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07/21/2026

I had a video come across my fb feed and thought I would try to replicate it. Kind of like a shadowbox card. I know I have fallen way behind on my templates so to help make up for that -- here is a different "fold" idea for you! I have step by step pictures and instructions and you will find it isn't very hard, and fits in a regular envelope too! Thanks for lookin'!

07/03/2026

Thanks to all who contributed to my Alzheimer's Research Fundraiser!! My last class was today and all together, last week and this, we raised over $550!! I know that is just a drop in the bucket when it comes to research but, it's a drop that wasn't there before!! Thanks again!!

06/22/2026

It has started - doing something we love to help end Alzheimers!!

06/15/2026

A couple more card choices for the Alzheimer's fundraiser, using the Silly Old Bear paper.

06/10/2026

just for three days (starting Thursday) and on orders of $75 or more -

06/05/2026

Here are some more details about my Alzheimers fundraiser. The picture shows some of the cards that will be available for you to make. I will also have one or two of the Silly Old Bear (Winnie the Pooh) cards as well. Supplies will fluctuate so as I run out of one, I will substitute another. I run it like a "card buffet". You pick a bin from the "Buffet" with a card you want to make (you can make one, two or all five), take it to the table, supplies are in the bin for that card alone. When finished, return it to the "buffet" and pick another. It will be five cards for $15. Pay at the door, but you will need to pre-register to get your time slot. You will go home with 5 cards, I will be turning the money into Alzheimer's Research. If you want to donate more, that is appreciated as well. I am doing this June 21 - June 25 with time slots for up to four people. Mornings 10:30am, afternoons, 2pm, evenings 6pm. Pick your time slot. I am allowing 2 hours even tho the cards are simple - I know how my ladies like to visit!! Various greetings will be available so you can fit cards to your needs. I may add in Sunday June 28, since the 21st is Father's Day. Alzheimers does this on the first day of summer as that is the longest day (daylight) of the year and Alzheimers is considered the Longest Goodbye. This link will take you to my official "Stamp Out Alzheimers" fundraising page where you can donate directly if you prefer. https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/alvinacook/stamp-out-alzheimers

any questions? Contact me if you are interested. Thanks for lookin'!

05/27/2026

Lots of pictures today. Over the long weekend I did some stamping, die cutting and assembling!! In the Online store there are a couple products I like. One is 12x12 designer paper called Silly Old Bear (SU!'s take on Winnie the Pooh). There are dies to coordinate with the paper - actually two bundles. One with stamps and dies of the animals (Pooh, Piglit, Tiger, Roo, etc) and the other with word stamps and dies of labels (that could be used for other items as well) that fit this paper wonderfully! So I spent two afternoons and created 13 cards!! Each DSP package comes with 12 pages - two of each design so I have another page left to make 13 more cards! I made about four cards then ran out of ideas so I looked back at my templates and finished the rest off in no time!! I used templates 39, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 58 see if you can tell which card uses which one! More details by each photo. Thanks for lookin'!

05/20/2026

I am doing a fundraiser the week of June 21. Watch my page and your email for more details - like times, days, etc. I will hold several sessions all week long. Make 5 cards for $15 - you go home with five cards - and your money goes to Alzheimer's Research.

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