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Beautiful Glitz & Shine card swaps


Today is the second batch of Glitz, Shine or Glimmer card swaps by my Flowerbug's Team.  You'll love the wide array of gorgeous cards they made! 

But first I have to tell you about the Last Chance & Carry Over lists from the 2023 Holiday catalog. 

 

The holiday catalog ends January 3rd and they've released the items that are retiring AND those that will carry over into 2024. *see all items here!

This Last Chance Products promotion will include two lists: a retiring list and a carryover list.

Details:

  • Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. 
  • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
  • Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.

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First up today is a birthday card made by Deloris. She used the beautiful Autumn Leaves dies as her main focus.  

Measurements & products: 

  • All About Autumn center panel 2 3/4" X 5 1/2" (DSP is discontinued now)
  • More Dazzle paper 1/2" X 5 1/2" strips
  • Pretty Peacock card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" – front textured with the Distressed Tile embossing folder
  • Vanilla die-cut 2 3/8" X 4" – Countryside Corners dies (2023-24 Annual catalog)
  • Greeting from the Lasting Joy stamp set (2023-24 Annual catalog)

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 Next is a pretty Christmas card made by Jane. She chose to feature the Merriest Trees bundle seen here. 

This card is all about Lost Lagoon and Silver which are absolutely beautiful together!

Products used:

  • Lost Lagoon card stock
  • Snowflake Magic specialty & Winter Meadow designer papers (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Silver & Gold adhesive backed glimmer paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
  • Elegant Trim (silver cord – Annual catalog)
  • Festive Pearls (Annual catalog) 

Measurements:

  • Lost Lagoon card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • White 4" X 5 1/4"
  • Snowflake Magic 1" X 5 1/8"
  • Winter Meadow 2 7/8" X 5 1/8" 

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Next is a pretty card made by Candy

I love her pretty color combo of Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo & White.  

Products & measurements:

  • Crumb Cake card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" (textured with the Stripes & Splatters 3D embossing folder 2023-24 Annual catalog)
  • Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper (Online Exclusives) 2" X 5 1/2"
  • Deckled Rectangle dies 2 1/8" X 3 1/2" (Annual catalog)
  • Flirty Flamingo greeting 2 1/8" long (Stylish Shapes dies 2023-24 Annual catalog) 
  • Inks – Old Olive, Flirty Flamingo & Old Olive Stampin' Write markers 
  • Brass Butterflies (Annual catalog)

I love sharing my Team's cards and their special styles! Stop back in for more gorgeous card swaps tomorrow!

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November Specials: 

*current host code:  4D2ZDS6Q

Click on the photo below to see all of the new online products

 

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  • Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!


    Here are two more fun fold cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for a recent swap.  They're both Z-fold cards but totally different!  

    First is Mary's card featuring the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper and the Warm Hugs bundle; both in the 2020 Holiday catalog now.  This Designer paper is on sale right now.  Click here to see all 15 papers! 

    Measurements:

    • Real Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
    • Designer paper front3" X 4 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
    • White inside is 3" X 2 1/2"

    Karen G made this pretty card with the Snow Wonder stamp set.  

    Measurements: 

    • Seaside Spray 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Highland Heather 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
    • White front 4 1/4" X 3", bottom is 2 1/4" X 3"
    • Snowflake Wishes DSP in the center is also 2 1/4" X 3" 

    I hope you're enjoying this Fun Fold series of cards.  I am so proud of my gals; they've truly created fabulous cards!!

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    October Specials!

    Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

    Designer Paper Sale; click here!

    Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

    online order over $45. 


    All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

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  • Gift Wrapped Fun Fold card!


    Look at this super cute Fun Fold card featuring the Gift Wrapped bundle seen here! 

    I LOVE the bright, eye-catching colors she choose; Granny Apple Green & Poppy Parade.  Can you see that she used both the Light & Dark colors in these Blends markers?  

    She also used the Wink of Stella on the punched bow and 'ribbon' on the front. See that cute baby tag?  That's part of the punch too! 

    Can you see how the front flap catches on the greeting on the left?  Love this! 

    Measurements: 

    • Granny Apple Green 4 1/4" X 8 1/4" and 3" X 6" scored at 3" and two 1/2" X 2 3/4" strips and a 1" X 1 1/4" piece for the greeting layer
    • Poppy Parade 2 3/4" square
    • Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4" plus a 2 3/4" square for inside the smaller flip area and scraps for the Tasteful Labels die-cut, and ribbon punches. 

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    October Specials!

    Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

    Designer Paper Sale; click here!

    Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

    online order over $45. 


    All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

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  • Clear Block Stamping; a fun & easy background for quick cards!


    Have you ever tried Block Stamping?  If you have a clear block and ink pads you can do this!  

    I shared these cards on Facebook Live last week Tuesday.  You can watch the replay below.  Remember every Tuesday morning at 11 am CT I'm Live on FB here. 

    I chose a few different stamp sets and inks for the cards I made.  I also have a few tips for you when doing this technique. 

    The above card features Soft Seafoam and In The Pines stamp set.  The White layer is 4 3/4" X 3 1/2".  I inked the 'H' block in Soft Seafoam ink and spritzed it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint. 

    You can use water but that takes longer to dry and I wanted a bit of shimmer. Shimmer Paint mixes well with rubbing alcohol. I added random strips of Shaded Spruce CS across the card.  Quick & easy! 

    This card features Calypso Coral (2" X 5 1/2"), Petal Pink and the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set. The textured layer is from the set of Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

    Can you see the marbling effect here? I inked the block in Seaside Spray ink and then added a few swirls of Misty Moonlight with a Stampin' Write marker. *Watch the video below. 

    I used the Snowflake Wishes set on this card and the Flowers for Every Season ribbon/twine combo pack.  The colors are Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight.  The White layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" and the Misty Moonlight is 3 3/4" square – a scrap I had. 

    Tips on the Clear Block Technique:

    • Use a light color of ink
    • Choose a block that fits on your card stock
    • Ink it and spritz with either water or rubbing alcohol until it almost starts to puddle.
    • Add a swirl of darker color with a marker after inking the block and before spritzing. 
    • Alcohol dries faster than water 
    • Add a bit of Shimmer Paint to your alcohol for additionals glitz! 
    • Whisper White card stock works just fine; no need for thicker papers

     

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    October Specials!

    Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

    Designer Paper Sale; click here!

    Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

    online order over $45. 


    All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

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