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Basic Card Making 101 - and A Challenge

I started making my own cards 25+ years ago, and hav en't st opped since!  I love to make one of a kind cards to give to my friends and family , either just because I want to - or for an event like their birthday!  Th e next few month's we are going to work on making a stash of cards for you to give out to your friends and family!  I have an upcoming class with Stampin ' Up that will help you get your stash started, more details to follow!!!  Along my journey making my own cards, I have learned a few things along the way - including: You don't need t o purchase everything you see - learn to refrain from buying everyt hing , but get what you w ill use for sure!   An 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock cut in half and then folded in half makes the perfect c ard bases for your cards!  Simply add a pack of envelopes and you are done!  As you make a layout for an event, and you have supplies left over - create a few cards t hat you can use later on...