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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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• Nothing’s Better Than cards

  July 24, 2020

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  Have you noticed the 'Nothing's Better Than' bundle yet?  You will want to check it out on page 91 of the Annual Catalog.  

  Candace made two CUTE cards with it and the new Rainbow Glimmer paper. 

  First up is a fun card with a ton of stitched die-cut circles from glimmer paper for a background.  

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  Her colors are Just Jade with Misty Moonlight and Early Espresso. The stitched circles are all part of the Rainbow Glimmer paper!

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  Her next card uses the same bundle except she stamped and colored the chocolates and cookies this time.  I believe she used watercolor pencils for her coloring. 

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  The 'Chocolate' greeting die-cut is the same Rainbow glimmer paper seen here!  You can see this cute bundle here. 

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  You'll see more swaps and talent tomorrow! 

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• Handy glue stands & huge stamping sale in Minot, ND

  July 23, 2020

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  Look at these cool glue stands that perfectly fit our Multipurpose glue!  My husband is making them with his 3D Printer.  

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  There are actually four colors; Turquoise, Black, Blue & Bright Red. They are just $5 each with approximately $3 shipping.  Go here to order.

  You can get combined shipping prices here too. And we can ship to Canada via International shipping. 

  **There has been a huge response so it might take a few weeks to ship your order out.  

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  Huge Stamping Sale!!!

  This weekend is our annual Stamping sale where many of my customers sell off their excess paper crafting supplies.  I have a fantastic crew of helpers I call my 'committee'.  They set up the sale, do the books, and basically run the entire thing!  I am so blessed to have them.  Luckily they love it but it's a ton of work!

  If you live near us in ND it's so worth a road trip!!!  Gather some friends and stop in Saturday! 

  Remember, this is not my stash!  I usually do not sell things here anymore.  I save my items for my BOGO sales. 

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  Because of the huge quantity of items and the large number of sellers, I am unable to take requests for wanted items. I'm so sorry about that. I know these photos are a big tease to those who do not live near me and I apologize!  

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  If you live near us in Minot, ND it's well worth a road trip!  It's Saturday from 9-3 pm for everyone.  The Early Bird sale starts Friday for my current customers (those who have shopped with me in the last 6 months).

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  Bonus Days are here!

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• Amazing Flowerbug Team swaps!

  July 22, 2020

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  This week and next I'll be sharing a bunch of recent card swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's. 

  The first card is made by Annette with the set called From All of Us on page 93 of the annual catalog.  She used Blends markers to color the image in.  

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  Her colors are Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight.  The card above was for last month and the one below was for July; both made by Annette.   

  This next card is a unique origami fold.  I shared the 'how to' and video on this post here.  I was grateful to Annette for demonstrating it at our last Team meeting.  So easy and it sure highlights the main image! 

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  I LOVE the sign hanging on the cording!!

  This card is made with the new Cinnamon Cider; one of our newest In Colors.  She stamped the background tone-on-tone and the origami piece is made using the 6 X 6" 2020-22 In Color DSP.  The stamp set is Back on Your Feet on page 92 of the Annual catalog. 

  Stay tuned for more fabulous swaps tomorrow!

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