, plus a small length for tying a knot. Then I used the brush tip of Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends (dark) to colour the ribbon. Tip: Make sure to have cardboard or several layers of paper under the ribbon, as alcohol markers will readily bleed through.

Next, I adhered a 3 3/4" x 5" Dainty Flowers DSP panel to a 4" x 5 1/4" Blackberry Bliss Cardstock panel. I attached the ribbon with Mini Glue Dots. I also adhered the tags together, then attached them to the panel with Stampin' Dimensionals. I then tied a knot through the ribbon with my second piece. After adding the panels to a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base with Stampin' Dimensionals, I embellished with Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels.

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Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Tendres Attentions Cling Stamp Set (French) [161081]	Something Fancy Dies [160424]
Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154877]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Dainty Delight Sending Love Card

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:30:00 +0200

Friends, today I have a card for you that fits right in with spring & summer - yet uses the very bold and deep Starry Sky as the basis for its colour palette.

The card features the Dainty Delight Bundle. If you missed the previous cards, find them here and here. Ce produit est également disponible en français. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

Here's today's card:

To make this card, I started by cutting two tags with the Something Fancy Dies - one in Basic White Cardstock and the other in Starry Sky Cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set in Starry Sky Ink. I also stamped the flower image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, then coloured it with Daffodil Delight, Starry Sky, and Old Olive Stampin' Blends. I used the Dainty Delight Dies to cut it out.

Next, I cut an 11" length of Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon. I used the brush tip of my Starry Sky Stampin' Blends (dark) to colour the ribbon and set it aside to dry. Helpful Hint: Be sure to have cardboard or multiple layers of paper under the ribbon, as the marker will readily bleed through the ribbon.

To assemble, I adhered a 2" x 5" section of Dainty Flowers DSP about 1/8" from the right edge of a 4" x 5 1/4" Basic White Cardstock panel. I loosely tore down the right side of a 2 1/2" x 5" Dainty Flowers DSP panel for a distressed look, then adhered it to the Basic White panel. I attached the two tags together and added them to the panel with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added the die-cut flowers with Mini Glue Dots and Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.

For finishing, I attached the panels to a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Starry Sky Cardstock card base with Stampin' Dimensionals. I tied the bow and added it with Mini Glue Dots, then embellished with Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels. Finally, I added a 3 3/4" x 5" Basic White Cardstock panel inside the card.

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Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Tendres Attentions Cling Stamp Set (French) [161081]	Something Fancy Dies [160424]
Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159222]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Dainty Delight Best Is Yet Card

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:35:25 +0200

Friends, today I'm returning to the Dainty Delight Bundle. It's such a beautiful stamp set & die set, with so many possibilities! And perfect as we enter the new season & look forward to spring flowers. What have you made with this bundle?

Ce jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français. I'll include a full clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

Here's today's card:

To make this card, I started by cutting two tags with the Something Fancy Dies - one in Basic White Cardstock and the other in Rich Razzleberry Cardstock. I was happy to use Rich Razzleberry, as this is not a colour I've used often.

Using the Dainty Delight Stamp Set, I stamped the tiny flowers & greenery stamp repeatedly across the bottom of the tag in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, then coloured the images with Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive Stampin' Blends. I also stamped the sentiment, in Rich Razzleberry Ink. Then I adhered the two tags together.

For assembly, I attached a 3 3/4" x 5" panel of Dainty Flowers DSP to a 4" x 5 1/4" Rich Razzleberry panel, then adhered a 3/4" x 5 1/4" strip of Old Olive Cardstock. Next, I wrapped a length of Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon around the Old Olive strip, securing on the back of the panel with Mini Glue Dots. Then I added the tags with Stampin' Dimensionals and a bow with Mini Glue Dots. I love the Open Weave Ribbons - and with the 2021-2023 In Colors soon retiring, they won't be here much longer. Here's a look at the lovely Fresh Freesia version:

Final steps were to add the completed panels to a 4 1/4" x 11" Fresh Freesia Cardstock card base with Stampin' Dimensionals and to embellish with Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels.

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Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Tendres Attentions Cling Stamp Set (French) [161081]	Something Fancy Dies [160424]
Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154877]	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [147091]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Strawberry Builder Punch Card & Demo

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:01:41 +0200

Friends, one of my favourite parts of spring is strawberry season. I absolutely love fresh berries, how about you?

So today I have a card for you that celebrates spring - without breaking the bank! It features the Strawberry Builder Punch, available now on the Clearance Rack for only $14.40 CAD. I'll have a full clickable supply list for you at the end of this post.

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To make this card, I started by using the smallest of the Scalloped Contours Dies scalloped rectangles to cut a label from a Basic White Cardstock scrap. I stamped the sentiment from the new Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Here's a look at this fab new set. Ce jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français. I really love the friendly looking font on the sentiments.

Next, I layered a 2" x 5 1/4" strip of Perfectly Pencilled DSP and a 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" strip of Country Gingham DSP onto a 4" x 5 1/4" Basic Black Cardstock panel. I added a 1/2" x 3 1/4" scrap of Sweet Sorbet Cardstock, then adhered the stamped label over it with Stampin' Dimensionals. A cost-effective way to purchase the Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party Cardstocks that are needed for this project is to buy the 2022-2024 In Color 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock assortment:

To make the strawberries and stems, I used scraps of Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party Cardstock in the Strawberry Builder Punch. With Mini Glue Dots, I adhered the stems to the berries, then added the finished berries with Stampin' Dimensionals. Here's the punch, which also includes a leaf and a flower:

To finish the card, I attached the panel to a 4 1/4" x 11" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. The final touch was a bow made from Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon.

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Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English) [161140]	Fleurs Irrésistibles Cling Stamp Set (French) [161143]	Strawberry Builder Punch [154239]
Scalloped Contours Dies [155560]	Country Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160388]	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159244]
Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159196]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	2022–2024 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159204]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

This or That? Dainty Delight Cards

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, it's time for a little fun, with another This or That!

Both cards feature the beautiful Dainty Delight Stamp Set and have monochromatic colour schemes. Setting them against white makes the single colour pop!

Do you prefer This -

or That?

The top card features Parakeet Party green, while the lower card uses Starry Sky deep blue. Do you like best the more delicate green or bolder blue? Or maybe both?

If you missed instructions & supply list for the Parakeet Party green card yesterday, please view them here. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for the Starry Sky deep blue card at the end of this post. Le jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français.

To make the Starry Sky card, I started by using Something Fancy Dies to cut a Basic White Cardstock label and a slightly larger one from Starry Sky Cardstock. These dies are great tools to have for making elegant sentiment labels:

I stamped my sentiment from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set in Starry Sky Ink onto the Basic White label. Then I stamped the largest floral stamp from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set repeatedly across a 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Basic White Cardstock panel in Starry Sky Ink.

Next, I adhered the Basic White label to the matching Starry Sky one. I also adhered my stamped Basic White panel to a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of 2022-2024 In Color DSP in Starry Sky. This DSP is terrific to use with so many projects, as it includes 5 colours and the patterns are versatile:

From here, finishing the card was easy-peasy. With Stampin' Dimensionals, I added the labels to the panels, then adhered the panels to a 4 1/4" x 11" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. To embellish, I added Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels and a bow made from White Glittered Organdy Ribbon.

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Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Tendres Attentions Cling Stamp Set (French) [161081]	Something Fancy Dies [160424]
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Dainty Delight Parakeet Party Card

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:47:14 +0200

Happy Spring, friends! Aren't you glad it's finally here?

To celebrate the beginning of the new season, I have a simple card for you, using a spring-y palette of Parakeet Party green and white. I'll include a clickable photo list of all the supplies at the end of this post.

Parakeet Party usually looks very vibrant, but I find that combining it with white and a floral stamp set gives it a delicate touch that evokes the first green tendrils of spring. I combined it with the Dainty Delight Stamp Set, to show that a detailed floral stamp set can create a completely different look when it is stamped in a single ink, without any need to colour it in. Here's the Dainty Delight set:

To make this card, I started by using Something Fancy Dies to cut a Basic White Cardstock label and a slightly larger one from Parakeet Party Cardstock. Then I stamped my sentiment from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set in Parakeet Party Ink onto the Basic White label. (Ce jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français.) Next, I stamped the largest floral stamp from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set repeatedly across a 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Basic White Cardstock panel in Parakeet Party Ink.

I then adhered the Basic White label to the matching Parakeet Party one. I also adhered my stamped Basic White panel to a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of 2022-2024 In Color DSP in Parakeet Party. With Stampin' Dimensionals, I added the labels to the panels, then adhered the panels to a 4 1/4" x 11" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base.

To finish the card, I added some Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels and a bow made from White Glittered Organdy Ribbon. This is one of my very favourite ribbons, it's so beautiful:

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Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Tendres Attentions Cling Stamp Set (French) [161081]	Something Fancy Dies [160424]
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Sweet Songbirds Tahitian Tide Card

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, today we have the 4th and final card in our series featuring the Sweet Songbirds Bundle. Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of spring? I hope you'll have the chance to go outside and spot some songbirds in the trees!

These cards were designed by American demonstrator Ronda Wade, and I tweaked them to suit my taste and available supplies. If you missed the other cards, you can find them here, here, and here.

Today's card features Tahitian Tide, a colour I have not often had a chance to use:

To make this card, I started by die cutting the 2nd largest scalloped rectangle from Basic White Cardstock, using Scalloped Contours Dies. Then I stamped my sentiments from the Sweet Songbirds Stamp Set on it in Tuxedo Black Memento and Tahitian Tide Inks. I also added the bird's feet in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

Next, I stamped the bird and wing in Tahitian Tide Ink onto a 3" x 2" piece of Basic White Cardstock. In order to use the cardstock economically for punching, I stamped the bird and wing as follows, then punched them out with the Songbird Builder Punch. I also stamped eyes in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

To assemble the card, I started with a 4 1/4" x 11" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. I added a 2" x 4" strip of Tea Boutique DSP and a 3" x 4" piece of 2022-2024 In Color 6" x 6" DSP, leaving a little space between them in the middle.

I layered on the scalloped rectangle and bird using Stampin' Dimensionals, then also attached the bird with Stampin' Dimensionals. I used Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to add the wing. As a final touch, I embellished with different colours of 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots.

I hope these projects have convinced you of how fun the Sweet Songbirds Bundle is. Bonus, it's one of the best-priced bundles! Here's a look at the stamps and punch:

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Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English) [158727]	Oiseaux Mélodieux Bundle (French) [158728]	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560]
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158659]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [159210]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Sweet Songbirds Sweet Sorbet Card

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, today we have the 3rd card in our series featuring the Sweet Songbirds Bundle, welcoming spring. Have you started your countdown yet? Spring starts in just 2 more days!

These cards use designs by American demonstrator Ronda Wade, and I tweaked them a bit. If you missed the last two cards, you can find them here and here.

Today's card features a bright Sweet Sorbet colour scheme:

To make this card, I started by die cutting the 2nd largest scalloped rectangle from Basic White Cardstock, using Scalloped Contours Dies. Then I stamped my sentiment from the Sweet Songbirds Stamp Set on it in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I also added the bird's feet and music notes (stamped twice) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. A helpful hint for the music notes is to slightly rotate the stamp before adding the 2nd image.

Next, I stamped the bird and wing in Sweet Sorbet Ink onto a 3" x 2" piece of Basic White Cardstock. In order to use the cardstock economically for punching, I stamped the bird and wing as follows, then punched them out with the Songbird Builder Punch. I also stamped eyes in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

To assemble the card, I started with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. I added a 2" x 4" strip of Tea Boutique DSP and a 3" x 4" piece of 2022-2024 In Color 6" x 6" DSP, leaving a little space between them in the middle. The In Color DSP offers several different patterns in the 5 In Colors:

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Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English) [158727]	Oiseaux Mélodieux Bundle (French) [158728]	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560]
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158659]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Sweet Songbirds Tea Boutique Card in Parakeet Party

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, today we have the 2nd card in our series featuring the Sweet Songbirds Bundle, to welcome spring. These designs are ones by American demonstrator Ronda Wade that I tweaked. If you missed yesterday's card, using the beautiful Fancy Flora DSP, click here.

Let's get right to today's card, which is green for St Patrick's Day:

To make this card, I started by die cutting the 2nd largest scalloped rectangle from Basic White Cardstock, using Scalloped Contours Dies. Then I stamped my sentiments from the Sweet Songbirds Stamp Set on it in Tuxedo Black Memento and Parakeet Party Inks. I also added the bird's feet in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

Next, I stamped the bird and wing in Parakeet Party Ink onto a 3" x 2" piece of Basic White Cardstock. In order to use the cardstock economically for punching, I stamped the bird and wing as follows, then punched them out with the Songbird Builder Punch. I also stamped eyes in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

To assemble the card, I started with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. I added two pieces of Tea Boutique DSP with measurements of 2" x 4" and 3" x 4", leaving a little space between them in the middle. I really appreciate the Tea Boutique DSP, because it can be used for tea-related projects as well as for so many others. Here's a look at its many patterns:

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2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158659]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Sweet Songbirds Fancy Flora Card

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:18:39 +0200

Friends, today I'm starting a series featuring the Sweet Songbirds Bundle, in anticipation of spring's imminent arrival. (Yay!) These projects are my riffs on designs by Ronda Wade, an American demonstrator. Each card is made with minimal supplies and uses mostly paper, stamps, and ink.

Here's my first card:

To make this card, I started by die cutting the 2nd largest scalloped rectangle from Basic White Cardstock, using Scalloped Contours Dies. Then I stamped my sentiments from the Sweet Songbirds Stamp Set on it in Starry Sky Ink. I also added the bird's feet in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

Next, I stamped the bird and wing in Orchid Oasis Ink onto a 3" x 2" piece of Basic White Cardstock. In order to use the cardstock economically for punching, I stamped the bird and wing as follows, then punched them out with the Songbird Builder Punch. I also stamped eyes in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

To assemble the card, I started with a 4 1/4" x 11" Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. I added two pieces of Fancy Flora DSP with measurements of 2" x 4" and 3" x 4", leaving a little space between them in the middle. The Fancy Flora DSP is very versatile, offering a whopping 12 different colours in both muted and vibrant tones:

Friends, I hope you enjoyed seeing the Sweet Songbirds Bundle in action! If you're in Canada and don't have a demonstrator, I'd be happy to help with your order. Check out my special offers below!

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2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160413]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

This or That? Cup of Tea Cards

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:12:24 +0200

Friends, yesterday I made a card with a colour scheme of Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, and Gold for St Patrick's Day. Today I've changed up the colours to Cajun Craze, Petal Pink, and Gold. I'd love to hear which one you prefer:

This

Or That?

Both cards feature the Cup of Tea Bundle. Le jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

What do you think, friends? Which one appeals more to you - or are they about equal? If you missed yesterday's instructions & demo for the green and gold card, click here.

To make the Cajun Craze, Petal Pink & Gold card, I started with stamping and heat embossing. With VersaMark Ink, I stamped the teacup from the Cup of Tea Stamp Set onto a scrap of Cajun Craze Cardstock. I sprinkled on Gold Embossing Powder from the Metallics Embossing Powders, returning the excess to the jar. The powders come in a set of 3 colours - Copper, Gold, & Silver - and they last a long time:

To achieve the embossed effect, I used my Heat Tool to work its magic, turning the powder into a shiny, raised gold.

Next, I did the die cutting and dry embossing. I first cut out the stamped teacup with the Teacup Dies. With the same dies, I cut out 3 hearts using a Gold scrap of Fine Shimmer Paper Pack.

With the 3rd largest circle in the Stylish Shapes Dies, I cut out a Petal Pink Cardstock label. I stamped my sentiment in Cajun Craze Ink. Then I used the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder to emboss a 3" x 5 1/4" strip of Cajun Craze Cardstock. This is a great folder that can be used in many projects:

To assemble the card, I first layered onto a 4 1/4" x 11" Crumb Cake Cardstock card base the embossed strip, plus a 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" piece of Gold Fine Shimmer Paper and a 2" x 5 1/4" strip of Cajun Craze & Petal Pink Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty DSP.

To finish the card, I added all my die cuts, using Stampin' Dimensionals. Then I tied a bow in Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon and attached it with a Mini Glue Dot. Finally, I embellished with Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots to give a finishing touch of shine:

Friends, I hope you enjoyed both projects in today's This or That! If you're in Canada and don't have a demonstrator, I'd be happy to help with your order. Check out my special offers below!

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Dry Brushed Metallic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [160837]	Fine Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Paper Pack [160428]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Cup of Tea Evening Evergreen Card & Demo

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:16:28 +0200

Friends, Happy St Patrick's Day later this week! In honour of the holiday, I'm using a green colour scheme in today's card:

This card features the Cup of Tea Bundle, Wintry 3D Embossing Folders, and two fabulous specialty papers. Le jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

Click here to watch my video demo.

To make this card, I started by stamping and embossing. Using VersaMark Ink, I stamped the teacup from the Cup of Tea Stamp Set onto a scrap of Evening Evergreen Cardstock. Here's a look at the Cup of Tea Bundle, with so many wonderful details:

I sprinkled on Gold Embossing Powder from the Metallics Embossing Powders, returning the excess to the jar. To emboss, I used my Heat Tool to work its magic, turning the powder into a shiny, raised gold. If you haven't embossed before, no worries! Using the heat tool is as easy as using a hairdryer, with a simple on/off switch.

Next, I did the die cutting and embossing. I first cut out the stamped teacup with the Teacup Dies. With the same dies, I cut out 3 hearts using a Gold scrap of Fine Shimmer Paper Pack. This fabulous paper is super-sparkly without creating a glitter storm in your house! (The sparkle is right in the paper and stays there.) It comes in Gold, Fresh Freesia, and Soft Succulent:

With the 3rd largest circle in the Stylish Shapes Dies, I cut out a Soft Succulent Cardstock label. I stamped my sentiment in Evening Evergreen Ink. Then I used the evergreen boughs folder from Wintry 3D Embossing Folders to emboss a 3" x 5 1/4" strip of Evening Evergreen Cardstock.

To assemble the card, I first layered onto a 4 1/4" x 11" Crumb Cake Cardstock card base the embossed strip, plus a 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" piece of Gold Fine Shimmer Paper and a 2" x 5 1/4" strip of Soft Succulent Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty DSP. This beautiful paper also comes in a Petal Pink/Cajun Craze version:

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Cup Of Tea Bundle (English) [158667]	Tasse De Thé Bundle (French) [158668]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders [155433]	Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152156]	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506]
Dry Brushed Metallic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [160837]	Fine Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Paper Pack [160428]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576]
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Paper Snips [103579]

Rain or Shine Thank You Card & Blog Hop

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:04:43 +0200

Warm greetings, friends! I live in Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada - just across the Skutik (St Croix) River from Calais, Maine, USA. This beautiful place (on both sides of the border) is the traditional territory and home of the Passamaquoddy, and I'm grateful that they share it with us.

I'm so happy you've joined us on our blog hop across North America, Oceania, and Europe. Contributors are all members of the fabulous Demonstrator Training Program organized by Kylie & Bruno Bertucci in Australia. (Thanks, Kylie & Bruno!)

You'll see cards made to say thank you to our wonderful customers. Blog Hop Links are at the end of this post. Just click on them to see more cards.

My card features items from the super-cute Rain or Shine Suite. Ce jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post.

To make this card, I started with die cutting. Using Tailor Made Tags Dies, I cut the 2nd largest tag (the one from either set works) from Basic White Cardstock. Then I used the Playing in the Rain Dies to cut out the turtle from Rain or Shine Specialty DSP and the clouds from Textured Shimmer Paper in White. Finally, I used the smallest of the Layering Diorama Dies to cut the puddle from Textured Shimmer Paper in Balmy Blue.

Next, I stamped my sentiment from the Playing in the Rain Stamp Set onto the tag in Basic Gray. I then knotted a small length of Balmy Blue/White Variegated Ribbon through the tag and trimmed it with Paper Snips.

To assemble, I attached two 1" x 5" strips of Rain or Shine Specialty DSP to a 3 3/4" x 5" Basic Gray Cardstock panel. I adhered the panel to a 4" x 5 1/4" Basic White Cardstock panel, then used Stampin' Dimensionals to attach them to a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Balmy Blue Cardstock card base. I layered on all the die cuts, popping up some with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Alternatives for the card: Besides the turtle, I also used other animals from the Rain or Shine Specialty DSP, cutting them out with Paper Snips scissors if there wasn't a corresponding die. When I ran out of DSP, I simply stamped the animals instead and then coloured them with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers in the DSP's colours.

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Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English) [160542]	Les Joies De La Pluie Cling Stamp Set (French) [160545]	Playing In The Rain Dies [160550]
Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563]	Layering Diorama Dies [155565]	Balmy Blue/White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Variegated Ribbon [160448]
Rain Or Shine Specialty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160540]	Textured 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Shimmer Paper [160838]	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165]
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Paper Snips [103579]

A Little Smile Card Kit

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0200

Friends, how about an easy crafting project for the weekend? Since it's the March Break in some areas of the country, today's kit offers dreams of seaside locales in the sun. Ah, bliss!

These fun mini cards come from the A Little Smile Card Kit. At just $26 (before tax/shipping), this kit is a bargain!

Everything you need - including adhesives - comes in the convenient kit box. Just add scissors! A Little Smile Card Kit is perfect for beginners, as the pieces are all pre-cut for you and you don't need any extra supplies.

Here's a look at all the pieces in the kit:

The card kit makes 8 mini cards (2 1/4" x 3 1/2" when folded), plus it comes with a storage envelope.

Here's how the whole kit looks when put together:

Like other kits in the Kits Collection, A Little Smile is available in either English or French. I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post. If you'd like to see all the kits in the Kits Collection, please click here.

Friends, I hope you enjoyed exploring this kit. If you don't have a demonstrator, I'd be pleased to assist with your order. Please check out my Special Offers below.

A reminder that tomorrow is the final day to sign up for April classes. (More info below.) And don't forget to sign up for my March BOGO!

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Un Petit Sourire Card Kit (French)

[156983]

Tea Boutique Mini Teabag Holder Card

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0200

Friends, today I have the 3rd and final project in our series featuring the Cup of Tea Bundle and other items from the Tea Boutique Suite. If you missed the other cards, you can find them here and here.

Today's project is a teabag holder that can double as a mini card:

I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post. Le jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français.

Here are the instructions for the teabag holder.

Stamping & Die Cutting:

From scrap Basic White Cardstock, use the Cup of Tea Stamp Set to stamp “it’s time for tea” in Sweet Sorbet Ink and the teabag tag in Starry Sky Ink.
Using Teacup Dies, cut:

Stamped teabag tag
Teacup from 2022-2024 In Color DSP
Heart from Sweet Sorbet Cardstock

Stamp sentiment onto die-cut teacup in Starry Sky ink.

Mini Card Base:

Cut a 3 1/2” x 6 1/2” piece of Basic White Thick Cardstock and score in landscape orientation at 3 1/4”. Fold and burnish with Bone Folder to form a card base.
Cut a 3” square of 2022-2024 In Color DSP. Adhere to front of card base.
Adhere teacup and heart to front of teabag holder with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Teabag Holder Insert:

Cut a 1” x 2 3/4” piece of 2022-2024 In Color DSP. Score in portrait orientation at 1/2”.
Cut a 3” x 6” piece of Tea Boutique DSP. Score in landscape orientation at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”. Arrange DSP in landscape orientation, desired pattern side down, with the 1/2” flap on the right. Fold on the score lines so that the small, 1/2” flap is folded in left, toward the centre. Apply adhesive, then fold larger flap on left over the small flap. Adhere to form tea holder.
Fold the 1” x 2 3/4” piece of 2022-2024 In Color DSP on score line. Apply adhesive on back. Adhere to both sides of bottom of tea holder.
Apply adhesive to back of tea holder, then stick to right interior side of card base.
Cut a small length of Linen Thread and secure to inside of tea holder with household tape, draping other end of thread over top of teabag holder.
Using a dimensional, attach teabag tag to teabag holder, adhering over the end of the Linen Thread to hold it in place.
Decorate back and interior left of card as desired, then insert tea bag into holder.

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Cup Of Tea Bundle (English) [158667]	Tasse De Thé Bundle (French) [158668]	Linen Thread [104199]
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158659]
2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]	2022–2024 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159204]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

Cup of Tea Enjoy Card

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0200

Friends, today I have the 2nd card in our series featuring the delectable Tea Boutique Suite and Cup of Tea Bundle. If you missed yesterday's card, click here.

Today's card is based on a colour scheme of Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky, set off by white:

I'll include a clickable photo supply list for you at the end of this post. Ce jeu d'estampes est également disponible en français.

Here's how to make today's card:

With Sweet Sorbet Ink, stamp teabag tag outline from the Cup of Tea Stamp Set onto a Basic White Cardstock scrap. Using Starry Sky Ink, stamp sentiment inside tag.
Cut out with Teacup Dies:

stamped teabag tag
teacup from Basic White Cardstock
teacup outline from 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper
three hearts from Sweet Sorbet Cardstock

Using Stylish Shapes Dies, cut out a 2 3/4” square from Starry Sky Cardstock.
With Gingham Embossing Folder, emboss a 3 3/4” x 5” Basic White Cardstock rectangle.
Fold a card from Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes. Burnish with bone folder.
Adhere embossed rectangle to card base. Add a 1 7/8” x 4 3/4” piece of Tea Boutique DSP.
Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, affix teacup outline to teacup shape.
With household tape, adhere one end of Linen Thread to back of teacup. Attach other end to teabag tag. Hint: Place twine on tag, then cover with Stampin' Dimensional.
With Stampin' Dimensionals, add Starry Sky square, teacup, teabag tag, and hearts to card.

I think the Tea Boutique DSP really makes this card. Just take a look at the fabulous patterns & vibrant colours:

Friends, thanks for stopping by today! If you need supplies, I'd be happy to have you place your order with me. Check out my Special Offers to see what you'll receive as thanks!

And if you're in Canada, don't miss the chance to sign up for my March BOGO!

Special Offers

🛍 Shop with Me using Host Code YZFVA3SE & receive:

FREE tutorial bundle featuring Playing in the Rain Bundle
FREE card of the month

🛒 BOGO Coming Soon!

Click here to join my private BOGO group on Facebook! Sale will be online, March 19-25, available to addresses across Canada.

🎨 Sign Up for an Online Class here
Here's a Sneak Peek from the Sweet Songbirds Class:

No selling required. You don’t even have to buy anything else, ever!

🗞 Sign up for my e-newsletter here

Receive FREE pre-cut paper pieces for a card as my thanks! (Canadian addresses only)

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Click the button below so you won't miss a single card!

💌 Thank you for stopping by, friends, and I wish you a wonderfully crafty day!

Product List

Cup Of Tea Bundle (English) [158667]	Tasse De Thé Bundle (French) [158668]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Linen Thread [104199]
Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158659]	2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper [159246]	Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes [159270]
2022–2024 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159204]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Gingham Embossing Folder [157627]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]