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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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  • Neat Diagonal Fun Fold with a Gift card option – video & free project sheet too!


    Today starts 3 full days of Free Shipping!! 

    It's a great time to save money on your Stampin' Up! orders!

    All orders over $75 will receive free shipping from today through Wednesday, December 11th.  Shop here. 

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    I shared this super cute fun fold card on last week's Live video. It has lots of layers but it's so easy to make!  

    Besides the bright, happy holiday colors in the Take a Bow DSP I love that this fun fold uses your cardstock efficiently. Each diagonally cut card base is one half of an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of CS. I forgot to take a photo of this aspect but I do share it in the video seen here. 

    Below is a photo that shows how it opens and the pocket available for the optional gift card.

    My colors include Real Red & Garden Green with White. The diagonal layers are also easy to do.  Start with a rectangle and cut it in half on the diagonal making sure you cut it to match the diagonal. 

    My greeting & White die-cut is from the Christmas Labels bundle which is on the Last Chance list right now. See it here. 

    The Red die-cut is from Greetings of the Season dies and the pine bough die-cuts are from the Winterly Tree Tops and made from the Festive Glimmer paper. 

    I added a double bow made from Red &  White Baker's Twine and Peppermint dots that are currently unavailable but will return at the end of December.  *They are NOT on the Last Chance list so they should be available for awhile!

    I created a free project sheet you can print or download for this fun fold card. Click on the following link to get it.  Download Take a Bow November 2024

    Below is the video I made for this card and another super quick fun fold card. Both of these make great use of your designer paper!  I hope you watch and make some. 

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  • Our annual Fundraising Event is tomorrow!


    If you're in or near Minot, ND I hope you'll stop in at our annual fundraising event Saturday, December 7th. 

    We'll have lots of home baked and canned goods, cookie trays, breads & crafts too. We're also serving lunch from 11-1 pm.

    It's at 1st Lutheran Church from 9-2 pm and supports the following two charities.

    1. Matthew 25 who provides household goods for those in need.
    2. Hairball Haven which is a feline rescue center. 

    I've been baking & creating crafts like these:

    Hot cocoa treats in baby food jars.

    Cookie mixes in a jar

    Home canned salsa

    I'll share more photos on my Facebook page after we set up today. 

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  • Beautiful ‘Notes from the Heart’ Paper Pumpkin kit in December


    Here's a sneak peek of the December Paper Pumpkin kit: 

    This card kit includes the following:

     Card bases with scalloped edges
     Beautiful hand drawn designs
     Precut vellum
     Sparkle gems

    Subscribe here by December10 to get yours! Or choose a pre-paid subscription here.  

    My subscribers & team members receive a free tutorial each month with multiple alternative projects like these from November's holiday kit.

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