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An easy Whitewashing Technique with our Retiring In Colors

I had time to play with the Whitewashing technique & our beautiful Calming Camellia stamp set.

This first card features my top favorite color among the retiring 2020-22 In Colors; Misty Moonlight.  I hope it returns someday! 

Calming Camelia In Color Save

I decided to cut the pieces down to fit and layer on one 8 1/2" X 11" piece of Basic White CS. I love saving card stock this way.  

Calming Camelia In Color Save

The In Color pieces measure 3 3/8" X 4 1/2" and the layering White is 3 1/2" X 4 5/8".

How did I do the Whitewashing Technique?  I use our White Craft ink pad and a water painter.  I added a few drops of the White Craft ink refill to the inside of the ink pad and added water from the brush.  Swirl it around a bit and start painting.  You don't need much if you like it soft; I prefer it pretty diluted. 

You can see a demonstration in this video; it's the second project. 

Calming Camelia In Color Save

Heads up!! These 2020-22 In Color will retire at the end of March.  If you have the ink pads, make sure you have the ink refills and grab extra card stock or Designer Paper too!  See all of this color line here. 

***Once the retired list comes out these tend to sell out FAST! 

Here's my other favorite of these In Colors; Just Jade.  I love this pretty, medium toned green.  It fits so beautifully with other colors! 

Calming Camellia Just Jade Save

This stamp set is a 'distinktive' set which means it gives multiple hues of color with one inking.  Love these so much! 

Did you notice that these cards are also monochromatic?  I cannot get enough of a single color with a neutral. This technique truly shows off our gorgeous colors! 

Calming Camellia Just Jade Save

The Calming Camellia stamp set is free during Sale-a-Bration with a $300 order.  So if you have a big wishlist you can get this free along with $36 in host rewards AND 6 additional Sale-a-Bration choices too! Click here to see it. 

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  • Stack & Cut card technique; make 4 quick cards with your Designer Paper

    On tonight's FB Live we're making Stack & Cut cards!  Monday, April 25th at 7:30 pm here on my FB page.  

    If you can't watch it live it will be on my YouTube channel here. 

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    I chose to use the Heart & Home designer paper and the Blessings of Home stamp & dies bundle (seen here) for these pretty cards.  This designer paper is retiring at the end of May. I like the fact that each sheet has a white wood pattern on one side. 

    HEART & HOME 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    Here's now to make these Stack & Cut cards:  Choose 4 different patterns of Designer Paper and then cut them into pieces using the template below.  

    Sort the pieces so one piece of each pattern fits on each card front.  You'll create 4 different but similar cards quickly!  Embellish as you'd like.  

    Heart & Home Stack & cut cards Save

    Here's a photo of the pieces I started with.  

    • 4 full cards of Pale Papaya – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
    • 4 Garden Green pieces at 4" X 5 1/4"
    • the 16 pieces of Designer Paper – cut from the 4 pieces of DSP you started with

    Heart & Home stack & cut Save

    Here's the template I used for the 4 pieces of Designer Paper.  Choose patterns that coordinate in color.  I love this way of using our beautiful double sided designer paper!  

    Tip: it's best if the patterns have a variety of sizes in their patterns.  

    Stack & Cut template.JPG Save

    The Flowers of Home dies (seen here) are delicate with many leaves & flower options. 

    Heart & Home stack & cut Save

    Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT to see how easy it is to make 4 quick cards with the Stack & Cut technique.  

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    2021 22 last chance list Save

    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: QHCSU9RX

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Polished Dots or In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

    POLISHED DOTS Save
     
    2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELS Save

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • Artfully Layered birthday card with video

    Here's another pretty card I made during last week's FB Live. I featured the Artfully Layered bundle from the Jan-June Stampin' Up! catalog.  

    Artfully Layered leaf Save

    The colors include Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green with White.  I used three different dies in the Tropical Layers dies.  The rick-rack border, the leaf and the crosshatch texture. See the bundle here.   

    ARTFULLY LAYERED BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    The greeting is heat embossed on the Coastal Cabana CS strip using White embossing powder.  Adding heat embossing to your project steps it up a lot! 

    Artfully Layered leaf Save

    Tip: get two colors from one ink pad. Note the two shades of Coastal Cabana on the leaves on the lower left of the card?  I stamped off for the multiple leaves image once for a lighter hue. 

    The Faux Sea Glass Shapes are back in stock!  Get them here. 

    Artfully Layered cards Save

    To see how I made the pretty leaf cards on the upper right click here.  Or watch the video here. 

    Artfully Layered cards Save

    Click on the photo below to watch the video for this card, another and a special treat box.

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    2021 22 last chance list Save

    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: QHCSU9RX

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

     

    2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELS Save

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • Free Shipping today only!!

    For today only, all orders over $75 will receive free shipping!

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    Too busy to order?  Having trouble with the online store?  Message me and I'll order for you!  

    • Check the Last Chance List? Now’s the time to grab those retiring products you’ve been thinking about, and get FREE SHIPPING as well! click here. 
    • Don’t forget that with the launch of the new annual catalog inn May there will be a few small price increases, so it’s a great time to stock up on basics – cardstock, ink pads, refills, Blends markers, envelopes, adhesive – and get FREE SHIPPING!

    Details: 

    • All Stampin’ Up! products qualify for this promotion EXCEPT the monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription (US & Canada).
    • Pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions DO count and will get shipping free!  
    • The FREE SHIPPING offer is only for 24 hours on April 21 – don’t miss out!
     
    Order online here - use Host Code E7S6DEAP or use this direct link to shop. 
     
    I’m happy to add an order for you, please email me by 8 pm CT on Thursday.
     
    Remember all orders over $50 in April using the host code above will receive 3 free hand made cards AND a package of free embellishments from me.  
    2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELS Save
     
    Save the dates!
    New Catalog launch party is Saturday, May 7th 11-2:30 pm
    In Color bundle special offer April 30th – May 7th 
    Annual Stampin' garage sale is June 25th 9-3 pm
     

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