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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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• Sending Cheer Diamond Flap card – free project sheet & video

  November 24, 2023

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  We made this adorable cards at my November card clubs.  They could choose between Christmas & birthday. I love it when products are this versatile!

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  The Sending Cheer stamp set and dies are on the Last Chance list now and both are reduced in price!  Originally this bundle was $53 but now it's just $38.40! The stamp set is $14.40 and the dies are $21; they do have to be purchased separately to get the discounted price. 

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  I'll start with the Christmas version.  The colors are Poppy Parade, White & Shaded Spruce. Isn't the Santa hat adorable?! 

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  This fun fold might look difficult but if you watch the video here you'll find it's quite easy.  It involves a bit of scoring and trimming. The diagonal square layer is separate from the card base.  The designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright seen here.  I'm featuring it in one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month; click here to see it. 

  The inside layer is textured with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder seen here.  It's retiring and discounted. 

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  The inside greeting is from the Beary Cute stamp set. I sure love this fold!

  Here is the birthday version using the same Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper seen here.  It's so versatile! 

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  The colors here are Blueberry Bushel, White & Lemon Lime Twist. We fussy cut the gift and added that neat ribbon die-cut over it.  

  Products used:

  • Basics 3D (dots – Online Exclusive) & Merry Melody embossing folders
  • Tailored Tags dies
  • Adhesive-Backed Iridescent discs
  • In Color Baker's Twine
  • stamps – Enjoy the Rhythm 

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  *click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards.  Download Nov '23 Sending Cheer Diamond flap card

  See how this card is made with this video seen here; or click below. 

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• Pretty Funfold card swaps by my talented Team!

  November 23, 2023

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  Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

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  Today I'm sharing the last batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team. Our swap theme was to feature glitz, shine or glimmer.  They truly did their best to show off our beautiful specialty papers!

  Jacki made this card using the Night Divine dies seen here.  *Unfortunately it's retiring and available while supplies last. 

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  What a gorgeous card and the nativity die-cut is beautiful with the stars DSP background.  It's actually an easy fun fold too.  Unfortunately this pretty Shining Brightly designer paper is gone and out of stock. There are more products unavailable each day! The Last Chance list is brutal! *see all items retiring here. 

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  Her colors are simple but stunning – Night of Navy, Vanilla and Gold. 

  Measurements:

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • DSP 2 3/4" X 3" and 1" X 5 1/4"
  • Gold Foil 3" X 3 1/4" and 1 1/8" X 5 3/8"
  • White inside 4" X 5 1/4", plus die-cuts

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  Next is a uniquely special New Year's card made by Paula. 

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  Her colors include Gray Granite, Silver & White. Like I said, it's uniquely beautiful and an easy fun fold too. 

  Measurements & products used:

  • Gray Granite card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 3" & 7 1/4"
  • Silver glimmer paper 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" & 1" X 5 1/4" (sold out now)
  • Naturally Gilded DSP (online exclusive) 2 1/2" X 5" &  3/4" X 5"
  • leaf die-cut – Artistic dies from Annual catalog
  • Greeting die-cuts Nested Essentials (Annual catalog)

  She used the Artistic dies to sponge a little detail inside her card.  Love it! 

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• STUNNING Christmas card swaps full of glitz & shine!

  November 22, 2023

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  This is the third batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our November Glitz, Shine & Glimmer swap. 

  First is a gorgeous card made by Roxann.  She thought of doing just an ornament but added it to a card front instead.  

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  Measurements:

  • Navy card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
  • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper 4" X 5 1/4" (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Ornament die-cuts from Gold foil, More Dazzle & Shining Brightly papers – stars from the Stars at Night dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Greeting – Night Divine stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Ribbon is the Navy & Gold ribbon (2023 Holiday catalog)

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  The Stars at Night & Night Divine bundles are both on the Last Chance list & available while supplies last. It looks like the Shining Brightly paper is sold out….. 

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  Next is an amazing 'Swing & Swap' card by Sharon. I might accuse her of being an overachiever with this card as it's over the top amazing!

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  It's hard to tell in the photo that the stars element swings back & forth.  It's so fun to play with! 

  Products:

  • Navy card stock
  • Night Divine stamp set
  • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Silver & Gold adhesive-backed paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
  • Stars at Night & Deckled circle dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Star Trinkets (2023 Holiday catalog but sold out)
  • Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder (2023 Holiday catalog)

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  Measurements:

  • 10 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4", 3" & 6"
  • designer paper – two 1" X 5 1/4" strips, two 1 1/4" X 5 1/4" strips
  • circle 2 1/2"
  • strip for sway mechanism 1/2" X 2", small hole cut in top
  • Vanilla inside 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"

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  Isn't it a fantastic card?!  

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