Hi Folks! I am so thrilled to be participating in Catherinep Pooler's Stamp Of Approval blog hop, featuring the brand new Candy Cane Lane Collection!
In case you haven't heard of Stamp of Approval, each collection contains new, exclusive stamps and dies that are meant to coordinate with each other. Most of these products won’t be available individually until much later in 2016 or early 2017. If you want to be one of the first people notified when they go on sale, simply subscribe to the wait list. The collections sell out quickly!
Now on to the projects ...
Five ways to use Merry and Bright Boughs
1. Make a wreath. For this card I traced a circle with pencil and then stamped the holly sprig around the circle. You might think coloring all the leaves is labor-intensive, but it's actually not bad. For each leaf I swiped a light green marker straight down the middle, and then made a smaller swipe with a darker green marker. The holly berries have the highlights in them already (love) and then let's talk about that sentiment ... the curve of "wishing you" could not be any more perfect to fit inside a wreath! Since they are all separate pieces it's easy to pop the "joyful" in a coordinating color. Finally, the inside is stamped with the Peppermint Stick Background stamp. The dense, red stripes are a good contrast with the clean, one-layer, white front.
2. Make a FALL card. Any time I can get more than one occasion out of a Christmas set, I'm excited. So you may imagine how happy I was to figure out that this set makes a pretty charming Fall wreath. Same penciled circle as the last card, and then stamp the branch and berries. Having the branch and berry images separate makes for quick multi-colored images. The sentiment is made non-Christmasy by using brown and orange, and by covering up the "holi" in "holiDAY". The edges of the card are blended with yellow ink. You would never guess this card came from a Christmas set!
3. Create a sentiment inside your card. I'm always looking for a good sentiment for the inside of my Christmas cards, and this may just be it. Even though there's a lot to it visually (the curve at the top, the second color in "merry", the script vs. print font, the holly image) it wouldn't be hard to mass produce. You would have all the black ink elements ("wishing you a", "christmas" and the holly sprigs) laid out on one stamping block, and then all the red elements ("merry" and the berries) on a second stamping block. Then it's just a matter of swiping the markers to color the holly.
4. Make a Christmas tree. Like the wreaths, I lightly drew a tree trunk and branches in pencil, and then went about stamping the pine boughs in different colors of green ink along the lines to make my own tree. With this method, you can make any size tree you want ... short or tall, fat or skinny. So versatile! Also, this set comes with two different pine bough stamps that curve in opposite directions. This helps make the tree look like it wasn't made with the same stamp repeated over and over. The star on top is from the Hip Holiday set. The "Merry" die is from the Merry Labels dies, and to make it curved I just bent the paper in between the letters slightly.
This is a two-fer example ... I was practicing on another card and thought I might as well finish it off. This tree has sequins to dress it up, but you could add ornaments, presents, peppermints, all of which are stamps in other sets in this collection. The sentiment is layered embossing on a label die from Merry Labels.
5. Make a Charlie Brown tree. Hahaha, these trees always crack me up, and to be honest, I've always wanted a stamp like this. So easy to make your own Charlie Brown tree now. Just stamp the evergreen boughs twice, and then use a brown felt-tip marker to trace over the branches and make the trunk. For the base of the tree I cut two rectangles, colored them brown, and then made nail hole marks with a black pen. The sentiment uses the "christmas" stamp from this set, and then I just wrote "merry" in cursive above it with a felt-tip marker. Finally, the whole panel is layered on top of a kraft card base stamped with the Peppermint Stick background stamp.
So now you see how much I enjoyed working with this stamp set, AND, there are two additional stamp sets included with this collection that I didn't even tap into yet. Not to mention the die sets! Lots of goodies here!
Your next stop on the blog hop is the very talented Laurel Beard!
This is the first day of the hop, but be sure to check out the hops on
the next two days with a whole new set of designers and projects. Not
only are you in for lots of inspiration, but on each of the three days
of the hop, Catherine will be giving away an entire box of this seriously fun
collection! You just need to leave a comment to be entered to win.
The sales links go out to StampNation members and the wait list on September 21st, and then the general public on September 22nd.
Thanks for looking!
I really like your style. They're very simple, clean, and classy looking, well done!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the trees- you really showcased more versatility out of this stamp set! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLove it.. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese trees are sooooo sweet! I just love each of your cards. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas indeed. Love your take on the Charlie Brown tree.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stamp set. Poor Charlie Brown tree!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome cards. I love that you showed us so many examples using this one set.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! My son would love the Charlie Brown tree!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of cards showcasing the fabulous SOA box. It's so helpful to see the stamps and dies 'in action' and you've done a great job helping me see the possibilities. I especially like the trees!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteYou did a GREAT job showcasing this set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! I love them! This collection is amazing!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards, so creative.
ReplyDeleteOMGEEE!! I love the last card with the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!!! Actually I love all your cards they are so creative!!
ReplyDeleteThe Charlie Brown tree is really the sweetest card!!! I'm also "falling" for the Fall card!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I love the variety and your clean and simple style.
ReplyDeleteYour Charlie Brown tree made me smile. And your 5 different ways encourages me to get this SOA collection even more.
ReplyDeleteVery creative use of the set! I would never thought of the fall wreath.
ReplyDeleteI really like the holly sprigs.....cute cards
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas using the sprigs!
ReplyDeleteWow! Endless ideas.The Charlie Brown tree was an awesome idea.Most creative cards.A perfect set for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWow! Endless ideas.The Charlie Brown tree was an awesome idea.Most creative cards.A perfect set for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards! Thank you for showing so many examples for using this fabulous stamp set!
ReplyDeleteLove the trees! Charlie Brown is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and such a versatile stamp set!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what simply wonderful cards. Absolutely love every one.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards especially the Charlie Brown tree card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteSUCH great ideas! I love the autumn card...and the Charlie Brown tree. I would never have thought of that, but I'm so glad you did! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the way theses stamps are versatile not just. For Christmas. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteThese cards r so pretty, love them
ReplyDeleteOMG, I love love love all your cards, just georgous!
ReplyDeleteOh my...I am in love with every one of your cards and am even more excited to get this new box now! Thank you, thank you Kelly for such great inspiration!! :0)
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards but Charlie Brown Tree is a favorite OMG so cute thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! Kelly - these are crazy cute - I love all of them - especially the creative use inside and that Charlie Brown Tree!! Fun creating alongside you. :)
ReplyDeleteThis stamp set has so many possibilities and you did an amazing job of showing how versatile it is. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see so many different ways to use the bough branches. I think my favorite card is the tree top with the simple little sequins. That was so elegant. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome cards! I definitely couldn't pick a favorite! I soo want this collection! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteKelly, I Ike your creative style with this set. Your Charlie Brown Christmas tree card is really cool.
ReplyDeleteIf I had been undecided about this set,your great ideas makes this a sure purchase!
ReplyDeleteWow! great cards. And the Charlie brown tree is inspired!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun collection! I love all of the wreathes you've made! Fantastic cards!
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas. Wonderful cards with great ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are so creative and lovely. You really bring the stamp set to life.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. My favorite is what I'll call the Charlie Brown Tree. It's so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness..... If I wasn't already sold on the collection.. Your projects would have sold me... Love them all!!!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't pick a favorite if I tried. Lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteKelly what creative uses for that stamp set. I like your version of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. TFS
ReplyDeleteCharlie Brown Christmas tree!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful ideas. I like all the ways you put the verses together.
ReplyDeleteWow, the first thing I noticed was that the stamps in your set had been well loved, and now I can see why. Love how you stretched these stamps. Love all cards, but the last one is my favourite. Such a fun and clever design!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! Your cards are fantastic Kelly!! That little Charlie Brown one at the end just stole my heart!
ReplyDeleteI Love your "Charlie Brown " tree card!! I may be casing this one!!
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set! I really like how you made a tree out of the little branches.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! Very creative and love the designs!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used this stamp set and all the possibilities you showed!
ReplyDeleteOMG all your cards are FABULOUS!!!! Fantastic box so versatile.
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I like the sentimates in this collection. Thank you for sharing your talent
ReplyDeleteLove your cards especially how to make a tree with the boughs. Love the Charlie Brown tree!
ReplyDeleteTeresa Pires
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ReplyDeleteI love the first year Christmas tree, with the one ornament. How cute! To me this is for a couple who is starting their life, and how this card represents their first Christmas together. LOVE IT!
Brilliant projects! I love your five ways and they all look great!! The Charlie Brown tree made me giggle..it's adorable!
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ReplyDeleteI love the first year Christmas tree, with the one ornament. How cute! To me this is for a couple who is starting their life, and how this card represents their first Christmas together. LOVE IT!
Suzanne T.
So cute and nice work. Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteKelly, I love what you did with this new collection, this set is so versatile, can't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to create these cards for us to see! I am so excited for all the ways you showed us to use the sprigs! All your cards are amazing but who doesn't love a Charlie Brown Christmas tree
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love it! That little Charlie Brown Christmas tree is killing me! It's like you started with a full beautiful Christmas tree that just widdled away into a little thing lol. Love it
ReplyDeleteHoly Toledo, LOVE LOVE LOVE the cards you made. The layered tree are fantastic but that Charlie Brown tree at the end is my fave. Man, I hope I win this kit! Thanks for sharing all this gorgeousness.
ReplyDeleteYou really showed how versatile the stamp sets are. Love all your creations and the Charlie Brown tree...so adorable!
ReplyDeletethank you for the inspiration, its fantastic to get to see so many examples with just one (fantastic) stamp set. The Charlie Brown tree is so cute
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas Tree you made....fantastic! I can'tell pick a favorite because I love every single card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas Tree you made....fantastic! I can'tell pick a favorite because I love every single card!!!
ReplyDeleteThis collection is looking awesome! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteKelly, your talent & inspiration are unbelievable! So many great ideas, expecially for a newbie like me. You gals are making the anticipation almost unbearable! 😊
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! You showed so many ways to use these stamps...that's awesome! Thanks for all of the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh so many great ideas for this stamp set. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! Great ideas! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful group of cards! I just love the clean design of each one!
ReplyDeleteSo many ideas! I loved all the different trees you made – especially the Charlie Brown one. The wreaths were also great. Loved the one for fall with the different colored berries. Wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! You have perfectly displayed the versatility of this collection! Loved your cards... and that Charlie Brown tree?, priceless! Thank you for all the ideas.
ReplyDeleteAs you say, very clean look. Like the crispness and clear colors. Can't wait to get my hands on the SOA set myself!
ReplyDeleteI love the different ways to use the branches. Of course, the Charlie Brown tree is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour Charlie Brown tree is awesome! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh so many great ideas for this stamp set. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteLove the Charlie Brown tree as well. So many great ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards and ideas. I like the simplicity of them.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are fantastic and so creative, I love how you made a tree out of the boughs! Your last card brings back such childhood memories of Christmas time and watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special, I love that card!
ReplyDeleteKelly, your talent & inspiration are unbelievable! So many great ideas, expecially for a newbie like me. You gals are making the anticipation almost unbearable! 😊
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, especially the idea for the inside of the card. Great idea for being able to use them for occasions other than Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning Kelly, I can't wait to get this box set.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing cards create with all these little branches !💟
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards, but the Charlie Brown tree stole my heart!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! Sometimes clean and simple says it best. Can't wait to get this collection!
ReplyDeleteWowie! I love your cards! Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of your cards and love the new Holiday SOA to create them!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful card. I love everything in the set! Such creativity!
ReplyDeleteOmg gosh all of these card are great! You did alot with one set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards... all...but when I saw the Christmas tree ones I literally squealed! LOL. Love them!
ReplyDeleteThe Charlie Brown trees bring back many memories. Great job on all the cards-love the wreaths.
ReplyDeleteYou've showcased the versatility of this set so well. I adore your little Charlie Brown tree card. Precious!
ReplyDeleteYou knocked these cards out of the park! WOW I am so impressed with each one of these designs. Brilliant and Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat clean and simple cards using one set of stamps.
ReplyDeleteThese are so nice. I love that the four different boughs give you flexiblity. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love that you made so many. I would have been super inspired too, so I think I wouldn't have been able to stop lol
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful 😊
ReplyDeleteHI Kelly,hahaha!! I LOVE Charlie Brown and his Christmas tree!What wonderful ways to use one stamp set! So many that I would't know which to make first...lol Thanks for joining in on the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteI love theses wreaths. What a beautiful set of cards.
ReplyDeleteAHH!! So clever!! LOVE the Charlie Brown tree!!! That'll be the first card I'll have to CASE!!! Thank you for all the lovely ideas! Also loved your tip for coloring in the leaves! So easy and they look like you spent a lot of time on them!
ReplyDelete-Irene Garcia
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I love all of your cards, inside and out!
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Great stamp set that can be used in so many different ways!
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Great stamp set that can be used in so many different ways!
ReplyDeleteI love the trees!
ReplyDeleteLove these trees. especially the Charlie Brown tree! So cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and I like your style.
ReplyDeleteWow so creative!
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to pick a favorite....they are all fabulous... such clean and simple lines....Thanks for the inspirations
ReplyDeleteI too am in love with this set & cannot wait to get it in my hands. You have inspired me with even more ideas than I already had running through my head.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talent!
Wow - FIVE cards from one set - and these are all so different! You rock!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those cards are awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have put together with this collection.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful clean and simple cards! I love this SOA collection more and more... thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Kelly I love all of your cards. The wreath ones are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI was very excited to see the wreaths, but oh my word! You made trees! They are so amazing! Love all you did with just this one stamp set, so much fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I can't wait to get my hands on this collection! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many different things you have made with these simple stamps, I love all the cards you have made. I love the Charlie Brown card, always get a little lump in my throat when I see one. Axx
ReplyDeleteWow you have been a busy bee. I love the different ideas you have given me. The Charlie Brown tree if just perfect so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWow Kelly! You have really shown how many different ideas can come out of this one stampset. Fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteDang Kelly, you are so creative. These are all beautiful. Thank you for the description of how you created these beauties.
ReplyDeleteAfter your cute cards, I think I need to purchase this kit! Love, love, love your cards:)
ReplyDeleteI love all the non traditional colors.
ReplyDeleteI love all the non traditional colors.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your cards! As each collection comes out I think they can't get any better than that and then out comes another one and it is sooo awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love how you made a tree with the branches. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove all the designs on your cards. You got very creative for different looks with the same stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards, even had a Charlie Brown moment.
ReplyDeleteCrafting with this box must be a treat. So many beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Love you using different color backgrounds then some of the traditional ones. Love the Charlie Brown Christmas tree one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou've really shown the versatility of this stamp set! I bet you've come up with many more ideas too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou really used these stamps "out of the box" I love the wreath idea and that you used it not only for Christmas but for fall....you can use this as an idea for spring and summer..... really cool thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. Love them all especially the wreaths, so pretty and festive. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKelly your cards are lovely. You have showcased the stamp set so well. Thank you for your great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch creative cards! Just when I fell in love with the sequined tree, you showed the Charlie Brown tree. Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteI think the pine boughs are my favorite in all the stamps. They are so versatile and can be used for wreaths and trees....... Can't wait to get them!
ReplyDeleteWowzers! I love how you used the pine branches to make entire trees! They look amazing! All of the cards are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBRAVO, Very impressive!! Each one is incredible. I'm so in love with your trees and that Charlie Brown tree......BRILLIANT!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Love the different ways you made wreaths.
ReplyDeleteThese cards look awesome. Love how versatile the greenery is.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful cards really show the versatility of the pine bough set! Love the Charlie Brown tree!
ReplyDeleteYou did so .any great great cards with one set! Amazing. Love the Charlie Brown tree!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, the holly wreath is beautiful, thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove love love your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteVery clevercards, loved the Christmas tree.
ReplyDeleteLove the wreaths. Nice card designs.
ReplyDeleteWOW, you are so creative, thanks for all the inspiration! Love all your cards!
ReplyDeleteI really love what you've done with the sentiment inside card 3. Looks so classy, all your cards are stunning
ReplyDeleteI really love what you've done with the sentiment inside card 3. Looks so classy, all your cards are stunning
ReplyDeleteThose Christmas trees from the boughs are inspired - such a versatile set.
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards you made and the ideas behind how you came to creating them. So much inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! I LOVE all the pretty cards you created with just that stamp set!! My favorite is that last card with the Charlie Brown tree. This brings back memories!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly your cards are inspirational. Thank you for the description beneath each card
ReplyDeleteThose wreaths are all just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. This stamp set is great.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. You can't help loving the Charlie Brown tree!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE every one of these cards and how you thought out of the box! Thanks for sharing your creative process......very well done!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I adore all of your cards. I thought last year's Holiday Collection with the Charlie Brown tree was adorable and you do another version which is equally adorable. I'm so crazy for this year's collection!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the looks of all your cards and how different the stampd can make things look. Great ideas to dupilicate....it id a form of flattery!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! These cards are just amazing! I love the wreaths and those Christmas trees made me gasp. Just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow wow and then wow, your cards are so CAS and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKelly, your cards are absolutely stunning. I LOVE how you created a tree with that stamp! Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the versatile ways you used these stamps.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your Charlie Brown Christmas tree!
ok. I love them all but that Charlie Brown tree is too much and I plan on stealing that idea...well, I'll steal all of them, most likely but that'll be the first one I steal! So so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing how versatile the stamp set is...wow...all that from one stamp set.
ReplyDeleteThe xmas tree with the sprigs is awesome
ReplyDeleteOMG! The Charlie Brown tree is my absolute favorite! With our big dogs we can't have a regular tree so we have a Charlie Brown tree! I may have to Case thus for my Christmas card! They are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are all just gorgeous! I love how sweet and delicate each card is, and the color is flawless too! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for demonstrating all the different uses of this stamp set! I can NOT do mass production as I get bored so I like to vary all my cards. This set is going to be perfect for that!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards. This is such a special time of the year. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo very creative. Love your cards. Love the Candy Cane Lane SOA. I love how all these stamps & dies work together. & Can't wait for the release.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection of cards, Kelly! I love them all. :-)
ReplyDeleteI started out thinking the first card was great, I loved the coloring on the holly leaves. Then the non-traditional colors of the second card made me think - nice. Then the sprig trees - what a great idea - but then I got to the Charlie Brown tree and just laughed out loud - that one is totally adorable and definitely on me CASE list! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteKelly your cards are clean, simple and elegant. I love them them all, especially the one with the Charlie Brown tree
ReplyDeleteWOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! All of your cards are fantastic! I can not pick a favorite! Great job making these cards, and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I cannot resist holly!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! What a creative way to use the stamps.
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas, thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou have put such a smile on my face with the "Charlie Brown Tree", as it brought a rush of nostalgia.
Love these card samples!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing how to make a fall card with a Christmas set!
ReplyDeleteYour Charlie Brown tree card brought back memories of the year I had one--the cat knocked it over and broke the one lone ornament. At least no one can break your card!
ReplyDeleteLook at ALL your creativity. Your cards are fantastic. I love the Christmas trees!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute ideas! The Charlie Brown tree is so cute; such a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, each card is amazing! I love how you got so many different looks! Will be an amazing box!
ReplyDeleteLove the wreaths and Christmas trees you created and who doesn't love Charlie Brown's tree!
ReplyDeleteI love them all! I think my favorite is the pip berry wreath.
ReplyDeleteI am loving your cards. When I got to the trees I was like wow. I just love it. I would love to make the Christmas tree card because it is different. Love your creative
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all of your cards!
ReplyDeleteKelly, Great cards! Love them all! Hope mine turn out as well as yours have...
ReplyDeleteLove your style! Gorgeous cards...great inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome stamp set! Thanks for all the amazing inspiration!
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