Hydrangeas + Roses 🌹 = Live Tomorrow!


This week, I ran a poll in my community and asked if you usually decorate for the Fourth of July or not. I was surprised that you all were split nearly evenly down the middle.

As I silently judged my community (with love), I realized that even I don't decorate for the fourth unless I'm hosting something. So there, I told on myself...πŸ™ƒ

No matter which camp you fall into, you will love this NEW Stars and Stripes Soiree collection that just dropped and our LIVE workshop happening tomorrow on making a Red, White, and Bloom arrangement (which doesn't have to be used for July 4th by the way πŸ˜‰)

​In the LIVE, I'll show you how to make my new white, fluffy hydrangeas and arrange them into a hanging basket with my classic paper roses.

You will find links to both flowers below for the templates, as well as the perfect project pairings in this new designer collection. And don't worry, I'll post a replay if you're unable to watch live.

Start downloading these designs in the Craft Vault now:

  1. ​Fluffy White Hydrangea Paper Flowers (featuring on the live tomorrow)
  2. ​Classic Paper Roses (featuring on the live tomorrow)
  3. ​July 4th Style Paper Rosettes (gift for everyone!)
  4. ​3D Paper Star Lanterns (which can also be used as lighted garland!)
  5. ​Star Spangled Giant Paper Flower​
  6. ​Firework Expert SVG​
  7. ​Free Indeed Patriotic Truck SVG​
  8. ​Printable July 4th Photo Props (gift for everyone!)
  9. ​Red, White, and Bingo Printable (gift for everyone!)
  10. ​Explore the entire Stars and Stripes Soiree collection here!​

You can find the supplies I use in the Live workshop in the YouTube video description.

🌹 Join Abbi Live June 27th at 2 pm ET! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

All my best,

Abbi
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​P.S. Abbi Kirsten Collections is hiring! We’re looking for an SVG Graphic Designer + Creative Collaborator to co-create craft collections, design original cut files, and bring fresh ideas to life. If you or someone you know loves to design, test new projects, and curate ideas while collaborating with a team, apply for the role. Bonus points if they are in Florida!

Thoughts Unmuted: Things You Didn't Ask but I'll Say Anyway

Notion #7

Time expands when we craft. Scratch that.
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​Time shrinks. ​
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I constantly tell myself, 'This project will only take 10 minutes.' Yeah, 10 minutes in dog years (sometimes for multiple dogs).

However, that's on me, because sometimes I need to manage my expectations more effectively.
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Instead, I look for ways to enjoy the journey, such as listening to my favorite podcast or a new audiobook.
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This week I have been listening to all of Jane Austin's books on audio. I knew I would never have the patience to read the literal book just because the writing style is so different for my 21st-century brain, but I can handle the audio version!
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And I do love learning new vocabulary through these timeless books. Here are my three favorite Jane Austin vocabulary words from this week.
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​Witticism – a clever or witty remark
​Fastidious – very attentive to detail, hard to please
​Repine – to feel discontent or long for something << this explains the feeling I have when crafting time is over :(​
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I just finished Pride and Prejudice and am nearly done with Persuasion. Should I go for Emma or Sense and Sensibility next?

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