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As I mentioned in the video, sometimes mastering the mix may be about taking something off if you feel it’s too much. Designer Coco Chanel offers great advice for fashion that can be applied to paper crafting “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off.”
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Wow, this is a stunning card!
This is definitely a WOW card! I have added it to my list of must CASE from the new catalog. What buttons did you use on this project? They look like Soft Sea Foam but I can’t find them in any of the catalogs. Thanks for sharing this beautiful project.
Thanks so much, Debbie. I didn’t use buttons but you could. I believe you are looking at the Soft Sea Foam brad on the small Soft Suede heart from our Basic Brads (#146930)
Loved the tips, video, and card. Great tips, especially for those times when the creative block hits.
It’s great to hear that the video was helpful for creative block, Dana.
Love the Be Mine Card, it’s absolutely beautiful. And I want the stamps and dies now that I’ve seen what can be done with them. Thanks so much for all the great tips too!
Happy to be your enabler, Beth!
What storage envelopes and magnet sheets do you use to store your dies?
DIE ORGANIZATION TIPS:
I currently use the Stampin’ Storage 5 x 7 magnet cards used for die storage. They may be purchased with my Stamp-n-Storage affiliate link here. https://www.stampnstorage.com/5×7-magnet-cards/#a_aid=StampinPretty.
The 5 x 7 magnet cards slip into these Totally Tiffany plastic sleeves (photo below – they are in a drawer with an expandable divider on the right). I label the index tabs using a label maker. The plastic sleeves with index tabs may be purchased here. They have been on backorder so you may need to get on the Totally Tiffany waiting list for them. https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/stamp-pocket-unmounted-stamp-supply-organization/
Thank you, Mary! I adore your card and I appreciate your explanation of the how’s and whys! You are in a really good groove!! Love it!! Adding those dies to my list!
Thanks, Elisha. It’s always a joy to craft and share!
Hi Kathleen and Myrle: Here are the links for the 5 x 7 magnet cards for storing the dies and the Totally Tiffany sleeves to keep things organized.
https://www.stampnstorage.com/5×7-magnet-cards/#a_aid=StampinPretty
https://www.totally-tiffany.com/product/stamp-pocket-unmounted-stamp-supply-organization/
Hi Mary, Would you please share where you purchase the holder for you framelit magnet sheet. I purchase my magnet sheets from Stamp-n-Store. The plastic holder is such a great idea!! Thanks for sharing
Love your card! I also like the idea of storing dies in the clear folder. For some reason, I did not get where to find them. Would love to purchase some. Thank you for sharing.
DEFINITELY a Wow video on a Wow project!!! I’ve always wondered how to add with abandon without going too far, so being able to back off (remove) is a great tip for creating so fabulous flirty projects <3
I’m glad it is helpful. Thanks for your comment, Celia.
This card is STUNNING my friend. AND………your video’s are always a bonus to any post. THANKS!