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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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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Team swaps with the Unbounded Love bundle & more

July 18, 2024

Here are a few more of our June Team card swaps. I shared quite a few last week as well. Our theme was to use a new color along with an old favorite.

Lori made this card with Summer Splash and Berry Burst with White.

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She added the Unbounded Beauty designer paper, the Deckled Rectangle dies and a Paper Butterfly Accent too. It's also a fun fold card!

It's a Dutch Door fun fold. Making a Dutch Door fold is so simple. To a full quarter card base you'll add a second layer that opens from the side. Her horizontal layer is 8 1/2" X 2 3/4" scored at 4 1/4".

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I like that you cannot see the inside greeting layer until you open the card. The greetings are from the Unbounded Love bundle.

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Next is a monochromatic card made by Rita. She also used the Unbounded Love bundle.

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Her colors include Peach Pie, Black and White. The DSP is the 2024-26 In Color 6 X 6" pack. She added embossed texture to the background. I especially like how she added that pretty leaf die-cut frame over her stamped greeting. A fabulous idea where you don't have to cut the greeting layer to match the die-cut exactly.

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Lastly is a fun celebratory card made by Joan.

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She featured the 'Light the Sky' stamp set seen here online. I love her colors of Summer Splash with Real Red, Black & White.

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There’s a lot happening in July – here’s the list of the Stampin’ Up! and my specials!

July 17, 2024

Summer can be a quiet month for stampers in the north – we finally get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without snow. But I imagine in the south it's time to gather indoors! Isn't our world wonderfully diverse?

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Today I wanted to share all of the specials that Stampin' Up! and myself have available in July.

1. Bonus Days! This is where for every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August. Love this! I've had many people order $100-150 in product to take advantage of the savings.

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2. NEW Online Exclusives – they released a bunch of new products only seen online. This means they're not printed in any publication but can be ordered by anyone – online or at local events. Check them all out here.
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3. Mediterranean Blooms fun fold card kit to go – a full 10 card class WITH PRODUCT – with pre-cut pieces ready to stamp. See it here along with the details. Reserve this gorgeous kit now for $30 and it will ship out later this month. *If you need ideas for your own DSP there is a PDF tutorial option here

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4. Lily Pond Lane card kit to go – another adorable pre-cut card kit that includes Stampin' Up! product and the PDF tutorial all for $30. Reserve it here or choose the PDF tutorial option here.

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5. Get a free multipurpose glue stand when you place orders with me in July. Choose the color you want. Be sure to use a host code when ordering:

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6. All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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I hope you like one or more of these special offers. It's great to enjoy free perks or specials while shopping for your hobby!

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Greetings of the Season fun fold card with video & free project sheet

July 16, 2024

I'm loving the new Season of Green & Gold suite of projects that was released in the Online Exclusives this month. Check them all out here. There are tons of online extras that are not seen in any printed catalog.

Today's card is gorgeous if I do say so myself! It features the new Greetings of the Season stamp & die bundle and this gorgeous Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper.

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The card is a simple fold back with an extra layer added for the designer paper. It also has a textured layer on the left front fold as well. Lots of great but simple additions that puts it over the top.

Look at the greeting here: The new Greetings of the Season stamp set is loaded with stand alone and builder sentiments.

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The focus of my projects was the new Season of Green & Gold specialty designer paper and the new Season of Greetings stamp & die bundle seen here.

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The stamp set is fabulous but look at the dies! Each one has a hole for ribbon or twine. But look at the sample above; they didn't use them at all.

I shared two versions in my video; one with a gold printed piece of DSP on the front and the other with a striped one. Which do you prefer?

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There is a bundle of stamps & dies that coordinate with this designer paper but I didn't order them yet. I fussy cut the greenery & bells for my projects.

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Here's a photo of this beautiful designer paper; I will be featuring it in an upcoming kit to go.

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Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet for this pretty card. Download Greetings of the Season side-fold card

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Below is the video for this card and an easy Dutch Door fold card; both using this beautiful Season of Green & Gold suite collection seen here.

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Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order!

Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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*current host code link: C2J427UY

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