Thursday, July 11, 2013

Spellbinders Shape It Up Sneak Peek and Giveaway Day 1



  
Hi Everyone, Welcome to the first day of our CHA Summer Sneak Peek!
I am the first stop on the hop and I am so excited to share Spellbinders
latest innovation in die design called-Nestabilities Enhancing Elements.

I have a really beautiful Brand New Die to share with you
called, Gold Squares One (S4-410).  

These unique die templates can be used on their own or mixed
with all of your existing dies to create
beautifully detailed inset designs that enhance without limits.
  They Cut, Emboss, Stencil, and Deboss too!

For my project today, I am sharing with you a special stationery gift set
that I created using the dies both on the front of the gift box and on the
beautiful cards made to put inside of it. And I am sharing the directions
on how to use the dies and how to put it together too.
So grab a cup of tea and lets get started!


First here is a list of things that you will need...

Spellbinders Dies:
      S4-410 Gold Squares One
      LF-018 Grand Decorative Labels One
      S4-380 Decorative Labels Twenty Seven
      S4-375 Scalloped Labels One
      S4-395 Les Papillions Two
      S5-145 French Frills
      GC-015 Junior Magnetic Mat
      GC-001 Grand Caliber® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Partners:
Graphic 45 Secret Garden- Sunkissed, Beautiful Blooms
Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory Cardstock
Scor-Pal®  1/4" Scor-tape and a Scor-Pal 
SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE BY 3L™, E-Z Runner, 3D Foam dots
Want2Scrap(C) 72 count adhesive pearls in ivory

Other: Ribbon, scissors, papercutter, polka dot vellum

Instructions:

  1. To begin this project you are going to first cut a piece of the lavender printed cardstock 9 ½” x 12”.  Using a Scor pal score the paper on the 9 ½” side at 2” and 7 1/2”.  Turn the paper and score again at 5 and 7”.  Fold the lines in and then cut in on the 5 and 7” sides to the center.  Fold the box up and adhere the sides together with Scor-tape.
  2. For the lid you need to cut another piece of the lavender printed cardstock 5 ¼”x 10 1/2”.  Also cut a piece of the ivory cardstock 5 ½” x 11 inches and adhere the lavender on top of the ivory paper.  Scor  this piece on 5 1/2" and 71/2" too.  Fold on both lines.  Lay your lid on the top of your box to find placement and mark where 2 lines of scor-tape will go to the back to hold on the lid.  Undo the tape and carefully glue in place.  Mark with pencil 2 small dots for the Velcro in the front and add small white Velcro dots to hold the front in place.


3. For the front pieces cut and emboss #1 Grand Decorative Labels
one with the #6 and #7 square enhancing elements
using the magnetic mat on your grey base plate.
 Lay the paper on top and then the cutting mat and run
it through your Grand Caliber.  Replace the cutting plate with the
embossing mat and the pink embossing plate and run it through again.
Don't the enhancing dies just work just beautiful?
 But wait there is more....



  1. Now you can do the same thing with #3 Decorative Labels Twenty-Seven with the #1, 2 and #3 enhancing squares inside of it, this time on an angle as shown using ivory cardstock.

  1.  And lastly cut and emboss the #5 scalloped labels one with the #5 Enhancing element in the center with the purple printed cardstock.  Also cut and emboss 4 of the small corners from the French Frills die set in the same purple patterned cardstock. 


  1. To assemble the pieces for the front adhere the large ivory piece to the front of the box flap.  Adhere the top piece to the purple printed cardstock and then to the labels twenty seven piece.  Adhere this piece to the box with small foam dots to make it pop up more as shown in the photos below.  Adhere the decorative photo corners on with adhesive and add tiny pearls.  Cut and emboss a butterfly cutout and a base and glue them together.  Adhere this to the right side of the box and gently lift the wings and add tiny pearls.


  1. For the inside cards cut ivory cardstock to measure 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.  Cut 4 for your box.  Cut and emboss the #1 Grand Decorative labels One in ivory for each one.  Cut and emboss the scalloped labels one in lavender cardstock for each one.  Cut and emboss the labels twenty seven in ivory for each one. And finally use the #3 scalloped label and cut and emboss the #1,2,3 and #5 dies in the front as shown at different angles.  To make the designs pop more cut a small label in lavender and adhere under the top piece.  Add tiny pearls on the corners and a pretty satin bow.  Emboss envelopes to match or create your own with vellum.  You can make all of them the same or have fun and mix up the dies to create fun an unique cards made especially by you!  It’s really fun and wait until you see the other amazing dies available soon… you are going to want them all!


So now that you know how they work I have another
simple project to share using the same
Square Enhancing Elements dies and a few of
my other Square Nestabilites dies to make a cute desk
calendar.  When you pair these elements with your existing dies
you can really create some one of a kind designs. 
 It’s really fun and easy to do.


I hope you loved these new dies and you are going
to love all the other amazing products being shown this week!  
Be sure and leave a comment to let us know what you think and
enter the contest for lots of prizes to win this week too.

Giveaway Rules HERE

Enter Giveaway HERE


Your next stop today is the Amazing Becca Feeken
who will share another New Release die for Summer CHA
that you can see right here…..



Questions? calexander@spellbinders.us No entries will be accepted at this email address.

122 comments:

  1. oh my goodness, your stationary box and cards are absolutely divine!! just beautiful, Teresa!!! Hugs, Darsie

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  2. Beautiful projects Teresa!! Great tutorial and instructions, you did a fantastic job!!

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  3. Such stunning projects! The new dies look amazing - so many possibilities!

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  4. These are stunning Teresa!! Love the colors and all the special details!!

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  5. Gorgeous projects! I can see Christmas presents out of those beautiful calendar cards. You have my juices going!

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  7. Incredibly beautiful! Love all the details that the dies create in the papers on the existing dies that we already own! These new ones add so many possibilities for unlimited variations! Your cards and box are stunning!

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  8. Wow! Simply Beautiful!
    dundas64@aol.com

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  9. What beautiful work you share with us today! I love that box!

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  10. Beautiful!!! Wishing I was at ho.e to play...

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  11. Absolutely stunning, I love your tutorial on how to incorporate with our existing dies!

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  12. SOOOO PRETTY!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE these NEW DIES!!!!!:) GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!!:)

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  13. These projects are absolutely stunning! Spellbinders has really done a good thing for craters by giving us new products to enhance the dies we already own. You have combined the dies into creations that are elegant but useful. The box with note cards is a beautiful gift idea and is something I have wanted to make for awhile. I cannot wait to try your projects. Thank you!

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  14. Gorgeous! I am loving the new dies so far. Your work is absolutely beautiful.

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  15. 2 Very very beautiful projects here with some really awesome dies. I absolutely love the projects you made here, sooo gorgeous. And that calendar is such a great gift for a hostess or birthday or something, where you don´t give any bigger gifts. Very useful and soooo beautiful.

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  16. Wow how gorgeous are your creations, and the new dies are amazing x

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  17. Beautiful Teresa. Love the cards and box. What a wonderful calendar to have in my scrapping room.

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  18. Your cards are gorgeous!! I love the new dies - you used them beautifully!! Thanks for the inspiration :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  19. OMGoodness....What gorgeous projects. The colors and the dies are so amazing. And a tutorial to boot. Thank you soooo much. I would love to try to make this set. I write to several dear friends from out of State and, wow, would they enjoy these as a gift. Thank you so much for sharing. Just Fabulous!

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  20. Wow - these are gorgeous!! Additional dies to add to my every growing collection and/or wish list!!! :)

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  21. Eileen L. said...

    Very complex, but very beautiful box and cards.

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  22. WOW!! This is gorgeous! I love all the details that these new dies give and you showcased them perfectly.

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  23. Beautiful set of cards and love the coordinating box!

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  24. It makes my head spin to think of all the possibilities! Love you awesome project!

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  25. Beautiful projects Teresa. Especially love the box. Those dies are awesome.

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  26. Fabulous project Teresa. I love the calendar. These are definitely must have dies.
    Marcie

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  27. What a gorgeous project, Teresa, and thank you so much for the instructions. Your second project is lovely as well. You've showcased the new products wonderfully!

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  28. Beautiful project! Thank you for sharing.

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  29. How pretty, love the calendar. These new dies are fantastic.
    hugs, antonella :-)

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  30. Absolutely stunning! I am so intrigued and excited about these new products!

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  31. These new dies are fantatic when you can use them with other dies. Beautiful projects!

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  32. Very beautiful and delicate lacing! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  33. Pretty project - thank you for the detailed tutorial!

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  34. Wow these cards are BEAUTIFUL must HAVE these dies
    Love Marion x

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  35. That is the most goregeous gift set I have seen!

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  36. Theresa Gorgeous work!! LOVE both projects! You have definitely inspired me! ((HUGS))

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  37. Gorgeous creations, love the new embossing plates.

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  38. What a gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing with us. hugs! MOjca

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  39. wowzers!!! Those are gorgeous, Theresa!!!

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  40. Beautiful project! I like that spellbinders gave us even more creative strive for dies we alredy love to use!
    Larina M.

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  41. Your creations are absolutely beautiful. What wonderful projects to showcase the great new products from Spellbinders. Thank you.

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  42. Wow... These are Gorgeous. So very elegant. I love how you switched the colors from the box and the cards.

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  43. this was awesome. great work.

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  44. My oh my, impressive - thanks for the pic tutorial and love that paper as well.

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  45. Wow that is one amazing project,

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  46. Your projects are so beautiful! I really love Spellbinders dies!

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  47. I love both of your projects Teresa, but I think the second one is my favorite...love the colors. Great job showcasing the dies.

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  48. Oh my, your projects are absolutely stunning, love every element of them. The new dies look amazing, I feel a wish list coming on...again!! xhugsx Nikki

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  49. I"m so glad Spellbinders is making enhancing dies for our standard oldie and goodie die shapes. Your stationary set is truly beautiful. So many choice and combination so little time. You make it look so easy :)

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  50. Your projects using these beautiful Spellbinders dies are stunning, especially when paired with Graphic 45 papers. I can't wait until I can get my hands on a set of these.

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  51. Beautiful and very inspirational work.....your projects look just Devine :)

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  52. OMGoodness thanks for sharing your gorgeous projects

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  53. WOW! Your project is amazing! What a creative way to use the Spellbinders dies!

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  54. what a beautiful card set. the layers are so lovely and way you have mixed Spellbinders is perfect!

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  55. Beautiful projects. X
    Hugs Erika.

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  56. Wow love that card set. Just really beautiful and great layering. The desk calendar is very nice too.

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  57. what can I say that hasn't already been said- These dies are beutiful and your projects-stunning- thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

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  58. Just so stunning! I love your set of cards and gift box, who would't love to receive this.

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  59. Gorgeous projects. Love the set of cards and gift box.

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  60. Such Lovely elegant set for the first one, and love how it can also make for a great every day look on the calendar!

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  61. A great idea - use your regular dies and jazz them up with the new, fancier dies.
    Love your projects. they look like lace.

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  62. Hi Teresa what a fantastic die,and your gift sets are stunning.
    Smiles
    Ita in Ireland

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  63. What a stunner Teresa even though as a pensioner I can only dream of owning all the stunning dies you have used here you have given me great ideas of how I can combine my limited dies together. Bless you for sharing.
    Greetings from Carole in South Australia

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  64. Gorgeous Teresa. If only my inventory was as large as yours...yep just a little envy showing. Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing your talent.

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  65. Oooohhhh . . . isn't this gift set stunning!!! And these new dies look super elegant. Thanks for the tutorial on how to use them.

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  66. Wow Teresa your work is stunning! I love how you've nested the decorative dies with the new Enhancing Elements. Really Beuatiful!

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  67. Hi Teresa. I just discovered your blog today. What beautiful cards.

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  68. What a wonderful new set of dies, gorgeous project!

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  69. Wow those are really beautiful cards. These look like they would be so fun to do some projects with.

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  70. Beautiful Teresa! Love how you used Square Enhancing Elements on different shapes!
    Super job!

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  71. stunning, Great job, great projects...
    Hugs

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  72. This is so lovely.
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    mary l.

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  73. Your projects are just stunning! You had me from the beginning with the purple paper, and it just got better from there! These new dies seem to create endless possibilities.
    Shellee

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  74. Beautiful project.

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  75. That is darn right Gorgeous
    ColleenB

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  76. Your projects are wonderful! Loving these dies!

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  77. Outstanding samples you've shown us with the new dies, loving them already! x

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  78. Stunning Theresa.... Loving the new dies already... your projects are beautiful and great tutorial. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather (UK)

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  79. Thats so lovely - I love all spellbinder dies. Good wishes
    Phil D in Dublin

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  80. This is absolutely gorgeous. I love the elegant look. Hugs! xx

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  81. pretty card, adding this set to my wish list

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  82. Wow...This is what i have been looking for and you have done a great job.
    Spellbinders

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  83. Your projects are absolutely stunning! I need to hit the lottery! So I can just buy every single one! LOL

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  84. Lovely! Can't wait to see the rest of the release. How exciting!!

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  85. Wow! What gorgeous cards! Love these dies!!!

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  86. Oh my goodness, these are gorgeous. I jut love the box and matching cards.

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  87. Wow, love the inspiration, I have been a follower for awhile, love your blog and your ideas!

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  88. I am loving these new dies especially as they will work so well with all my basics of squares, circles and ovals.
    saving up now!!!!
    Kathleen mc xx

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  89. I have to say I am amazed at all the comments and am trying to visit each of you!! Thank you for taking the time to let us know at SB how you like the new products!! We love them too and can't wait to give you lots more inspiration in using them this season!! Hugs to all of you :)

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  90. I love how you've used these new enhancing dies. Your projects are beautiful.

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  91. Wowee! These dies are gorgeous. Your samples are wonderful with such pretty cardstock. I can't wait to be able to play with these as I'm itching to get my hands on them! Thanks for a great giveaway - I've got everything crossed!

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  92. Wow Teresa, these are all stunning! These new dies look amazing! Hugs, Carole Zxx

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  93. How beautiful and feminine, Teresa. Thank you for showing the sandwiches you used - makes me fall more in love than ever with these new products.

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  94. Absolutely beautiful!! Wow. So love these dies.

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  95. Gorgeous card! Those new dies look incredible. :)

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  96. This card is beautiful and so well laid out. It takes lots of time to arrange these dies to be "just right." You did a wonderful job. Just beautiful.

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  97. Wow, you created such beautiful die cuts and projects with these new dies, they are wonderful.

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  98. I'm not quite sue I've gotten just how to use these but, if it is Spellbinder's, it has got to be the best!!

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  99. Beautiful set. This would be a wonderful gift to receive. How do I get on your gift list?? LOL.Thanks so much for sharing.

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  100. Teresa - your work is beautiful! I love the way you have used the new Enhancing Elements Dies - just beautiful - what a gorgeous way to start the Sneak Peeks!! Thanks for always inspiring my friend! {{{Hugs}}}

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  101. I love what you have done with the new and "old" dies together. what a gorgeous gift you have made for someone!

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  102. WOW! The creativity is endless with spellbinders... Love this project!

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  103. Great. The possibilities are definitely endless!

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  104. Gorgeous box & cards set! I love the easel card also!

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  105. Absolutely Beautiful...The box and the cards. Outstanding job. There are infinite ways to create cards and boxes....Thank you for what you do....

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  106. Gorgeous! These new dies are going to be so much fun to play with!

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