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Stamps and stencil by Taylored Expressions Greeting and Magic Irish Background Die by Lawn Fawn  

 I am having so much fun making Magic Iris cards.  This is the card with the iris closed (above) and open (below).  I cut the iris from hologram paper (photographs as a rainbow!! Supplies Used: Magic Iris and Add On Background by Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Snowflake Add on by Lawn Fawn Magic Holiday Messages Stamp Set by Lawn Fawn Playful Penguins Stamp Set and Dies by Gina K Designs Blue rhinestone flowers by Queen and Company Ink blending with SURF ink by Simon Says Stamp Card created by Kathleen Gallaher

 The 10th of November marks the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps!! I'm proud of my service in the Corps as a Communications Officer for seven years.  I've continued to serve the Corps as part of Marine Corps University for almost 14 years.  I made this card for a very dear co-worker- a sergeant major who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.  Semper Fi, my Friend!!! Closed (above) and Open (Below) Supplies Used: Magic Irish Die and Full Card Add on by Lawn Fawn USMC wooden stamp from long, long ago Perpatual Calendar Stamps by Stampin' Up! Ink blending with Red Velvet and Wild Dandelion by Gina K Designs Congrats glimmer greetings by Pink Fresh Studio Star Die Cut by Queen and Company Card created by Kathleen Gallaher

 This is the first time I've made a magic iris card.  It was really easy and super fun.  I kept the front super simple for this first one. Closed (above) and Open (below) Supplies Used: Magic Iris Die by Lawn Fawn Wild Wolves Stamp Set by Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Add on Background by Lawn Fawn Distress Oxide inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean Sparkle and dots stencil from Penguin Pals Kit by Gina K Designs for Therm o web