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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Glue stands are back! And last chance for October card kits!

October 19, 2020
Our Multipurpose Glue holders are back in stock again!

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Here are the colors available: Dark Blue, Pewter, Turquoise, Pink & Black. Quantities are limited!

Order yours here. Only available inShipping is calculated on the site. Orders ship out within a few days of purchase.

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Tuesday is the last day to get in on either of my October card kits to go.

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Above is the Plaid Tidings kit which includes the Plaid Tidings designer paper, embroidered ribbon and Sequins for Everything. It includes $20 in product BEFORE tax & shipping, the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards. Cost is just $28 plus shipping. Go here to get one; there's just two left! Or choose the PDF tutorial option.

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This is the Heartwarming Hugs Christmas Fun-Fold cards kit. It also includes $20 in product including the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper, Real Red 3/8" satin ribbon and Red rhinestones! You'll also receive the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.

It's $28 plus shipping. Go here order this one; there's just one left!. If you don't want the pre-cut kits you can also purchase the pdf tutorials for these and lots more!

I get lots of great feedback on my pre-cut kits. Most people find crafting very enjoyable when things are prepped and designed for them! Remember they include all die-cut or punched pieces.

Here's what they're saying about my kits:
- I love your card ideas and I appreciate all the work that goes into creating the classes. I love that every thing is supplied!! Cutting the DSP with our great paper cutter is no problem!! Thanks for doing this!!!
- I just loved these. Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas!!! This class was so much fun!!
- I had purchased the tutorial from you and had a class on Saturday. Everyone really loved it.
- Your directions are always so easy to follow and your projects are unique.
- I made all the cards, and had a great time. I loved all the different folds and color choices. Thanks for making my week!
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Gather Together Tag Punch Fun Fold

October 16, 2020

Check out this fun fold card Deloris made for a recent Team swap. Our theme was fun folds from the 2020 Holiday catalog.

She used the Gather Together bundle seen here and the Scalloped Tag Topper punch seen here.

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Her colors are Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock, Early Espresso & Sahara Sand. The tag punch is pushed in to create the design on both edges and then the sides are trimmed with a paper trimmer. A really lovely design!

I'll be sharing more of my Team Fun-fold card swaps next week!

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Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!

October 15, 2020
Here are two more fun fold cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for a recent swap. They're both Z-fold cards but totally different!

First is Mary's card featuring the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper and the Warm Hugs bundle; both in the 2020 Holiday catalog now. This Designer paper is on sale right now. Click here to see all 15 papers!

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Measurements:
- Real Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
- Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4"
- Designer paper front3" X 4 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
- White inside is 3" X 2 1/2"
Karen G made this pretty card with the Snow Wonder stamp set.

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Measurements:
- Seaside Spray 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
- Highland Heather 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4"
- White front 4 1/4" X 3", bottom is 2 1/4" X 3"
- Snowflake Wishes DSP in the center is also 2 1/4" X 3"
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I hope you're enjoying this Fun Fold series of cards. I am so proud of my gals; they've truly created fabulous cards!!

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