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Mommies Hold Up Half the World

Mommies are important. I know because I am one 😉  Luckily I have a great husband who does his half to hold up our world for our two sons. I cannot even fathom single parents who have to do it all. If you are, kudos to you and kudos to your strong back for holding up your children's worlds.

Here are two cards I've made in a series of homages I'll be making to women figures and mommy friends in my life. I wanted to make non floral Mother's Day cards and most importantly, to keep it simple since I have to make so many.

Mother's Day is fast approaching. Are you ready?

Hero Arts April Monthly Card Kit and Mamma Elephant's Basic Borders 

Hero Arts Dress Up Stamp & Cut Mamma Elephant's Basic Borders

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