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Beautiful Embossed card swaps with foil accents

Our Team swap theme was to use foil or heat embossing on our cards. This was a fun theme that is especially easy around the holidays.

Today I’m sharing Jonna’s stunning card in Black, Silver & White:

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It’s a ‘Wow’ card for sure! She textured the Basic Gray card layer with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder seen here first and then rubbed it with Versamark ink. Then she heat embossed it with Silver embossing powder. Just gorgeous!

Her measurements are as follows:
– Embossed layer 3 1/2″ square
– Black layer 3 3/4″ square, Black greeting layer 3 3/4″ X 1 1/4″
– White is 4″ X 5 1/4″, White greeting layer is 3 1/2″ X 1″

The greeting is from the Branching Out stamp set.

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It’s a beautiful card Jonna!

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The kits below will ship out this week so you have plenty of time to finish them by December. And they’re quick & easy too!

The Christmas Tags & More cards are easy because there isn’t any stamping. The greetings are from the gold foil ephemera pack included in the kit.

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This kit to go includes a share of the festive designer paper, the ribbon, the peppermint gems, the ephemera greetings, the PDF tutorial and video too. Plus the pre-cut 10 cards that are all fun folds. All for $30 plus shipping. It’s a fabulous deal!

Don’t wait long; I have just a few left. Go here to get yours. *You will need to cut your new designer paper for the cards but my directions make that simple.

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The other kit I created this month is also easy but does require stamped greetings. But there is very little prep & just a little trimming of the card bases to create these beautiful wintery cards:

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These cards could be winter or holiday; it’s your choice when you stamp the greetings.

This kit originated from a former Paper Pumpkin kit but I jazzed up the cards and added more to create 12 gorgeous cards. This kit includes 12 envelopes and a share of Peppermint gems plus the PDF tutorial.
I have a few left so grab yours soon. This kit is $29 and you can see it here.

**Remember to check out all of my kits to go and tutorials here at my shop; choosing more than one will save on shipping.

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• LOTS of beautiful Flowering Zinnias card swaps by my Team!

  March 15, 2024

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  I'm continuing to share our March card swaps made by my Flowerbug's.  Our theme was Online Exclusives and many of us chose the Flowering Zinnias and the Simply Zinnia bundle for our cards. 

  *Currently the Flowering Zinnias Suite and bundle are unavailable.  The Simply Zinnias stamp set is out of stock and expected back in around March 25th.  The Shiny Sequins are also out of stock but expected back in April. 

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  First is a pretty card made by Karen G.  

  
  
  
  
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  She showed off the beautiful Flowering Zinnias designer paper AND the Berry Burst & Old Olive glimmer paper seen here.  It also includes a sheet of White in the pack.  This designer paper pack includes two sheets of paper perfect for an easy card front. 

  The greeting is from the Simply Zinnia stamp set. Her colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White.

  Next is a fun fold card made by Karen A. 

  
  
  
  
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  She tore the Flowering Zinnias designer paper into strips and added to her card front.  What a great layering technique! She used Black, Petal Pink and Lemon Lime Twist here.  It's actually a special fun fold that twists!

  
  
  
  
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  This is one of those cards you have to see in person or on a video; it's very cool! 

  Measurements:

  • Black card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2".  Then make a mark on one side at 4 1/4" and score diagonally to that line.  You'll fold the card on that diagonal back to the top and add the Green layer to it. 
  • Lemon Lime Twist 4" square
  • Petal Pink 3 3/4" & 1" X 4"
  • DSP strips measure 3 1/2" across.  The vertical strip on the side is 3/4" X 3 3/4"

  Next is a neat card made by Rita. 

  
  
  
  
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  She used the Flowering Zinnias designer paper and a window sheet layer to create a peek-a-boo card. The sentiment is from Forever Fern (now retired) stamped on a Hexagon punched piece. The flowers are fussy cut from the designer paper. 

  Measurements:

  • Card base 4 1/4" X 7 1/2" score at 5 1/2"
  • DSP – 4 pieces at 4 1/4" X 2"

  I love seeing what my gals make! Many times I'm reminded of neat card folds, layouts or techniques. 

  Next is a pretty card made by Ginny who focused on the Simply Zinnias stamp set. 

  
  
  
  
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  She used Blends markers to color the pretty zinnia image.  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight & Pumpkin Pie are her cardstock & Blends colors.  She popped up the top two layers on Dimensionals; what a difference this makes! 

  I'll share more team swaps next week! 

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• Beautiful Online Exclusive card swaps

  March 14, 2024

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  We held our monthly Team Gathering and our swap theme was to feature Online Exclusive products.  Honestly our current line of OE products is amazing. Did you know there are over 90 items?  Be sure to check them out here.  

  Joan made this first one with the In My Heart stamp set seen here. 

  
  
  
  
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  Her coloring is amazing! I believe she used Blends markers for the scene. She used two sizes of the Deckled Circles and her background is made with the Foursquare decorative masks seen here. She used a Blending Brush with Orchid Oasis ink to create that gorgeous, striking background. Her colors are Orchid Oasis & Sweet Sorbet – both of these In Colors are retiring in early April! 

  Here's how she finished the inside: 

  
  
  
  
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  Next is a stunning card made by Tracey. She chose the Courage & Faith stamp set in the Annual catalog; see it here.

  
  
  
  
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  I just love how this layout shows off the pretty Meandering Meadows designer paper! 

  Measurements: Each of the designer paper pieces are 2 1/2" X 1 1/4". This allows you to make two cards with each 6 X 6" piece of DSP.  The greeting is stamped on a the Scalloped Contours diecut seen here.  

  Next is a wonderful card perfect for either guys or gals. It features the Trucking Along bundle seen here. 

  
  
  
  
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  I love the stamped and textured background! She also used the Deckled Circles (in low inventory) and the Basics 3D embossing folders – both can be seen in our Online Exclusive line here.    The greeting die-cut is from the Perennial Postage dies

  Stay tuned for more swaps tomorrow! 

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• Colorful Flowering Zinnias card kit or PDF tutorial – reserve yours as supplies are limited

  March 13, 2024

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  Look at these fabulous cards featuring the new Flowering Zinnia designer paper!  

  
  
  
  
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  These striking floral cards feature 10 cards; 4 of the 5 designs are fun folds. 

  This kit to go includes the following:

  • 1/2 pkg. Flowering Zinnias designer paper (6" X 12")
  • a share of 2 ribbon duo pack (Petal Pink & Lemon Lime Twist)
  • a share of Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs
  • all pre-cut pieces including punched or die-cuts
  • the PDF tutorial with step by step directions, photos, measurements & supplies

  I used only greetings from the Simply Zinnia & Circle Celebration stamp sets to finish the cards; you can substitute any other greetings you own.  Unfortunately the Simply Zinnia stamp set is out of stock until later in March. 

  The kit will ship out at the end of March. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. 

  Click here to get the pre-cut kit for $28 plus shipping.  Or click here to purchase the PDF tutorial at $15. 

  Order more than one kit to save on shipping; I have quite a few other options.  See my other March kit – the A Little Latte  here.  

  
  
  
  
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