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A striking technique with the Naturally Gilded specialty paper; with video & free project sheet!

I shared how to make this card on last week's video. It features the Naturally Gilded designer paper seen here.  

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This pretty paper has a white background and Silver, Gold or Copper foil patterns. You can see it in the Online Exclusives while supplies last. 

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I decided to do a direct to paper resist technique and change the White background to Black.  You can do this technique on any foil printed designer paper. The foil resists the ink so you can wipe it off once the background is saturated. 

I used a Black Memento ink pad which is water-based. You can use any water-based ink but not Stazon. Stazon ink would cover the foil patterns. 

How did I do it?  I had my paper laying face up and rubbed or tapped my Memento ink pad all over the specialty paper. Once you're done adding ink simply wipe the ink off the foil prints with a tissue or paper towel.  

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I created a free project sheet for these cards; you can download or print it here: Download Naturally Gilded Ink Resist technique

*Below is the video where I shared this technique.  I also shared my new Annual Catalog products and lots of amazing swaps too.  Be sure to follow me on YouTube here. 

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• String Art Technique; fun, easy & the results are a big WOW!

  April 5, 2023

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  I shared the String Art technique on last week's Live video.  It's been years since I tried it and it brought back how much fun it is!

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  That cool swirly, colorful image is made with a length of twine, ink refills and a phone book.  Yes; a phone book!  Any book will do but I a phone book is okay to get inky.  

  And another neat thing about this technique is you get two finished panels from one technique!  

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  You might notice the card on the right has thicker lines.  I believe that piece was on the bottom and had more moisture on it.  

  I used Bermuda Bay and Parakeet Party ink refills for this technique, along with about 14" of baker's twine. After the piece was created I let it dry and textured it with an embossing folder.  

  *Bermuda Bay card stock, ink pad and refill are already sold out.  Products can go so fast on the Last Chance list! 

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  Other products used: 2022-24 In Color dots seen here (Just $4; reduced by 50%!), the Quatrefoil embossing folder, Butterfly Kisses 6 X 6" DSP, 2022-24 In Color Baker's Twine pack. 

  You really need to watch this technique in action.  It's so much easier than to try to explain it.  

  Watch the video here or click on the image below to see this special technique. It's the third project in the video. 

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• The Discounts start TODAY! Don’t delay; some items will go fast!

  April 4, 2023

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  The big Last Chance Sale is here!  Many products from both the Annual Catalog AND the Spring (January-April) catalog are discounted up to 60%! Click here to see it all.

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  Remember these items are while supplies last; do not delay in getting what you want.  Some are already gone! 

  Here are some of the great deals:

  • Retiring Blends markers 40% off
  • Stampin' Write combo packs of markers 30-50% off
  • Designer paper up to 60% off
  • Gems & ribbons up to 60% off
  • Punches from 20-50% off
  • Dies and embossing folders up to 60% off!  This means if they were $30 they're now $12

  Don't forget that these colors of ink, card stock, refills and embellishments are retiring too.  If you have a favorite on the list don't wait to stock up.

  We're saying goodbye to these colors: Soft Suede, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point, Mango Melody, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Merry Merlot, Sahara Sand

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  I'm really going to miss the Stitched Rectangles, Painted Labels and Layering Circles dies. 

  Here's an example of the deals you can take advantage of: The Amazing Thanks dies here are now just $10.80!

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• Share a Milkshake card with video & free projects sheet!

  April 3, 2023

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  The Share a Milkshake bundle is SWEET and super fun to create with.  We made this fun card at my March card clubs: 

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  You can see the Share a Milkshake bundle here; it's filled with cute 2-step images, quirky font greetings and fabulous dies.  See that straw in the ice cream?  It fits into a 'slit' in the die-cut ice cream piece. 

  *This bundle is carrying over into the new Annual catalog but it will not be a bundle at 10% off any longer; the stamp set & dies will be sold separately. 

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  That bottom large die above folds into a textured sugar cone; you can then insert your 'scoops' of ice cream in it like the project below shared by Stampin' Up! 

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  Here's what we stamped inside our card.  The 2-step bowl of ice cream with a die-cut silver spoon is extra special.
  

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  My colors include Coastal Cabana, Sweet Sorbet and Polished Pink with a bit of Early Espresso for the chocolate topping die-cuts. the striped DSP on the bottom is from the Country Floral Lane DSP in the Spring catalog.   

  Here's the free project sheet for this project; it includes measurements, directions and supplies. Download March 23 Share a Milkshake

   

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  Click here or below for the video for this project and a few more as well.  It's the 2nd project. 

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