Lent Card Fresh Freesia


 


During Lent I don't like to give up things, I prefer to do something positive and proactive.  This year, as in years past I make "Lent cards".  This year had an added twist that I didn't send assembled cards but rather gave everyone the pieces and an instruction sheet to make their own to either keep or pay forward

This card was made with Dainty Flowers DSP

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