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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Berries galore with the Berry Blessings & Sweet Strawberry fun fold cards!

January 19, 2021
This week I'm sharing a bunch or swaps from the latest Flowerbugs Team swaps. I love swapping with my Team! They are so talented and creative!

Look at these adorable fun fold cards with the Berries bundles. The dies are the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

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Karen created this fun fold card using the Sweet Strawberry bundle (seen here) which includes a stamp set and a strawberry punch plus the Berry Delightful Sale-a-Bration designer paper. This special paper is part of a bundle that's free with a $100 order (more on this below). It has raspberries, blueberries and strawberries plus picnic themed designs that remind you of aprons or tablecloths!

Measurements:
- Poppy Parade card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
- Granny Apple Green 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
- Designer paper 4 1/8" X 2 5/8" top scalloped die-cut, 2 1/2" X 4" vertical piece
You get both the Berry Blessings stamp set and the Berry Delightful designer paper FREE with a $100 order!

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Candace made the sweet card below using the Berry Blessings bundle seen here.

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She used the raspberry paper along with the same green plaid Karen did above. This card is a tri-fold design; measurements are below. She also used the Stitched So Sweetly dies like above.

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Measurements:
- Blackberry bliss 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 7"
- Berry Delightful DSP – front is 2 3/4" X 4", second layer is 3 1/2" X 4"
- White inside 3 3/4" X 4"
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Do you love to swap? You can join my Team below and swap with us too!

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Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Snail Mail & Pretty Perennials; a cute combo with video!

January 18, 2021
Here are the cards I created for Monday night's FB Live video. It was 'Stamp with Me' night which occurs on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights. Join me here!

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When I first saw the Snail Mail designer paper I fell in love! I had absolutely no idea it would be this cute. Have you found that to be true? You see things in a catalog and think they're okay or kind of nice. But then in real life you are amazed?! This is one of those papers!

This was inspired by a similar card I received in a swap from my friend Dawn Olchefske.

Here they are separately:

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My colors were chosen by the adorable Snail Mail DSP – Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Blushing Bride & Pool Party.

Measurements:
- Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- main layer – stamped or textured 4" X 5 1/4"
- Designer Paper strips 1" X 4"
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January Specials

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

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Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Quick & Easy Easel Calendar cards with video!

January 15, 2021
Look at this pretty Easel Calendar card made with brand new products!

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I used product from both new Stampin' Up! 2021 catalogs. The designer paper is called Paper Blooms and it's free with a $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. Click here to see it.

The dragonfly & greeting are from the Dragonfly Garden bundle. It's in the 2021 Spring catalog and you can see it here.

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These easel cards are so simple to make! The scored, square piece is adhered to the inside bottom of the main card.

Measurements:
- card base 4 1/4" X 11"
- easel 4" square. Score at 1/2", 2" and 3 3/4"
Here are a few more I created as gifts for my customers in December. These calendars can be found online at a few different sites. Just google 'mini tear off calendar'.

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These are made with designer papers from the Annual Catalog. The left one above features the Artistic Blooms; the right is the Ornate Garden. The greeting is from the Friend Like You stamp set.

The pretty one below is made with the Forever Greenery designer paper. Who wouldn't want one of these at their desk?

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Below is the video. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing!

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January Specials:

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is JQAFYSUW

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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