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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Men’s cards kit to go with the Well Suited suite.

April 7, 2021
I decided to offer card kits for both men and women this month. With Mother's and Father's day coming up it's nice to have cards for the special people in our lives.

Today I'm highlighting the 10 men's cards showcasing the Well Suited designer paper; many of which are fun folds. Look!

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Many of us find men's cards more challenging to make. But these sure came together easily! I chose a few layouts and fun fold cards and walla; done!

I always create a full PDF tutorial for these kits that includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list. Choose that option or the Kit to Go which includes the free tutorial. #BestDeal

You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
- 1/2 pkg. Well Suited Designer Paper (6" X 12")
- 2 colors of twine
- Black Matte dots
- free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
I used the Handsomely Suited stamp set for the greetings but you can easily substitute any stamps you already own. However if you want to purchase it, here's a link to the stamp set & here's the link to the bundle. Or add it to your kit at an additional 10% off!

Remember the kit offer ends after April 19th! You have a few options with these cards:
- Choose the PDF tutorial only here $15
- Choose the 10 cards pre-cut kit with tutorial $28 (plus $8 shipping) here.
- Add on the Well Suited bundle with the card kit/PDF and save an extra 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for this option.
- I am also offering a second kit in April; the Hydrangea Hill cards. See that here. More on that tomorrow.
- Choose both April card kits to go here.
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).

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Hydrangea Hill cards kit to go; opt in by the19th!

April 6, 2021
Look at these stunning cards featuring the Hydrangea Haven suite of products!

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If you love flowers or purple this might be the kit for you. It includes 10 cards; most of which are fancy fold cards and $20 in product as well! Plus you receive the PDF tutorial free!

I used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set for all of the greetings on these cards but you can use any set. You can see the stamp set here or the bundle here and add either to your kit as well for an extra 10% off!

You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
- 1/2 pkg. Hydrangea Hill Designer Paper (6" X 12")
- Grape sheer ribbon
- Pastel Pearls
- free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
You have a few options if you like these cards.
- Choose the PDF tutorial only here $15
- Choose the 10 cards pre-cut kit with tutorial $28 (plus $8 shipping) here.
- Add on the Hydrangea Haven stamp set or bundle with the card kit/PDF and save an extra 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for this option.
- I am also offering a second kit in April; the Well Suited cards for men. See that here. More on that tomorrow.
- Choose both April card kits to go here.
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).

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Two striking ‘WOW’ cards with Paper Strips!

April 5, 2021

This week I'm sharing the cards I made on last week's Facebook Live video. If you aren't following me on Facebook yet click here. I host a video each Tuesday morning at 11 am CT and twice a month on Monday evenings as well.

I had a bunch of paper strips leftover from cutting out for cards and kits and created some fun & unique cards with them.

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This is one of my most favorites of all of the cards I made with my paper strips. I find the colors stunning together!

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The colors are Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Bumblebee & Daffodil Delight. The 1/4" strips are simply adhered to the 4 1/4" X 11" card front and the excess is trimmed off afterwards.

These unique flowers are made with the Pierced Bloom dies seen here. Each flower has 4 layers.

The greeting is from the Happiest of Birthdays set; seen here.

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Next is another striking card using the same colorful strips added horizontally this time.

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The pretty leafy die-cut is from the Christmas Layers dies seen here. They're on sale for $17.40 (was $29) now while supplies last! the greeting is from the Simply Succulent set seen here.

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Below is the video with 10 unique and amazing cards all made with leftover paper strips!

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Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last!

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*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

You can also order them in my Shop here.

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