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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Delicate Wings card kit to go; limited quantity left

March 14, 2025
I loved the Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin kit so much I bought a bunch of refill packages. I transformed the kit from 9 cards to 12 and have some available in my store. They're so pretty!

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If you love butterflies and glitz you'll enjoy making these pretty cards. It includes the following:
- pre-cut or punched layers for all 12 cards
- a share of Iridescent Foil gems
- a share of Pretty Peacock & Gold metallic ribbon
- the PDF tutorial with directions, measurements, photos & a supplies list
The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment. Please check your spam folder. The kit will be mailed out within a few days.

You will need greeting stamps, adhesives and a paper trimmer.

You can see this pre-cut kit to go here. It's $29 plus shipping. If you're already signed up to receive a kit this month message me and you can pay without additional shipping costs.

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I have many other kits available right now; grab two or more and save on shipping! www.flowerbugshop.com

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Delicate Wishes fancy fold with measurements!

March 13, 2025
Jacki made this extra special fun fold for our February Team swap (the theme was circles).

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Isn't is gorgeous! She used the Delicate Wishes bundle seen here. Her colors include Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock & Early Espresso with White.

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Products used:
- Delicate Wishes bundle seen here
- Bough punch (low inventory)
- Bloom Impressions DSP (Sale-a-Bration)
- Soft Waves 3D embossing folder seen here
- Stylish Shapes dies seen here
The main panel is cut at an angle and fold out. So cool!!

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Measurements:
- Crushed Curry card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
- White back layer 4" X 5 1/4", angled layer 12" long – 2" tall at the left end and 4" tall at the right, score at 4" & 8"
- Circle die-cuts are 2 1/8", 2 1/2" (center), inside is 2 1/2" & 3" layered
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2 Pretty Team card swaps with neat technique ideas!

March 12, 2025
Today I'm sharing two Team Swaps from last month. Both have neat product ideas.

First is Tracey's cute card. Can you guess what the tiny scallops on the DSP is?

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She used the Petal Pink scalloped ribbon under the DSP! Tracey has a special gift on fun ways to use ribbon & twine. This effect is so pretty & delicate looking. It's currently in low inventory.

Measurements:

The DSP is 5 1/4" X 1 3/4", the White 5 1/4" X 4", the card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". The layer under the ribbon & DSP is 5 1/4 X 2"

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Here is a list of the many products she used:
- Hugs for Love bundle seen here (punch will be available in April)
- Moody Mauve, Basic White & Pretty in Pink CS
- Timeless Plaid 6 X 6" DSP seen here
- Spotlight on Nature dies seen here
- 2 3/8" circle punch
- Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder (circle)
- Heat embossing technique
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Next is a pretty card made by Lori. Her special technique surprised me! Do you spot it?

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She stitched her die-cut circle (Spotlight on Nature) with the 3 color pack of Baker's Twine!

Her card base is Flirty Flamingo and the 4" X 5 1/4" CS layer is textured with the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here. The pretty DSP is the Sale-a-Bration Bloom Impressions (now retired). The greeting & die-cuts are from the Memorable Blooms bundle seen here.

I'll share more Team swaps tomorrow!

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