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3 unique techniques on these pretty swap cards

I'll be sharing our July Flowerbug Team swaps this week and next.  Our theme was to create our own backgrounds.  They came up with some amazing ideas.  I absolutely LOVE seeing their creativity and style.  

First is a monochromatic card by Annette. I bet you'll never guess how she did this special background…..

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She used Orchid Oasis and Boho Blue ink spots and dragged the ink across her white card stock. One color in each direction.  I was shocked at how pretty and evenly colored it is. I think it looks like denim. It's the perfect way to highlight the pretty die-cut. I'm going to try this myself soon! 

Her greeting is heat embossed with White embossing powder on a die-cut from this bundle.  

She used the Wonderful Thoughts bundle seen here. 

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Next is a pretty card that Monica made with the Color & Contour stamp set & Scalloped Contour dies. 

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She created a blended and masked background using Orchid Oasis and Daffodil Delight.  She added a bit of Pool Party on the flower and the card base too.  I love these colors together! 

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And lastly today is a unique technique by Lori. I'm not sure I've done this one! Can you guess how she did it….?  

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She first scored her White card stock about 1" apart, on the diagonal. Then she folded the card stock on each score line and sponged Balmy Blue ink on each fold.  I know I've never done this one; at least in my memory I haven't.  So cool and very precise too!  

She used the Circle Sayings bundle for her greeting & punch. The bird is water-colored with our watercolor pencils. 

She used the new Bird's Eye View stamp set seen here.  She also stamped her envelope.  

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Stop back in for more Team swaps tomorrow! 

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• Free Shipping starts today! Get an extra $10 in rewards with me. Adorable Tractor & Co card

  July 23, 2025

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  Today starts the Free Shipping promotion that lasts for 3 days! And I'm adding on to your rewards too!

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  When you order $75 in product from me you'll receive an extra bonus of $10 in product rewards. Here's how it works:

  • Once your order reaches the $75 mark (before tax) the free shipping will kick in. 
  • You'll automatically receive 10% product rewards from Stampin' Up! 
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  • You'll also receive a gift of a DSP sampler from me as well (see details below). 

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  Look at this super cute tractor card Candace made!  This bundle has some amazing pieces in it.  

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  This new Tractor & Co bundle is from our Online store and can be found here.  

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  Here's the inside view where you can see how she trimmed a portion of her card front away to create the window effect. *She'd normally stamp or add to the inside but she had to rush to get them mailed out in time.  

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  Measurements:

  • White card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2". Trim away 1 3/8" from the center 
  • Navy layers – top is 5 1/4" X 1 3/8", lower is 5 1/4" X 1 1/4"
  • White torn edge 5" X 1"
  • scraps for tractor & tree die-cuts

  Her colors & sponging are amazing as usual.  She used Silver foil for her tire rims and clear rhinestones for the starry sky.  

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• Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

  July 22, 2025

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  Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video: 

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  There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:

  • Encircled with Love stamp set
  • 2 circle punches – 1 3/4" & the new 1 7/8" circle punch
  • Banner dies seen here
  • Extraordinary Washi Tape & coordinating die-cut seen here
  • Eyelet Embossing folder

  I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?   

  Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon    or      Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive? 

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  The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week!  See it here.  

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  Here's the free project sheet for these cards:  Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

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  Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial.  Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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• Best Tips for successful Shaker Cards with video tutorial!

  July 21, 2025

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  Who wouldn't like to receive a shaker card?!  They're fun, shakable and hard to resist playing with. 

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  I made a bunch of these for our July Team card swap featuring 'window sheets'. I love the fact that I could get multiple, colorful die-cut flowers with the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape and the coordinating die-cut. Just add it to another piece of cardstock and die-cut. So fast & EASY! 

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  Notice the sponged green designer paper above. That is the Irresistible Designs 12" DSP seen here.  I added Olive ink to it with a Blending Brush; the printed embossed designs 'resist' the ink.  Pretty cool! 

  I used the Paper Tags stamp set – stamping the greeting directly onto the window sheet with Black Stazon ink. Then I turned it over to add a bit of Flirty Flamingo blends marker on the 'celebrate' part.  

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  My colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White for a fresh floral card design. Want to know the steps to achieve a shaker card?  Best to grab the free project sheet below or watch the video tutorial. 

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  Here's the free project sheet with measurements for you. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Paper Tags Shaker Card

  
  

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  Below is the video tutorial for this neat shaker card.  Watch to get the tips for success on making one plus another pretty card featuring the Extraordinary Floral washi tape. 

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