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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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• New Mystery Boxes available now!

  May 6, 2026

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  I recently held a BOGO event for my local customers, and I wanted to extend a similar offer to you.

  Here’s how it works: If you place an order over $100, I will send you a mystery box filled with Stampin’ Up! products for free. I’ll even pay the shipping to you! It’s an amazing deal!!

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  Don’t wait to grab yours! I have a limited supply.

  Each box includes at least $200 in product value and includes these items:

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  • many will include the following – a Paper Pumpkin card kit, gems, ink, ephemera, cards & envelope pack or stencils

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• May Specials! It all starts today!!

  May 5, 2026

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• Springtime Scenes diagonal fold – 2 ways!

  May 4, 2026

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  I’m excited to share this neat card with you today. We made it at my April Card Clubs.

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  Isn’t it beautiful? It features the Springtime Scenes bundle seen here and the Delicate Dreams DSP seen here. This DSP is so pretty they cannot keep it in stock! Be sure to add your email to the product so you get notified when it comes back in stock.

  This card might look like it’s difficult but it’s as simple as trimming off one half of the card front at a diagonal and flipping it over. Yup; that’s it! Watch my video below to see how it’s done.

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  My colors include Secret Sea, Hydrangea Hue (new in color), White and Crumb Cake. The largest circle is from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. The small White circle is from Stylish Shapes dies.

  We tried this layout in both landscape & vertical position. Which do you prefer?

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  I created a free project sheet for this card with measurements, directions, photos and supplies listed. Click here to download or print it.

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  Below is the video tutorial with tips on assembly.

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