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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Double Point cards with video

July 14, 2020

Have you tried making a Double Point fun fold card yet? They are so easy!

Bonus! This unique fold truly makes the most of your 12 X 12" paper! You can get 6 cards from one sheet!

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I chose to use the Flowers for Every Season designer paper and the Field of Flowers stamp set. The dies are from the Hippo & Friends dies seen here. I LOVE these label dies!

Measurements:

Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

White inside 5 1/4" X 4"

DSP 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side

Label dies or punches to 'connect' the points

Products Used:

Field Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [152589] – Price: $17.00 – see here

Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] – Price: $22.00 – see here

Hippo & Friends Dies [153585] – Price: $36.00 – see here

Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] – Price: $11.50 – seen here

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] – Price: $8.00 – see here

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If you want step by step instructions you can watch the video below.

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Easy Diagonal cards; Stamp With Me tonight at 7:30 pm!

July 13, 2020

This week I'm highlighting some of the cards I've recently made on Facebook Live. With two a week there's a lot!

Here are the cards for tonight's Facebook Live 'Stamp with Me' here.

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I chose the pretty Misty Moonlight & Seaside Spray combination for these cards. I love the two toned look of these In Colors together. When you add White for a pop of brightness they really shine!

Join me here tomorrow night. Prep the pieces, gather some supplies and we'll stamp together!

I used the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set seen here in Misty Moonlight, White & Seaside Spray.

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You can really see the Shimmer Crystal Effects on the flowers in this photo!

Measurements:

Card bases 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"

Diagonal pieces (card stock or DSP) 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" cut in half on the diagonal.

Decorative strips 7 1/2" long X 1/2" – punched or die-cut

Greeting punches or die-cuts (Ornate Frames, Tasteful Labels & Ornate Border dies)

Supplies:

Card stock (I used Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, White)

Stamps of your choice and ink

Punches or die-cuts for borders & greetings

Embossing folders or DSP

Ribbons, embellishments, Shimmery Crystal Effects

Sponges, mini glue dots, dimensionals

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Today’s the last day! Summer Nights cards

July 10, 2020
Today is the last day to order or subscribe for July's Summer Night's Paper Pumpkin kit.

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Here's a photo of the add on cards & envelopes available while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. Order them here. Item #154973

I LOVE these pretty backgrounds! I think they'll be so much fun to create scenes with! I know I'll be using my Life is Beautiful stamp set with them. Can't wait!!

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For only $10.00 USD you can have the easiest crafting experience of the summer!

• Contains 24 pre-printed card bases and coordinating envelopes.
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

• Not included with a July 2020 Paper Pumpkin subscription
• The Summer Nights Add-On is not needed to complete July kit projects
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Don't forget about the Bonus Days going on; for each $50 you order in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August! Get some of the items on your wishlist now and save in August!

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