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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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  • Hand-Penned Cards Kit to go!


    I had a few requests to feature the pretty Hand-Penned designer paper for a kit to go.  So I had a play with it and came up with these cards: 

    This kit to go includes a 10 cards pre-cut kit with 2 each of 5 designs including many fun-fold cards.  *Opt in by June 18th to get it! 

    You'll receive the following in this kit:

    • the 10 pre-cut cards including all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces needed to complete the cards.
    • 1/2 pkg of the Hand Penned designer paper (6" X 12") 
    • new Genial Gems
    • Pool Party sheer ribbon
    • the PDF Tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies used and step-by-step directions sent via email.

    This kit does not include pre-stamped images. I used the fabulous greeting set called Create with Friends to finish the cards.  You can add this on to your kit to go at 10% off.  Email me for this option at lagreff60@gmail.com 

    The inks I used are Mint Macaron, Misty Moonlight, Pale Papaya, Highland Heather and Pool Party but you can easily substitute others you own. 

    Go here to get this kit to go by June 18th. It's just $28 plus shipping and you're getting $20 in actual product! 

    Or click here for the PDF tutorial. 

    **The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

    *I will have a second card kit to go this month as well.  I'll share that one in a few days.  You can save on shipping and choose both!  

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    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


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    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

    *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • Pretty Pansy Patch fun fold card with measurements!


    Check out this pretty fun fold card using the Pansy Patch suite:  

    The flowers are die-cut from the Pansy Petals designer paper.  Yes; the Pansy dies match the Designer paper perfectly – 2 sets each of leaves and flowers coordinate!

    Note that adorable golden bee embellishment.  They're called Bumblebee trinkets but they are currently unavailable.  They should be back in stock around June 7th. 

    Here are the measurements for this pretty card: 

    • Evening Evergreen:  8 ½” X 5 ½” base scored at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼”
    • Fresh Freesia: 1” X 5 ¼”
    • Basic White:  2 pieces – 3” X 4 ¼” for stitched rectangle die-cut and 2 ¾” X 4” for inside
    • Pansy Petals Designer Paper: 1 ½” X 5 ½” plus more for the die-cut pansies

    I created this display for the Pansy Patch bundle seen here; see how many dies you get?  And you can see how to put each of them together as well. 

    This suite is fresh, springy and unique.  See it all here. 

    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


    Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

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  • The Spring Catalog Last Chance List is out! Many 50% off items!


    The list is out!  There are lots and lots of discounted items you won't want to miss. Click here to see them all. 

    The list is long! Sadly some of our very favorites are leaving us.  I frequently have people shocked to learn that they cannot get certain items any longer after a catalog retires. So I hope you'll take the time to check the list so YOU are not disappointed later. 

    Besides the items in the photo above, a few of my favorite items leaving us are: 

    Happy Thoughts stamp set seen here; I love this set of greetings!  It's $21 and retiring. 

    Ice Cream Corner designer series paper.  See it here. 

    Pretty Perennials bundle; seen here.  

    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


    Host code: WB2EX96R  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

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