2 ways to add color to a solid image with video & free project sheet

April 11, 2024

Today's project is one we made at my March card clubs; it features the beautiful Quiet Reflection stamp set.

This set is returning in the 2024 Annual Catalog and I'm super glad! It's wonderful for both sympathy or thinking of you cards. And the best part is it's super easy to create with. See the Quiet Reflection set here.

My colors include Shaded Spruce & Starry Sky (retiring In Color). I used a few dies also – Thoughtful Expressions (retired and sold out now) and Garden Meadows dies seen here (for the arch).

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Do you know how I achieved the two-toned image of green trees with blue water? It's so simple!

How it's done: I placed my stamp set with the rubber face up. I inked up one half with Starry Sky ink (tapping the rubber with the ink pad) and then the other half with Shaded Spruce. The nice thing about doing this technique with this particular stamp image is that when you place your greeting strip across the image it covers up any white space left un-inked.

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I added a few of the Gold Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds seen here. I love these so much! They're super thin and don't add any bulk to your projects.

In the video posted here on YouTube you can see how I made this card and another with an entirely different way to achieve a 2-toned image.

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Today – Clearance Rack refresh & Last Chance List! A Free stamp set & 8 card kit with online orders in December!

December 1, 2022

Today they've refreshed the Clearance Rack – lots of items up to 60% off! Go here to see them.

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And the Last Chance List is on now too. Click here to see it all.

If you want to download the list, click on this: Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance

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I'm giving away a free card class with a stamp set in December!

All online orders over $55 that use either of these host codes below will receive the Wonderful World stamp set, PDF tutorial and an 8 card pre-cut kit! I have a limited supply of these kits! *After these run out I'll be giving away another stamp set instead.

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Everything is pre-cut for you; you'll use your NEW stamp set and a few greetings to complete your cards.

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Inks used on these cards include: Starry Sky, Pool Party, Old Olive, Polished Pink and Daffodil Delight.

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Clearance Rack Refresh!

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Last Chance list is here!

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Vertical Slider card – a neat and easy fun fold with video

November 30, 2022
Tomorrow on December 1st there are two wonderful things happening; deals you won't want to miss!

There will be a Clearance Rack refresh AND the Last Chance list starts too. BOTH of these will have numerous products discounted up to 60%.

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I'm not sure what will be on the Clearance Rack but I do know what's on the Last chance list. Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance here

Go here to see them all Thursday, December 1st.

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I am loving this Vertical slider fun fold design! I've made two so far and I can easily see me making more.

It basically a gatefold card but the additional layer holds it closed.

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I chose quite unique colors for the Scottie dog. Think of it as a stuffed animal; ha! The colors include Pool Party, Petal Pink and Pumpkin Pie. I wanted to use the Metallic & Shimmer 6 X 6" DSP; I think it's perfect for a celebratory card with the shimmer & dots.

The Scottie Dog punch is 30% off starting December 1st; instead of $19, it will be $13.30!

For the inside I used the ribbon image from the Christmas Scottie stamp set and the greeting is from Charming Sentiments.
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The main element comes off when you open the card; plus it slides up and down too. It consists of three 2 1/4" circles. 2 are scored in half and adhered to the back of the main element. Then the last one is adhered over both folded circles.

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What do you think? Do the colors work for you?

Measurements:
- Petal Party card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
- White 2 5/8" square
- Pumpkin 2 3/4" square
- Pool Party 2 7/8" square
- DSP 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
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In the video below I share another version of this Vertical Slider card; plus another special fold and easy treat bags.

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Leaves of Holly card with a gift card option & video

November 29, 2022

We made this pretty Christmas card at my November Card Clubs. It features the Leaves of Holly bundle seen here.

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I chose these colors – Evening Evergreen, Real Red, White & Soft Succulent. I sure love the dies in this set; the greeting label with the attached holly leaves is special.

*Unfortunately the Holly Berry dies are unavailable right now; they expect they'll be back in stock around December 19th.

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I think this is a classic Christmas bundle you'd find yourself using often. It's retiring on December 1st and while supplies last.

I gave my gals a choice of 'berry' options. On the left card below we added two die-cuts from the bundle. On the right card we added a Textural Element that is colored with Blends markers. It was almost a tie on which option they chose.
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I stamped the two more open leave images 2-3 times each in the two green colors and added the greeting element over them. You can see how in the video below. It's actually an easy card to make.

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If you want to add an easy gift card option to any card simply add a strip of DSP across the bottom of the inside. Punch the center with any circle or decorative punch and aAttach it with glue on the outer and lower edges only.

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Click here to watch it or on the photo below. There's a special wiper fun fold card shown too!

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Check out the Last Chance items from the Holiday Catalog; it starts December 1st
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1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

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2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.
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