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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…..

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. 

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….?  

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.  

Stop back in for more Team swaps tomorrow! 

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  • Beautiful Fun Fold card kit with Mediterranean Blooms DSP; reserve one soon


    Look at these gorgeous fun fold cards featuring the Mediterranean Blooms designer paper.

    Navy, Yellow, Peach & White pair up to create stunning projects. There are 5 fancy fold designs and I made 2 of each. These projects include some fussy cutting of the designer paper images. 

    This pre-cut kit is $30 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts
    • 1/2 pkg of Mediterranean Blooms DSP (6" X 12"), a share of White Diagonal trim ribbon, and Opal Round gems & 10 envelopes
    • PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

    This kit will be mailed out at the end of July via Priority Mail. The PDF tutorial is emailed immediately after payment.

    *this is the kit my subscribers will receive.  Want to get a pre-cut kit each month? Subscribe here: 

    You will need the following items to finish the cards:

    • greeting images – I used the new Everyday Greetings online exclusive set but any can be substituted
    • Night of Navy ink 
    • Paper trimmer (to cut your new DSP), paper snips scissors, adhesives

    Opt in for the product based pre-cut kit bu July 18th here:  

    Click here for to get the PDF tutorial.  It includes photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

    Combine this kit with another and save on shipping costs.  See my kit & tutorial options here. 

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  • Friends for Life cards; a quick layout you’ll love. Check out the free project sheet & video too


    Today I'm sharing an eye-catching card made with the Friends for Life bundle.  I think they're fabulous if I do say so myself!

    They feature the Friends for Life bundle seen here.  I also used two more favorites – the Spotlight on Nature dies and the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder.  *Click on each title to see them in my store. 

    The unique Designer paper is the Full of Life 6 X 6" paper seen here.  I love it so much; it includes bright bursts of colorful patterns filled with watercolor type prints.  *my free tutorial of the month features this suite!  See below. 

    The measurements are so simple. I cut the 6" DSP down to 5 1/4" X 6" and then cut that into two pieces – one for each card. I then textured it with the Dotted 3D embossing folder and added it to a narrow strip of coordinating card stock on the left side. 

    All that's left is to add the layered circles and friend die-cut. 

    I matched the DSP with coordinating card stock. The card above is Night of Navy and this card below is Shaded Spruce.

    Click on the following link to get the free project sheet you can print or download: Download June Friends for Life club

    Which do you prefer? 

    Below is the video for this project. You'll find quite a few tips as well as a 2nd project too. 

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  • A Round We Go card with free project sheet & video tutorial


    I fell in love with the Round we Go bundle after making this card!

    Click here to see the Round we Go bundle online. It includes a die that makes awesome rosettes!

    As you can see I used many of the fun die-cuts includes as well as a few stamps.  I did heat emboss the greeting with White embossing powder. Heat embossing adds a special touch to cards in my opinion. 

    My colors include the new Summer Splash with Melon Mambo & White.  

    Get the free project sheet by clicking on the following link: Download Round we Go Celebrate card

    See more Round we Go projects here and here. 

    I changed the colors by switching out Melon Mambo with Pretty in Pink.  Which do you prefer? 

    Below is the video where I shared this project and another. Watch to get the many tips I share in my videos. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel too! 

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