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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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  • Yay! The August Paper Pumpkin kit is now available to everyone!!


    Exciting news!!!


    Are you disappointed that you didn't order the August Paper Pumpkin kit?  Well if you still want it they're offering the entire kit for a limited time! From 24 August–31 August, you can get the Shelli Hope Box or the refills (current subscribers only)!
     

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    I love the fun colors and many die-cuts in this kit!  And the stamps are fabulous as well.


    Here's an alternative card I made with this kit.  My subscribers receive a PDF tutorial filled with extra ideas every month!


    Did you know that you get a free Paper Pumpkin choice if you choose a pre-paid 3 month subscription?  And it only gets better from there!  I always purchase a pre-paid subscription during Sale-a-Bration.  Love getting something free with my purchase! 

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    August Specials

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    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

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  • Pretty Pumpkins with Be Dazzling specialty paper


    After seeing other projects with the Pretty Pumpkin bundle I had to get it.  I love the images and the font in the greetings. 

    I stamped the large pumpkin image in Pumpkin Pie ink and colored them and the leaves with Blends markers using both Pumpkin Pie & Olive markers plus light Crumb Cake for the stem & light Cajun Craze for the darkest areas on the pumpkins. 


    I was playing around with the Be Dazzling specialty paper and decided to try to color it.  I had a spritzer filled with rubbing alcohol & either Pumpkin Pie or Cajun Craze ink refill.  So I spritzed it on to a piece of the glittery paper.  It worked beautifully!  I did have to let it sit for a few minutes to set well.  Then I rubbed it with tissue to get any excess off before I die-cut the pretty filigree pumpkin with it.  

    I also spritzed my White twine to color it as well. 

    Other products:

    • Ornate Layer & Potted Succulent dies
    • Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder
    • Wink of Stella on the leaves

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    August Specials

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    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August!

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    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

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  • Counting Sheep with the Give it a Whirl dies interactive card


    We made this adorable card at my August card clubs this month.  It features the new Counting Sheep & the Sheep dies from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

    Plus it's a view-master card! Remember those?  The Give it a Whirl dies (seen here) on page 163 of the annual catalog are incredible!  I was hesitant to even try using these dies because I thought it would be so complicated to figure out.  But I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and intuitive they are to use. Stampin' Up! really did these up smart! 

    Please watch my video below to catch my quick tips for a successful view-master card. 

    The colors here are Pale Papaya, Balmy Blue, White, Crumb Cake & Granny Apple Green.  We created a background using the Blending Brushes with Balmy Blue & Granny Apple Green ink. 


    ***Heads up on the Sheep dies – Stampin' Up! has a limited supply of these and does expect to run out before Sale-a-Bration is over.  So if you're wanting both the stamp set & dies, get the dies first! 


    Details:

    • Sheep dies include the fence, balloons and the sheep
    • Give it a Whirl dies – stitched view-master sponged layer, the scalloped circle, clouds, window & stars 
    • I cut the scalloped circle piece from thick White CS since it would get a lot of activity
    • You will need brads & Stampin' Dimensionals for this card to work 

    I used light Petal Pink and Gray Granite blends to color the sheep. 


    And below is the video; this card is so fun! 

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    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

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