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    Tropic Fever & No-Line Coloring

    June 9, 2019 / 8 Comments

    It’s been a good while since I did a bit of no-line coloring. Lately, I try to stick to techniques that are more approachable and easy to do. But boy have I missed really stretching…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    How To: Hexagon Gatefold Die

    May 30, 2019 / 2 Comments

    Gatefold cards are a fun way to add a little extra “wow” to a card design. The new Hexagon Gatefold Die takes it a step further by adding a fun interlocking element. In today’s video…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    Guest Artist Feature: Wanda Guess

    May 27, 2019 / 9 Comments

    Hello everyone! My name is Wanda Guess and I’m very happy to be sharing some cards today on the Wplus9 Blog! Hope you are having a wonderful day and a happy Memorial Day Weekend! I…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    Guest Artist Feature: Laura Bassen

    May 22, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Hi there! Laura here and today I have a fun project to share featuring the New Home stamp set and coordinating dies. Be sure to watch the video to see just how much fun these new sets…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    Masculine Cards with Style

    May 21, 2019 / 4 Comments

    One of my favorite design motifs for masculine cards is nautical. Well, let’s face it, nautical is perfect for all genders and ages really. But it is especially great for masculine cards as it’s gender…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    Clean & Modern Shaker Card

    May 11, 2019 / 2 Comments

    I love the idea of shaker cards, but often have a hard time pairing this technique up with my personal style. I tend to lean toward classic and/or clean and modern designs. Although I often…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    Rainbow Encouragement w/Kelly

    May 8, 2019 / No Comments

    Hello Crafters! I’m always all about encouragement and for sure all about the rainbows. We had a gorgeous sunny 75 degree day yesterday, and I’m ready for summer to come. Today’s card reflects that 100%!…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    The Positive & The Negative

    May 3, 2019 / 3 Comments

    Hello Crafters, Kelly here! We made it to the weekend ya’ll. Hallelujah! Today I have a two for one for you. I love that large background dies pretty much guarantee you the opportunity to make…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    A Garden of Thanks

    May 2, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Hello everyone, Joni here with a garden inspired “Thank You” card featuring the new My Whole Life stamps and die and the Ironworks Background Die. These are super versatile products that are so fun on their own, but…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    Fun & Fresh Modern Designs

    May 1, 2019 / 1 Comment

    I can’t get enough of the My Whole Life stamps and dies. Last week I shared a post with a few wreath cards in a traditional design featuring this set. And today, I wanted to…

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    By Dawn Woleslagle
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    December 10, 2024
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