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2 more beautiful scenes with the After the Storm stamp set with video


Yesterday I shared the details on two cards featuring the After the Storm stamp set seen here.  Today I'm sharing two more.  


Creating scenes is one of my favorite stamping techniques and this set features distinktive images we've never had before. 

My color scheme here is So Saffron, Balmy Blue, Black & White. I did use our fabulous Blending Brushes to achieve the sky background.  They really do help you get a smooth finish.  Although here I wanted the sky to be slightly imperfect with light and darker areas for a cloudy look. 

Here I created a mask for the sun using a 1 1/2" circle and sponged in So Saffron ink.  Then I stamped the sun's ray's.  To accent them I added the thin lines using 2nd generation Balmy Blue ink.  You can sponge the sky before or after you stamp the sun's rays. Since it's a light color ink it really doesn't matter.  

For the card below I used the rock & roll technique for the clouds.  You can see how this is done in the video below.  I used Smoky Slate and Balmy Blue ink on the cloud images.  

Within the clouds I sponged a hint of a 'sun' with a sponge dauber & So Saffron ink and added the sun rays from that.  All images are from this stamp set except for the trees; they are from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.  The White greeting is 3/4" thick and the left end is punched with the Treasured Tag Pick a Punch. 

Below is the video for both of these cards & two more! 

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    They’re experiencing glitches with the ordering system so they’re extending the free shipping promotion one more day! Yay! 

    Have you considered trying our Paper Pumpkin kits?  Many people love receiving a crafty box each month. 

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  • FREE Shipping today only! Plus another Labeled with Love card with a free printable project sheet


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    Today's card is the second one I shared during last week's Live video.  I chose to feature the Labeled with Love bundle. 

    There's just something classy about a mostly white card. To me it seems like there's more focus on the main element – in this card a pretty butterfly tag. And the texture is a quiet backdrop. 

    Here are some of the products I used:

    Is this your style of card?  Or is it a bit too clean & simple?  

    Click on the following link to print or download the free project sheet: Download Labeled with Love tag card

    Below is the video for this card and another fun fold card featuring this same bundle.  I hope you watch it AND subscribe to my YouTube Channel too! 

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  • Get Free Shipping tomorrow!! Labeled with Love fun fold card with video


    Stampin' Up! just announced that they're offering FREE Shipping tomorrow, July 23rd!  


    Any order over $75 will get their shipping free! 

    Yay!!  And it's on top of Bonus Days so you can double save!  Bonus days mean that in July you'll earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend and can redeem it in August.  

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    Today's project is from last week's Live video seen here. 

    This neat fun fold card features the Lily Pond Lane designer series paper and the Labeled with Love punch bundle seen here. 

    The stamp set is available in a bundle with either a punch or a set of dies.  Love that they have these options to please us all.  

    My colors include Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink and Pretty Peacock which I got from the Lily Pond Lane DSP seen here.  I still have a few card kits to go with this adorable designer paper. See them here; while supplies last. 

    The card layout includes a quarter sheet on the base and a scored/folded 11" X 4 1/4" piece over it.  A few White & DSP layers and that's it!  It's quite simple.  I did fussy cut the butterflies I added to the right panel.  

    Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet. Download Labeled with Love fun fold card

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