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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. 

PRETTY PRINTS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

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. 

Tropical Leaf baby wipe shaker Save

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! 

TROPICAL LEAF BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

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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March Specials:

See the new Online Exclusives here! 

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

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  • Deeply Discounted dies & stamps starts tomorrow! A blast from the past showcase.

    The Last Chance Sale starts tomorrow. 

    2024 Last Chance list Save

    I decided to share some 'Blast from the Past' projects featuring some dies & stamp sets that will be deeply discounted starting tomorrow. 

    *Remember all links will show full price until Tuesday, April 9th. Save this post and click on them tomorrow to shop.  

    First is the Paper Florist dies shown on these cards:

    Alcohol Blending cards Save

    You can see them here online.  They were $27 for a whopping 18 dies and are 50% off for a new price of $18.50. !

    Kindest expressions swap. Save

    And one of my favorite sets of dies are the Gorgeous Garden dies.  It's a set of two dies that were $42 and are now $29.40.  See them here. 

    Garden Wishes cards Save

    If you are short sets for guys the Brewed for You stamp set & dies might be fore you. The dies were $24 and are 1/2 off at $12 starting Tuesday.  The Brewed for You stamp set is not on sale but you can see it here. together you're saving $12. 

     

    April Brewed for You Club Save

    This Dots & Spots die is so fun!  It was $32 and is now $19.20. I used it here along with the Petal Park stamp set & builder punch. The stamp set (seen here) is retiring but the punch is not.  It's just $13.80 and was $23. 

    PetalPark baby wipe Save

    And look at these Sweet Citrus cards!  This set & dies make the most unique & special cards! 

    Sweet Citrus all Save

    The Hybrid embossing folder comes with a set of dies to create amazing texture on the fruit. The dies were $33 and will be $16.50 since they're 50% off starting Tuesday! See the dies here. The Sweet Citrus stamp set is 20% off.  It was $23 and is now $18.40. See it here. 

    There are so many other products that are discounted by up to 60%.  I could go on & on!  Don't wait to order what you want as some will run out of stock within hours of the sale opening.  *Remember prices go active on Tuesday, April 9th. 

    See the 2023-24 Annual Catalog list here. Download AC Last Chance list by discount

    Here's the 2024 Spring Catalog list.  Spring 2024 Mini Catalog Last Chance List

    Have fun shopping and enjoy the discounts! 

    Be sure to use a host code when ordering from me. 

    Thank you!!

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    April Specials: 

    *current host code link:  CDYBRZ2T or W62MPU2R

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    A free gift with orders in April:

    April gems Save

    All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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  • 2 NEW card kits available – 1 for pets & another with honeycomb elements

    We've added two new kits in our Kit Collection this week. 

    First is the By Your Side kit – one that features dogs & cats!  You can choose either one to complete your card. 

    April By your side kit Save

    Kit includes:
    * By Your Side Photopolymer Stamp Set
    * Clear Stamp Block
    * Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
    * Predesigned projects
    * Step-by-step instructions
    * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
    * Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
    * 8 printed card bases
    * 8 printed envelopes
    * Folded card: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 
    * Printed die cuts with peek through cut outs and die-cut labels
    * Brushed Gold Adhesive Backed Embellishments
    * Enough adhesive to complete projects

    BY YOUR SIDE KIT (ENGLISH) Save

    Here's the photo of the stamp set included:

    BY YOUR SIDE KIT (ENGLISH) Save

    Click here to see it online. It's $22 and the item number is #163876

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    Next is the Hooray for Honeycomb kit. Remember these??

    April Hooray for Honeycomb kit Save

    It features  The item # is 163882 and it's $18. The labels are printed in multiple languages; no stamping required.  It's a perfect crafty kit to gift or to make with your kiddos! 

    HOORAY FOR HONEYCOMB KIT Save

    Kit includes:
    * Predesigned projects with Step-by-step instructions
    * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
    * Make 9 cards
    * 9 printed card bases with gloss finish and 9 envelopes
    * Die-cut images and printed labels
    * Adhesive Honeycomb images
    * Enough adhesive to complete projects
    * White twine

    See all of our all inclusive kits here.  We have lots of them! 

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    April Specials: 

    *current host code links: CDYBRZ2T 

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    A free gift with orders in April:

    April gems Save

    All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

    Flowering Zinnias Save

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  • Price changes in the upcoming Annual Catalog

    2024 annual catalog Save

    The new Annual Catalogs are starting to arrive to Demonstrators this week.  Hopefully those I've ordered for my customers will start arriving within the next few weeks.  

    Pre-order is happening now for Demo's. We are able to order a select list of new products (starting Tuesday, April 2nd). It's so exciting to get brand new products in.  I've been creating cards for swaps this month and I'm loving these new colors, gems, ribbons, stamps & bundles!

    Did you know that you can get some of these exciting new products now too?  Just add them to your starter kit! Click here to get started and enjoy a 20% discount on all future orders!  

    New catalog join Save

    Our beautiful new In Colors are a favorite choice to add to a Starter Kit: 

    2024-26 In colors.starter kit . Save

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    No one likes to hear that prices are going up. I know that. Unfortunately like everything else right in our world lately Stampin' Up! has cost increases.  Unless they pass this along to us….. well, you know what could happen and we don't want that!! 

    Below is a list of the price changes occurring in the 2024-26 Annual Catalog. If you need any of these products I suggest you get them now; in April! 

    Click here to see & print the list.  Download 2024-2025 ANNUAL CATALOG PRICE INCREASES

    I am stocking up on many of my favorite colors of card stock this month.  I'm also grabbing more envelopes too. 

    April card stock price Save

    Remember the Last Chance sale starts next week, Tuesday, April 9th. It's tempting to wait to order some of these items.  But already there are several items out of stock/sold out.  So if you NEED something I suggest you get it now! See these lists here. 

    2024 Last Chance list Save

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    April Specials: 

    *current host code link:  CDYBRZ2T

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    A free gift with orders in April:

    April gems Save

    All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

    Flowering Zinnias Save

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