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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Click on the image below to watch the video. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel too!

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A free gift with orders in April:

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Thursday is the last day; crazy Kits Collection BOGO deals!

June 29, 2022

Have you tried any of our current Kit Collection kits yet? Check them out here ASAP. Tomorrow is the last day of the BOGO promotion.

I demo'd them on last week's Live so you could see how wonderful they are. Click here to watch.

How does the BOGO work?

It's quite unusual in that the second kit at 50% off can be the more expensive one.

Such as; buy one for $12 and get a second kit at $20-25 at half off! Crazy but true!

The first kit I'm sharing is the Light the Candles kit seen here. It includes everything you need to complete these 8 cards.

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I love how bright & colorful this kit is and the dimensional strips are easy to use. The cute glittery prints are quite eye catching.

These kits are 'all inclusive' which means everything is supplied for you. Many include the ink and stamps and others have pre-printed sentiments with no stamping needed. There's something for every taste or need. Click here to see them all.

The Robot Buddies kit is perfect for kids. It has a neat robot stamp set in it and includes TWO ink spots! too.

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Click here to see all of the 17 kits available! Remember these change frequently. If they run out of stock they usually come back. They say they'll be available (while supplies last) for a year after they're introduced.

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Due to popular demand I have another Annual Catalog paper share going. There are 2 spots left.

Contact me here if you'd like one. It's $26 for eighty two 6 X 6" sheets!

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Last Chance items are selling out!

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Kits Collection BOGO – buy 1 get 1 50% off!

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If your order is over $50 you'll receive a set of Solid Faceted Gems from me. *click here to order

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Easy Triple Accordion fold with tutorial, measurements & video

June 28, 2022
We made this pretty Triple Accordion card last night on a FB Live video seen here. It's a neat fold that is also quite easy to make.

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I used the Awash in Beauty designer paper along with the coordinating True Beauty bundle seen here.

It stands up nicely but also folds into a 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" A2 size card.

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Measurements:
- Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4", 4 1/4", 7 1/4" & 8 1/2"
- Pink layer is 4" square. Cut 2
- DSP – 2 pieces at 3 7/8" square
- White 2 1/4" X 4"
I am challenging everyone to make and share one on my FB group page here by July 17th to be entered in Prize Patrol for a free embellishment.

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The entire suite is beautiful!

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You can get a share of this pretty designer paper in my Annual Catalog paper share. I still have a few spots left! Message me here Details are at the bottom of this post.

My colors include Mossy Meadow, Polished Pink & Balmy Blue. The pretty die-cut flowers are all from the Awash in Beauty designer paper. The Organic Beauty dies are designed perfectly to match the DSP! The only stamping I did here are the two greetings; all of the flowers are die-cut from either card stock or DSP.

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Do you see the little bit of color on the Pink blossom die-cut? I used Wink of Stella and my White craft ink to add color. Watch the video below to see how.

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Fun shaker card with the Bottled Happiness bundle!

June 27, 2022
We made this fun shaker card at my June card clubs. It features the Bottle of Happiness bundle and the Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes seen here.

I shared how to make it in last week's FB Live video. You can see it here on my YouTube channel too.

Heads up! Soon I will be posting my weekly videos on YouTube each Tuesday morning instead of Facebook. So be sure you're following me on YouTube. Click on the red bell so you're notified when I go live.

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I wish you could shake it yourself! There's just something extra special about an interactive card and the Bottled Happiness bundle makes it so easy.

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The colors are Pear Pizzazz with the new Orchid Oasis. The products I used are:
- Bottled Happiness bundle (stamp set & Vintage Bottle punch)
- White CS, Pear Pizzazz & Orchid Oasis inks and card stock
- Stitched with Whimsy dies
- Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes
- Effervescent Elements (pretty beads inside the dome)
- Charming Sentiments greetings (inside)
- In Color twine combo pack
Below you can see the card front on the left and the inside of the card on the right.

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I hope you'll watch the video to see my tips on making a super easy shaker card! Click on the photo below to watch.

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Last Chance List is out!

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If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment from me. *click here to order

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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