Blog: New Year stencils

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Two Sales Top One!

This time of year is all about giving, and so I am giving you not one, but two opportunities for great savings on holiday stencils for gifting to your special cookie friends

December 3, 2024

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Ease into 2024 with Sweetness

Given the all-consuming nature of holiday preparations, it can sometimes be tough to slide into the new year without incident. To make this transition as seamless as possible for you, I’m greasing the skids with extra sweetness

December 13, 2023

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Ushering in the New Year – Again!

The New Year celebration continues with my second stencil sale of the season. And this one is even better than the last

December 26, 2022

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Hello, 2023

Eager to see 2022 come to a close? Yeah, I suspect I’m not the only one, so I’m here to help you slide into 2023 in style! Check out my latest stencil sale starting on December 13

December 12, 2022

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