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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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  • The NEW Ornate Garden Suite; available today!


    Sadly Sale-A-Bration is over, but we don’t want the excitement to end. That’s why Stampin' Up! is giving us brand new product early with the release of the Ornate Garden Suite. It's an early release of new product from the upcoming annual catalog.  Everyone can order it in April!  See it here. 

    It includes a ton of options from two new stamp and die bundles to ribbons to designer paper and more!  Here's the list below. Click here for the full flyer:  ORNATE_GARDEN_US flyer

    If you love it all you can get everything at once; the entire collection with one item number!  Or pick and choose your favorites.  

     
    PRODUCT NAME ITEM NUMBER PRICE

    Ornate Garden Suite Collection

    154153

    $136.75 USD

    Ornate Thanks Bundle

    154115

    $46.75 USD

    Ornate Style Bundle

    154119

    $52.00 USD

    Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

    152725

    $9.00 USD

    Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

    152479

    $7.00 USD

    Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

    152488

    $15.00 USD

    Gilded Gems

    152478

    $7.00 USD

    Ornate Thanks Stamp Set

    149471

    $18.00 USD

    Ornate Style Stamp Set

    152572

    $21.00 USD

    Ornate Layers Dies

    152726

    $37.00 USD

    Ornate Borders Dies

    152724

    $34.00 USD

     

    Here's one of my favorite cards I made with these products.  It's Terracotta Tile with Early Espresso. The flowers are colored with Blends markers.  

    I love this suite of products so much I have several special offers for it.  The card above is one of the free cards you will receive when you purchase the Ornate Style bundle from me.   

    Or choose the Ornate Thanks bundle instead. If you buy either bundle you'll get a free 3 cards pre-cut kit from me!  Buy both or the entire suite and get a 6 cards pre-cut kit!  *see details below: 

    Here are some of the extras in the suite too. 

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    Two April ordering specials:

    All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

    featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

    Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

    Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

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    Or….

    Join my $1000 party! 

    The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit! 

     


     

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  • Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut specialty paper; get it FREE today only.


    Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration and the Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut specialty paper is one of the newest items.  You can see them all here. 

    I used the Perennial Essence designer paper with the gorgeous laser-cut paper. You get 6 sheets of this specialty paper in the pack.  I used just one sheet on these 9 cards and had some left! 

    The greetings are all from the Peaceful Moments stamp set seen here; it's been my favorite 'go to' set for greetings lately. 

    Stay safe everyone! 

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    Get double perks during the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration! 

    Choose a 2nd free choice with orders through March 31st; while supplies last!

    You'll get a free choice from Stampin' Up! with each $50-100 purchase.

    Then you can choose another free set from me with an order between $55-99.

    Or choose any of these with an order over $100!  

    Choices include: Tags in Bloom or Rise & Shine sets, Power of Hope bundle, Lilypad dies or the Small Bloom punch. 

    Order online here and use this host code 4J7C9GFY  if your order is under $150.  If it's over $150 do not use a code; you'll receive your own host benefits. (Orders over $150 will receive one of the $100 choices seen above)

    And if your order is over $100 you should really choose the Stampin' Up! starter kit instead and get an extra $100 in free products!  **Contact me with any questions you may have at lagreff60@gmail.com

    Read about it here. Why not get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount?  It's the smart choice! 

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    March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

    1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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  • One Sheet Purse mini album; Double free Sale-a-Bration choices ends tomorrow!


    Here's a cute one sheet mini album you can make with one 12 X 12" designer paper sheet.  I made it during a recent Facebook Live.  See the video here. 

    I chose to use the Pleased as Punch Designer Series paper. It coordinates with four of our current punches; the Umbrella, Tulip, Small Blooms and Heart punch pack.  This paper is only available through March!  See it here and get it while you can. 

    The finished size is about 4" X 3". You can add photos anywhere including inside the pockets. 

    I used the Under My Umbrella bundle (seen here) and the Small Blooms punch for the flowers.  I rounded the corners with the Detailed Trio punch. 

    Measurements:

    • Start with an 8 X 12" sheet of paper
    • Score it at 4" on one side horizontally (Be aware of the direction of your paper!)
    • Rotate the paper and score it at 3", 6" and 9".  Cut up to the score line.  (See video; it starts about 19 minutes in.) 
    • The cover/wrap is 4" X 8 1/2" 

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    Get double perks during the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration! 

    Choose a 2nd free choice with orders through March 31st; while supplies last!

    You'll get a free choice from Stampin' Up! with each $50-100 purchase.

    Then you can choose another free set from me with an order between $55-99.

    Or choose any of these with an order over $100!  

    Choices include: Tags in Bloom or Rise & Shine sets, Power of Hope bundle, Lilypad dies or the Small Bloom punch. 

    Order online here and use this host code 4J7C9GFY  if your order is under $150.  If it's over $150 do not use a code; you'll receive your own host benefits. (Orders over $150 will receive one of the $100 choices seen above)

    And if your order is over $100 you should really choose the Stampin' Up! starter kit instead and get an extra $100 in free products!  **Contact me with any questions you may have at lagreff60@gmail.com

    Read about it here. Why not get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount?  It's the smart choice! 

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    March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

    1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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