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Who Needs Twitter & Facebook? Not Crazy Susan!

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Not “Crazy Susan,” that’s for sure!  Did you guys ever hear of or watch “Tough Cookies” on the Food Network over the summer?  If not, you can read about it HERE.  My daughter Erica and I fell in love with this show immediately.  I grew up in southern New Jersey and frequented Ocean City, where the show is based, all the time. … Read more »

Make a Christams Table Centerpiece: Template & Tutorial

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Christmas is only three days away!  I’m sure you are all sitting around with nothing to do, right?  😉  You have to take the time to whip up a few of these centerpieces!  They are so fun to make!  If you have glittery paper, it’s even better; however, regular cardstock works fine, too. front view: side view: Tutorial: 1) Download… Read more »

Make a Large Christmas Card with a LOT of Bling

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Most handmade cards are made by using 1/2 sheet of 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock.  This makes the card end up measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.  (Like the size of an invitation.) One of my clients requested bigger cards this year.  Hmmmm….that is a challenge!  I’m just so used to making standard-sized cards that it is difficult for me to “think bigger.” What… Read more »

Change of Address Christmas Card: Tutorial (Part III)

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Here is one final version of the change of address cards.  This one is my favorite.  It’s also the easiest to make because for the accent pieces, all you have to do is use scraps of coordinating decorative paper.  No matter what version you decide to use, I’m sure your family and friends will love receiving these cards.  They are meant… Read more »

Change of Address Christmas Card: Tutorial (Part II)

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Let’s take a look at another idea you can use for your handmade change of address card.  (Or any card, for that matter!)  The design for this card was a result of the ‘ole “necessity is the mother of invention” crisis.  I only had one red panel left and I didn’t want to waste an entire sheet of cardstock to… Read more »