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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Easy 8 Card Wonder template with Forever Fern in a kit to go!

June 5, 2020

I'm super excited about my newest One Sheet Wonder; I'm calling it the Easy 8 Card Wonder. I've been doing a bunch of quick card layouts on my Monday night FB live's and have loved the comments on how simple and easy the cards have been. People are actually making cards and building their stash AND sending them out too! I LOVE hearing this!

So I wanted to create a simple card plan using our beautiful stamped images as the main focus of the cards.

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The 8 Card Wonder features a template you print on neutral card stock and stamp on the other side. Then just cut on the printed lines and assemble your cards like shown. Here's the stamped 8 1/2" X 11" White card stock before I turned it over and cut on the printed lines.

The Forever Fern distinktive images in this stamp set are absolutely stunning!

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You can see part of the template under the cards here:

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For these cards I used Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock ink and card stock.

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The pdf tutorial is now available here.

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Forever Fern card with video; quick & gorgeous!

June 4, 2020

Forever Fern is my absolute favorite stamp set in the new annual catalog so far. The images are beautifully detailed and Distinktive! That means that with one inking you get multiple hues of color on your stamped image. Look at the detail and natural shading! See it here.

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I chose to use Pretty Peacock, Gorgeous Grape and Old Olive here. That pretty die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.

If you want this stamp set you might wait to order it along with my newest 8 card wonder; it's included in the kit to go! Click here to order. Quantities are limited! More Details will be posted tomorrow!

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I hope you watch my quick video below to learn the tips to make a card like this.

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The new catalog is here! We can order after Noon MT today!!!

June 3, 2020
Crafters are always ready for new products, right? Even if you think you there will always be more that you 'need'! It's not hoarding or collecting if you actually use it, right?

Hopefully you have your new catalog now. If you do not have a local demonstrator let me know if you'd like one; they cost just $5 for shipping to you. You can see all of the new products here online.

Here's a card I made using all 5 of the beautiful new 2020-22 In Colors:

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The card base is Misty Moonlight and the three 1 1/4" strips are Just Jade, Magenta Madness and Cinnamon Cider. I added the greeting die-cuts in White and Bumble Bee. These pretty die-cuts are from the Tasteful Labels dies on page 179; they're awesome and one of my favorites I've used a ton.

For my long distance customers I'm holding a Virtual New Catalog Party Wednesday evening from 6-9 here on Facebook.  I'm so excited about this; it's the first time I've held one!

I'll have videos, both live and recorded, fun & games, ordering specials, door prizes & more.

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I'm also offering my exclusive In Color bundle to everyone; both local & long distance!   If you like having the new In Color products and getting it all right away, you'll love this special deal!

This offer is only available through Friday!

My In Color Bundle includes the following products plus a 5 pack of Stampin' Write markers added on FREE!!!
- 5 new In Color ink pads
- 1 pack of asst. 8 ½ X 11” In Color card stock (20 sheets)
- 5 In Color Classic ink refills unavailable for now in quantities; you can get one of each color in a single order
- full pack of 6 X 6” In Color Designer Paper (40 sheets)
- Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards & envelopes
- 1/2 pkg. In Color Enamel Dots
- FREE In Color Stampin' Write Markers & bookmark!
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How do you get it?
- Long distance customers can order theirs here through Friday. Mail out price is $92 with tax and Priority Shipping from me.
- Local price is $70.75 before tax & shipping. Contact me to order by Friday!
Plus; everyone has the option of adding on the 4 new Blends In color combo packs (in every color above except Bumble Bee) with FREE tax & shipping! See that option here.

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*These bundles should be ready mid June, barring any back-orders or inventory issues.

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June Specials

The new catalog starts today!!!!

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Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

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