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Butterflies Floating By
by Jean Okimoto

Floating Butterfly Plate – from July’s Cheerful Countryside release – is quickly becoming a Design Team favorite. It’s versatile – and great for pressure-embossing and stenciling, in addition to creating a beautiful diecut background. Hi,…

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Garden Pail Bouquet from the Cheerful Countryside Release
by Jean Okimoto

(Re-posting – hope the photos will format and upload correctly!) The new Garden Pail Bouquet – from July’s Cheerful Countryside release – is the perfect way to celebrate a summer birthday. Hi, Jean here with…

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Summer Garden Greetings
by Jean Okimoto

Happy 4th of July to everyone celebrating today! Hi, Jean here…with a Gypsy Butterflies card in summer farmers market colors – it’s quick and easy and ready for any occasion. Hope it inspires and encourages…

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Slimline Vellum Wildflowers
by Jean Okimoto

Stamping, heat-embossing and reverse-coloring on vellum was so easy on my previous card I decided to try it again! Here’s a slimline vellum thank-you with the new Wildflower Field Cling Stamp. There’s also a little…

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Reverse-Color a Vellum Blossom
by Jean Okimoto

Stamp, emboss and color the reverse side of a bold vellum blossom from our Summer Meadow release for a summer thank you card. Hi, Jean here with a quick way to color and highlight…

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Sending Heartfelt Thoughts
by Jean Okimoto

Send caring thoughts and support with a Cherish Heart, tiny blossoms, the Backyard Wren and quiet colors. It’s sure to be appreciated by someone going through challenging times. Hi, Jean here with my favorite…

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Paper-Pieced Blue River Butterfly
by Jean Okimoto

The bold dimensions of the Blue River Butterfly highlight a paper-pieced design – and the Anemone Grove 6×6 prints has the perfect colors and patterns for a summer butterfly. Hi, Jean here with a collage-y…

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Sunny Garden Greetings
by Jean Okimoto

Hello, Jean here with a different approach. I like to preview a card by telling you how quick and easy it is. Today’s card is a detailed design that requires time, patience and a lot…

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Just Saying Thanks
by Jean Okimoto

Happy Father’s Day to everyone celebrating today! Hi, Jean here, adding an extra weekend idea – felt birds sharing thanks between generations! Attach adhesive label paper (or a sticker sheet) to aqua woolblend…

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Here for You
by Jean Okimoto

Send caring thoughts and words of support with a mix of design elements and soft colors. Hi, Jean here after (hopefully!) many glitches and challenges. Hoping these quiet thoughts and gentle colors will calm things…

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