Encouraging Hearts and Home: Handmade Cards

I haven't been feeling very creative lately and almost broke down to buy Father's day cards this year but then I saw a few of the handmade cards that were linked up at last week's party and sat down that very afternoon and made some cards of my own. It felt pretty good to be sitting at my crafting table once again.  All my favorites today are the handmade cards that were shared last week.

And Now, for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!

 
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The post with the most views from last week:




Some of my favorites from last week:
Polly by Handmade In Israel 



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Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonJune 25, 2020 at 7:14 AM

    I was beginning to wonder if I would have time to make a Father's Day card too this year, then it rained for two days straight giving me plenty of time.

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2020 at 8:35 PM

      We finally got some rain for an hour or so yesterday but we've had drought like conditions here. I think it's been so nice outside that I just don't want to be inside for any reason.

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  2. Claire JustineJune 25, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by today and hosting the link up :)

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 25, 2020 at 7:33 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting each week!! Stay safe, healthy, happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  4. Pamela @ DIY VibesJune 25, 2020 at 8:50 AM

    What a wonderful surprise to see that my flag art got most views, it made my day! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!

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  5. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 25, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    So much creativity out there!

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  6. Sparkles and LattesJune 25, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    Handmade cards are the best. Handmade anything is simply the best. I love those cards.

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  7. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJune 25, 2020 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with WOULD YOU? FUNNIEST OR SMARTEST.

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  8. AllysonJune 25, 2020 at 7:27 PM

    I wish I had time to make custom cards, but my plate is just too full. I'm sharing my new project, memo board thrift store upcycle #51. Thanks for hosting!

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  9. Joanne June 25, 2020 at 8:36 PM

    Yum!!

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  10. TeediddlydeeJune 25, 2020 at 10:43 PM


    Thank you so much for hosting! I’m linking up with # 90, DIY Patriotic Front Porch Ideas. I hope you have a wonderful and safe week!
    Hugs,
    Tee @ Teediddlydee

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  11. Handmade in IsraelJune 29, 2020 at 3:03 AM

    How nice to see my card for Polly featured here! Thank you. So happy you like it.

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