3 unique techniques on these pretty swap cards

July 13, 2023

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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Bee Mine Fun Fold card kit to go; or choose the tutorial option. *limited quantities available

January 12, 2024
The cute Bee Mine designer paper is the focus of these colorful fun fold cards in this pre-cut kit to go. It's so reminiscent of my school days! The 10 cards include 5 designs, all of which are special fun folds.

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Lighter Than Air pre-cut card kit go go; or get the PDF tutorial. Quantities are limited!

January 11, 2024
The beautiful new pastel rainbow 'Lighter Than Air' designer paper is the focus of these soft & pretty cards. The 10 cards include 5 designs, 3 are fun folds.

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The pre-cut kit is $28 plus shipping and includes approximately $20 in product. Reserve yours here:
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**This is the card kit my subscribers will receive. If you'd like to receive a pre-cut cards kit (with extra products to make more) each month click here. It's $28 plus shipping and subscribers receive bonus products every few months.

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It’s the last day to get January’s Paper Pumpkin kit! *add on dies to match!

January 10, 2024

Today is the last day to opt in on January's Paper Pumpkin kit featuring Lovely Lavender.

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They've announced the next three month's themes of Paper Pumpkin and there's a cool add-on die set called Love of Spring. These dies coordinate with the January, February & March kits! It's only $12 but you do need to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to get them. See them here.

Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? It's so fun to get a ready made kit in the mail each month! I highly recommend choosing a pre-paid subscription during Sale-a-Bration. If you choose a 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription you will get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! Or more than one if you choose the 6 or 12 month subscription. See the available Sale-a-Bration choices here:

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Once you're a subscriber you can get any of the add-ons or the refill kits. They often add the refills to the monthly kits after the subscription period is over. These refills have everything you need to make more of the original kit projects except for the stamps or ink. It's wonderful if you really love the projects in the kit!

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