4101-16 - 2006 39c Holiday Snowflakes, set of 16 stamps - Mystic

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STAMPS- Sparkling Snowflakes – Gina K Designs, LLC

This six piece thin metal die set, Snowflake Trio, is from Trinity Stamps. This die set features three snowflakes and their shadows. These dies are compatible with leading die cutting machines (sold separately). These dies can be used for cards, scrapbook pages, tags, journals, and other paper crafting projects. The largest snowflake measures 2.6 and the smallest snowflake measures 1.5.

Trinity Stamps - Dies - Snowflake Trio

Nordic Ware Cookie Stamps

Nordic Ware Cookie Stamps

STAMPS- Sparkling Snowflakes – Gina K Designs, LLC

STAMPS- Sparkling Snowflakes – Gina K Designs, LLC

4108 FDC - 2006 39c Contemporary Christmas: Wide Arms Snowflake

Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum Holiday Snowflake Cookie Stamps, Set of

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