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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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• Quick cards with just ONE sheet of the Fresh as a Daisy designer paper!

  May 16, 2023

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  The Fresh as a Daisy designer paper seen here is filled with pretty daisy prints and soft washes of colors – many are our newest In Colors and Core colors! 

  Here are the 4 cards I made from just one sheet!

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  This one sheet has a bunch of printed, blocked patterns ready to make fast cards with.  

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  One of my favorites is this one; featuring a pretty bouquet of white daisies on our new Bubble Bath pink color. 

  I added a strip of White card stock below, ribbon, a greeting and a pretty foliage die-cut which are both from the Cheerful Daisies bundle. 

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  I LOVE this one!  Again, white daisies on a washed background. I paired this piece over a strip of Early Espresso cardstock on a Lemon Lolly card base.  I heat embossed the greeting in White on the die-cut in the Cheerful Daisies bundle. White twine finished it off! 

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  What a gorgeous scenic background this is!  I dd nothing to it but stamp the stems & leaves and added the die-cut daisies, greeting and gems.  The colors are Copper Clay with Crushed Curry. 

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  Lastly is this pretty triple-panel card in Azure Afternoon with Copper Clay.  I cut the daisy panel into three pieces measuring  1 5/8" X 4" tall. 

  Again I heat embossed the greeting in White embossing powder onto a piece of Copper Clay card stock. I added a die-cut daisy to the side. 

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  I'm featuring this pretty paper in one of my May card kits to go. I have a limited supply of them so grab yours while you can.  See it here.  

  Which one of these is your favorite?  

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  My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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• Clever & Amazing interactive triple-tier cake card with video tutorial!

  May 15, 2023

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  This card might look like an ordinary card with a layered cake on front but it's not! 

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  Each layer opens up to reveal more inside! Click on the very short video below to see it in action!

  The Bright & Beautiful designer paper is new in Stampin' Up!'s annual catalog.  It's filled with fun and colorful patterns in many of our new core colors.  Love this paper!  

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  If you've followed me for awhile you know I like to create interesting fun fold cards. I saw something like this card online and knew my stampers would like to see it.  

  I cut strips or pieces of the Bright & Beautiful designer paper into sizes that would make a nicely layered cake.  Each piece is folded in half. Once you open them there's an inside message on each layer.  So cool! 

  And the best thing is that the middle star die-cut hold the lower flap closed which then holds each layer closed. 

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  I have enjoyed playing with the Beautiful Balloons bundle this month.  You cannot go wrong with balloons; they're great for birthday's, graduations, weddings or any celebratory event. 

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   You can see this bundle here online.  

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  Click here or on the photo below to watch how it's made. 

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• Have you made a ‘Book-binding Easel’ card yet? It’s so neat!

  May 12, 2023

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  This cool card is made like a traditional book binding fold but turned into an easel card too! 

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  I used Berry Burst & Misty Moonlight or Blueberry Bushel for my layers. That cute tag on the front is from the Beautiful Balloons dies.  The stars that hold up the easel are die-cuts from the same dies.  You need to add a Dimensional on one of them. Watch the video here or scroll down. 

  You can see this bundle here online.  

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  I stamped the inside with the banner in multiple colors, some stamped off.

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  Here's what the card looks when it's flat: 

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  I am so glad that we have Berry Burst back! 

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  Measurements:

  • Berry Burst 4 ¼” X 11” score at 4 ¼” & 5 ½”, 2^nd piece 4 ¼” square
  • Misty Moonlight 3 ¼” square & 1” X 4”
  • DSP 3” and ¾” X 3 ¾”
  • white 4” square

  You can see the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper  here.  

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  *I'll be featuring this fun designer paper in June's card kit to go. 

  Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share another amazing fun fold card after this project!

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