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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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  • Brushed with Beauty card kit to go or PDF tutorial available now


    I chose two of our newest online suites for my December card kits & tutorials. Today I’m sharing the Brushed with Beauty cards. Such soft & soothing color combinations in this DSP.

    Aren’t they pretty? I love this pretty designer series paper and enjoyed creating these cards. Each is a unique layout and three of the 5 layouts are fun folds.
    *You’ll need adhesives, greeting images, ink and a paper trimmer to cut your new DSP.

    You can choose the PDF tutorial here for $16 or get the pre-cut card kit for $31 here. The PDF tutorial is sent to your email immediately. It includes a private video link for you too!

    The pre-cut kit includes 1/2 pkg of the Brushed with Beauty DSP, a share of Pearls of Beauty and Vanilla Baker’s Twine. Reserve yours now; I have a limited supply. And I’m ahead of the game and this month’s card kits should be ready to go by next week.

    I will share the 2nd kit to go this month tomorrow. But you can see all of my available kits here. Grab more than one to save on shipping costs.

    *You’ll receive a PDF with multiple projects featuring this product
    after the 20th of the month.
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    There’s FREE shipping for 3 days starting today! *all orders over $75 qualify . Shop here.

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    Besides that you’ll receive a free PDF tutorial from my shop with an order over $50!

    Along with free shipping you can take advantage of the Last Chance list which was updated this month. These items are available while supplies last.

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  • Fantastic card with the Merry Christmas stamp with a free project sheet & video


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    The font on this Merry Christmas stamp sold me on it. Just a little bit of the fun, curviness I love.

    This Merry Christmas stamp is a true classic with a bit of that Victorian feel to it. I don’t often keep retired stamps but I will keep this one! It’s on sale now too; while supplies last. Click here to see it.

    I paired it with the Traditions of Christmas designer paper here. It’s discounted and on the Last Chance list here. However it’s currently out of stock but should be back next week.
    A bit of holly and berries with some ribbon and you’re done! As you can see I added the same DSP to my envelope flap. Now that makes a card extra special!

    This next one features the Need for Tweed designer series paper. See that here. Fun prints with lots of texture. It’s also on sale right now and available while supplies last.

    I stamped the inside with greetings from the Traditional Labels stamp set.

    Aren’t they a beautiful set of cards! I will be making more of these and it’s a bonus that it uses up a nice piece of designer paper. No hoarding it!

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