Using Black & White prints in your projects!

Designing and creating with black and white patterned paper is fun because you can choose to color the patterns with whatever medium you want, or you can choose to leave the black and white alone.  Black and white patterns give you so much flexibility to customize a color scheme, or focus on the contrast of the black and white.  We're lucky to have three different packs of designer series paper in the May - August 2026 Catalog that have black and white patterns.  Click the links below and check them out!

• Paper Medley
• Artisan Sketched
• Beautiful Ordinary Life

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My first project is a fun Diamond Pillar Card with a Pop-Up greeting.  I wanted to show a couple of different ways to color the black and white prints.  I first ink-blended Lemon Lime Twist all over the leafy panels, then I went back in and colored each leaf with Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends markers to get some shading.  I like how it turned out!

Paper Measurements:

• Lemon Lime Twist:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 3/4", 2 3/4", 4 3/4", 5 1/2", 6 1/4", 8 1/4", 10 1/4"
• Paper Medley (Polka Dots) DSP:  (2) 1/2" x 4"
• Beautiful Ordinary Life (Leafy) DSP:  (2) 1 3/4" x 4"
• dsp scraps for hinges:  (2) 1/2" x whatever, folded in half...I forgot to add these until after I had already glued down the leafy print dsp pieces.
• Granny Apple Green:  3 3/4" x 3 3/4", cut with Scalloped Booms dies
• Basic White:  3 1/4" x 3 1/4", cut with Stylish Shapes dies
• Basic Black and Real Red:  scraps to die-cut ladybug pieces

Side view.  Finish off with some Clear dots from the Dew Drops.

Stamps:  Scalloped Blooms Bundle, Springtime Scenes Bundle

Ink:  Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black

Paper:  Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Paper Medley DSP, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Other:  Dew Drops, Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends

For my second card, I colored the black and white print dsp with Soft Seafoam Stampin' Blends markers.  Again, you can color these patterned papers with anything you want.  Using your Stampin' Blends is a quick way to add your colors.  I went with the Soft Seafoam, but keep in mind that you can use ANY colors.  You could use browns, blues, oranges...whatever you want.

Stamp and hand-cut flowers and leaves from the new Begonia Belle - July Product of the Month.   I know I always complain about so many flowers, but for some reason I really liked these.  I think because they are easy to stamp and hand-cut.  I also love a good two-step flower, because you can come up with lots of fun color combinations.  

Paper Measurements:

• Soft Seafoam:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
• Basic White:  3 3/4" x 5"
• Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP:  (3) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Basic White:  big scraps to stamp and hand-cut flowers, leaves, and greeting

Stamps:  Begonia Belle

Ink:  Bubble Bath, Strawberry Slush, Soft Seafoam

Paper:  Soft Seafoam, Basic White, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Other:  2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Soft Seafoam Stampin' Blends

My last project is a fun Tri-Panel Arches card using some of the leftovers from my Painted Skies Kit cards!  These larger arches pieces are left over punch-outs from those cards, and they match the Everyday Arches dies perfectly, so I was able to cut some more layers to fit inside.  Fun!  I wanted to keep this one all black and white, and add some GOLD.

I used two different "Accent" products - Floral Flight Accents are the black die-cuts and then the Gilded Wings Accents are all butterflies.  

Paper Measurements:

• White panels:  (3) left over from Painted Skies Kit.  OR you could cut some out of Basic White, 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", cut with Everyday Arches dies
• Basic Black:  3" x 10 1/2", scored at 3 1/2, and 7"
• Artisan Sketched DSP:  (3 different prints) 3 1/8" x 4 3/8", cut with Everyday Arches dies
• Basic Black:  (2) 2 1/8" x 3 3/8", cut with Everyday Arches dies then embossed with Fern & Flora folder
• Basic White:  2 1/8" x 3 3/8", cut with Everyday Arches dies (same size as above)
• Basic Black:  scrap to stamp and gold-emboss greeting

Standing up so you can see all the panels.  I figured you can write something on that middle panel.

I added some Flower Accents to finish.  They are a nice bright gold.

Stamps:  Reason to Celebrate

Ink:  Versamark

Paper:  Basic Black, Basic White, Painted Skies Kit leftover panels, Artisan Sketched Designer Series Paper

Other:  Everyday Arches dies, Fern & Flora embossing folder, Floral Flight Accent, Gilded Wings Accents, Flower Accents, gold embossing powder

Dig through your paper stash and see what black & white prints you might already have!  

Join me this Thursday for some ideas featuring the Valley in Bloom Designer Series papers.  I wasn't wild about the Lily of the Valley bundle, but I love all the greens in these papers!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Christmas in July 2026 Projects

It's about time that I got these projects uploaded for you!  Wow...it's been a busy week, and I should be heading to bed since it's already well after midnight, but here I am still working on things.  :(  This past Thursday, I kicked off the month with some Christmas in July projects.  As you will notice - a lot of the products that I used are not current.  That's because I don't have any current stamps or dies for the holidays.  Even though there are few Christmas things in the July Online Exclusives, I'm holding out for the Sep-Dec catalog.  Plus, this gave me a chance to go back to some old favorites that I'm sure some of you still have too!  Shop your stash and see what you can use!

As crafters, Christmas/Holidays is generally the most popular event that we create for.  We make cards, tags, boxes, bags, scrapbook pages, mini albums, folios, planners, gift card holders, ornaments, banners, framed art...just to name a few.  I took just three things from that list and came up with some ideas.

Don't forget that my BOGO Sale is still going on... You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale ends on July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask! 

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I started off with some TAGS.  I love making tags because they're so useful.  Tie them on a plain handled gift bag, tie them on a package, tie them on a little treat, add them to a plain lunch bag to doll it up, add them to a scrapbook or journal.  Lots of ways to incorporate tags into your gift giving.

I've been wanting to create these "rustic trees" for a very long time, and this turned out to be a perfect project for using scraps of paper!  All you need are THREE squares, but in half diagonally, to build your trees.  To save you the trouble - I used 1 1/2", 2", and 2 1/2" squares for all of these ornaments.  I didn't even cut the squares completely straight, because it doesn't matter.

Arrange your triangles to and fro, starting at the bottom and layering up to the smaller pieces.  Add a scrap of brown for the tree stump.  

It was fun to use some of the new Mini Christmas Buttons and Adhesive-Backed Blooms as the "ornaments".   I love non-traditional colors for my holiday projects!  There is plenty of room to write on the back of these tags.

Paper Measurements:

• Peaceful Pine/Highland Heather/Strawberry Slush (Tag BASE):  4 1/2"ish cut with Scalloped Blooms die
• Crumb Cake/Fresh Freesia/Luxe White (Tag layer):  3 3/4"ish cut with Scalloped Blooms die
• Various designer series papers to cut into your squares, then triangles to build trees.  Use SCRAPS!
• Pecan Pie/Crumb Cake:  tiny scrap for tree trunks
• Basic White:  again...scraps to stamp greetings

Individual pictures -

Traditional colors - Peaceful Pine with Red button ornaments.  The Crumb Cake layer was already embossed with the retired Pinewood Planks folder.  I pulled that from my scraps pile and cut the scallop.

White tree with Freesia Blooms for ornaments.

Made this one off-camera.  Strawberry Slush base with Pretty in Pink and Bubble Bath designer series papers for the tree.

Punch a hole in the top and add various ribbons.

Stamps:  Good Greetings (retired)

Ink:  Real Red, Highland Heather

Paper:  Peaceful Pine, Crumb Cake, Fern Flora DSP, 2026-2028 In Color Gingham DSP, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Luxe White Specialty DSP, Strawberry Slush, Everyday Essentials Mix & Match DSP, Basic White

Other:  Scalloped Blooms dies, Christmas Buttons, Blooms, Peaceful Pine ribbon, Linen Thread, Fresh Freesia Seam Binding, Bubble Bath ribbon, White Baker's Twine

My second project is a gift card holder using the old Bigz dies that I have - Stocking and Stocking Accents.  There is a new stocking bundle in the July Online Exclusives, but it's not really my style.  These dies that I have are quite a bit bigger, but you get the idea!  

I layered 2 1/2 stocking die-cuts to make this gift card holder.  The top most layer is embossed with the Forever Plaid folder.  I had to back that with another stocking to make it sturdy enough.

Add the stocking cuff, some holly leaves and more of the Christmas Buttons!  Customize this gift card holder by using the Mini Alphabet die - or whatever right-size alphabet dies that you have!  I can't be the only one that has at least 10 different sets of alphabet and number dies in every size you could ever need.  I have a hard time passing them up because you never know what size or style will be perfect for a project.  I did run a Clear Shimmer brush over all of the letters

Have you noticed that the toe and heel are FLOWERS?  I had just a scrap of Cherry Cobbler DSP and cut those pieces backwards.  Doh!  

The other 1/2 stocking is glued to the back to make the gift card pocket!  Add a ribbon loop so that you can hang this gift card holder in your tree if you want.

Paper Measurements:

• Cherry Cobbler:  (3) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", to cut 3 full sets of the stocking base pieces
• Basic White:  2 1/4" x 4", to die-cut the cuff
• Mossy Meadow:  scraps to die-cut holly leaves
• Cherry Cobbler:  scraps to die-cut letters

Stamps:  none

Ink:  none

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Cherry Cobbler dsp (retired print)

Other:  Stocking and Accent Bigz dies, Mini Alphabet dies, Christmas Buttons, Clear Shimmer brush, White Glittered Organdy ribbon

My last project is a Christmas card.  Really easy design using an old Tree punch.  Use whatever punch or die that you have - it could be a tree, an ornament, a smallish stocking...whatever you have that will fit.  I did use the new Swirls of Magic embossing folder, from the July Online Exclusives.  It's in the Halloween section, but it's really going to be good for just about any occasion.

Peaceful Pine and the new Gingham papers to the rescue for this one!  I love a monotone card.

Paper Measurements:

• Peaceful Pine:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
• In Color Gingham DSP (Peaceful Pine):  3 1/4" x 5 1/2", plus scrap to punch the tree
• Peaceful Pine:  1" x 5 1/2", embossed with Swirls of Magic embossing folder
• Peaceful Pine:  2 1/2" Circle
• Basic White:  2 1/4" circle
• Basic White:  scrap for greeting

Stamp some speckles on that white circle, just to give it some interest.

The only things popped up are the tree and the greeting.  Finish off with a few In Color Dots

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Ink:  Peaceful Pine

Paper:  Peaceful Pine, Basic White, 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Designer Series Paper

Other:  Swirls of Magic embossing folder, 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" Circle punches, Pine tree punch, 2026-2028 In Color Dots

I hope you enjoyed these Christmas ideas, and can find some products in your stash to make some of your own!

This coming Thursday I'll be creating with some of the Black & White patterned papers that we have - from THREE different packs!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Friends of Unity July 2026 Blog Hop - Color Combination

Welcome to the Friends of Unity Blog Hop for July 2026!  This month's theme is a Color Challenge - Red, White, and Blue!  Fitting since our Blog Hop is on Independence Day.

Our Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers are also hosting a challenge over in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook Group!  There are 4 fabulous prizes up for grabs for 3 lucky winners!! All you have to do is enter a card using our Color Challenge and your Unity Products into the Color Challenge album (<----click the bold link to go to directly to the album) in the Unity Show & Tell FB group.  Upload your photo to the album and you're entered!  The contest is open through July 31st!

I had fun with this Sh*tkickers stamp designed by Angie Blom for Unity Stamp Co!  I went with two greetings, just to keep things even.

 

Paper Measurements:

• Poppy Parade:  8 1/2" x 7", scored at 3 1/2"
• Basic White:  3 1/4" x 8 1/4", for inside
• Basic White:  3 1/8" x 8 1/8"
• Boho Bandana:  (2) 2 11/16" x 2 15/16"
• Rustic Wood:  2 11/16" x 2 15/16"
• Basic White:  scraps to stamp, hand-cut greetings

I heat-embossed the boots with black ink and clear powder, then hand-cut them.  Pop them up on the different papers.

Finished off with a LOT of rhinestones!

Here's a list of everything I used:

Stamps: Sh*tkickers, extended celebration (Unity Stamp Co)

Ink:  Real Red, Blueberry Bushel, Midnight (Catherine Pooler)

Paper:  Poppy Parade, Basic White, Boho Bandana & Rustic Wood paper packs (Unity Stamp Co)

Other:  Clear embossing powder, Basic Rhinestones

You probably got here from Rachel's post.  Your next stop will be to Joyce's post!  Please hop through everyone's blogs when you have some time.

Thanks for hopping along with us!  If you comment as Anonymous, please leave your name so we know who leaves some love.  

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!  

Toni

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Fun File Folder Folio!

I know this doesn't look like much, because I did not decorate it.  This Tri-Fold Folio made out of File Folders is a fun project!

While I was taking pictures for this blog post, I decided that I'm definitely going to wait until I get the JULY Product of the Month - the Begonia Belle stamp set.  I'll add a floral theme to this amazing File Folder Folio.

Meanwhile, this blog post will share all of the IMPORTANT BITS - the cutting instructions and paper measurements that you'll need to create one of these folios yourself.  Finished folio is 6" x 9"ish tall.  I used TWO file folders (a center tab, and an end tab folder), FOUR 12" x 12" pieces of designer paper, and some cardstock to make this folio.  My guess is that this File Folder Folio will hold at least 25 pictures and/or journaling.  

Reminder about my ongoing BOGO Sale!  You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale dates are June 15 - July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask!  

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.   

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.

I'll document the file folder cutting instructions and measurements first, then I will list out the paper measurements for each panel.  I also took pictures of my prototype pieces, since I did not glue them together.  It's like I was thinking ahead or something.  :)

I want to point out - you should cut and score your file folder pieces first, but DO NOT glue them together.  You'll want to add some of the cardstock/designer series paper layers before assembling.  Watch the video for assembly.

Also, save all of your file folder scraps.  You'll need some of them.

1. Center Tab File Folder - first cut this file folder in half at the factory fold.  Using the half that has the center tab on it...  save the bottom half for step 4.

• Cut at the RIGHT side of the tab, at 8" from the left edge.
• Flip that piece over, so the tab is the left and score at 6" and 6 1/2".
• This will end up being the Center Panel of our Tri-Fold Folio.

2.  Top Tab File Folder - again, cut this in half at the factory fold first.  Using the half that has the tab on it: 

• With the tab at the left side, cut at 7".
• Score at 6", and 6 1/2".
• This will end up being the Right Panel of our folio.

3.  Using the other half of the File Folder from Step 2:

• Cut it to be 9" tall.
• Cut it 5 1/2" wide.  
• This will end up being our Left Panel/Front Cover.  

4.  Using the other half of the file folder from Step 1:

• Cut TWO pieces that are 5 1/2" x 8 3/4", from each end.
• Score at 1/2" from the factory fold end.
• These will be Top and Bottom Flips that we'll add to the Center panel.

5.  Make a Gusseted Pocket using one of the file folder scraps:

• Cut a piece 3 1/4" x 6 1/2".
• Score at 1/2" on three sides as shown.  
• Trim corners out, and mitre the flaps.
• This pocket will be added to the inside of the Right panel.

6.  Make a Double Flip using another file folder scrap.

• Cut a piece 4 3/8" x 9.
• Score at 4 3/8", and 4 5/8".
• This flip will get glued inside the left-side spine.

7.  These sketches show how I cut all of my designer series papers, from four 12" x 12" sheets.

Now I'll give you the paper measurements for each panel.

Front Cover/Outside Left Panel:

• Petal Pink: 5" x 8 3/4"
• DSP:  4 3/4" x 8 1/2"

Inside Left Panel:

• DSP:  5" x 8 3/4"
• DSP:  1 3/8" x 8 3/4" (on the tiny pocket)

Outside Right Panel:

• Hydrangea Hue:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• DSP:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Inside Right Panel and Pocket:

• DSP:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• Petal Pink:  2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• DSP:  2 1/4" x 5"

Center Panel Top & Bottom Flips:

• Hydrangea Hue:  (2) 5 1/4" x 7 3/4", embossed
• Petal Pink:  (2) 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"
• DSP:  (2) 5" x 7 1/2"

Center Panel:  (attach top and bottom flips before adding this DSP layer)

• DSP:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"

Double Flip/Inside Left Spine: 

• DSP:  (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"
• Hydrangea Hue:  (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8", embossed

Center Panel/Back Cover:

• Hydrangea Hue:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• Petal Pink:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", embossed

I hope you are inspired to create a fun folio out of some File Folders!  You can find file folders just about anywhere, even the Dollar Store!  I got mine from Amazon a long time ago, and they are linked in my Amazon Store below.

Once I get my Begonia Belle stamps and finish this, I'll share it in one of my weekly lives.

This Thursday, I'm kicking of July with Christmas in July!  It's never too early to start on your Christmas cards. 

NOTE:  There are a LOT of NEW items going live on Wednesday, July 1st!  New Online Exclusives (Halloween, some Fall, and Holidays included), New Kits, and New Product of the Month!  Check out my online store to see everything!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Pop-Up Triple Cube Cards

Happy Sunday Crafty Friends!  Today I'm sharing the Pop-Up Triple Cube Cards that I made Thursday night.  I made these several years ago, and recently got a request to show how to make them.  You got it!  I like to do two different sizes for projects like this, so we ended up with a 5" x 5" version, and then an A2 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" version.  I like them both!   As per usual, I did have one or two whoopsies during the live video.  It's always something...  :)

Reminder that my BOGO Sale is going on!  You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale dates are June 15 - July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask! I am removing items as they are claimed and orders placed.

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.   

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First Pop-Up Triple Cube card is the 5" x 5" size version.  I really like this bigger version, and you can either use a 5" x 7" envelope, or make your own custom-sized envelope.  I wanted to use the Waterside Retreat papers, but I did not get the stamps or dies that go with it.  That's okay though!  These designer series papers have a few sheets that you can cut out the images.  I cut out some oars and old-timey life jackets!

You'll definitely want to watch the video to see how to cut, fold, and assemble these pieces but the basic idea is - you make the base column, then you make two smaller cubes and glue them on to the front of the base.  

Paper Measurements:

• Misty Moonlight:  5" x 11", scored at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2", and 10"
• Waterside Retreat DSP:  (2) 2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• Waterside Retreat DSP:  (2) 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Basic White:  2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• Misty Moonight:  (2) 1/2" x 1 1/2", fold in half by hand
• Misty Moonlight & Basic White:  scraps to cut with largest two Nested Essentials rectangle dies
• Misty Moonlight:  (2) 2 7/16" x 11", scored at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2", and 10"
• Waterside Retreat DSP:  (4) 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Gray Granite:  (4) 2 1/4" x 2 1/4", embossed with Soft Waves folder
• Waterside Retreat DSP:  hand-cut several life jackets and oars out

Back side shows where I add a white panel to write your message.

Folded up, ready to slide into an envelope.

Stamps:  Scalloped Blooms, Mountain Majesties (May 2025 Paper Pumpkin)

Ink:  Pecan Pie

Paper:  Mossy Meadow, Garden Green, Old Olive (regular and two-tone cs), Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Whtie

Other:  Nested Essentials dies, Soft Waves embossing folder, Linen Thread, Metallic Gems (Copper)

The second Pop-Up Triple Cube card is an A2 size - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", finished.  The Valley in Bloom papers are great for a nice greenery background  Paired with butterflies and ladybugs - use any garden critter that you might have.  Birds, ladybugs, dragonflies, bees, ants, caterpillars...whatever you have!

Paper Measurements:

• Garden Green:  5 1/2" x 9", scored at 2 1/8", 4 1/4", 6 3/8", and 8 1/2"
• Valley in Bloom DSP:  (2) 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Valley in Bloom DSP:  (2) 1 7/8" x 3 1/4"
• Basic White:  1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Garden Green:  (2) 3/4" x 1 1/2", fold in half by hand
• Garden Green: 2 1/4" circle
• Basic White: 2" circle
• Garden Green:  (2) 2" x 8 1/2", scored at 2", 4", 6", and 8"
• Valley in Bloom DSP:  (8) 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
• Basic White:  scraps to stamp and die and hand-cut plenty of butterflies and ladybugs
• Old Olive/Grany Apple Green/Garden Green:  scraps to die-cut leaves/greenery
• Coastal Cabana:  scraps to die-cut some flowers

Go over all of the butterflies with a Clear Shimmer brush.

Back side.

Folded flat to mail.  Remember - this will fit in a Medium envelope.

Stamps:  Springtime Scenes Bundle, Wild Bunch, Butterfly Garden (Card Kit), Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Ink:  Basic Black, Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist

Paper:  Berry Burst, Basic White, Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper

Other:  Fern & Flora dies, Stampin' Blends markers, Clear Shimmer brush, Iridescent Pearls, Dew Drops Embellishments

I thought this would be a COOL project to try with some 12" x 12" paper as the base...just to see how big I can make this thing.  I think it would be great for a table decoration or something to put your desk...it's going to take up some space, for sure.  I filmed a video last night, where I made the base using some Halloween colors/papers.  It's so huge!  I laugh every time I look at it!  That is still in progress, but I will upload and share that as soon as I have it finished.  I'm having a hard time finding embellishments, stamps or die-cuts that are big enough to take up all the space.  The two front cubes are 6" x 6"....so a lot of real estate to work with, and the whole thing is 12" tall.  Hilarious!

This Thursday's project is going to be a Mini Album using the packing materials that I used to ship everyone's May-Aug Paper Shares - the chipboard that I included to make the package sturdier, along with the Boutique Blossoms an new In Color papers.  I might have to do a Part 1 video ahead of time - to cut the chipboard and make the base of the album.  Then Part 2 would be live on Thursday to add pages and things.  It's looking like a busy week already!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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