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Three pretty swap cards with great layouts


Our Team swap theme was nature or animals this month. I’m sharing three pretty cards I think you’ll want to case.

First is a card made by Jonna who is featuring the Nature’s Symphony suite.

She used the Nature’s Symphony stamp set and the Nature’s Walk designer paper here. I love the layout so much! Adding your greeting strip across the front is a fantastic way to break up the large layers.
Her colors include Pretty Peacock and White.

Measurements are as follows:

– Cloud Cover card base 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″
– Pretty Peacock large layer 5 3/8″ X 4 3/8″, small layer 3″ X 4 1/4″, strip 4 1/8″ X 1″, inside is 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″
– White 2 3/4″ X 4″, inside 4″ X 5 1/4″
– DSP 4″ X 5 1/4″

Inks used: Pretty Peacock and White Craft ink.

The next card is made by Tracey who used a new to me’ tearing technique on her pretty card:

She used the Floral Charm designer paper. Actually it’s just one sheet and measured 3″ X 4″ before she tore it. The technique she used is called ‘Rip & Flip’. You tear the lower half off and flip it to reveal the other side. Slide the torn piece under the upper portion to hide the ‘cut’ side. So cool!

Look at the ribbon above the greeting circle. She formed loops of Berry Burst 1/4″ shiny ribbon and adhered it underneath the flowers and greeting. So smart and unique!
The colored and die-cut flowers are from the Extraordinary Flora bundle seen here.

Measurements:

– Pretty Peacock card base 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″
– Berry Burst 4 1/4″ X 3 1/4″
– DSP 4″ X 3″
– White circle die-cut

Lastly is Candy’s card featuring the Nature’s Symphony stamp set with a neat technique:

She cased this technique from Kim Quade. She created a window with the Stylish Shapes dies and another piece of paper. She used Blending Brushes inside the window for the soft, multicolored look and stamped the leaves before removing her mask.

Her ink colors include Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight and Fresh Freesia. She stamped the images with Secret Sea. Beautifully done!

I’ll share more swap cards tomorrow.

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  • There’s so much you can do with the Merriest Moments bundle!


    On this week's FB Live I featured the Merriest Moments bundle seen here – a beautiful bundle that includes a Hybrid embossing folder. This type of folder enables you to die-cut AND emboss at the same time!  

    MERRIEST MOMENTS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

    However it's important to only use the large outline die inside your Hybrid folder.  Do not use the detailed die.  You can use that after or before you emboss. 

    Look at these gorgeous cards in Evening Evergreen, White, Red & Just Jade. 

    Merriest Moments cards

    This next card really shows off the stunning die-cut & texture as well as the pretty holiday greeting.  That cute baby poinsettia is made from our Red velvet paper and the dies in this bundle.  The colors are Evening Evergreen, White and Red. 

    Merriest Moments cards

    The set of cards below have a window die-cut in the Thick White card base after texturing.  I did run the front back through the Hybrid embossing folder again after I cut the window because it flattened a bit when die-cut.  *This is shown in the video below or click here. 

    I added just a few die-cuts and the greeting to finish them.  Simple yet beautiful! 

    Merriest Moments cards

    Next is a gorgeous card we made at my October Card Clubs.  The pretty die-cut has been sponged with ink before or after it's embossed with the Hybrid embossing folder.  Either way works fine. 

    Merriest Moments Club. both

    I chose an unlikely combo of Old Olive & Just Jade.  Who knew they'd be so beautiful together?! 

    See this amazing bundle here in my store.   

    Merriest Moments Club. both

    Below is the video where I show how to make most of these cards.  I hope you watch it and get inspired to create yourself! 

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    Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

    Gold & Rose Gold paper

    All online orders will receive my October Gingerbread & Peppermint PDF tutorial free! 

     Gingerbread & Peppermint suite

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  • Angled Gatefold card with easy latch closure; the Christmas version


    Here's the other set of Angled Gatefold cards I made on last week's Stamp with Me Live.  Every other Monday I show a fun or easy way to use your Designer Paper. Don't hoard it; use it!  Follow me on Facebook here. 

    Diagonal Gatefold Gingerbread

    Each card is held closed by the punch or die-cut on the left. Placing your dimensionals on the left edge of each allows you to slip the right card flap between the greeting and the left front flap of the card base.  Don't get it?  Watch the video below! 

    See how the left flap is under the greeting? 

    Diagonal Gatefold Gingerbread

    Here's the link to the video; or scroll down to watch it here. 

    Diagonal Gatefold Gingerbread

    The colors are traditional red & green – Real Red & Old Olive.  I stamped the left side with the tiny peppermint image using White Craft ink.

    This adorable designer paper is called Gingerbread & Peppermint. It's 6 X 6" and in our Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.  See it here. 

    Diagonal Gatefold Gingerbread

    Here are the templates; 

    Angled Gatefold DSP layer template


    Angled Gatefold DSP layer template

    And here's the video below; it's short & you'll find these cards quite easy to make! 

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    October Specials

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    Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

    Gold & Rose Gold paper

    All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

    This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

    Gingerbread & Peppermint suite

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    Do not miss out on discounted stamps!  Get those on our wish list today!

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    October sale stamps

    Here are a few cards I made with some of the sets on sale. 

    Positive Thoughts duo sponged

    Positive Thoughts set

    Timless Tropical sun.

    Timeless Tropical set 

    Bamboo Beauty all

    Bamboo Beauty

    Bamboo Beauty blue

    Better Together set

    Forever Fern June club cards

    Forever Fern set

    Bamboo Beauty blue

    After the Storm set

    June 15th

    Celebrate Sunflowers set

    Here's a link to the online store to order today. 

    Or watch the carousel below to get a glimpse of them all. *if you do not see it in your email, click on the title of the post to get to the actual blog.  



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    October Specials

    Host code: G3FX9NGA

    *click here to order

    Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

    Gold & Rose Gold paper

    All online orders will receive my October Gingerbread & Peppermint PDF tutorial free! 

     Gingerbread & Peppermint suite

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