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We Create – Stamp FREE

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Happy New Years Day!

I’m on a roll today with my second hop for the day!

Our theme this month is of course, new stuff! 

On January 4, a new Mini Catalog comes out as well as the 2 month Sale-a-bration will start.

I just fell in love with this cute ladybug punch! Actually, it is the Hello Ladybug Bundle, stamp set and punch.

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I added the Stitched Greenery Die for the background on the Granny Apple Green. It packs such a punch!

Both cards use the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper for a subtle contrast.

I have more pictures on my Facebook and Instagram pages if you’d like to take a look!

I think this bundle will be a big hit come January 4th!

Check out the hop today! You’ll be inspired for sure!

Kimberly Morris

Tricia Butts

Libby Fens


Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – New Beginnings

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Welcome to my first post for the new 2022 year – a blog hop with Create with Connie and Mary!

Our theme this week features new stuff from the upcoming catalogs!

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These cactus though! This is the Cactus Cuties Bundle, stamp set and punch.

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Initially, I was going for a simple card and a stepped up card.

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But, they ended up being about the same. Adorable! 

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The other version was the stamped off version of these images.

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A few of the images can be punched using the coordinating punch, others I cut by hand.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Cactus Cuties, Cactus Cuties Bundle, Cactus Builder Punch, Stitched With Whimsy Dies, CCM, Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog HopI also added the Stitched With Whimsy Dies as a background. Rectangles as one, squares on the diagonal on the other.

Just cute as can be! Don’t you agree?

Enjoy seeing all the new stuff everyone has to show off! Next is Debbie Henderson, and back is Cindy Elams. I know they’ll have some great ideas for us!


Happy New Year

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

Naturally, I went with something for the New Year!

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And, I made a slim line card using new products! These are the new Slim Card Dies!

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I cut three out in Basic Black, Silver Foil (a recent Clearance Rack find), and Basic White. I filled in the area with the alternating colors and have the remaining pieces to complete two more!

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The sentiment came from the retiring Heartfelt Wishes. I used the Stamparatus and only inked up part of this sentiment creating this. I love it! It turned out just the way I envisioned.


2021 Christmas

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Christmas wishes to you and yours!

Sharing my cards I sent this year –

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I used the October 2021 Paper Pumpkin, Peaceful Christmas.

libbystamps, Stampin Up, Paper Pumpkin, Peaceful Christmas, NoelI cut up one of the card fronts to create these.

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And just combined the elements from both cards to create these.

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My ‘intent’ was to stretch the kit and use the other parts to create more cards. I did good to make and send the ones I did! Lol.

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And here are a few handmade ones I received –

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From Charlene, my cat lovin’ friend!

libbystamps, Stampin UpFrom my elegant card making friend, Dona!

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From Betty, so beautifully created!

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Christmas is complete with Sally’s santa card!

Have a beauty day, however you spend it!


Ink. Stamp. Share. Sneak Peeks

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Happy Christmas Eve! Thank you for stopping by today!

I managed to eek out a little time over several days to craft a bit with some new stuff!

A new, January – June Catalog, and Sale-a-bration will be here before we know it!

Look at this lovely Sale-a-bration paper collection, Daffodil Afternoon –

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I wanted to show off each sheet of this pretty paper!

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I paired these cards with the Amazing Thanks Dies!

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Each card has the same layout.

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The bottom, hard to see layer, is embossed with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.

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The next two DSP layers are 2 1/4″ x 5″ and 2 1/2″ x 4″.

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The strip a Very Vanilla was a nice addition for the sentiment to pop!

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All cards are also on a Very Vanilla base.

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This makes a great gift set for anyone!

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I am not sure which color combo is my favorite.

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How about you? Which is your favorite?

Check out everyone on the hop if you have the time. As always, we love to read your comments too!

Jo Blackman

Libby Fens

Kim Price

Michelle Bryant

Jacqui Lawrence

Karen Egan

Mo Rootes

Cindy Mitchell-Clark

Gez Carpenter

Jill Chapman

Tricia Butts

Victoria Littlewood

Deb Naylor


Thank You For Your Kindness

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Happy Sunday stampers!

Sharing some cards I made a while back.

I have some awesome friends and family that have been a huge support during the past few months. I wanted them to know just how thankful we were for the support.

I made the cards, my mom wrote the inside and addressed them.

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These were simple to create using the Paper Lattice and weaving ribbon through the open areas.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Dahlia Days, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Paper Lattice, Cherry Cobbler Diagonal Stripe RibbonI used some of my favorite retired Diagonal Stripe Ribbon for these.

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I tied bows separately and glued them on the die cut Tailor Made Tags.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Dahlia Days, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Paper Lattice, Cherry Cobbler Diagonal Stripe RibbonThis sentiment was really the special part of these cards coming from a new Mini Catalog stamp set, Dahlia Days. You will love this set as it has some really pretty words in it!  

I hope by now these cards have been received. They are filled with so much love.


Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Winter Wonderland

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Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features a winter wonderland!

Winter, where are you? I’d like to say. Here in the lovely city of Houston, it has been at least 80+ everyday. 80. Winter, what’s that?

My winter wonderland looks a bit different for me than some of you. My card reflects that!

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Snowflakes are winter, right?

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This is one of those frameless shaker cards! Soo pretty when opened!

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Wouldn’t you agree?

This combination of two different (sold out) paper packs works well too! The pink is from Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series paper, the gray sparkly snowflake is the Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper.

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Fun and festive from the outside with all the color and movement.

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This die was the perfect size for a front focal point.

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Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great ideas for us!

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You Make Me Happy

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current layout challenge lasting two weeks –

I enjoyed this challenge and just making some cards! Here is why –

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This layout is perfect for making multiple cards at once!

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I used four different patterns of an upcoming Sale-a-bration paper, Sunshine & Rainbows.

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Combined with a retiring die set, Christmas Cheer. I am quite bummed this is retiring – I’ve used this ‘happy’ soo much. Best thing, it is on sale!!! Get it before it is gone for these cards! 

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Lastly, the rainbow was hand cut from one of the patterns in the paper.

To make all these cards at once, I started with 4 sheets of Designer Series Paper, 5″ x 3 3/4″, being mindful of the pattern direction on the paper . I cut at 1 1/2″ for the left strip, then rotated the whole piece, cutting at 1 1/4″. I made a template first before delving into the good paper, lol!

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Check out the others cards for this challenge on our Create with Connie and Mary Challenge Blog.


Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop – December 2021

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Good afternoon stampers!

I’m soo excited to be back hopping with y’all! And, I’m feeling zealous with three hops todays too!

Our theme this time around is Christmas songs!

I have been itching to play with any and all of my stamp supplies, especially the most recent Paper Pumpkin, Gifts Galore. All the fun, whimsical elements bring a lot of Christmas songs to mind.

I went with the stacked presents for my projects today! ‘It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas’ or ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, or ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ – 

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Super cute, right??

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I strategically cut the gifts stack apart.

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I paired like colored gifts together.

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And made gift card holders from them!

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin, gift card holder, Stitched With Whimsy Dies, Sweet Stockings DSP, Stamping INKspirations, Stamping INKspirations Blog HopWhat do you think? Just as cute as can be!

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So happy to be able to take some time out and craft while listening to Christmas songs!

Angie McKenzie  ●  Libby Fens  ●  Leonie Stuart

Mo Rootes  ●  Aurélie Fabre  ●  Gez Carpenter

Rochelle Laird-Smith  ●  Tricia Butts  ●  Elaine de Montmorency

 Jill Chapman ●  Jo Blackman  ●  Jan Musselman  

Annette Ball  ●  Karen Henderson  ●  Teri West 

Danielle Kassing  ●  Terry Hamilton  ●  Susan Simpson

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features non traditional Christmas colors.

My non traditional colors are pinks, green, and gold!

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The colors are hard to photograph!

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I used the Delicate Baubles as my focal point in Blushing Bride, Evening Evergreen, and Gold Foid.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Delicate Baubles Dies, Polished Pink 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon, Christmas Card, CCM, Create with Connie and Mary, Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog HopI also added Melon Mambo and Polished Pink to the mix of non traditional colors!

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Just a gorgeous card for the holidays!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great holiday ideas for us!


Friends Like You

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

My favorite colors for Christmas are bright red and two shades of green.

Here is what I came up with using Stampin’ Up products –

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A great card for a great friend during the holidays!

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Christmas to Remember, Seasonal Labels Dies, Painted Christmas DSP, Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon, Stamparatus, CCMC, Create with Connie and Mary ChallengesThis paper perfectly shows off my choice of holiday colors!

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I stamped the sentiment on one of the lighter patterns on the pack of paper. The Stamparatus helped to stamp a nice, clear crisp image.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Christmas to Remember, Seasonal Labels Dies, Painted Christmas DSP, Real Red 3/8" Sheer Ribbon, Stamparatus, CCMC, Create with Connie and Mary Challenges I am planning on making a few more of these for my supportive friends that have kept me going these past few months!


Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

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Hello stampin’ friends!

I am sooo happy to be joining a Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features cards with trees!

I have lots of holiday goodies I haven’t had a chance to create with. By now, some are sold out and not on the Stampin up website, others are unavailable for the time being.

I decided to go with something as of Friday night, you could still order –

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Isn’t this just simple adorable? I love it!

The gingerbread trees were fussy cut, cut by hand. The little circles were punched from the same Designer Series Paper, pattern paper.

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I took the challenge literally with the ‘rockin’ around the Christmas tree’. I heard the song in my head – you did too – admit it! Hence the music notes.  

libbystamps, Stampin Up, Frosted Gingerbread, Merry Melody EF, Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP, CCM, Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog HopThis card is perfect for your friends who love music or maybe are music teachers. Notice the embossing folder details? This card would also be great for even bakers!

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It is simply a happy card that’d make anyone – music lover, baker – just smile!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great ideas for us!


 

Mini Catalog Now Available!

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Something we have all been waiting for –

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Soo many gorgeous products for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even some things for the new year like Valentine’s Day!

And, you’ll notice a NEW shop site for Stampin’ Up! 

I am looking forward to creating new holiday items with you over the next few months!


OnStage 2019 Highlights

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What a wonderful weekend at OnStage in San Antonio, #onstage2019 in #sanantonioonstage2019.

The best part of these events are FRIENDS, old and new –

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Everything after that is just an added bonus, like the new catalog –

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This was while mine was still sealed for safe keeping! That only lasted a few minutes!

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The bag to hold the goodies is always nice. This year the bag was a new In Color. We also received a stamp set, notebook pens, file folder, lanyard, name tag, and activity booklet.

Prize Patrol is always a hit!

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Oh, and the group SWAPS –

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Can you pick my two swaps out???

The make’n takes and sneak peaks are always fun too!

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We even got to see part of the May Paper Pumpkin kit! (The lower, Grateful For You card.) It is design by Shelli herself!

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We had an all attended giveaway of Designer Series Paper!!! Who doesn’t LOVE new DSP!?!?!?!?! 

This is the beautiful, Mosaic Mood Designer Series Paper.

I was fortunate to receive three stamp sets! In the center, Daisy Lane, was given to everyone, Note the smaller daisy flower? Yep, a Medium Daisy Punch is coming out!!! Genuine Gems was a Prize Patrol giveaway.

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This year, after out make’n takes, we loaded up our box of supplies. We were able to choose, in an orderly fashion, what we wanted! Thats right! We got to keep the contents of our box!! I was lucky enough to be able to chose the new Floral Essence stamp set, coordinating Perennial Flower punch, Perennial Essence Flower Centers (not pictured) and several ink pads. It was awesome!

We had several wonderful presenters and I am not sure what goodies I’ll order early.

I am already looking forward to the next Stampin’ Up! event!

Like I said, FRIENDS are the best part!!

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Blogging Friends Blog Hop – May – Retiring Favorites

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May first and before we know it, the new catalog will be here. This is the first of two blog hops for the day!

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In honor of the current catalog ending, we will say farewell to some of out favorite Retiring Products. This post is all about retiring products. A few that I really liked out of several that are retiring!

I created five 4×4 cards to share. No particular order. libbystamps, stampin up, Nailed It Bundle, Nailed It. Build It Framelits, Sending Love DSP

From the Occasions Mini, the Nailed It bundle sold out as soon as it went on the retiring list. I just love it – so versatile and a masculine set for once! I paired it with the Sending Love Designer Series Paper.

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This Stylish Stems Framelits was my favorite flower framelit, also from the Occasions Mini. The coordinating Special Reason stamp set was ok, not my favorite as the words are too small. Of course, I purchased both of them. This paired well with the (soon to retire) Pop of Pink Specialty Designers Series Paper.

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Of course, the In-Colors are always sad to see leave. At least they are around for a couple of years! My favorite color was the Cucumber Crush! I used the T-shirt Builder framelits, Custom Tee Bundle, to create this. These are also from the mini. I liked the ‘Happy Stamper’ stamp. That is SO usable for us!

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From the large, main catalog. The Llama. Who does not love a llama? Who? This was an awesomely cute bundle! The designer series paper was pretty cool too.

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The last stamp set I’ll share is the Fresh Fruit. I loved this. It was simply sweet.

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Lastly. The 12×12 Kraft card stock will no longer be available. I created (from scratch) a nifty box to hold all these cards. And, yes, the Banners Framelits, the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and the Layered Letters Alphabet will not be in the upcoming catalog either. Gorgeous Grunge? I got so much use from this set!

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Whew. That’s a lot of retiring stuff! And, I didn’t even touch the tip of all the things I really loved from the 2016-2017 catalog. Not too sad though. Can’t be. Lots of new, wonderful items coming our way. If you feel compelled to need any of these or other items, please order here.

So, this is a blog hop, before heading over to talented, Mary Blocher, please leave me a comment.

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Happy Stampin’
Libby

Floral Thanks, Stepped Up Sunday

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I have a ‘steeped up’ version of the card I posted yesterday to share with you today.

I’m learning how to use these intricate dies with all the beautiful detailing.

Against the black, the Pool Party just looks stunning –

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See. It does, right?

And, you see what small detail I added?

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That’s right. Ribbon!

I also decided to create a decorative inside too –

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Since the card base is black, the white is a must on the inside. Since the stamp set came with lovely stamps appropriate for the inside, I thought, why not? Just a nice little detail!

I love it! And, who knows, this just might make the Card Buffet next weekend!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Five, Plus, Card Friday

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Yes, I’m doing this again!

I really wanted to share all the projects from our team meeting a couple of weeks ago! Ten things to share! Wahoo!

These are in no particular order either.

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Sherri

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Gail

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Cari

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Pearl

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Shirley

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Nancy

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Diana

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Cheryl

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Sharon

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Card we created all together using new In-Colors!

Some terrific cards we all received this time around!

Be sure to leave this ladies some good ‘card-carma’ – they worked hard to create these!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Happy Stampin’
Libby

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