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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Price changes in the upcoming Annual Catalog

April 4, 2024

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The new Annual Catalogs are starting to arrive to Demonstrators this week. Hopefully those I've ordered for my customers will start arriving within the next few weeks.

Pre-order is happening now for Demo's. We are able to order a select list of new products (starting Tuesday, April 2nd). It's so exciting to get brand new products in. I've been creating cards for swaps this month and I'm loving these new colors, gems, ribbons, stamps & bundles!

Did you know that you can get some of these exciting new products now too? Just add them to your starter kit! Click here to get started and enjoy a 20% discount on all future orders!

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Our beautiful new In Colors are a favorite choice to add to a Starter Kit:

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No one likes to hear that prices are going up. I know that. Unfortunately like everything else right in our world lately Stampin' Up! has cost increases. Unless they pass this along to us….. well, you know what could happen and we don't want that!!

Below is a list of the price changes occurring in the 2024-26 Annual Catalog. If you need any of these products I suggest you get them now; in April!

Click here to see & print the list. Download 2024-2025 ANNUAL CATALOG PRICE INCREASES

I am stocking up on many of my favorite colors of card stock this month. I'm also grabbing more envelopes too.

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Remember the Last Chance sale starts next week, Tuesday, April 9th. It's tempting to wait to order some of these items. But already there are several items out of stock/sold out. So if you NEED something I suggest you get it now! See these lists here.

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April’s Paper Pumpkin is ‘Delicate Wings’ and looks amazing

April 3, 2024
I thought I'd share some sneak peaks of upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits.

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April's kit is called Delicate Wings

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Did you know that you are in charge of which kits you receive? Once you purchase a pre-paid subscription or subscribe you can opt out of any kit you do not want. Stampin' Up! shares what's coming up each month so you can decide if you want it or not. You have complete control!

You're also eligible to purchase any of the refill kits or add-on's SU offers. See them all here.

*Plus when you subscribe with me, LeeAnn Greff, you'll qualify for a FREE tutorial each month.
- This tutorial PDF is filled with 10 or more alternate ideas for additional projects you can make with each month's kit (includes photos & instructions) – making your kit go a lot further! *see example photo below
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Here is more info on how Paper Pumpkin works:

A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

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Quick, pretty cards for springtime greetings in this kit to go

April 2, 2024
Here's another card kit option in April; it features the All the Best Paper Pumpkin kit.

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Aren't these spring floral cards beautiful? I jazzed up the cards in this kit a bit from the originals.

This kit includes 9 cards, matching envelopes and an acetate box. You'll make 3 each of 3 card designs.

It includes the following:
- 9 card bases, greeting labels, pre-cut or die-cut elements
- a share of blue sparkle gems
- adhesives
- 9 envelopes
- an acetate box to gift or store cards in
- PDF tutorial
See this kit here. It's $25 plus shipping.

*This kit does not include stamps or inks; you'll need assorted greetings and Balmy Blue or Olive inks to complete the cards

The kits will be mailed out at the end of April. The PDF tutorial will be sent via email immediately after payment. Check your junk folder.

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*This kit features the December 2023 Paper Pumpkin refill kit.

Check out the other card kits available here to combine & save on shipping if you order more than one.

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April Specials:

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