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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April Specials:

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Here's a link to the Last Chance list

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A free gift with orders in April:

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All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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Easy 8 Card Wonder template with Forever Fern in a kit to go!

June 5, 2020

I'm super excited about my newest One Sheet Wonder; I'm calling it the Easy 8 Card Wonder. I've been doing a bunch of quick card layouts on my Monday night FB live's and have loved the comments on how simple and easy the cards have been. People are actually making cards and building their stash AND sending them out too! I LOVE hearing this!

So I wanted to create a simple card plan using our beautiful stamped images as the main focus of the cards.

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The 8 Card Wonder features a template you print on neutral card stock and stamp on the other side. Then just cut on the printed lines and assemble your cards like shown. Here's the stamped 8 1/2" X 11" White card stock before I turned it over and cut on the printed lines.

The Forever Fern distinktive images in this stamp set are absolutely stunning!

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You can see part of the template under the cards here:

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For these cards I used Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock ink and card stock.

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The pdf tutorial is now available here.

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Forever Fern card with video; quick & gorgeous!

June 4, 2020

Forever Fern is my absolute favorite stamp set in the new annual catalog so far. The images are beautifully detailed and Distinktive! That means that with one inking you get multiple hues of color on your stamped image. Look at the detail and natural shading! See it here.

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I chose to use Pretty Peacock, Gorgeous Grape and Old Olive here. That pretty die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.

If you want this stamp set you might wait to order it along with my newest 8 card wonder; it's included in the kit to go! Click here to order. Quantities are limited! More Details will be posted tomorrow!

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I hope you watch my quick video below to learn the tips to make a card like this.

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The new catalog is here! We can order after Noon MT today!!!

June 3, 2020
Crafters are always ready for new products, right? Even if you think you there will always be more that you 'need'! It's not hoarding or collecting if you actually use it, right?

Hopefully you have your new catalog now. If you do not have a local demonstrator let me know if you'd like one; they cost just $5 for shipping to you. You can see all of the new products here online.

Here's a card I made using all 5 of the beautiful new 2020-22 In Colors:

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The card base is Misty Moonlight and the three 1 1/4" strips are Just Jade, Magenta Madness and Cinnamon Cider. I added the greeting die-cuts in White and Bumble Bee. These pretty die-cuts are from the Tasteful Labels dies on page 179; they're awesome and one of my favorites I've used a ton.

For my long distance customers I'm holding a Virtual New Catalog Party Wednesday evening from 6-9 here on Facebook.  I'm so excited about this; it's the first time I've held one!

I'll have videos, both live and recorded, fun & games, ordering specials, door prizes & more.

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I'm also offering my exclusive In Color bundle to everyone; both local & long distance!   If you like having the new In Color products and getting it all right away, you'll love this special deal!

This offer is only available through Friday!

My In Color Bundle includes the following products plus a 5 pack of Stampin' Write markers added on FREE!!!
- 5 new In Color ink pads
- 1 pack of asst. 8 ½ X 11” In Color card stock (20 sheets)
- 5 In Color Classic ink refills unavailable for now in quantities; you can get one of each color in a single order
- full pack of 6 X 6” In Color Designer Paper (40 sheets)
- Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards & envelopes
- 1/2 pkg. In Color Enamel Dots
- FREE In Color Stampin' Write Markers & bookmark!
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How do you get it?
- Long distance customers can order theirs here through Friday. Mail out price is $92 with tax and Priority Shipping from me.
- Local price is $70.75 before tax & shipping. Contact me to order by Friday!
Plus; everyone has the option of adding on the 4 new Blends In color combo packs (in every color above except Bumble Bee) with FREE tax & shipping! See that option here.

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*These bundles should be ready mid June, barring any back-orders or inventory issues.

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June Specials

The new catalog starts today!!!!

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Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55.

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