Casing my friend with Caring Leaves & video

September 23, 2024

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

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)

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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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September Specials:

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Free gems in September!

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Splendid Autumn suite

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Happy Valentine’s Day! A Sweet Treat Pouch; easy gift!

February 14, 2020
Here's a super neat way to give a treat to a friend. My friend Marilyn made these for her club gals this month. Many of my gals like to make something special for their fellow club members when they are hostess. I love seeing their creativity!

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Isn't it cute? It's made from our clear envelopes! I think it's super clever. She found the idea online and changed it up so it opens at the bottom; no need to destroy the pretty topper to get to your treat!

The card stock and From My Heart designer paper are 'inside' the envelope. You can adhere your candies with mini glue dots to stay in place.

Watch the Facebook Live video replay below. I made one adding a nice big cookie. I placed the cookie in another clear envelope and inserted it into the outer one. I just checked it and it's still soft a few weeks later!

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Details:
- Clear envelopes – get 50 in a package for $6. See them here
- Card stock topper is 3 1/2" X 5" scored at 2 1/2". Rounded with the Detailed Trio punch
- From My Heart DSP topper is 1 1/2" X 4 3/4", bottom two corners are rounded
- Card stock inside the envelope is 4 1/4" square
- Designer Series Paper inside the envelope is 4" square
- Be sure to have the opening at the bottom for easy access to your treat!
- Stamps are from Little Ladybug, Heartfelt, Butterfly Gala, Stitched So Sweetly
- I stamped directly on the punched heart above; it's punched from the From My Heart Specialty Designer paper!
- Heart Punch Pack
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Here's the video for this pouch and two adorable Little Ladybug cards.

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free! Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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Newest 5 sheet wonder with Positive Thoughts

February 13, 2020

I knew the Positive Thoughts stamp set would be perfect for a one sheet wonder but it's even better with my 5 Sheet Wonder!

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What is a 5 sheet wonder? See the templates above the cards here? Those are the 5 pre-measured templates you use for the layers on each of the cards. Absolutely no measuring here; just cut on the printed lines! My husband and I have created multiple 'wonders' with printed layers to make card making easy. See them all here.

The neutral 'one sheet wonder' template is what you stamp on, creating your own patterned paper. First you'll print the template on it then flip it over to stamp on. The other 4 templates are colored 'layers' for your cards. Cut on the printed lines for perfect layers!

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I'm offering this class locally and as a kit to go or just the pdf tutorial for anyone else who cannot attend.

Local class is Tuesday, February 25th at 6 pm. Cost is $20 and includes the 10 cards with envelopes and the pdf tutorial. RSVP by Feb 23rd.

The kit to go includes the printed templates, 10 card bases and assorted ribbons. It does not include punched greetings or rhinestones. Cost is $20 plus $8.50 for Priority Shipping. Email me by February 25th at lagreff60@gmail.com to order. Combine it with my February Fun-fold cards kit to go for discounted shipping.

The pdf tutorial is always available at my Tutorial shop here.

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

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2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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4. Choose a FREE stamp set of any value when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free! It's a $200 value! Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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Pleased as Punch; another fun fold card with optional pocket

February 12, 2020
I am loving the spring-like Pleased as Punch designer paper; it's available now while supplies last! See it here. I highly suspect this paper will run out before the end of March. I have no inside information but it's happened before and if you really want it; don't wait! click here to get yours.

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I knew I wanted to make the focus of this card a square shape so I could add four pieces of the Designer Paper on the front with the greeting on top. So I had to figure out a way for the side to be separate. I rarely make square cards so this was my compromise.

I adhered the side flap to the card base just at the outside edges to form a pocket. This is for either money or a gift card.

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Details:
- Front greeting is Seriously the Best stamp set. I cut apart the 'Hello Friend' greeting so I could ink it up separately.
- Inside stamps and front flowers are from the Thoughtful Blooms set; free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.
- Flower punch is the Small Bloom punch; free during Sale-a-Bration.
- Front stitched die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies
Measurements:
- Mango Melody card base – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". I cut up to the score line at 1 1/4" on the outside edge. The extra piece is textured with the Coastal Weave embossing folder. It measures 7/8" X 4"
- White – 4" square
- Balmy Blue 1" X 5"
If you like this unique designer paper check out my Pleased as Punch Fun Fold card kit to go here. There are just 4 days left to opt in on it.

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Coordination Product Release – While supplies last!

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

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2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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