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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! 

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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! 

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  • There’s so much you can do with the Merriest Moments bundle!

    On this week's FB Live I featured the Merriest Moments bundle seen here – a beautiful bundle that includes a Hybrid embossing folder. This type of folder enables you to die-cut AND emboss at the same time!  

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    However it's important to only use the large outline die inside your Hybrid folder.  Do not use the detailed die.  You can use that after or before you emboss. 

    Look at these gorgeous cards in Evening Evergreen, White, Red & Just Jade. 

    Merriest Moments cards Save

    This next card really shows off the stunning die-cut & texture as well as the pretty holiday greeting.  That cute baby poinsettia is made from our Red velvet paper and the dies in this bundle.  The colors are Evening Evergreen, White and Red. 

    Merriest Moments cards Save

    The set of cards below have a window die-cut in the Thick White card base after texturing.  I did run the front back through the Hybrid embossing folder again after I cut the window because it flattened a bit when die-cut.  *This is shown in the video below or click here. 

    I added just a few die-cuts and the greeting to finish them.  Simple yet beautiful! 

    Merriest Moments cards Save

    Next is a gorgeous card we made at my October Card Clubs.  The pretty die-cut has been sponged with ink before or after it's embossed with the Hybrid embossing folder.  Either way works fine. 

    Merriest Moments Club. both Save

    I chose an unlikely combo of Old Olive & Just Jade.  Who knew they'd be so beautiful together?! 

    See this amazing bundle here in my store.   

    Merriest Moments Club. both Save

    Below is the video where I show how to make most of these cards.  I hope you watch it and get inspired to create yourself! 

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    Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

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    All online orders will receive my October Gingerbread & Peppermint PDF tutorial free! 

     

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  • Angled Gatefold card with easy latch closure; the Christmas version

    Here's the other set of Angled Gatefold cards I made on last week's Stamp with Me Live.  Every other Monday I show a fun or easy way to use your Designer Paper. Don't hoard it; use it!  Follow me on Facebook here. 

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    Each card is held closed by the punch or die-cut on the left. Placing your dimensionals on the left edge of each allows you to slip the right card flap between the greeting and the left front flap of the card base.  Don't get it?  Watch the video below! 

    See how the left flap is under the greeting? 

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    Here's the link to the video; or scroll down to watch it here. 

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    The colors are traditional red & green – Real Red & Old Olive.  I stamped the left side with the tiny peppermint image using White Craft ink.

    This adorable designer paper is called Gingerbread & Peppermint. It's 6 X 6" and in our Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.  See it here. 

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    Here are the templates; 

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    And here's the video below; it's short & you'll find these cards quite easy to make! 

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    October Specials

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    Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

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    All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

    This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

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  • FLASH SALE on Cling Stamps; today only!

    Do not miss out on discounted stamps!  Get those on our wish list today!

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    Here are a few cards I made with some of the sets on sale. 

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    Positive Thoughts set

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    Timeless Tropical set 

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    Bamboo Beauty

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    Forever Fern set

    Bamboo Beauty blue Save

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    October Specials

    Host code: G3FX9NGA

    *click here to order

    Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

    Gold & Rose Gold paper Save

    All online orders will receive my October Gingerbread & Peppermint PDF tutorial free! 

     

    Gingerbread & Peppermint suite Save

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