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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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• Lots of Fun Fold cards!

  May 19, 2020

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  My Flowerbug's Team held a Fun Fold card swap this month and I'll be sharing their amazing cards this week.  I'll try my best to add details, products and measurements for them too. 

  Their cards are jaw dropping incredible; you're going to just love them!

  First up is Jacki's striking split fold card.   Look at all of the dies she cut out!  

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  Measurements & Products used: 

  • The Daffodil Delight main card is 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 2 3/4" and 8 1/4"
  • White pieces are 2" X 5 1/4"
  • Follow Your Art DSP is 1 7/8" X 5 1/8"
  • Stamps – Beautiful Bouquet, Label Me Bold (Mini catalog)
  • Dies – Bouquet Bunch

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  Jonna made this amazing double Z fold card with the Sailing Home stamp set, Smooth Sailing Dies and Come Sail Away designer paper.

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  This Come Sail Away paper is on the retiring list right now while supplies last; it coordinates so beautifully with these products!   The Sailing Home stamp set and Smooth Sailing dies are in the next catalog but the paper is not. 

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  Measurements:

  • Navy card base is 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
  • Balmy Blue is 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8"
  • Designer paper – left is 3 1/4" X 4", middle is 3 1/4" X 1 7/8", white on right is also 3 1/4" X 1 7/8"

   

  Deloris made this beautiful Double Point card using the retiring Bird Ballad designer paper. This paper is on sale on the Last Chance list here.  It's just $8.05 right now!

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  One of my Club cards this month features this unique fold so there will be a video on it next week. 

  Measurements:

  • Black base is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
  • the dotted Designer Paper is 5 1/4" X 4 1/4"
  • the two folded DSP points are 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side, with the tips folded to the score line.  
  • She fussy cut the flowers and bird from the Bird Ballad designer series paper. See it here. 
  • The White die is the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here.

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• 3 quick cards from a 6 X 6″ template! Video too!

  May 18, 2020

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  In case you missed it I've uploaded the video for my easy template for 6 X 6" designer paper to make three cards quickly! I also have a project sheet that includes the template, directions, additional measurements and more.  

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  You can use any piece of 6 X 6" designer paper you'd like!  Let the colors in your paper help you decide on the card bases and accent colors and embellishments.  It's really fun to make cards when you have this easy guide.

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  As you can see, depending on your designer paper, colors and orientation the cards don't look the same!

   6 X 6 Quick cards template – download it here

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• Tomorrow is the last day; get two pre-cut kits and save on shipping!

  May 15, 2020

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  tomorrow is the last day to get either of my May pre-cut kits to go.  I have two choices!  You can choose one or both!  If you want both I can combine shipping to save you money.

  First is the Quick Cards kit; 10 cards including a few unique folds.  And they're not all flowery either!  Of course you can 'add' flowers if you'd like to…… 

   

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  This kit to go includes $20 in product AND a pre-cut cards kit; all for $28 plus shipping.  The product alone costs just over $24 so you're getting the 10 cards kit for less than $4.  It includes a full pack of 6 X 6" Regals designer series paper, a full spool of White Flax ribbon and 1/2 pkg. of Holiday rhinestones.  

  I used the So Sentimental stamp set on my cards. You can substitute any stamp set you own though. 

  There are three options for you with this kit. Purchase and see them all here. 

  1. First is the complete bundle that includes the pre-cut cards, product, pdf tutorial AND the So Sentimental stamp set for $59.50.
  2. Second choice is the pre-cut cards kit, product and pdf tutorial for $36.
  3. Lastly you can purchase just the pdf tutorial; with no kit or product for $15. 

  *I have a limited number of these kits available.  If you want one; do not wait! Go here to get yours. 

  **If you are already subscribed to my monthly kits to go I have one of these set aside for you.  Do not order another!

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  The second available kit includes these gorgeous cards!  Stock up on your supply of masculine cards with this kit that requires NO stamping!

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  It includes $18 in products including 1/2 pkg of Come Sail Away Memories & More cards pack and Memories & More cards and envelopes plus a pre-cut kit needed to complete your cards.  It also includes one package of Basic Brads, two spools of twine (Navy & Navy/Sahara Sand) and a few Sail Away trinkets. 

  I have a limited supply of this kit on hand because many of the products are retiring.  Many of these items are on sale right now on the Last Chance list here. 

  Purchase it here by May 17th.

  Both of these kits will be mailed out at the end of this month, which gives you some wonderful crafting time.

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