Tomorrow is the last day for Sale-A-Bration!  I can't believe how fast this years Sale-A-Bration went.  It seems like we just started it.  The above card I made with the Thoughtful Blooms stamp set, which is FREE when you purchase $50 in product by March 31st.   I also used the Swirly Frames stamp set in the annual catalog.

You can also get the Small Bloom Punch when you purchase $100 of product, before shipping and tax.  

On the inside of my card and on the envelope I stamped three flowers in Blushing Bride ink.  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Pool Party

• cut at 4 1/4" x 11" score at 5 1/2"

Purple Posy

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• scraps for flowers

Blushing Bride and So Saffron

• scraps for flowers

Whisper White

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• cut at 3 3/4" x 5"

I used the Champagne Rhinestones, which are on backorder right now as they are a very popular item, in the center of all the flowers.  I stamped the circle in Sahara Sand along with the sentiment on the front and inside of the card.  I used Pool Party ink for the background stamping under the flowers.  The flowers are stamped in Blushing Bride ink.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a fantastic day today and a wonderful week.

Happy Stampin and

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign. 

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Thoughtful Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152290]

$0.00

Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146519]

$21.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[126976]

$6.50

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150881]

$8.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Small Bloom Punch

[152316]

$0.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

What do you do when you need a kids birthday card in a hurry?  You reach for the Dino Days stamp set, Dino dies (you can get both as a bundle and save 10%) and the adorable Dinoroar designer series paper.  

You know how I made this card in a hurry?  For the dinosaurs, I used the Dino dies to cut out the dinosaurs on the designer series paper.  How easy is that?!  I, then stamped the sentiment and yellow design on the base of the card.  The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Well Said stamp set with Memento ink on Pool Party cardstock. 

If you purchase the Dino Days Bundle (Dino Days stamp set and Dino dies) you can get the Dinoroar designer series paper for FREE!!!  The designer series paper is on the third release of Sale-A-Bration.  You have until March 31st, or while supplies last, to get the paper FREE (with a $50 product purchase).  Get more details at the end of this post. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Whisper White Thick Cardstock

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Basic Black

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

Pool Party

• cut 1/2" x 3 7/8"

Whisper White

• cut at 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

My little angel loved his card and so do I! 

It is Friday!!!  Do you have any projects you are going to work on this weekend?   I am going to work on cleaning some closets and work in my craft room.  I figure since we can't go anywhere I might as well get some cleaning done that I have been wanting to do for a long time.  

Happy Stampin and

I am having an ordering special.  This special is through me personally, not Stampin' Up!  I am going to placing an order early on Sunday morning, March 29th, so I will need your order by Saturday, March 28th.   If you place an order with me you will be put in a drawing for a chance to win the Forever Blossoms stamp set in the Stampin' Up! 2020 mini catalog.  

If you are ordering online, you must use the host code below to be entered into the drawing.  Or you can call me or email me your order.  

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

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Dino Days Bundle

[151139]

$50.25

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

[148796]

$45.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Dino Dies

[149636]

$35.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

My nephew has two boys that are really into Pokemon.  So, for their birthdays I made them each this adorable Pokemon card.  I really like how it came out.  

I looked online to see if I could find directions on how to make one and and I came across this one created by Caroline Bennie.  I love a challenge and figuring out what punches to use was a challenge.  All but one of the punches I used are retired.  I used the following punches:

• 1 3/8" oval - retired
• small oval - retired
• 3/4" circle - retired
• owl - retired
• 1/2" circle
• what's up (arrow) - retired 

I used the Basic Black Stampin Marker to draw the lines by the mouth.  I did cut the Daffodil Delight base for the card at 4" x 6" and scored it at 3" so it would fit in a medium envelope.  I also used Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White cardstock.  

I haven't done punch art in a long time.  I didn't realize how much I enjoy doing it until I worked on this card.  I am going to have to make more projects using punch art.  

Have a wonderful Wednesday and thank you for stopping in today!

Happy Stampin' 

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Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch

[119869]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Wow! What a crazy weekend in my home! I am not sure all of you know that I have a daycare in my home. With everything going on, we, my husband and myself, have been very busy sterilizing all the toys and surfaces in our home. Then, yesterday afternoon our vacuum decided it needed to quit working. In addition to that, schools are closed, so I have more little angels in my home right now.  Yep, it has been crazy! 

So, needless to say, I have not been in my craft room like I wanted to be. I am going to have to cancel my Facebook live tonight as I have not had time to prep anything to share with you. Thank you for being understanding and I will try to do a Facebook live with you as soon as possible.

I am sure you are not surprised when I tell you that I have cancelled my classes for the rest of the month.  I will be rescheduling my Painted Harvest class and my Spring Shadow Box class.  As soon as I get everything figured out I will let you know. 

I am going to try and post as much as I can, but I can't promise it will be the same schedule that I have been doing.  This was my first day with all the children and I will tell you, I am tired.  I am sure once we all get into a routine, I will have more energy.  You know, we think the kids don't realize what is going on, but they do.  They feel our worry, concern and our stress.  So, I am trying to be even more of a positive influence on them right now.  

If you think of it, could you say a little prayer for my angels and for me, that I am able to give them everything they need me to do for them.  I would really appreciate it.  

I pray and hope that all of you are healthy and stay healthy.  This is a difficult time, but we can get through it together.  I am sending virtual hugs and lots of love to each and everyone of you!  

Have a great Monday and the best week possible.  

Happy Stampin and

Yesterday, we had Emily's bridal shower in Michigan.  It was so much fun!  I don't think we have laughed so much in a very long time.  I made all the decorations and party favors using current and retired products.  The box above was one of the items everyone got to take home with them.  I filled it up with Dove heart candy. 

Emily got engaged on the beach, so I wanted to include something to represent it.  I saw a candle holder like this one on Pinterest and Stampin' Up! has the anchors in the Sail Away Trinkets.  These were very easy to make.

We played a couple of games that I found online and decorated them with the Beautiful Friendship stamp set.  The colors I used for everything was Blushing Bride (retired), Pear Pizzazz and Seaside Spray.

I made pens for everyone to use for the games.  I stamped Whisper White cardstock with the Blushing Bride (retired) and one with the Seaside Spray ink. Whoever got the blue pen also won the notebook that I made to match the pens.  

I used Powder Pink ink and paper, which are retired, but you can use Blushing Bride, which is very close in color.  

Our beautiful daughters, Emily and Erica

Emily with my mom

What a wonderful weekend we had!  It was absolutely perfect.  The only thing I would have changed is more time with my family.  We were only there for about 36 hours, so it was a very short trip.  

It is tax time at my house this week, so I am going to be busy working on getting all of that fun stuff together.  YUK!!!  If you don't see a blog post, it is because I am knee deep in paperwork.   I will definitely be back next Monday as I will be doing a Facebook Live on Monday night. 

Today is the last day to sign up for Paper Pumpkin!!!  You get a FREE STAMP SET to celebrate the 7th year of Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin 

Thank you for stopping in today!  Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Happy Stampin and 

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Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149252]

$22.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150085]

$7.50

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150883]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Seaside Spray 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon

[150446]

$7.00

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

[146139]

$16.00

Sail Away Trinkets

[149482]

$8.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Look how beautiful these cards are!  One of my best friends, Sherry Wayt, designed these beautiful cards and has graciously let me share them with you on my blog.  We were talking about the new products from the second release of Sale-A-Bration and I was telling her how I need to play with them, but haven't had time.   On these cards, Sherry featured the Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper, which you can get for FREE with a $50 order.  

I have been busy working a projects for Emily's bridal shower that I truly haven't had time to play with the new products.  Sherry was so sweet and said I could use her cards to share with all of you.  I just love her!  These cards are, however, really making me want to play with the new products more! 

Layered With Kindness Stamp Set

Label Me Lovely Punch

Layered With Kindness Stamp Set 

Label Me Fancy Punch 

Tasteful Textures Stamp Set

Label Me Fancy Punch  

The Flowering Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper is going to be very popular.  If you are wanting to get this paper, I highly suggest you get it as soon as possible.  I think this paper is going to sell out very fast.

Speaking of products selling out, the following Sale-A-Bration products are sold out.

• Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Metallic Baker's Twine 7 Sequins Combo Pack
• Kerchief Card Kit

It's Friday!!!  I can't wait for Emily to get home tonight.  Then we are off to Michigan for her bridal shower.  This is going to be a fast trip, but a fun trip.  I can't wait to see my mom and the rest of my family.  If you get a chance, please say a prayer for a safe trip for all of us.

Thank you for stopping in today.  I hope you have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend.

Happy Stampin' and 

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Layered With Kindness Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151655]

$18.00

So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151691]

$22.00

Tasteful Textures Cling Stamp Set

[149234]

$24.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

[147142]

$7.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

$5.00

Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152312]

$0.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$5.00

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

$18.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$4.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

I had so much fun coming up with these Facebook Live projects and sharing them with all of you.  It all started when I designed the top left Timeless Tulip card for a workshop my friend Linda had with me.  Due to sickness, some of her guest couldn't make it, so I had some kits left over.  

Last week I had my Stamp Camp and I featured cards made with Sale-A-Bration products.   Since I had kits leftover, I created the bottom center card using the Little Ladybug stamp set and Ladybug dies.

I have to say, the Little Ladybug stamp set is my favorite stamp set from all of the Sale-A-Bration products.  I think they are so stinkin' cute!

On the inside of my card I stamped the flower and the ladybug.  On the envelope you could stamp either one, or you could stamp one on the front and the other on the back.

The third card I created I used the Thoughtful Blooms stamp set from Sale-A-Bration.  On this card I wanted to do something different with the cardstock, so I put the Real Red and Whisper White at an angel.  I love how it turned out.

To make these projects you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Basic Black

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• cut at 5/8" x 2 5/8"

Real Red

• cut at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
• cut at 3" x 4 1/4"

Whisper White

• cut at 1/2" x 2 1/5"
• cut at 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• cut at 4" x 5 1/4" for inside the card
• scraps for the tulip and ladybug

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

I added Wink of Stella to the Tulip and then finished it off with the Real Red Rhinestones. 

Of course, I had to add Wink of Stella to the ladybug!  I also used the Real Red Rhinestones on the sentiment.On this card I only used the Real Red Rhinestones on the sentiment. 

Here is the video from my Facebook Live on how to make all of the cards. 

I had a lot of fun doing my Facebook Live on these cards.  Thank you to everyone for all your kind comments.  I really appreciate them.  You are all the best!

The new Sale-A-Bration products are now available!!!  

From now until March 31st there are 5 new products you can get for FREE when you order $50 or $100 in product before taxes and shipping.  

DOWNLOAD SALE-A-BRATION SECOND RELEASE BROCHURE

Thank you for stopping in today.  I hope you have a fantastic day.

Happy Stampin and

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

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Little Ladybug Host Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152384]

$0.00

Ladybugs Dies

[153588]

$29.00

Thoughtful Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152290]

$0.00

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English)

[153793]

$32.25

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin' Write Markers

[147159]

$15.00

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

$30.00

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

[147155]

$30.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152311]

$0.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Small Bloom Punch

[152316]

$0.00

Tulip Builder Punch

[151295]

$18.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

When Robin and I went to a Stampin' Up! event in November, we got to see the 2020 mini catalog.  As soon as we both saw the Country Club suite we knew we had to get it.  Especially, since both of our husbands love to golf.  At the events, they have demonstrators present their creations using a new product from the new catalog.   I can't remember the name of the person who presented at our event, but she made this card.  We both fell in love with it immediately!

At the same time, we both said, "we need to make this card".  We have been waiting until now to make it for both our of husbands birthdays (they were both in February).   Mr. Wonderful loved it!

We had so much fun creating this card.  I don't usually make pop up cards, but I had to make this one.  

I really like how it turned out.  

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!

I will be doing my Facebook live on Tuesday, March 3rd this week.  I am going to be sharing with you how to make 3 different cards using the same paper, just changing how you assemble it.  

I hope you had a great weekend.  I was busy working on things for Emily's bridal shower this weekend.  I will share pictures with all of you after the shower.  

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping in today.

Happy Stampin and 

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Clubhouse Bundle

[153816]

$41.25

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

[149014]

$12.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Country Club Designer Series Paper

[151314]

$11.50

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

I always have extra cards, for different occasions, in my studio that I can grab when I need a card in a hurry.  At my Stamp A Stack class, we made 5 different cards so the attendees could also have cards ready to use at anytime.  We made multiples of birthday, feminine and masculine, sympathy, get well and congratulations cards.  On Friday I shared the masculine birthday card we made.  If you missed it, check it out HERE.  For the congratulations card, we made the above card, where  I used the Beautiful Friendships stamp set. 

This is also the stamp set that I used on Emily's shower invites.  I am not sure why I waited so long to order this stamp set, because I love it!  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Blackberry Bliss

• cut at 5 1/2" x8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• cut at 3" x 5 1/4"

Whisper White

• cut at 2" x 3"
•  cut at 4" x 5 1/4" for the inside of the card

Silver Foil Sheets

• cut at 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper

• cut at 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

I used the Stitched Shapes Dies to cut out the sentiment, and the Parisian Flourish embossing folder on the Blackberry Bliss cardstock.  I added three of the Champagne Rhinestones on the sentiment to finish off the card.  

The layout of this card is great for any type of card you need.  You could get so many different looks, just by changing the designer series paper and cardstock color.  

The Metallic Baker's Twine and Sequin Pack in the Sale-A-Bration brochure has sold out.  Reminder all the products in the Sale-A-Bration brochure are while supplies last. 

This is also when I start reminding everyone that if there is something you really want out of the 2019-2020 annual catalog or 2020 mini catalog, you need to get it soon.  I recommend that you order your favorites before the middle to end of March to make sure they get what you want. 

The 2018-2019 In Colors will be retiring at the end of May.  If you  want any paper, ink, refills or markers, order soon!  They are the first things to sell out.  If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Over the weekend I was in Texas with Emily working on wedding things.  We had so much fun!  We were so busy, that we totally forgot to take pictures.  Oops!

It is the beginning of a brand new week!  What plans do you have for this week?  I have a busy, but fun week ahead of me.  I need to get going on projects for classes and for Emily's shower.  I can't believe it is only a couple weeks away.   Have a great week!

Happy Stampin and

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Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149252]

$22.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$5.00

Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper

[151192]

$14.50

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder

[151474]

$10.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

$30.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

At my Stamp A Stack class one of the cards the attendees made was this masculine card.  I used the Waterfront and Perennial Birthday stamp sets, both from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Night of Navy

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2
• cut at 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Soft Suede

• cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cut on a diagonal

Crumb Cake

• cut at 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Very Vanilla

• cut at 4" x 5 1/4"

I adhered the diagonal piece of Soft Suede cardstock on top of the Night of Navy piece and then embossed it with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.  I cut out the Crumb Cake circle using the Layering Circle dies and then stamped it.  It is totally different than what I usually say to do.  The reason is, that it is easier to see where you need to stamp the images.  

It's Friday!  I am so excited to be heading to Texas this morning.  I am, however, not excited that I had to leave for the airport at 3:30am this morning.   I just might have to take a nap sometime today.  

Have a fantastic Friday and weekend.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I really appreciate it.

Happy Stampin and 

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Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145760]

$22.00

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146386]

$17.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

[107300]

$7.50

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00