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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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  • How to get more use of your Fragrant Forest stamp; cut it up!


    I shared this pretty card in last week's Live video. I featured the Fragrant Forest background stamp set seen here in all 3 projects. 

    Today's card also features the Beary Cute stamp set & punch. It was available in a bundle but unfortunately the punch has sold out now.  But the stamp set is still available. 

    I used Night of Navy with Mossy Meadow here. I stamped the entire White layer with the background stamp (watch the video with tips on getting even coverage with a background stamp) then cut the circle using the new Deckled Circle dies. I added it to a larger Navy Deckled circle die-cut which covered up the die-cut line from the first circle cut. 

    The bears were stamped in Balmy Blue ink but in hindsight I'd like them in a dark gray ink on White.  The lower strip for the greeting is torn. 

    I created a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to see it. Download Fragrant Forest & Beary Cute card  *subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a thing and can access all of my project sheets in one place! 

    Are you wondering how I achieved the inside trees image without inking the entire stamp? Here's how!

    I was trying to mask the stamp but it has lots of little pine needles between the tree layers.  It wasn't working so I thought, 'why aren't I trimming the stamp?'.  I have no problem doing it; it just isn't my first thought.  It works like a gem and makes it so much easier to use this pretty stamp set!

    Do you cut your stamps apart? I tend to do it with images that have a greeting with it. Or if I like part of a greeting and want to use it separately. Honestly they fit right back together when put onto your block.  It just makes sense!  I encourage you to try it. 

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  • Stunning Meandering Meadow card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial


    Today I'm sharing another set of gorgeous cards in a pre-cut card kit to go in December.  The stunning water-colored Meandering Meadow designer paper sure makes it easy to create beautiful projects! 

    This designer paper is part of our Online Exclusives line and available while supplies last. See it here.  *I have a limited supply of these kits. 

    Three of the five designs feature fun fold layouts. Aren't they pretty?  Of course the photo does not do them justice! 

    This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces 
    • 1/2 pkg of Meandering Meadow 6 X 6" designer paper
    • a share of Linen Thread
    • a share of Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds
    • the PDF tutorial

    Click here to reserve your kit to go. Click here to get the tutorial only.

    **If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here. 

    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December. 

    You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.  I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

    I posted another card kit available featuring the colorful Garden Walk designer paper. Click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one. 

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  • Garden Walk & Heartfelt Hexagons; a perfect match up for this kit to go!


    For one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month (December) I chose the Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper.  It includes a wide variety of beautiful patterns. The pretty designer paper provides a great start to these 10 eye catching cards; 2 are fun fold designs.  Each design has a second layout option – one is vertical and the other landscape. 

    I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch bundle for my greetings. If you add it on I give it at a discount! *Message me here for a price quote.

    This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces (texturing is not included)
    • 1/2 pkg of Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper
    • a share of Calypso Coral 1/8" ribbon trim
    • a share of Blooming Pearls
    • 10 envelopes
    • the PDF tutorial

    Click here to reserve your kit to go. Click here to get the tutorial only.

    **This is the card kit my subscribers will receive. If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here. 

    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December. 

    You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.  I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

     

    I have a limited amount of these kits! 

    I will offer a second card kit available in December featuring the stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I'll share it Monday. Or click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one. 

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