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Casing my friend with Caring Leaves & video

Last week I was out of town to see my son get married in the beautiful Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming.  

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The photographer was incredible; I have to share some of her early shots with you.  It was a quick trip but we were blessed to be there for the small ceremony. We had a wonderful time driving through the stunning park with the photographer scouting out photo opportunities.  We're thrilled to add Katrina to our family! 

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Today I'm sharing the swap card I made for our Team card swap this month:

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My colors include Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Beige & Very Vanilla.  Peacock is one of my favorite 'outside the box' colors for autumn projects. 

Two of my favorite types of stamps are 2-step and Distinktive and this set is both!  It's a sweet & simple set & it's just $17. See it here. 

CARING LEAVES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Save

When I was planning my card for the swap I came across the card on the left below.  It's one my friend Susie Wood made awhile ago. I loved the layout and cased it using the Caring Leaves set. 

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Casing a favorite card or layout is my go to when designing a new project. It's fun to switch up colors and products while using the same design. 

I created a video that's posted below.  I stamped the outline leaves on the large Pretty Peacock layer before embossing it with the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder. I also stamped an extra leaf to fussy cut and add under the tag.  See the measurements below.

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Measurements:

  • Basic Beige 4 1/4" X 11" score at 5 1/2"
  • Pretty Peacock 2 3/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 4 
  • Pumpkin Pie 2 1/2" X 3 3/4", 4 1/4" X 1" strip
  • Very Vanilla 2 1/4" X 3 1/2" plus tag die-cut

Below is the video I shared along with card swaps from my Team. 

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  • Check out these Just Kiddin’ Suite cards by our Artist of the Month!

    Today I'm sharing multiple cards made by Marla – our February Artist of the Month on my Flowerbug's Team.  She chose to feature the Just Kiddin' suite seen here.

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    This card was cased from Lisa Curcio and is called a 3 tiered easel card.  It's a neat fun fold card.   

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    The front two panels are folded down in the photo above so you can see the back panel of the 3 tiers. Very clever!  

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    She used one of the scenes in the DSP for her background and added the girl, ball, pennants, stool and greeting!

    Just kidding 4 Save

    This is a mini slimline card. I believe she stamped the pillows but the rest are cut from the DSP or die-cut with the dies in the bundle. 

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    Here she added the kids, a greeting and the 'block' castle to the Just Kiddin' DSP scene. 

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    ON the card above she scored the back of her card base in half (2 3/4") and added the scene and the greeting strip in front with extra scored ends that create a curved element. That pretty purple glimmer paper is from our Online Exclusives.  So cool! 

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    This scene is made with the dies in the Just Kiddin' bundle seen here and of course the little girl (fussy cut) from the DSP. 

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    Adding the kids with Dimensionals completes the scene. I love how she let the Just Kiddin' DSP do the work of the background!

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    This gatefold card opens up to reveal a full scene! Don't yo love the little baby peeking out!?

    The greeting is on one layer and the kits are on another layer; both have a double score line that makes them pop up slightly. 

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    Didn't she do an incredible job showcasing the Just Kiddin' suite?!  Great job Marla!!

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  • Another version of my 1 sheet box & cards; featuring the Softly Sophisticated DSP

    Today I'm sharing the second version of my 1 sheet box & cards. I shared the other one on Monday;  See it here. 

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    These projects feature the Softly Sophisticated designer paper from our recent Sale-a-Bration promotion.  Sadly SAB is over so it's not available anymore.  You can easily substitute your favorite designer paper instead. 

    Please watch the video tutorial below to see how to make this box. I used the crinkled Pool Party ribbon from SAB to close it and the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp & punch bundle on these projects. 

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    I decided to attach the ribbon on this box instead of leaving it loose.  I used Tear & Tape and adhered it to the back, upper flap and half of the front.  I tied the tag to the ribbon with twine so it's easy to tie together again. 

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    Here's the template you can save.  It's also included in the free project sheet below too. 

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    Click here to download or print the free project sheet: Download 1 sheet box for 6 cards & envelopes

    Here are both of my 1 sheet boxes; which is your favorite?

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    Next I'll share the individual cards with the measurements. Each one is a special but easy fun fold layout. I used just one stamp set on these cards – the Heartfelt Hexagon set. The coordinating Hexagon punch is unavailable right now; it's out of stock but will be back in April. 

    Note the decorated envelopes to match!  Doing this makes your projects extra special and uses up your designer paper stash too.

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    This card is a new take on a book-binding card fold. It has just one extra layer of card stock to make it a new fold. 

    Measurements: Calypso Coral card 11" X 4 1/4" score at 2 1/8", 4 1/4" & 5 1/2". 2nd piece is 3 1/4" X 4", White inside 2" X 4". DSP – large panel is 3" X 4", 1" X 4" & 2" X 4"

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    I love this card fold!  It used the trimmed off layer from the card base as the front panel. 

    Measurements: Pebbled Path – 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2"; cut off one end at 2 3/4". DSP 1 piece at 2" X 4", 2nd piece at 4" X 3"

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    This card shows off both sides of your designer paper since the DSP is actually the front of your card base.

    Measurements: Pool Party is 5 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4". DSP – 1 piece at 3/4" X 5 1/2", 1 piece at 4" X 5 1/2". Wild Wheat strip 4" X 1"

    Click here or on the photo below to watch the video tutorial.  It will help you understand how to make the box.  Don't forget to follow me on YouTube while you're there! 

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  • New Online Exclusives are now available! Over 20 exciting new products

    Woo hoo!  The new Online Exclusive products are now available to everyone!  They've released over 20 brand new stamps, bundles, designer papers and embellishments and they are fabulous!

    Remember these are not in any published catalogs; they can only be seen online.  But they can be purchased by anyone on any type of order.  They've said these are while supplies last.  Some will be re-ordered when they run out of stock and others will not be. 

    I'm sharing projects featuring the Latte Love on today's Facebook Live.  See it here at 11 am CT.  It will be uploaded to my YouTube channel here later today as well. 

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    I'm sharing just a few of my favorites here. You can see them all by clicking here: 

    FILLED WITH FUN BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save
     
    ENCIRCLED IN NATURE BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    SIMPLY ZINNIA BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save
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    FLOWERING ZINNIAS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save
    A LITTLE LATTE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

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    Rainbow gems Save

    All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

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