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Peace on Earth White Swag
I liked the look of the swag in my previous card, but I wondered what it would like like with die cut images. I pulled images from four...
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Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Christmas Joy and Peace
For this card I went through my Christmas stamps and pulled out some that have leaf images that could be made into a swag. I decided on...
cardtheraphy51
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Christmas Joy Wreath
I had knee replacement surgery six weeks ago and I'm just getting back to having my leg down for longer periods of time. I'm glad to be...
cardtheraphy51
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Festive Flower Christmas Wishes
This is the third card I made with Concord & 9th Festive Flower. This time I cut an arch from a quarter sheet of dark green cardstock. ...
cardtheraphy51
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Festive Flower Merry Christmas
This is the second card I made with the Concord & 9th Festive Flower. I like the placement of the thin frame better than the card...
cardtheraphy51
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Festive Flower Christmas Blessings
Around this time of year I begin making Christmas cards. I make a lot of different cards to try and determine what card I will mass...
cardtheraphy51
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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Copic Colored Poinsettia Window with Dark Green Background
This is the third card I've made using the Hero Arts Poinsettia Window Fancy Die. This time I decided to color it with Copic Markers...
cardtheraphy51
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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Magic Iris Holly Wreath Joy to the World
I really like this holly and berry circle die. It comes with little dies for the berries and also dies for the holly leaves. I cut the...
cardtheraphy51
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Poinsettia Window Merry Christmas
This is the second rendition using then stencil and die. This time I die cut the image first and then colored it with the stencils. I...
cardtheraphy51
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Poinsettia Window Christmas Wishes
I recently saw Jennifer McGuire make a card using the Hero Arts Poinsettia Window Fancy Die and Stencil. She made a stunning card and I...
cardtheraphy51
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Lacey Poinsettia Christmas Blessings
This is the second Christmas card I've made this year. While I really like the look of this card, I will not be making it for my...
cardtheraphy51
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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Be Joyful Hot Foil and Poinsettias
Each year I create several different Christmas cards and then pick one that is easy to assemble and looks beautiful. I do this because I...
cardtheraphy51
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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To the Wise One Father's Day Card
My husband and I grew up near the Grand Teton Mountains. When I saw this die from Honey Bee Stamps I decided to get it to create his...
cardtheraphy51
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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May Your Day be Filled with Joy – Happy Mother’s Day
My husband and I have six women that we minister to in our church. I wanted to create Mother's Day cards for each of them, but waited...
cardtheraphy51
May 15, 20232 min read
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Bouquet of Love Happy Mother’s Day
I wanted to create a Mother's Day card to give to a friend. I pulled out this pretty bouquet image from Altenew and stamped it with...
cardtheraphy51
May 15, 20231 min read
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You Are Everything Wonderful Teresa
We have a dear, sweet, eighty-eight year-old friend who is a very special lady. We wanted to wish her a Happy Mother's Day. Her...
cardtheraphy51
May 15, 20231 min read
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Have a Joyous Christmas
I love this beautiful large die from Simon Says Stamp. I decided to pair it with the Spellbinder 3D Scenic Poinsettia Embossing Folder....
cardtheraphy51
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Thanks be to God
I love Christmas. I love how the world seems to be a little kinder and generous. I love the story of the birth of Christ and those who...
cardtheraphy51
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Pink Poinsettias May Your Christmas Be Filled with Joy
I saw this beautiful 3D embossing folder at Hobby Lobby and decided to bring it home. I cut down a quarter sheet of 100# cardstock with...
cardtheraphy51
Oct 27, 20221 min read
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Wishing You Peace Christmas Rose
This is the last card design I am making to determine which of the many Christmas cards I've made this year I will mass produce and send...
cardtheraphy51
Sep 28, 20221 min read
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