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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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• Gorgeous Triple Fold card with Garden Poetry with video & free project sheet

  March 16, 2026

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  I shared this stunning card on last week’s Live video. It features a few of my favorite products..

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  I chose to feature my favorite new designer paper – Garden Poetry seen here. Aren’t the patterns and watercolor backgrounds beautiful?

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  This is Poppy Parade, Black & White.
  The other items I used are the Nature’s Symphony bundle, the Perennial Postage and Springtime Scenes dies (flower).

  The front left flap opens like this:

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  Then you open the right side and fold the left in and this is what you see:

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  I fussy cut a flower from the designer paper to add inside. The Black die-cut leaves are both from the Nature’s Symphony dies.

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  Here’s the free project sheet; click here to download or print it off.

  The card was inspired by my teammate Jacki, who shared this neat fun fold in our February swap. I’ll share her card tomorrow.

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  Below is the video tutorial; I hope you like it enough to make one. It’s a super fun card!

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• Splash of Sparkles card kit to go or tutorial; reserve yours now

  March 13, 2026

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  The Splash of Sparkles specialty designer paper is the star of these cards! This striking DSP is fun & playful with both bright and soft prints with foil accents.

  I truly enjoyed playing with it and am excited to show you the results!

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  Aren’t they bright & pretty cards?! 4 of the 5 layouts are fun fold designs and the color combinations are unique! I paired it with the Greetings for All ephemera so there’s no stamping needed to finish your cards.

  You can choose from the pre-cut kit to go that includes products OR the PDF tutorial option.

  The pre-cut kit includes the following: 1/2 pkg Splash of Sparkles specialty paper (6″ X 12″), a share the Greetings for All ephemera, Silver trim and Gold/White twine. Plus you’ll receive the PDF tutorial AND the exclusive video tutorial. It’s $32 and will be mailed out at the end of March. Click here to get yours.

  If you’d prefer the PDF tutorial option click here. It’s $16 and includes step by step directions, measurements, photos and a supplies list. It is sent to you via email immediately after purchase.

  I have many more tutorials and kits to go available. Be sure to check them out here. You can save money on shipping when purchasing more than one kit.

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• Stunning Garden Poetry Fun-fold card kit with tutorial option

  March 12, 2026

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  The Garden Poetry designer paper was a firm choice for one of my card kits. It’s absolutely breathtaking with the coordinating prints in leafy and watercolor designs.

  I wanted to show off both sides of this beautiful paper so I chose to feature fun folds for these cards.

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  I love the vibrant colors so much. If you enjoy creating with ‘ready to go’ kits I hope you’ll try one or more of my kits to go.

  This kit to go includes multiple products to create cards like these click here. The kit includes all 10 pre-cut cards, 1/2 pkg of the designer paper, a share of the Garden Epoxy gems and the Berry Burst ribbon and costs $31. Plus you’ll receive the PDF tutorial AND the link to the exclusive video tutorial.

  The PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, a supplies list and step by step directions. You’ll need a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper using the measurements in the tutorial. You’ll also need a few ink colors, greeting images and adhesives to finish your cards. I have a limited supply of these kits available; reserve yours soon!

  If you’d like the PDF tutorial click here. It’s $16.

  The PDF tutorial is sent to you via email immediately after purchase. Check your spam folder.

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  Each month I add at least two card kits & tutorials to my shop. It’s smart to purchase more than one and save on shipping costs. Browse them all here.

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