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Baby Wipe technique and the easiest Shaker Card ever! Tips for success & Video Tutorial

This card was cased from my good friend Susie Wood; creating comes naturally to her.  She's fast and super talented.  See her cute card here.  

I used the Tropical Leaf bundle in the Online Exclusives section of our online store.  I also wanted to feature the baby wipe technique. 

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The colors include Parakeet Party, Bermuda Bay and a tiny bit of Granny Apple Green.  The designer paper inside the clear envelope is Pretty Prints.  Here's how I created the clear envelope shaker:

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My Pretty Prints designer paper layer is 5 1/4" X 4" and our clear envelopes are about 1/2" larger.  For the shaker elements to stay on the front side of the envelope it has to be tight and smaller.  So I added tear & tape to the back edge and folded the extra over tightly. Now, insert your shaker elements on the front pocket and fold down the end flap. Wallah!  You have a shaker card front!  

This DSP is from the Pretty Prints; soon to retire from the Annual catalog.  See it here. 

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It includes some of my favorite colors – Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral and Evening Evergreen.  

The CS layers on the front are added on top of this shaker element so you still get the feel of a real card; not all slippery.  Watch the video here or below to see how it's done.  It's the 2nd project of 3. 

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You can see this unique Tropical Leaf bundle here: The font of the greetings in this Tropical Leaf stamp set are so unique; love it! 

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Now to create the baby wipe leaves I made my own ink pad with a folded baby wipe.  

Tips for success of the baby wipe technique:

  1. Fold a baby wipe into a thick layer; at least 4 layers thick. Make your 'pad' as large as your largest stamp image.  Place it on a plate.
  2. Drop multiple drops of each color of ink refill onto the baby wipe, leaving room between colors for another color.
  3. I recommend at least 2 colors and up to 4 at the most. 
  4. Choosing colors?  Find complimentary colors in similar shades – blues/greens, yellows/oranges, oranges/pinks etc.  
  5. Choosing stamps? Solid images work best; outline images will not show off your colors well. 
  6. Ink your stamp in the new colored pad by tapping up and down in the same approximate place. Traveling while inking may muddy your colors. 
  7. Huff on the image and stamp.
  8. Depending on how much ink you added you can use your new 'ink pad' multiple times. Add more ink drops as needed.  

Here's how the inside was stamped:

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Products used:

  • Tropical Leaf bundle
  • Pretty Prints DSP
  • Parakeet Party, Bermuda Bay and Granny Apple card stock and ink refills
  • For Everything and Sparkle & Shine sequins (Annual Catalog)
  • Clear envelopes (Annual Catalog)
  • baby wipe 
  • Bough Punch a big favorite!
  • Basics 3D embossing folder 

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In the video below I demonstrate this fun baby wipe technique; Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.

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  • October comes with TWO Stampin’ Up! specials!

    Stampin' Up! has two new October specials 

    First is our Kit Collection sale:

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    Save up to 30% on kits!  I honestly love our kits. They're a nice change of pace for us seasoned stampers – no thinking!  See them all here. 

    Other reasons to consider getting a kit:

    1. No thinking, planning or other product needed. They're all inclusive for quick creating!
    2. They're perfect for gift ideas. Some are super easy with no stamping and others are more involved.  You choose!
    3. Have one or two on hand for friends or kids to make. No prep for you!
    4. If you're wanting to get a friend or two to start stamping with you, kits are the way to go. 

    I'll highlight a few of my favorites tomorrow. 

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    2nd October special is a deal on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit:

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    Whether you have a big wish list or need to stock up on card stock, inks or a few other essentials I hope you consider purchasing the Starter Kit.  It's the best deal we offer!  It is basically an order.  You choose if you want to purchase more later – or not.  You're in full control!

    The deal is this: For $99 you can choose up to $155 in products of your choice.  Shipping is free too! You only pay tax.  

    After you receive your starter kit you'll get at least 20% off further purchases. There are more perks as well: 

    The top 10 reasons to purchase the Starter Kit right now are….

    1. The 20% discount on all future purchases is most people's favorite reason. 
    2. The 2nd favorite perk is pre-ordering NEW product a month before everyone else!
    3. Direct access to demonstrator only websites & FB groups with TONS of project sharing you won't see anywhere else. 
    4. Get $56 in free product of your choice with the $99 kit purchase!  
    5. As a member of my Team you have access to some exclusive benefits including:
    6. An exclusive Team Facebook group where we share inspiration and ideas.
    7. Access to each and every project tutorial I create (at least 4 per month – 40 ideas minimum) including all previous tutorials! 
    8. The option of monthly card swaps with my Flowerbug's Team.
    9. Monthly creative & business challenges with Prize Patrol. 
    10. Monthly Team meetings & Facebook Lives just for my Team!
    11. Optional business training if you want to sell or hold classes. *Oops; that's 11! 

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    October Specials:

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    Get a share of Woven Golden Leaves  

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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

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    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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  • Frosted Forest silhouette card – so pretty! Free project sheet too

    I'm sharing a gorgeous wintery card that I made on last week's video. I saw a few similar cards online and knew you'd like to see how to make them. 

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    It's in Navy & White with a clean, crisp feel to it. Perfect for wintertime or the holidays.  I shared how to assemble this in the video here or scroll down to see it below.  It's a little tricky to get the pieces in place before adhering to the card base.  

    The trees die is from the Frosted Forest dies seen here.  It's part of a bundle with stamps, dies & stencils seen here.  

     

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    The greetings and greeting die-cut are from the Peaceful Season bundle seen here.  I love this bundle!  

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    Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet: Download Frosted Forest silhouette card

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    It's hard to see the texture on the White but I used the Snowflake Sky embossing folder on it. The ribbon is our sheer Navy & Gold glittered ribbon in the Annual catalog. 

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and three more!  I share a weekly Live video each Tuesday morning on my Facebook page here. Be sure to follow me on YouTube here. 

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    October Specials:

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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

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    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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  • Unique Frosted Forest bundle shown multiple ways! Free project sheet & video too

    On last week's Live video I shared multiple ways to use the Frosted Forest bundle.  Here are two of the cards I made. 

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    I used Granny Apple Green & Shaded Spruce here. I stamped the outline of the trees in Shaded Spruce and then added color by using the coordinating stencils with ink and blending brushes. (Pecan Pie ink is used on the tree trunk).

    Here is an example of the dies with a few coordinating stamps & stencils. 

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    See this special stamp, dies & stencil bundle here. 

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    I hope you watch the video here or below to see the many ways to create with it. I share a unique way to add extra detail to the large tree. It gives an easy 'leafy' texture. 

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    A layered banner greeting across the bottom finished it off nicely. The birds are also included in the bundle. I used Pecan Pie to stamp them and then a blender pen to spread the ink a bit. 

    Here's the free project sheet for these two cards; click on the following link to download or print it: Download Frosted Forest 2 trees cards

    I think the combination of these two colors for these pine trees works wonderfully. 

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    Below is the video tutorial for this card and two more!  Be sure to follow me on YouTube here. 

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    September Specials:

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    It's the last day for free gems in September!

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    Check out the new Scrapbooking Line from Stampin' Up! 

    See the Brochure here

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    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

    Splendid Autumn suite

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