Nature's Paintings Watercoloring Kit

Happy New Year Friends!  

This past Thursday night, I did some serious coloring while I talked about some changes and some goals that I have for 2025.  This Nature's Paintings Watercoloring kit is pretty cool.  The kit contains 24 pre-printed watercoloring panels, some watercolor pencils, and a water painter. It's only $25.00! Check it out here. I think it's a great kit for beginners and experienced paper crafters alike.

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  NOTE:  Facebook has been sporadically giving me fits lately, so 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 on YouTube.

In the video, I just worked on coloring the panels.  I didn't have time to turn them into cards, so I'm sharing the finished cards now.  The original panels were 4 1/2" x 6".  I cut them down to create my cards.  Finished size of all the cards is 5" x 6 1/2".  I know it's kind of a weird size, but they will fit in 5" x 7" envelopes.

I used different products and methods to color each panel, just to show you some options.

For the first card, I colored everything with the watercolor pencils and the water painter.  I add my darkest colors first, then the lighter shade.  Use the water painter to blend the colors.

Paper Measurements:

• Melon Mambo:  6 1/2” x 10”, scored at 5”
• Basic White:  4 3/4" x 6 1/4", for inside of card
• Colored Panel:  4 1/4" x 5 5/8"  (cut down after coloring)
• Granny Apple Green: 4 7/16" x 5 13/16"  (this is 3/16" bigger than the cut-down panel)

Stamp some leaves all around the edges of the Melon Mambo card base.

I added some of the new Tiny Bee Trinkets to the finished card.  They're so cute!  Greeting is from the Greetings for All Ephemera Pack that is my free gift this month.

I also added Clear Wink of Stella to all of the flowers.  It's VERY shimmery in real life!

Stamps:  Spotlight on Nature

Ink:  Melon Mambo

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Nature's Paintings Watercolor Kit

Other: Watercolor pencils, Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Tiny Bee Trinkets (available on January 7th, 2025 when the Jan-Apr catalog goes live)

For the second card, I used a technique suggested by my friend Shawn.  I used watercolor pencils and Stampin' Write (the water-based) markers.  The Stampin' Write markers act like a blender pen or water painter and blend the pencils while adding more color.  Use darker pencils, and lighter markers.  That really dark purple flower in the middle was a mess-up.  I had too dark of a marker at first.  This was my first time ever trying this technique - what better time or place than to do it LIVE?  :)

Paper Measurements:

• Gorgeous Grape:  6 1/2” x 10”, scored at 5”
• Basic White:  4 3/4" x 6 1/4", for inside of card
• Colored Panel:  4 1/4" x 5 5/8"  (cut down after coloring)
• Basic Black: 4 7/16" x 5 13/16"  (this is 3/16" bigger than the cut-down panel)

I used another greeting from the Greetings for All Ephemera pack, and added some Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Stamps:  None

Ink: None

Paper:  Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black, Basic White, Nature's Paintings Watercolor Kit

Other: Watercolor pencils, Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Stampin' Write markers, Brushed Brass Butterflies

My third card is my favorite.  A) It's my favorite card out of these 3, and B) it's my favorite way to watercolor.  I use acrylic stamping blocks and ink pads to make a palette.  Just smash an ink block in an ink pad to get plenty of ink on it - then just pick up that color with a water painter.  

The water painter that comes in the Nature's Paintings Kit has a very thin brush tip, which was perfect for getting in these sunflower petals.

Note:  Using this method to color works great on watercolor paper OR Basic White Thick cardstock.  However, the ink does not spread at all on non-watercolor paper.  I still like the effect, so I use this method a lot.  It's a very quick way to watercolor.

Paper Measurements:

• Mossy Meadow:  6 1/2” x 10”, scored at 5”
• Basic White:  4 3/4" x 6 1/4", for inside of card
• Colored Panel:  4 1/4" x 5 5/8"  (cut down after coloring)
• Pecan Pie: 4 7/16" x 5 13/16"  (this is 3/16" bigger than the cut-down panel)

I used another greeting from the Greetings for All Ephemera pack (ink-blended Daffodil Delight all over it), and added some Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Stamps:  None

Ink: Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Basic White, Nature's Paintings Watercolor Kit

Other: Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Transparent Dots

I hope you like these finished cards.  Over the next three weeks, I'll be working on some Valentine/Love themed projects using products from the Marbled Elegance Suite.   Treat bags, a small paper bag album, cards, envelopes, and even some 12" x 12" scrapbook pages.

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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January 2025 Ordering Code and NEW FREE Stampin' Tutorial!

Get some extra free stuff when you place your online orders using my monthly code!  Now you can get my NEW Stampin' Tutorial of the Month for FREE!  Here's a sneak peek of this month's tutorial - I wanted to start the year off with some Birthday cards.

 

JANUARY Online Ordering Code: F2QKE3EF Good through January 30, 2025) Click on this code or the picture below, and it should take you to my on-line store with the code already added.   

Place your qualifying online order using the Online Ordering Code:  F2QKE3EF and receive:

• ANY size order - Free PDF Tutorial of the month**, and a hand-stamped card from me (blank inside, so you can use it).
• $75 online order (before tax/shipping***) will get you both of the above, and a NEW embellishment* gift free from me!  The January gift is the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, from the January - April 2025 Catalog.

* I may have to substitute the free item if it goes out of stock when I close the workshop.  Inventory is out of my control.  :(

** Tutorials will be emailed after I confirm your order has been placed using the Code.  I will send to the same email that was used when you placed your order.

*** If your online order is $150 or more, please DO NOT use the Ordering Code.  I will still send you the PDF Tutorial and a hand-stamped card, but you'll select your own freebies using your Hostess Rewards.   

Thank you for using the Ordering Code. The combined benefits will be used to order supplies for thank you cards, tutorial projects, and thank you gifts.   It gives me a little extra Stampin’ Up! product that I can use to design and share more project ideas and thank you!

Free Gifts will be sent out around the 10th of the following month.  Once I close out the workshop, it generally takes 7 business days for my order to arrive.  Once I have all of the freebies, I can ship out your packets.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

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Toni

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Friends of Unity January 2025 Blog Hop - Use Old Stuff from Your Stash!

Happy New Year Friends, and welcome to the Friends of Unity Monthly Blog Hop!  Our theme for January is "Use Old Stuff from Your Stash"  I went back to some old paper, and a kind-of-old stamp set...I don't remember when I bought it, but I'm guessing at least two years ago.  Ann Corbiere Scott designed some stamps for Unity Stamp Co, and I love her funky style.  In fact, this stamp is called Funky Flowers!

This stamp was designed for slimline cards.  My finished card size is 3 1/2" x 8 1/4".  You might be wondering - why not 8 1/2"???   Well, I cut a wee bit too much off one of the sides of the image piece and I didn't want to re-do it all.  We all have whoopsie moments.

I used my Old papers to do some Paper Piecing.  Stamp the same images on different pieces of designer paper, and hand-cut.  Run a black marker around all the edges of your cut flowers.  Then I colored in some little bits with some Stampin' Blends (alcohol) markers.  

The greeting is popped up, and then I finished with some random orange-ish sequins from my stash.  The sequins are really OLD too!

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

You probably got here from April's post, and the next stop is Jenni's project.  If you want to start at the beginning, go to Crystal's post!

Here's a list of everything I used:

Stamps: Funky Flowers (Unity Stamp Co)

Ink:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler), Calypso Coral

Paper:  Calypso Coral, Basic Black, Basic White, Playing with Patterns designer series paper

Other:  random sequins

I hope you enjoyed my project.

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

3D Gift Card Holders - Last Minute Packaging ideas for you!

 

Welcome back Crafty Friends!  Tonight's video was all about making some really cool gift card holders - things other than just sticking the gift card in a regular card or envelope.  I am a real fan of boxes, and I feel like making a tiny box for a gift card just takes it up a few notches presentation-wise.  Obviously, I made these with a Christmas theme, but you can always change up the papers and colors for whatever occasion you need.

All of my project measurements were based on a standard gift card size of 2 1/8" x 3 3/8".  I know there are some gift cards that come packaged in a cardboard sleeve.  Those are bigger, so you'd have to make adjustments.

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  Facebook has been having a variety of issues lately, so YouTube might be the better option.

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 on YouTube.

First up is what I call a Hanging Tag Gift Card holder.  This can be hung on a tree, tied to a gift bag, tied around a bottle of wine or booze, left on a door knob...you get the idea.  Hang it somewhere!  In the video, I said I wasn't going to give measurements because it will be based on the DIES that you use for your base.  You need two pieces cut the same.  I used Postage dies from Unity Stamp Co, and cut Poppy Parade base pieces.

Layer and doll up the front of your tag however you like.   I used an old scallop punch, along with the Truck Builder Punch (which is on the Last Chance list!  I didn't even realize the Trucking Along stamp set sold out!).

I used Sparkle Gems for the hub caps, and inked around the edges of the truck and both fenders.  

The back shows how I cut the second base piece roughly in half, and glued it on 3 sides to make a tight-fitting pocket.  Gift card slides right in.

Add your favorite ribbon to the top of this tag.  

Stamps:  So Very Merry

Ink:  Garden Green

Paper:  Poppy Parade, Garden Green, Basic White, Basic Black, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper

Other:  Postage dies (Unity Stamp Co), Silver Threaded Twine, 1 3/4", 2", Scallop Circle punches, Truck Builder Punch, Sparkle Gems, Basic Rhinestones

Next up is one of my favorites for gift cards.  It's a wee tiny Book Box, sized perfectly for gift cards.  It will hold one, or several, gift cards.  Finished Book Box size is 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 1/16" tall.

Add some ribbon and layered pieces to the top and bottom of the Book Cover.  You'll want a FLAT ribbon.  I used the Iridescent Striped ribbon.  

You'll need to watch the video for assembly, but here are the patterns drawn out.  The book box itself is a very simple open box.  Score at 1" on all sides.  That makes the box 1" tall.  The Book COVER is where it gets interesting.  I wanted the spine to be 1 1/16" tall, so that the box cover will close nicely.

I also created a slanted insert to make grabbing the gift card out of the box easier.  

Paper Measurements:

• Pool Party Box:  4 1/2" x 5 3/4", scored at 1" on all four sides
• Pool Party Book Cover:  4 1/4" x 6 9/16" (YES, 1/16" bigger than 6 1/2"), scored in at 2 3/4" from each end
• Pool Party:  (2) 2 1/2" x 4"
• Snowy Scenes DSP (Snowflakes print):  (2) 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Snowy Scenes DSP (small globes):  enough to hand-cut one small snow globe
• Basic White Insert:  3 3/4" x 3 5/8" wide.  On the 3 3/4" side, score at 1/2" from the left side, and at 7/8" from the right side.  
• Basic White:  scraps to stamp and hand-cut greeting.

I finished this little cutie off with some Iridescent Faceted Gems.  They sort of look like snowflakes, so I thought they were perfect.

Stamps:  Greetings of the Season

Ink:  Garden Green

Paper:  Pool Party, Basic White, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper

Other:  Iridescent Striped ribbon, Iridescent Faceted Gems, Clear Wink of Stella brush pen

Last one is another "box" of sorts.  I could NOT remember the name of this box, and googling for it didn't help...I didn't know what to look for!  I finally found it!  Self-Closing Gift Bag.  So it's really considered a bag.  Whatever.    It's a box in my eyes.  :)

I wanted this style box specifically so I could put the gift card down in it, standing up.  I had to do some math to get the best measurements for this, but it's worth it.  Perfectly sized!  Thank You Pythagorean Theorem!

Pay attention to the direction of your DSP pattern.  You want your DSP to be 7" tall x 8 1/2" wide.

The trickiest part here is the scoring.  Some of the score lines go all the way up the page, some only go to the 2" mark.

Paper Measurements:

• Designer Series Paper of your Choice:  7" tall x 8 1/2" wide.  Along the 7" side, score 2" up from the bottom.  Turn paper once to the left, and score at 4" and 8", all the way up/down.   Then score at 2" and 6", going from the very bottom only up to the 2" score line.  (Makes more sense to watch the video).
• Real Red/Garden Green/Basic White:  scraps to make small tags and fold-over label

Once you assemble these, the top tries to stay closed on it's own.  I don't trust it though.  Punch holes and add a layered circle and a small tag.  I hand-cut those reindeers for both.

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Ink:  Garden Green

Paper:  Real Red, Garden Green, Basic White, Reindeer Greetings Designer Series Paper

Other:  Forever Plaid embossing folder, Everyday Details dies, Layering Circles & Scallops dies, Starburst punch, 2" circle punch,  Basic Rhinestones, Peppermint Doo-dads, Red & White Baker's Twine, Real Red Striped Satin ribbon

Whew!  I really hope these ideas are useful to you, especially as we've got less than a week until Christmas.  Last Minute gifts and packaging come in handy!!

Next Thursday will be the day after Christmas.  As of now, I am planning on being here to make some needed Thank You cards.  If my schedule changes, I'll let you know.

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Kwanzaa!  Whatever you celebrate - ENJOY yourself!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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No Sew Mini Journal/Album

Another weekend has blasted by, and I did not complete my To Do list.  :(  I think I need 3-day weekends, in order to be more effective at life.  hahaha!  Let's talk about these cute little books that I made on Thursday night!  I got the idea from Amber, over @LyricLoverCrafts on YouTube.  She had a paper collection that had all sorts of tags, cut aparts, and ephemera with it.  I re-created her idea using Stampin' Up supplies, which admittedly do not always have as many options.  I'm sure you'll find plenty to work with, in your stash.

This No Sew Mini Book is made entirely from Designer Series paper.  I think cardstock would be too thick for this little book.  For the Snow Much Fun Mini Journal, I was working with the Snowy Scenes papers and Sticker Sheet.  I also created some tags for the pockets.  

Finished size of this Mini Junk Journal/Album is 4" x 6".

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.  Facebook has been having a variety of issues lately, so YouTube might be the better option.

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 on YouTube.

I'm not going to show every page in the book, but here are a few pictures.  Notice that I did round the outer corners of all the pages.  If you don't round them, the corners will get dinged up from normal wear and tear.

DSP Paper Measurements:  Pay attention to the direction of the patterns, and watch the video for more instruction on how to score and glue this book together.

• (2) pieces 6" x 9", scored at 4", 4 1/2", and 5"
• (1) piece 4" x 9", scored at 4", 4 1/2", and 5"
• (1) piece 8" x 8", scored at 4", turn once to the right, and then score at 2"
  
• (1) piece 2" x 6", to cover spine

I started with 3" x 6" pieces of DSP and coordinating cardstock for these tags.  Glue the DSP and cardstock together.  Then I decided to cut these down with some tag dies that I had....I really have no idea who the manufacturer is for these.  Use any die you want, or just cut the top corners.  Add some different ribbons.

Towards the back of the book, you can see more of the Snowy Scenes Sticker Sheet pieces that I used.

I started a second book using the Unbounded Beauty Designer series papers.  I had a 6" x 12" paper share of this paper, so I wanted to show how you could still make the center triple pocket without having an 8" x 8" piece.  

I plan to add some butterflies to the cover and throughout.  All I did so far was make the base book, and created three tags. 

I kept these tags 3" x 6", and just clipped the tops.  Add various ribbons.

Use a paper clip to keep these little books closed if you're worried about that.  

Stamps:  None

Ink:  None

Paper:  Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Snowy Scenes Designer Series paper, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash, Snowy Scenes Sticker Sheet

Other:  Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon, Pretty in Pink ribbon, Silver & White Sheer Ribbon, White Glittered Organdy ribbon, White Seam binding, 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems

These little books are so fun to make!  I'm sure you can find some DSP in your stash to give it a try.

Come back this Thursday for some last minute Gift Card holder ideas - not just a plain old flat card!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Paper Share: January - April 2025 Mini Catalog

The new Mini catalog is on it's way!  It goes live January 7, 2025.  With that in mind, let's prepare for a Paper Share!  

NOTE that there are NO Valentine papers in this Mini.  The only Valentine-ish paper is the Marbeled Elegance pack that is an Online Exclusive item.

Paper Share  $29:  You will receive 1/4 pack of the following paper packs, from the upcoming Jan-Apr 2025 (Spring) catalog:

• Beautiful Bokeh  6x6
• Floral Delight  12x12
• Floral & Gingham Vellum Specialty 12x12
• Friends of the Ocean 12x12
• Storybook Moments Specialty  12x12
• Timeless Plaid  6x6
• Wildflower Birthday Specialty  12x12

Paper Share BONUS: You will also receive 1/4 pack of the Toadstool Gardens 6x6 paper from the upcoming Sale-a-Bration 2025 Catalog!

12” x 12” packs will be cut 6” x 12” to give you the best options for using it. 

Optional Shipping is $9.  If it ends up being less to ship your package, I will refund the difference.

Email me at tonistamps@yahoo.com to sign up.  I will send you a Paypal invoice, and payment is due by January 5, 2025. 

Important Dates for this paper share:
  1/5 - Payment due.
  1/7 - Order placed with Stampin' Up.
  1/16 - I expect the order to arrive.   ** If shipping from Stampin' Up is delayed, this date will change.
  1/20 - Paper shares ready for pick-up; ship out.

Questions?  Contact tonistamps@yahoo.com  

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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December 2024 Virtual Workshop: Let it Snow!

I just realized how much BLUE I have going on with this month's Workshop!  Oh my!  This month is all about SNOW.  Snowpeople, snowflakes, Let it Snow…anything snow!   I was hoping to not end up with Holiday cards, but you can really change these greetings to anything you want.

My Workshop of the Month page gets updated every month with details - ordering code (ETZ3N9XV), and freebies.  Spend $50 (before tax & shipping) using the order code and get a Make & Take kit for these cards.  Spend $75 or more (before tax & shipping) using the order code and get the Make & Take kit plus a pack of Iridescent Foiled Gems!

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

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 on YouTube.

For this first card, I started with a Forever Plaid embossed piece of Blueberry Bushel.  I love a tone-on-tone embossed layer/card base.  Stamp whatever you want in the snow globe, and pop that up.  Change up the greeting too!

Paper Measurements:

• Blueberry Bushel:  5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4”
• Basic White:  4” x 5 1/4”, for inside of card
• Blueberry Bushel:  4” x 5 1/4”, embossed with the Forever Plaid folder
• Basic White:  scrap to die-cut snow globe
• Pecan Pie:  scrap to die-cut snow globe base, and embossed with the Timber folder

I did ink-blend some Pool Party around the edges of the snow globe.  Snow globe is popped up.  I used Stampin’ Blends to color in, but you could obviously use anything.  I think I ran the Clear Wink of Stella over the snowman too.

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Onyx (Versafine), Blueberry Bushel

Paper:  Blueberry Bushel, Pecan Pie, Basic White

Other: Forever Plaid & Timber embossing folders, Stampin’ Blends (various colors), Clear Wink of Stella, Iridescent Foiled Gems

The second card is actually using paper from the Full of Life Designer Series papers - the back sides all have some interesting watercolor prints with colors that are perfect.  Emboss your snowflakes in White so they really stand out.  I went with a Berry Burst card base.  Again, you use whatever greeting you have.

Paper Measurements:

• Berry Burst:  5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4”
• Basic White:  (2) 4" x 5 1/4", one to layer, and one for the inside
• Full of Life Designer Series Paper:  3 13/16” x 5 1/16”
• Basic White:  scrap to stamp and hand-cut greeting

When I embossed these snowflakes, I used White Craft ink and white embossing powder.  I wanted that white to really stand out.  If you don’t have White Craft ink, just use Versamark.

Finish off with the Iridescent Foiled Gems.

Stamps:  Sparkling Snowflakes, Well Said

Ink: Berry Burst, White Craft

Paper:  Berry Burst, Basic White, Full of Life Designer Series Paper

Other:  Basics embossing powders (White), Iridescent Foiled Gems

My third card is a really fun Rocker Card!  These are so fun to make!  I used the Deckled Circles dies and some Country Woods Designer Series paper - something different, but still neutral.  Stamp and die-cut the snowman, so you can pop him up.  Stamp some background trees and lights on the piece of Basic White.  Just a little bit of coloring.

Paper Measurements:

• Pool Party:  full sheet to cut the two Deckled Circles pieces that you’ll need
• Country Woods Designer Series Paper:
• Basic White:  4 1/4” x 5 1/2”, die cut Deckled Circles pieces that   
• Basic White:  4 1/4” x 5 1/2”, notched corner to stamp and cut snowman and greeting from

Finish with some Iridescent Foiled gems.  

Stamps:  Snowy Wonder Bundle

Ink:  Onyx (Versafine), Pool Party, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon

Paper:  Pool Party, Basic White, Country Woods Designer Series Paper

Other:  Deckled Circle dies, Stampin’ Blends, Iridescent Foiled Gems

I love how this last card turned out.  I’ve got an Azure Afternoon card base that I stamped with the Sketched Plaid background stamp.  Use whatever neutral background stamp you have, or stamp with smaller stamps all over.  

Start with the largest snowflake in the middle of this Basic White strip, in the darkest shade of blue.  Go lighter and smaller as you work your way out.  Overlap the snowflakes just a teeny bit.  Rip the edge (if you want), and ink blend the edge.

Paper Measurements:

• Azure Afternoon:  5 1/2" x 8 1/4", scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/2”, to stamp your line of snowflakes, then also the greeting with the left over bit that you rip off.

Finished off with some Iridescent Foiled Gems.

Stamps:  Sparkling Snowflakes, Well Said, Sketched Plaid background

Ink:  Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Pool Party

Paper:  Azure Afternoon, Basic White

Other:  Iridescent Foiled Gems 

I hope you enjoy these “Let it Snow” cards, and can copy with something you have in your stash.

Note that this month’s Workshop Ordering Code only goes through 12/30/2024.  That’s not a typo.  I will not be at home (hopefully) on New Year’s Eve.  :)

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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