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  • Celebrate Summer and Sunshine with Cards
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing

    Celebrate Summer and Sunshine with Cards

    July 5, 2025 / No Comments

    Hi there, crafty friends! I’m Rebecca Keppel and today I am sharing three cards using the La Dolce Vita Collection! This collection offers a stunning assortment of dies that make it easy to create modern, beautiful, summery designs that truly celebrate a day of sunshine! One thing that I immediately associate with summer is sunshine! And the La Dolce Vita Collection Under the Sun Etched Dies creates a multi-color layered sun with a captivating face and the ability to use four different sun colors to make the face and rays. The La Dolce Vita Banners Dies actually include a sentiment that says Hello Sunshine! How perfect is that? The Lemon Fresco…

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    Sweet Summertime Cards with the La Dolce Vita Collection

    July 3, 2025 / 4 Comments

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    June 30, 2025 / 1 Comment

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