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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.  

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

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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. 

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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.  

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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.  

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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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  • Freestyle Creativity with ephemera & leftovers!

    Have you ever gathered some of your extra die-cuts and layers and just played?  We did this at my Team Meeting this weekend and they loved it!  

    I put out lots of extra die-cuts and layers plus the Fully Flowering and Greetings for All ephemera plus the Stripes & Florals cards and envelopes and they had fun making their style of cards.  These are mine: 

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    Here are each of them below.  The left two include some ephemera and the right two feature dies and greetings I had on hand. 

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    I found that layering dies and ephemera onto another layer like the white die-cut above or the Lemon Lolly & Black DSP layers below helps anchor them. 

     

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    The colors in the Stripes & Florals cards and envelopes are Balmy Blue & Bubble Bath.  Nice soft colors you can accent easily.

    See these pretty cards & envelopes here.  

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    The cards above & below feature a bunch of dies I had on hand. Above includes Basic Beige and Gold. 

    The card below includes Basic Gray & Pretty Peacock. 

     

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    I hope you're encouraged to try making cards using your leftovers.

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  • 3 new kits by Stampin’ Up! now available in the store

    Stampin' Up! released 3 new kits in their substantial Kit Collection this month.  Two are cards and one is a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers.  

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    You can find each of these kits and many more on this link.  Even though I am an experienced crafter I love working with kits.  It's a lovely break from thinking and planning.  But if I want to be creative I can still jazz up the kits. 

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    My favorite is the Paper Bouquet kit.  I ordered two – one for my daughter for Mother's Day.  What a perfect gift! 

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    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

    See this gorgeous suite here

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  • Wow!!! All orders over $20 now earn host rewards!

    Stampin' Up! is changing how they reward purchases.  Good news!  From now on all orders over $20 will earn 10% on the purchase!  This is so exciting because many orders have not met the previous $150 level in order to receive host benefits.  

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    Here's how it works:

    1. Create an online account and be sure to opt in for Stampin' Rewards.
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    3. Spend or save them. It's up to you how many you want to use. 
    4. They are good for one year and the oldest rewards will be allocated first. 
    5. Host codes are no longer available; enjoy your own rewards now!  

    Click below to watch the video by Sara.

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    *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one.  Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

    See this gorgeous suite here

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    Get a free gift from me with any order over $55

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