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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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  • Just a few days left both kits to go!!

    There is just a few days left to get the striking Artistry Blooms cards kit to go!  They are gorgeous!  

    Here are two of the fun fold cards included among the 5 different designs.  

    July Artistry window cards Save

    I used the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set on most of the cards in the kit.   

    There are so many colors in the Artistry Blooms DSP and they're perfect for all styles of stampers.  

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    I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:

    • Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
    • Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
    • I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
    • You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.

    The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:

    • 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
    • 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
    • 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
    • a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
    • The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list

    With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

    Be sure to opt in for this kit by July 20th!  

    • click here to order the kit to go mentioned above
    • click here to order the kit to go with the accitional Happiest of Birthday's stamp set 
    • Click here to order the pdf tutorial only

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    The second kit option available in July is the Four Seasons Floral kit.  This is a 12 cards kit (2 full size and 10 note cards) with envelopes plus product. 
     
    It includes the Four Seasons Floral stamp set, two ink spots and a share of clear rhinestones.  
     
     
    All you need to complete the kit is adhesive, a clear block and optional sponges. No need to cut or prep anything either! It's all done for you. 
    I'll send you the tutorial with photos and directions.  
     
    This kit is perfect for stamping on vacation, with the kids or for yourself!
    • click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit. 
    • *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.

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    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

    Order online here

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

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    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • 3 cards with my ‘Life is Beautiful’ MDA stamp set!

    You may have spied my stamp set in a previous post, but I haven't shared much yet!  You can be sure I will be posting quite a few projects with it.

    If you didn't know, it's a stamp set I helped create as a perk of achieving a Million Dollars in sales in my career with Stampin' Up!  It's so cool to have my name posted under the stamp set in the upcoming 2020 August – December Stampin' Up! catalog! 

    I shared three technique cards using the Life is Beautiful stamp set on FB live last week.   I did upload it to YouTube so everyone can watch. *see below 

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    The top left card is created by stamping and heat embossing the leaves with White embossing powder.  Then coloring over with Blends alcohol markers.  Such a cool effect and actually fun to color too.  The dark card stock covers most mistakes if you go off the image a bit. 

    Life is Beautiful blends over embossing Save

    The colors are Bermuda Bay, Black and Mango Melody.  The pretty label tags are die-cuts from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here. 

    I wanted to have a play with a rainbow style card using the distinktive dots in the set.  

    Life is Beautiful blends over embossing Save

    I used Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point here.  The greeting is from another MDA set called Ridiculously Awesome. 

    Next is a simple baby wipe technique.  

    Life is Beautiful blends over embossing Save

    I stamped the tree twice to create a wider trunk and more branches.  The colors here are Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede with Granny Apple Green and Pretty Peacock dots. 

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    For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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    Current Host code is 3MFE2KKP

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

    Order online here

    2020 Card stock sampler Save

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

    Tasteful Touches bundle Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Accordion Style Fun-Fold card with video

    Here's another easy fun fold card that shows off all sides of your designer series paper.  And uses up thin strips too! 

    I made them during my weekly 'Stamp With Me' Facebook Live last week.  

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    I chose to use the Brights 6 X 6" designer paper pack and the Many Mates stamp set.  

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    Aren't they fun?  The back is flat and does not open.  You could include a full card base on it instead of a flat piece if you'd like.  I will write or sign the inside on the larger White part.

    You might notice there are dots around some of the punched pieces.  I used my Blends markers to add that fun detail.  I also colored in some of the words on the greetings too.  This stamp set is fun! 

    When you adhere the greeting on the front add adhesive to just the very top flap. 

    July 6th cards. Save

    Measurements:
    Card base: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
    next layer 5 1/4" X 4", textured
    White accordion fold 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1", 2", 4" and 6"
    Designer paper – 3 pieces 4" tall. 3/4", 1 1/4" and 2 3/4"
     
    Supplies:
    Stamps – Many Mates
    Ink – Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Black Memento
    Card stock – Brights DSP, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Black
    Punches – Tailored Tag, Label Me Lovely, 2" circle, Lovely You Pick a Punch, Banner Triple
    Other – Blends markers, rhinestone jewels, Dimensionals 

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    Below is the video for you.  Enjoy! 

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    Get a $5 coupon to use in August with each $50 you spend in July!

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know your Stampin' Up! colors! 

    Order online here

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

    Tasteful Touches bundle Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

     

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