Sketch Saturday - Hearts of Elegance

The Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper is so pretty with gold accents. I decided to use it with the Hearts of Elegance Bundle for this week’s sketch challenge.

The sketch I used is from the the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. My squares were a little big so I had to put the sentiment at the bottom and the bow above it.

Tips & Instructions

• Melon Mambo Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Die cut 4 squares from Basic White using the Perennial Postage Dies.

• Die cut 4 hearts from Gold Foil using the Hearts of Elegance Dies.

• Adhere the hearts to the squares using a Dimensional and then adhere the squares to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment on Basic White in Melon Mambo ink and fussy cut around it. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Tie a bow with 2 strands Gold Twisted Thread and adhere to the card with a Glue Dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink. Add a 3/4 x 5 1/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

I love the gold hearts with the stitching around the edges, so pretty.

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Pretty Cards using the Bargello Technique

Are you familiar with the Bargello Technique? It was new to me and I’m loving it. You cut strips of paper and stick them to a layer and then cut that layer into strips and create a pattern. So cool!

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to do this technique.

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This card was made using some new Online Exclusive Products that will be available for purchase starting January 7. I used the Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper and Mixed Labels Bundle.

This card was made using some Annual Catalog products. The paper is from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper and the sentiment and label are from the Unbounded Love Bundle.

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Happy Hibiscus - Color Combo

The Happy Hibiscus Bundle is so cool! The stamp set coordinates with the dies and there’s a Hybrid Embossing Folder that will let you cut and emboss in one pass.

I used the color combo is from my December Inspiration Calendar - Night of Navy, Pool Party and Melon Mambo. The picture looks like the card base and sentiment are black but they are Night of Navy.

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Tips & Instructions

• Night of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5

• Stamp the hibiscus grouping on Basic White in Melon Mambo ink. Stamp the filler images that coordinate with each flower in Melon Mambo ink. Die cut and emboss using the coordinating dies and Hybrid Embossing Folder.

• Stamp the leaves on Basic White in Pool Party ink and die cut with coordinating dies.

• Arrange and adhere the flowers and leaves to the white layer.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Night of Navy ink and die cut with label die. Adhere to the layer with Dimensionals.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Add some Pool Party Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the centers of the flowers.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment the small flower in Melon Mambo ink and stamp some leaves in Pool Party ink.

I wasn’t sure how Pool Party would work for the leaves but I like how they turned out with the Melon Mambo flowers.

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Sketch Challenge - HO HO HO Christmas Card

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Mini Alphabet Dies and Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the sketch I used. Click on the sketch to see the other projects posted for this week.

Tips & Instructions

• Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4 and round all four corners.

• Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5 1/4, round all four corners and adhere to the card base.

• Garden Green Strip - 1 1/2 x 4 1/2, round all four corners.

• Die cut 3 H’s and 3 O’s from Poppy Parade using the Mini Alphabet Dies.

• Die cut 3 circles from Basic White using the second from smallest circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Adhere the letters to the circles to spell out HO HO HO. Adhere the circles to the Garden Green strip using Dimensionals.

• Adhere the strip to the card.

Round the four corners on the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) and stamp sentiment in Garden Green ink. Adhere the sleigh with presents from the A Little Bit Festive Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I love how fun and festive this card turned out.

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Sketch Saturday - Golden Greenery Christmas Card

I love all the greenery images in the Seasons of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper pack. You can use the Golden Greenery Dies to die cut those pretty branches from the paper.

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

• Mossy Meadow Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Gold Foil Layer - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

• Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5

• Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper (green floral pattern) - 2 x 3, round the corners.

• Die cut 2 of each of the 3 branches from the Designer Series Paper using the Golden Greenery Dies.

• Arrange the branches to the 2 x 3 piece of Designer Series Paper as shown and adhere them. I trimmed off the bottoms of the pieces so it wasn’t so bulky.

• Adhere the greenery piece to the white layer, then to the gold layer, then to the card base.

• Basic White Strip - 1 x 4 1/2, stamp sentiment in Versamark ink and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Banner each end and adhere to the card using Dimensionals. I was careful to put Dimensionals only on the ends and liquid glue in the middle to handle the bulk.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment Versamark ink and emboss using Gold Embossing Powder. Adhere a 3/4 x 4 strip of Designer Series Paper.

I love the gold accents and gold embossed sentiment, so elegant!

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Easy Fun Fold Gift Card Holders

These Fun Fold Gift Card Holders are so easy to make. You can change up the patterned paper and sentiment and make them for any occasion.

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This card was made using the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper. The sentiment and label were made using the Christmas Labels Bundle.

This card was made using the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper. I used the Christmas Labels Bundle for this card as well.

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Encircled in Nature - Color Combo

I love a card with a wreath! I used the Encircled in Nature Dies to create this pretty holiday card. The sentiment is from the Greetings of the Season Stamp Set which has been my go to set for Christmas.

The color combo is from my December Inspiration Calendar - Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wheat and Shaded Spruce, great Christmas colors.

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Tips & Instructions

• Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

• Wild Wheat - 4 x 4, die cut with the wreath die using the Encircled in Natures Dies.

• Shaded Spruce - die cut 3 sets of branches

• Lay the wreath over the white layer to determine where to stamp the sentiment. Stamp the sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink.

• Adhere the wreath to the white layer.

• Adhere the greenery pieces to the bottom of the wreath.

• Tie a bow with the Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon and adhere to the bottom of the wreath with a Glue Dot.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink. It’s a big enough sentiment where you don’t really need to add anything else.

Wild Wheat almost looks like gold to me and works so well for the wreath.

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Sketch Challenge - One of a Kind

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the One of a Kind Bundle. I embossed the background layer using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder to add a snowy look.

Here’s the sketch I used. Click on the sketch to see the other projects posted for this week.

Tips & Instructions

• Night of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Gold Foil Layer - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

• Boho Blue and Basic White Layers - 2 1/2 x 3 5/8, emboss each piece using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the Gold Foil layer and adhere to the card base.

• Adhere a 3/16 x 3 7/8 over the seam of the blue and white layers.

• Stamp the large snowflake on Basic White in Boho Blue ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Die cut the detailed snowflake from Basic White and adhere to the stamped snowflake. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals. Adhere a large Adhesive-Backed Snowflake to the center.

• Stamp the sentiment on Basic White in Night of Navy ink and fussy cut. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some small Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Night of Navy Ink and stamp some snowflakes across the top in Boho Blue ink.

I love the embossed background and the gold accents.

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Sketch Saturday - Greetings of the Season

This was a fun card to make and I was able to use up some of my scraps of patterned paper. I used the Take A Bow Designer Series Paper and Greetings of the Season Stamp Set.

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

• Garden Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4

• Take a Bow Designer Series Paper - cut 7 pieces 1/2” wide at varying lengths.

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper pieces to the white layer. I started with the middle piece and worked my way out on both sides.

• Basic White - 1 x 3 1/2, stamp sentiment in Real Red ink. The sentiment is from the Greetings of the Season Stamp Set.

• Adhere white sentiment layer to a piece of Garden Green cut at 1 1/4 x 3 3/4. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermint.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment Real Red ink and add a 1/2 x 5 1/4 strip of Designer Series Paper.

I love how bright and cheerful these patterns are for the card.

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Christmas Pop Up Gift Card Holders

Do you give lots of gift cards during the holidays? If so, here’s a great holder to put your gift cards in to make them special. You can use this design for any occasion.

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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Both gift card holders were made using the Take A Bow Designer Series Paper. The big sentiment is from the Iconic Imagery Bundle and I love it. I used the Greetings of the Season Stamp Set for the inside sentiment.

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Golden Greenery - Color Combo

Shy Shamrock isn’t a traditional green for Christmas but I love it on this card. I used the Golden Greenery Stamp Set and Dies to create this pretty Christmas Card.

The color combo is from my December Inspiration Calendar - Real Red, Shy Shamrock and Pecan Pie

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Tips & Instructions

• Shy Shamrock Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Festive Glimmer Paper (red) - 3 3/4 x 5

• Basic White - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4. Stamp the sentiment across the bottom in Real Red ink.

• Stamp two bells in Pecan Pie ink on Basic White. I stamped the detailed image direct and then stamped off for the filler image. Die cut using the Golden Greenery Dies.

• Stamp 2 greenery images in Shy Shamrock ink on Basic White. Stamp the detailed image direct and the background image by stamping off first. Die cut using the Golden Greenery Dies.

• Die cut 3 pine branches from Shy Shamrock Cardstock.

• Die cut the berries from the red Festive Glimmer Paper.

• Arrange and adhere the greenery pieces as shown. Adhere the bells on top. Add some of the berries that you die cut from the glimmer paper. I used my Take Your Pick Tool to help place them.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Iridescent Striped Trim and adhere to the bells with a glue dot.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Real Red ink. Stamp the greenery images in Shy Shamrock stamping direct for the detailed image and stamping off first for the background image.

I’m so happy with how this card turned out using Shy Shamrock.

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Sketch Challenge - Countryside Inn

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper, one of my favorites.

Here’s the sketch I used. Click on the sketch to see the other projects posted for this week.

Tips & Instructions

• Night of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer 3 1/2 x 4 3/4

• Die cut 3 pieces of the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper using the Greetings of the Seasons Dies.

• Stamp sentiment at the bottom corner of the white layer in Night of Navy ink. The sentiment is from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper pieces to the white layer as shown and let them hang over at the top. Cut off the overhang.

• Tie a knot in a piece of Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Add some small gold Blooming Pearls to the flower centers on the paper.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Night of Navy Ink and add a strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

I haven’t used this patterned paper in a while and love all the different patterns and shades of blue.

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Sketch Saturday - Decorative Trees

I love the Decorative Trees Dies. You can cut a plain tree and then add a pretty layer to it and there are lots of choices for the layers. So many options!

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

• Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Gold Foil Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.
  TIP - Die cut the fancy tree layer from the center of the gold layer to save on paper.

• Basic White Layer - 3 3/4 x 5, emboss using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

• Regal Distressed Designer Series Paper Strip - 3/4 x 5

• Die cut the plain tree from Shaded Spruce using the Decorative Trees Dies.

• Die cut the detailed tree from Gold Foil and adhere to the Shaded Spruce tree. Adhere tree to the Designer Series Paper strip and then adhere the strip to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink and die cut using the Unbounded Love Dies. Adhere label to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink. Stamp the top portion of the tree in Shaded Spruce ink.

I love the gold accents on the tree, the strip of paper and the mat behind the snowy layer.

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Fun Explosion Cards

These Explosion Cards are so fun to open. Just pull off the belly band and open this cool card.

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This card was made using the Cake Celebrations Stamp Set and Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper. These are some of our new Online Exclusive Products.

This Christmas Card was made using the A Little Bit Festive Designer Series Paper and the Decorative Trees Stamp Set. I embossed the front layer using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.

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Sketch Challenge - Hooray for Surprises

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set and Full of Life Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the sketch I used. Click on the sketch to see the other projects posted for this week.

Tips & Instructions

• Blueberry Bushel Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer 4 x 5 1/4

• Full of Life Designer Series Paper 3 3/4 x 5

• Use the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut our 4 squares from the Designer Series paper layer. TIP - use the next size larger square dies to determine where to cut them out.

• Die cut 4 squares from the next size larger squares from Basic White and adhere the Designer Series Paper squares to them. Wrap a piece of White Diagonal Trim around the bottom area of the Designer Series Paper and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to the card.

• Adhere the squares back to the area that you cut them from.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White in Blueberry Bushel ink and die cut using a circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Die cut the next larger circle from Blueberry Bushel Cardstock and adhere behind the white circle. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Feed a piece of the white Diagonal Trim under the trim and tie a singe knot.

• Add some Blueberry Bushel Tinsel Gems.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp sentiment in Blueberry Bushel Ink and add a strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

I love how bright and colorful this card is.

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Sketch Saturday - More Than Autumn Thanksgiving Card

I made this card for the Atlantic Hearts Weekly Sketch Challenge using the More Than Autumn Bundle, just in time for Thanksgiving and all the delicious foods that go with it.

Here’s the sketch I used. I wanted to do something different from flowers so I decided on butterflies.

Tips & Instructions

• Garden Green Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White layer - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to the card base.

• To Market Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4 x 5, adhere to the card.

• Basic White Strip - 3/4 x 5, emboss using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card.

• Basic White - 1 x 1 1/2, stamp sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink. The sentiment is from the Choose Happy Stamp Set. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Punch a hexagon from Basic White using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch.

• Stamp the pie and whipped cream on a scrap of Basic White in Black Memento ink. Colro the pie crust with a Light Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker. Color the pie with Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. Die Cut the pie and the whipped cream using the coordinating dies. Adhere the whipped cream to the pie.

• Die cut the leaf twice, once from Garden Green and once from Pumpkin Pie. Adhere the leaves to the back of the pie and then adhere the pie to the hexagon label.

• Adhere the label to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink. The sentiment is from the More Than Autumn Stamp Set and I just stamped the word “Grateful” by masking off the rest of the sentiment. Use A Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker to add the 3 dots. Adhere the other parts of the leaves that you die cut.

I love the gingham pattern for this card, it really goes well with the slice of pumpkin pie.

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Gate Fold Easel Cards

I love how these Gate Fold Easel Cards turned out. They are fun to open and will sit nicely on a table or counter.

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This card was made using the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper, one of my favorites. The birds were cut from the paper using the coordinating Winterly Tree Tops Dies.

This card was made using the A Litle Latte Designer Series Paper and Latte Love Bundle. This is a great card to give to a friend.

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Sophisticated Sled - Color Combo

This week’s color combo is perfect for a Christmas Card. I used the Sophisticate Sled Bundle and the Regal Distressed Specialty Designer Series Paper.

The color combo is from my November Inspiration Calendar - Cherry Cobbler, Pretty Peacock and Crumb Cake.

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Tips & Instructions

• Pretty Peacock Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5 1/4, adhere to card base.

• Regal Distressed Specialty Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4 x 5, adhere to card.

• Die cut the sled pieces from Crumb Cake Cardstock. Color the frame with a Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Marker. Feed a piece of Linen Thread through the holes in the top piece (steering piece) and tie knots at each end. Adhere the sled pieces to the frame.

• Die cut the greenery piece from a scrap of Pretty Peacock Cardstock and adhere to the top of the sled.

• Die cut the ice skates from Silver Foil and a second pair from Basic White. Snip off the blades from the bottom of the white skates and adhere to the silver skates. Die cut the laces from Cherry Cobbler and adhere to the skates.

• Adhere a piece of Linen Thread to the back of one skate and feed the Linen Thread behind the top area of the sled and adhere to the back of the other skate. I used Scotch Tape to secure it behind the skate. I left them loose.

• Adhere the sled to the card.

• Tie a bow with a piece of Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon and adhere to the greenery piece.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Pretty Peacock ink. Adhere to the card with a Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4), stamp the sentiment Pretty Peacock ink. Stamp some snowflakes in Crumb Cake ink.

I think this card is very pretty and elegant. The dies for the sled cut and emboss in one pass, so cool.

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Sketch Challenge - Ho Ho Ho

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Take A Bow Designer Series Paper and Mini Alphabet Dies. These presents are so fun!

Here’s the sketch I used. Click on the sketch to see the other projects posted for this week.

Tips & Instructions

• Real Red Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer 3 3/4 x 5

• Take A Bow Designer Series Paper

  • Large Square - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2

  • Small Square - 2 x 2

• Die cut the HO HO HO letters from Real Red using the Mini Alphabet Dies and adhere to the white layer.

• Wrap ribbon around the squares. I used Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon and Shaded Spruce Satin & Sheer Ribbon. I wrapped it around and adhered to the back and then added a second ribbon around and adhered in the back.

• Tie bows with the ribbon and adhere to the present using Glue Dots.

• Adhere the presents to the white layer using Dimensionals on the small present.

• Adhere layer to the card base.

On the inside layer (3 3/4 x 5), stamp sentiment in Real Red ink. The sentiment is from the Greetings of the Season Stamp Set. Add a 3/4 x 5 strip of the Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

I love how these presents look and the sentiment is so fun.

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Flip Flap Shutter Cards

These Flip Flap Shutter Cards are a little tricky to make but well worth it when you see the result, so fun!

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This card was made using the Trucking Along Stamp Set. You can use any stamp set to create a scene like this. The gingham paper is from the A Little Bit Festive Designer Series Paper.

I love the colors on this card. The patterned papers for the shutter and the frame are from the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper and the sentiment is from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set.

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