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

March 23, 2023

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:

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.
Drop multiple drops of each color of ink refill onto the baby wipe, leaving room between colors for another color.
I recommend at least 2 colors and up to 4 at the most.
Choosing colors? Find complimentary colors in similar shades – blues/greens, yellows/oranges, oranges/pinks etc.
Choosing stamps? Solid images work best; outline images will not show off your colors well.
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.
Huff on the image and stamp.
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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New Catalog shares! In Color bundle bundle & designer paper share; limited time offer!

April 25, 2024
It's time for my new catalog product shares! Have you been waiting?

The 1st option is the 2024 Annual Catalog designer paper share. Oh, the papers are fabulous this year.

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This share costs $40 with shipping ($34 without) and includes 83 sheets (6 X 6") of all new designer papers including the following:
- Unbounded Beauty
- Country Woods
- Wildly Flowering
- To Market
- Take to the Sky
- Mediterranean Blooms
- Country Lane
- Thoughtful Journey
- Lily Pond Lane
- Full of Life
- Wood Textured specialty
- 2024-26 In Color Glimmer specialty
- Textured Metallic specialty
- Silver and Gold foil specialties
Details:
1. If you'd like a double share most papers will be 6 X 12" in size (except the 6 X 6" DSP's). $68 plus $8 shipping.
2. It may take a few weeks to receive your papers. I have to order, wait for delivery, cut and package.
3. They'll be shipped 1st class.
4. Pay via PayPal, Venmo, credit card or a cashier's check. Contact me here to reserve yours.
5. If some products become unavailable I will wait and ship all papers together.
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Here's a new In Color ribbon share option:

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You'll get 2 yards of each ribbon for $9 (shipping is additional unless combined with another share; then it's free). You can double the share and receive 4 yards of each ribbon for $18.

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Next is my In Color Bundle offer. It's a favorite because you'll get these colors all at once. No waiting to receive a color every month like others offer.

There are two options for you to choose from – (the photo below does not show the products included):

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Option 1 – Basic Bundle is $83 & includes the following:
- all 5 2024-26 In Color ink pads
- all 5 In Color ink refills (you can substitute other products if desired)
- 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" In Color card stock (4 of each color)
- 10 sheets In Color 6 X 6" designer series paper
- FREE In Color Shimmer gems
- a new spiral bound Annual Catalog!
Option 2 – Blends markers add on plus everything in Option 1 for $163:
- 5 In Color Stampin' Blends combo pack (2 each for 10 Blends)
- Bonus In Color ribbon share!
*Pay via PayPal, Venmo, credit card or a cashier's check. Contact me here to reserve yours. If some products become unavailable I will wait and ship it all together.

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***However….. if you're wanting the new In Colors you need to know about the upcoming incredible In Color join offer!

You may decide to skip my bundle offer and choose the join offer instead!

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Here's the deal – during May, New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
- 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
- 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
- 2024–2026 In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper
- 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
The Starter Kit costs $99 plus tax; shipping is free! Choose up to $125 in products of your choice. The In Color products are added on to that; all FREE! The value of your kit is $207 and you're paying just $99!

This deal starts May 1st and is amazing; I hope you consider taking advantage of it. What a great way to get the In Colors and then enjoy the discount on future Stampin' Up! orders.

Remember these things:
- You do NOT have to hold events, classes or 'sell' as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
- You can enjoy the discount as long as you wish; when you're done ordering you just stop. It's just that simple!
- If you already place orders regularly it's silly not to get your products at a discount.
- You'll be welcomed to my Flowerbug's Team FB group and can take advantage of my free tutorials, group challenges, Team newsletters, swaps & prizes as long as you'd like.
So many people say they wish they'd joined earlier. Contact me here with any questions you have.

*This deal starts May 1st – start making your list!

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See how the Josephs Coat Technique is done; with video & free project sheet

April 24, 2024
Here's another project made on last week's Live video; it's the Josephs Coat technique using the new, upcoming Leaf Collection stamp.

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That greeting stamp & scalloped oval die-cut are from the new Unbounded Love bundle from the upcoming 2024 Annual Catalog. I showed how to do this technique in the video here. I also have a free project sheet with directions.

Here are the steps:
1. Sponge ink all over a neutral piece of card stock – Pretty Peacock, new Summer Splash and lastly Granny Apple Green.
2. Wipe off any excess ink with a tissue to remove moisture. Swipe with an embossing buddy.
3. Ink your stamp in Versamark ink. Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder.
4. Use a water-based ink pad like Memento Black and rub or tap the ink over it all. This is called 'Direct to Paper'.
5. With a damp tissue or paper towel, wipe off excess ink from the embossed area. It will not stay on the embossed area.
6. Finish your card as you'd like.
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I inked the stamp again in a few colors – Granny Apple Green & Summer Splash, and fussy cut some leaves out for accents. Dies used above include Something Fancy & Stylish Shapes.

The card below features an emboss resist technique. Same colors but the steps are different.

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1. First I stamped using Versamark ink onto White card stock and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.
2. Then I added ink over the clear embossing; using Blending Brushes. Inks include: Summer Splash, Pretty Peacock and Granny Apple Green. *This must be water-based ink!
3. Use a damp tissue or paper towel to wipe off excess ink that will not stick to the embossed areas. Done!
The greeting is from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (online exclusive) and the tags are from the Something Fancy dies (carrying over).

Click here for the free project sheet: Download Leaf Collection Josephs Coat cards

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Which card do you prefer above? Left or right?

Below is the video on how I made this card along with a few resist techniques featuring new Annual Catalog products. I hope you watch it AND subscribe to my YouTube channel too.

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The Clearance Rack has lots of new items! Run (don’t walk) to see it all

April 23, 2024

Woo hoo! The Clearance Rack has been updated with new products at amazing prices! Don't wait another minute to check it out; they're while supplies last. Items can go FAST!!

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Remember that you can shop the Last Chance items at the same time.

And the kit collection too!

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