Blog: Prettier Plaques

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Go Batty!

I probably don’t need to tell you to get crazy because I’m sure you will once you see the über-creative stencils included in this sale. Plus, savings on any Halloween stencil are eerie-sistible, especially when trick-or-treaters will be knocking on doors in no time flat!

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Fall Is Calling!

So she is – the season of brisk air, heaping leaf piles, and pumpkin and spice cookies will be here before we know it! And, trust me, you’ll be glad you got this heads-up when you see what my latest autumn-themed stencil sale has in store for you

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Happy Birthday to You!

Okay, okay, it may not be your birthday just yet, but what about all the other birthdays out there? And all the cute stenciled birthday cookies you might make for gifts? To make gift-giving super easy on you, I’ve got another great sale

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Child’s Play

The most delightful baby shower and gender reveal cookies are easily within your reach! Not only do my stencils and those by my partner make child’s play (pun intended!) of fabulous cookie decorating, but all of our baby-themed stencils are now on sale

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Show Mom Your Love

Moms. I think we’d all agree that there are few sweeter human beings on this planet! So how about we shower our moms with the sweetness we know best: cookies?! As it turns out, I’ve got just the stencil sale to help you with this task

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Hop to It!

Easter will be here before you know it, so don’t delay on filling your (shopping) basket with my latest treat. It doesn’t involve chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, but it’s something equally sweet

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Flower Power

Tired of drab winter snow and ice? Well then, why not bring more sunshine into your life with cookies made with springtime floral stencils? Over the next couple of weeks, I’ve got just the offer to warm you up

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Stock up on Stencils!

Missed my recent BOGO sale?! No worries at all, because super savings on my entire collection of stencils continues, albeit in a slightly different form

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A New Year Pick-me-up

Now that the thrill of Christmas has passed, the winter doldrums, like clockwork, are descending upon me. If you’ve got a similar case of post-holiday malaise, this sale might be just the antidote you need

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Pretty Darn Good

I’m commemorating a pretty special occasion this month, and to celebrate, I’m offering some pretty stencils at a pretty darn good discount! To learn why I’m using “pretty” so profusely (LOL), read on

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Slice of Paradise

Yes, that’s exactly what this sale provides – a sweet walk along sun-drenched, palm tree-lined beaches, all from the comfort of your own kitchen! And all made possible with savings on the most fabulous tropical-themed stencils

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Fun Fourth Sale

I know this sale is a wee bit early, but while I was in the Memorial Day mood, I decided we ought to celebrate our country in addition to its heroes

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Do It For Dad!

And do it with cookies! While spa treatments and massages might not be the answer, Dad deserves some pampering on his big day too, just like Mom. Cookies are a guaranteed winner especially when decorated with stencils that are 10% off

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Live Happily Ever After

And so you shall, especially if you say “I do” to my latest stencil sale, which offers standout savings on both my and my partner’s wedding and bridal shower stencils

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Send Mom Some Cookie Love

What better gift for mom on Mother’s Day than beautifully stenciled cookies conveying expressions of your undying love and gratitude?! And I’ve got just the gift to help you make that gift

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