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Butterfly Thanks Card

Posting an oldie but to me a goodie. Anytime I add a butterfly to one of my cards, I am immediately happier! Wha is it about butterflies that bring a smile? Here is one I crafted a few months ago with retired craft paper suite: Chelsea Gardens by Close to My Heart. I agree that butterflies…

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Aurora Card: Explore More

The sentiment for this card is awesome: “Explore More-Worry Less”. I stamped the image first with peacock ink and then rolled the edges (rock N roll technique) with sapphire blue ink. Love those two colors together! Additionally, this card is crafted with the new Close to My Heart paper line and a May feature product…

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Sending Love with a Card

I love to make cards. It’s my favorite papercraft. And sending to those I care about is important to me as well. For some, life is currently very hard. We can send a card to remind the recipient that they are loved and that we see their strength! All we need is love. And a…

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Seas the Day Anchor Card

  Close to My Heart plans for product release a year out…how would they know that during the current Covid-19 Pandemic that the Seas the Day paper collection could be a comfort for crafters? Just the saying “Everything WHALE be okay” is amazing for those of us who craft cards and really do send them.…

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With Heartfelt Sympathy Card

Here is a card I will send to reach out to a special friend who needs to feel loved. I will add one of the sentiments from the beautiful stamp set: “With Heartfelt Sympathy”, a perfect collection to help say the right words. Which one would you suggest?  More sentiment details here: https://annieart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13340&ci=17293 The paper…

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Encouragement & Sympathy Card CTMH

Here is a card I crafted to reach out to others in their times of need. I like to have a few “reach out-feeling for you-sympathy” cards. How bout you? Here’s an easy peasy design with three strips of this beautiful paper and some coordinating bling. The sentiment is from the Close to My Heart…

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Vintage Friendship Card

We have a new paper collection in the house: “Yesterday & Today”. Available March 1-April 30.  Here are a few of the papers and kits that will be available soon to you! March 1!      This gorgeous paper is vintage in color & design with lots of offerings for the paper crafter. Here is…

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Celebrate You Birthday Layout

I created this layout for my mom’s upcoming birthday. Do you think she will like it? I think so! The colors of the “Celebrate You” paper collection are perfect for happy birthdays.  More about this collection here: https://annieart.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13137&ci=16399 And did you know that when you order a minimum $50. for your order today, you qualify for…

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Happy Birthday Card

This birthday card was crafted with the Celebrate Today paper collection. My favorite feature: the bright, cheery colors.😍 I added black glitter strips to bring emphasis and contrast to the colors: Pixie pink, Carolina blue, Lemonade yellow and Lagoon—to name a few!  I am posting other art to give you an idea of the many…

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Best Wishes Card

  For me, I enjoy a Best Wishes card once in a while. Plus the birdie! Just the simplicity and old school sentiment like that is a comfort to my ears! This one is crafted with the beautiful Close to My Heart collection: “Spruced Up” and all the things that add to the beautiful paper…

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