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Cecilia Huster 3/29/24 Cecilia Huster 3/29/24

Color Catalog & Towering Blooms

Everything had the same intensity, so nothing was emphasized. Adding a white off-set layer to the bottom of most die cuts helped a lot.

Cecilia Huster 1/7/24 Cecilia Huster 1/7/24

You Make My Heart Smile

For this card I used the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month for December 2023. Getting a new toy to play with every month is just so much fun!

Cecilia Huster 5/5/23 Cecilia Huster 5/5/23

Pic Spam

Mother’s Day cards are keeping me busy, but here are some recent photos.

Cecilia Huster 3/28/23 Cecilia Huster 3/28/23

Floral Birthday Card

Tips for coloring flowers: Look for commonalities in the images. If you paint what’s typical, people will recognize the flower and your coloring will seem realistic to them.