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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Offset Triple-time Stamping with video & measurements

March 25, 2021
Before seeing my projects today I need to be sure you know about the Last Chance Sale; click on this link to see it all in my store.

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There are a ton of items on sale; some up to 60% off! These are while supplies last and some will disappear within days.

*Please check this list carefully so you don't miss anything you really want!

Below are a few shockers/surprises that are retiring:

Click here to see them online. It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online.

Download ENG only Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021
- Subtles embossing folder
- Craft & Carry Stamparatus bag; only $11.60; was $29
- Butterfly Duet Punch; only $7.20; was $18
- Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 – one of my favorite punches!!
- Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
- Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
- Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34
- Stitched Shapes Dies!! No!!! My favorite dies ever!
- Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
- Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!
- Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
- Happy Dies $12; was $30
- Stitched Nested Label dies!!!! No! $28; was $35
- Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7
- All of the Circle punches!
- Silver, Champagne & Brass Foil papers
- All embossing powders! Some are coming back in the new catalog but in packs of 3.
- 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with.
- Layering Ovals & Layering Square dies
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On last week Tuesday's FB live I created a bunch of projects featuring the Circle Celebration stamp set in the Spring catalog. You can see it here.

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The Triple Time Stamping technique is when you stamp on three pieces of card stock all at once. I layered just the White pieces in place and adhere them together slightly. This holds them in place while stamping with the fun circle images.

Then you adhere them to the larger Navy card stock pieces. Watch the video below to catch my tips. It's the first project of three in the video.

I used the Tailored Tag punch and the Best Year stamp set for the greeting with a few loops of Daffodil Ruched ribbon.

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The colors in the card above are Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate. It is my Creative Card Color Combo last week.

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Here is the video; I hope you watch it for these fun projects!

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Last Chance List! Lots of discounted items; while supplies last!

March 24, 2021
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Click here to see them online. It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online.

Download 2020-21Last-Chance list here.

My favorites on the list or on sale:
- Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 – one of my favorite punches!!
- Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
- Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
- Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34
- 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with.
- Stitched Shapes Dies!! No!!! My favorite dies ever!
- Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
- Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!
- Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
- Happy Dies $12; was $30
- Stitched Nested Label dies!!!! No! $28; was $35
- Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7
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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is HGVYTBV9

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And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts!

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All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Pretty Window card

March 24, 2021
Later today the Retired List will be out for the 2019 Annual Catalog! Items will be available while supplies last. Rococo Rose card stock is already sold out. Stay tuned; I'll post it as soon as it's out! Or click here after 2 pm Central Time.

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I created this card for a Flowerbug's Team swap this month. The theme was to make a 'Window' card.

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My colors are Balmy Blue, Black & White here. That pretty flower is fussy cut from the True Love Designer Series paper seen here and colored with Balmy Blue Blends. It's my very favorite paper!

I textured the Balmy Blue CS before I die-cut the window; cutting them both at the same time.

See the other products used here; click on each to see it in my store:
- Tasteful Touches stamp set
- Hippo & Friends dies (window)
- Dainty Diamonds 3D folder
- Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
- Butterfly Beauty dies (black sprigs)
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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9UPP3WVQ

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*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts!

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All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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