Alcohol blends technique with video tutorial

August 10, 2023

I shared this fun technique on a recent video; I call it the Alcohol Blends Background.

For the cards above I added pretty floral die-cuts from the Paper Florist dies. The greetings are from the Kindest Expressions stamp set. The background colors were made with the following Blends: Left card Mossy Meadow & Lemon Lime Twist. Right card was Berry Burst & Blackberry Bliss.

To achieve this cool background you need Blends or alcohol markers and rubbing alcohol in a spritzer bottle. I used regular Basic White card stock and a clear plastic folder to work on. You can watch the video here.

I tried many color combinations; you can see some of the finished cards below plus the backgrounds too.

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I shared this technique on Monday night's Live and challenge my followers to share a card featuring this technique on my Stamp & Share Facebook group. Share yours here by August 27th to get in on the door prize drawing.

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*cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.

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Order your 2021 Coaster Calendar this week!

November 11, 2020
Happy Veterans Day!

We have a ton of family and friends who have sacrificed to keep us all free and safe. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has served our country, both past and present. And today let's be sure to thank them, honor them and also those who've passed on.

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My new 2021 Coaster Calendar is ready!

I wanted to get these out in time for Christmas gifts. They're perfect for those people who don't need a thing! Everyone uses a calendar! And when each page is hand stamped for the month or season they're extra special.

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I had to use my Life is Beautiful stamp set on the cover!! Below you can see the variety of months included in this flip style, easel calendar. Each page is 4 X 4" square and on 1" metal rings.

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- the PDF tutorial with photos, directions, products and measurements
- Pre-cut card stock including punched or die-cut pieces
- pre-cut, printed calendars for each page
- Two 4" coasters for the front and back and two metal rings
What it does not include are stamped images, gems or adhesive. To finish the calendar you will need a variety of stamps, inks, gems and adhesives.

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All Around Wreath for Christmas

November 10, 2020
Have you noticed the All Around Wreath bundle in the annual catalog? Click here; it's quite the gem! So many occasions are covered in the greetings and die-cuts.

Marilyn made this pretty Christmas themed wreath for our Team Christmas card swap.

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She chose to use two shades of green here; Mossy Meadow with Pear Pizzazz along with a few touches of Gold. The pears are heat embossed in Gold powder as well as the shimmery thread.

Other details:
- The greeting is die-cut with the Hippo & Friends dies seen here
- The Vanilla layer is textured with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder
- She used the same wreath die-cut but in two colors, separating them slightly on the card.
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Retro style circles layout; super easy! Catch the Live video tonight!

November 9, 2020
Tonight at 7:30 pm Central Time I'm sharing how to make these retro style circle cards on Facebook Live. Click here to join me. You can also see this video below!

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Basically you need three sizes of circle dies or punches for the start of this layout. Cut them in half and layer together with the edges meeting on one side. Adhere and add a long greeting between the two.

Watch how on my FB Live replay!

Measurements:
- 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base
- 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" Whisper White; the greeting strip is about 5" long and either 1/2" or 3/4" wide depending on your greeting image.
- 1" X 5 1/2" horizontal strip
- Circles from the Stitched Shapes dies are the largest three circles.
You'll want ink, stamps and embellishments that coordinate with your Designer Paper. Remember you could use card stock instead of DSP.

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Products used:
- Designer papers – Heartwarming Hugs, new Classic Christmas & Snowflake Splendor
- Stamps – Tree Angle, Snowflake Wishes & Curvy Christmas
- Colors – Real Red & Olive, Seaside Spray & Night of Navy, Sahara Sand & Cherry Cobbler
- Other: Stitched Shapes dies, Curvy Dies & Pick a Banner punch
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