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Baby Swipe technique with tips & video! Plus retiring lists & colors.

They released the retiring lists from the Annual & Spring catalogs yesterday.  Here are the lists:

Here's the Annual Catalog retiring list: Download 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

And here is the Spring (January-April) retired list Download January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

*There is a sale on some of these retiring items but the discounts do not start until April 4th. 

Here's a graphic on which colors are retiring. Go here to shop and get the items you need before they're gone! 

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Sad to say good bye to these colors: 
  • Soft Suede 
  • So Saffron
  • Blushing Bride
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Pacific Point
  • Mango Melody
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Bermuda Bay
  • Merry Merlot
  • Sahara Sand

Retiring colors 2023 Save

Which are returning?
  • Fresh Freesia!!
  • Misty Moonlight
  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Berry Burst
  • Lemon Lime Twist
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Pretty Peacock

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Have you ever done the baby swipe technique?  It's so fun; playing with baby wipes and ink refills is a bit addictive!  

I made this card for our March Team swap; the theme was to use a technique involving ink refills.  

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My colors include Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink and Black.  

Other products used:

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Can you spot the shimmer?  I used the Pearlescent paper from the Annual Catalog.  See it here. 

It was the perfect sheen for this technique as the moist ink did not absorb quickly like it might for regular card stock. Glossy paper would also work well. 

After I added the color, I let it dry for an hour or so.  Then I textured it with one of the embossing folders in the 3D Basics pack seen here.  These are currently out of stock but they'll be back in May. 

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Below you can see the difference in my cards; especially the colors. One is soft and subtle and the other more vibrant.  This happens as you work with your baby wipe; the first few swipes are bold and the next few are much softer. 

Tips for success: 

  • Fold and roll your baby wipe in a tube.  Hold it tightly and add a few drops of ink refills. 
  • Add each color separately in a row.  I tend to add enough for about 1/2" of surface. 
  • Start swiping off your paper and then onto it.  You can do straight swipes or get creative and add curves or swirls. Let dry.
  • Shimmery, pearlescent or glossy works best. But you can do it on regular card stock too. 
  • I suggest you use light to medium colors. 

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Notice the colors of the butterflies? I colored the Brass Butterflies with a Polished Pink blends marker for the left card.  I wasn't sure I liked it or not so left them uncolored for my swap cards.  

Watch the video here or click on the image below to see this technique. It's the last technique I share in the video. 

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March Specials:

See the new Online Exclusives here! 

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2023 last chance Save
See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th 

See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

I have three left! *after that you'll receive a pack of 10 handmade cards! 

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  • Deals & Gifts galore; just for you! Times running out; just 6 days left!

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    I'm giving you 6 free card kits for orders over $55 through the end of February.  Plus my other gifts as well! *I ran out of the easel calendars & embossing folders; I'll be substituting Rhinestone jewels instead. (Gingham embossing folder & Easel calendar kit!). 

    In addition to my free gifts you'll get a free Sale-a-Bration choice too! Gifts galore! It ends on February 28th. Go here to order. 

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    Next deal….. how about $100 in free product?  

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    During our Sale-a-Bration promotion (ends February 28th) you can choose $125 in product of your choice for just $99.  Plus TWO free stamp sets too!  In addition to that the Starter kit includes a free Paper Pumpkin kit, business supplies and catalogs too. 

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    End of February special; 6 FREE card kits!

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    Plus a package of free rhinestones too!  

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  • An amazing flower from the Ladybug Builder punch? Yes!

    I have been sharing many cards made with the Hello Ladybug stamp & punch bundle in the last few days.  I've gone a bit crazy with it lately!  If you missed them scroll to the next few posts before this one or watch the video here to see most of them.  

    I've seen a few samples of flowers made with the Ladybug Builder punch and had to try one myself.  I love the dimension you get when you curl the 'wings' a bit! 

    Ladybug punched flower Save

    It's definitely a 3D type flower; maybe suited best for a box or gift bag.  Wouldn't that be pretty!

    I punched 'wings' from the Ladybug Builder punch from our Simply Marbelous designer paper.  This paper is free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion through February 28th.  See it here!  

    SIMPLY MARBLEOUS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    It's my top favorite item in our Sale-a-Bration catalog!  I love that each sheet is monochromatic on both sides; many shades of the same colors. Don't miss out on this amazing paper. 

    I used quite a few punched wings to make these flowers.  Start with a 1 1/2" – 1 3/4" circle punch as a base to add them to, working your way from outside towards the center.  Be sure to curl them first with a bone folder.   

    Ladybug flowers Simply Marbelous Save

    This card is also a unique fun fold I'd never seen before.  I used our Stitched Rectangle dies to cut a partial window in the front fold.  You can get my tips on achieving this fold in the video seen here or below.

    I used the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks seen here for my background.  Our blending brushes make this a breeze.

    Ladybug punched flowers Save

    You can see the measurements in the photo below. 

    Ladybug punched flowers Simply Marbelous Save

    Which is your favorite color? 

    Ladybug flowers Simply Marbelous dsp Save

    Below is the video; click on the photo to watch.  Don't forget to subscribe to my You Tube Channel here. 

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    Feb free calendar & folder Save

    Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

    & the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

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  • How to make a bumblebee with the Ladybug Builder punch

    This month my Flowerbug's Team's swap theme was cards featuring an animal, bug or bird with a unique fold.  I decided to use the Hello Ladybug bundle for mine. Click here to see the bundle.  I changed the ladybug into a bumblebee!  

    Hello Ladybug fun fold . Save

    I shared how to make this card on last week's Facebook Live.  It's now on YouTube as well.  Click here to see it and two other cards featuring this cute Ladybug Builder punch.  

     

    Hello Ladybug fun fold . Save

    You may have seen this done before; it's so simple if you have some Black & White designer paper.  I colored the white stripes with a Dark Daffodil Delight Blends marker.  I used the Ladybug Builder punch to punch out the body circle and added it to the main Black Ladybug body.  

    Then I punched out wings from Vellum.  I made them double wings by folding a piece of vellum in half and punching so the fold was intact.  The wings are adhered with a few mini glue dots. 

    Hello Ladybug fun fold . Save

    Details:

    • I used the Beautiful Shapes dies seen here for the hexagon shapes.  
    • Designer paper is the All Together 6 X 6" black & white paper seen here. 
    • The Bumblebee hexagon is textured with the Hive 3D embossing folder.
    • That hexagon embellishment on the greeting was pink. It's one of three colored in the Adhesive-backed Hexagon gems in the 2022 Jan-June catalog. I colored it with the Dark Daffodil Delight blends marker. 

    Hello Ladybug fun fold . Save

     

    This is an easy fun fold card to make.  And it makes great use of your Designer Paper – you can get 2 fronts from each 6 X 6" piece or 8 fronts from a 12 X 12" piece of paper. 

    Hello Ladybug fun fold . Save
    Below is the video; click on the photo to watch.  Don't forget to subscribe to my You Tube Channel here. 

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    Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

    It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

    Click here to get the deal.

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     *click here to order 

    Feb free calendar & folder Save

    Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

    & the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

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