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Buying Handmade Cards

I have made cards for 29 years now!  I remember my first project, my daughter's birth announcements made out of cardstock and a Disney stamp!  How ironic she loves Disney stuff - even now!   From that first project until right now - I love making cards!  All of my cards I make are one of a kind!  A lot of times I can't create the same thing twice even IF I use the same supplies on both projects!  Each order will come with a free gift as well!   Cards are sold as follows: Individual cards - $3.00 each  5 - $12.50 10 - $25.00 15 - $37.50 Box of cards 20 - $40.00  (no box, 22 cards instead) We have different themes available - pick what you want and need! All cards are one of a kind, no two are alike for the most part!  I try to do each one a little bit different if I can, by placement or details!  If you are looking at more custom work, let me know and we will come up with a good price!  Cards you have to cho...

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...