Mind blown: a blog about paper crafting and cardmaking techniques
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Quick, Simple, Impactful Christmas Card with Joy Clair Designs
Hello friends! Are you having a good weekend? I’ve been in sunny Arizona all week and I have to admit I don’t miss the Midwest winter. While away, I made this quick and simple Christmas card featuring a digital stamp from Joy Clair Designs called Christmas Joy. Truth be told I had zero supplies with…
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A Sentimental and Traditional Candle Light Christmas
Hello sweet friends! My favorite part of Christmas are the Christmas Eve Candle Light masses. There’s something about the choir singing O’ Holy Night as the world welcomes the birth of Christ and all of it’s wonder. I remember from a very early age singing next to my Mom in church holding the candle carefully…
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On A Tight Rope This Holiday Season?
Hello friends! Do the holidays have you feeling like you’re on a tight rope, like you’re trying to balance all of the things at once? I feel like that right now. I will be traveling two different times during the holiday season, which makes it hard to decorate, shop, and wrap presents in a two…
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Altenew Educator’s Certification Program Level One Challenge
Hello friends! As many of you know I have been steadily working on obtaining certification through Altenew’s AECP. I have worked my way through level one, and now it is time for me to submit my challenge work to pass. The challenge I received was to create two sets of cohesive cards one being feminine…
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The Seasonal Warm of Coffee Flavors
Hello friends! How did your black Friday shopping go? I hope you found a warm cup of joe to keep you warm while searching for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. I’m winding down from the festivities with some coloring featuring Joy Clair Designs‘ Coffee Flavors digital stamp instead of shopping. Let’s take a…
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A Three Dimensional Nutcracker Ballet Christmas Card
Hello Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We had a small gathering and afterwards watched Christmas movies in our jammies. My kiddos mentioned that they were looking forward to the Nutcracker so after they left I started on this card for them. I have one more to make, but…