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Fabulous Artistry Blooms; July’s card kit to go


I was torn on which Designer Paper to use for July's card kit to go so I asked my FB followers for their opinion.  Artistry Blooms won with the most votes. 

I totally enjoyed making these bright, unique cards with this striking designer paper!  It's just amazing!  Look!  

 

I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:

  • Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
  • Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
  • I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
  • You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.

The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:

  • 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
  • 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
  • 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
  • a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
  • The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
  • a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list

With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

Be sure to opt in for this kit by July 20th!  

  • click here to order the kit to go mentioned above
  • click here to order the kit to go with the accitional Happiest of Birthday's stamp set 
  • Click here to order the pdf tutorial only
  • click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit. 
  • *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.

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Bonus Days are here!

 
For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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Current Host code is 3MFE2KKP

Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

Order online here

 Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Coloring Techniques with the Pretty Flowers Embossing folder! With video!


    Have you ever added color/ink directly onto your embossing folder?  It's actually fun and the results can be amazing!  I shared three different techniques on my weekly FB Live Tuesday.  Here's a link to it on my FB page or on YouTube here.  Or scroll below to see it here.  

    This first card is done by coloring on your folder with markers.  These are regular water-based markers; not Blends.  I share tips for success on this technique in the video.  

    Each card features the stamp set Create with Friends seen here.  I love this set! The embossing folder is called Pretty Flowers; it's my free gift for online orders over $50 in June! *see it here

    I chose to use Soft Succulent on both cards adding Pale Papaya on the left and Fresh Freesia on the right.  Love our newest In Colors!!!  The greeting layer is from the Tasteful Label dies. 

    Next is a sponging technique.  I embossed the White CS with the folder in the die-cutting machine first.  Then used sponge daubers to color the White CS.  I highly recommend you use pastel colors for this for the best results. It's much more forgiving! 

    I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer. 

    And the last technique is to add ink directly onto the folder itself; before you run it through.  Press your ink pad lightly to the side of the folder you want inked.  Do this lightly to avoid getting ink in the recesses of the folder.  Again; watch my video for more tips! 

    The pretty die-cut for the greeting is from the Potted Succulent dies seen here.  

    *Below is the video with lots of specific tips on being successful with these techniques. Click on it to watch.

    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


    Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

    *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • Two In Symmetry cards; bright & colorful


    Here are a few more cards I made with the In Symmetry bundle on last week Tuesday's FB Live.  These are also cards I made for some online swaps I joined. 

    The colors are Calypso Coral, Night of Navy & Just Jade.

    Products used: *click on the item to see it in my store

    Measurements: 

    • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
    • Just Jade 2” X 4 ¼”, Navy strip ½” X 4 ¼”
    • DSP strips are 1” and ¾” X 5 ½”

    Next is the other card I created using the same colors and In Symmetry stamp set.  

    Products used:

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
    • White square is 2 ½”, Just Jade is 2 5/8”
    • DSP 1 ¼” X 5 ½”, Coral strip 1 ¾” X 4 ¼”

    *Below is the FB Live replay/video for these two cards and more. 

    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


    Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

    *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • In Symmetry Fun-fold card with video


    I played with the In Symmetry bundle on last week's Facebook Live and wanted to share this neat fun fold card.  I got the idea for it from my good friend Susie Wood.  Here's a link to her card. 

    It's a standard A2 size card but the unique fold makes it special.  The nice thing is how easy it is to make!  And it really showcases the designer paper and Pretty Flowers embossing folder I used.  

    I chose the Navy, Calypso Coral and Bumblebee color combination because of the colors in the Sweet Symmetry DSP seen here.  The cute Navy leaves are from the Symmetrical Stems punch. I fussy cut the flower.

    You can see this bundle here. 

    Measurements: 

    • Navy card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4", layer is 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" 
    • Bumblebee 3 3/4" X 5"
    • DSP 2 1/2" X 4"
    • White strip 3/4" X 3 1/2", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Calypso Coral strip is 7/8" X 3 3/4" 

    Here's the video from the Facebook Live with two more projects featuring this suite.  If you want to see this card only, scroll to about 24 minutes in.

    Follow me on Facebook here so you don't miss a thing! 

    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


    Host code: WB2EX96R  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

    *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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