Cards I've Been Making So Far This Year

 Between Valentine's day and the few birthdays we've already celebrated with family and friends this year I have made a good half- dozen cards.  









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  1. NatashaFebruary 14, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    Your cards are so pretty! I love them!

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  2. Amy JohnsonFebruary 14, 2021 at 11:05 AM

    Such cute cards! I have the horizontal heart stamp too!

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  3. JoesetteFebruary 14, 2021 at 11:12 AM

    Love these!

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  4. All About That Mommy LifeFebruary 14, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! This makes me want to pull my old Stampin' Up box out of the craft closet :)

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFebruary 15, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    Your cards show a great variety in design - love the pretty colors and design. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne February 15, 2021 at 11:12 AM

      Thank you! I do try and vary the cards based on who I am giving them too and also a lot of time on my moods.

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  6. Kim CarberryFebruary 15, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    You are very talented, these cards are gorgeous. I love the rainbow birthday one. So pretty. x

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  7. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsFebruary 15, 2021 at 9:18 AM

    Love seeing handmade cards! These are great!

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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  8. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)February 15, 2021 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love the rainbow happy birthday one and the one with the socks. #MMBC

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldFebruary 16, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    These are all so pretty! The rainbow one is my favorite!

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  10. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 18, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    A lovely selection, I like them all but especially the one with the rainbow colours under the word.

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  11. AniFebruary 23, 2021 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful! Do you make these up from scratch or do you use templates? They are so creative!

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    1. Joanne February 23, 2021 at 2:55 PM

      From scratch; though I do use Pinterest for inspiration.

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