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Get inspired by a sketch with this sweet Splash of Sparkles card

Each month I give my Flowerbug’s a creative challenge and they can participate if they’d like. This month it was a sketch:

You can find card sketches like this all over Pinterest or other online sites. I think they’re a wonderful and easy way to create a card. Remember that sketches are a starting point; they don’t have to be exact or even that similar. They’re a great way to be inspired.

I chose the Splash of Sparkles specialty designer paper for mine. See it here.

My colors include Bubble Bath, Timid Tiger, Gold & White; all inspired by the beautiful designer paper. Who would have thought to combine these colors together? But the DSP is the magic that makes it work.

I used a few different products here:

• The greeting and die-cut are from the Lovely Arrangements bundle.
• notice the new daisy embossing folder? That is the new Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder found here. It is currently out of stock, but add your email on the product page to be informed when it’s back.
• And that pretty Bubble Bath 1/8″ ribbon is wonderful and easy to work with. See it here.
• The gold foil layer is the Textured Metallic paper seen here.

Here’s a link to my sketches board on Pinterest. I hope you find some to be inspired by!

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• My ‘5 at a time’ card templates are addicting!

  December 2, 2021

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  I'm so excite to share this fun & unique idea!  I created two templates that help you make 5 cards at a time.  It's addicting & you'll be looking at your stamps in a whole new way!  

  I shared this on last week's Facebook Live and it was a hit!  It's so fun to do. 

  

  For these cards I used the Merry Snowflakes stamp set (seen here) & Pool Party, Bermuda Bay & Highland Heather inks. The card stock is White, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay & Coastal Cabana. If you follow me you know these are some of my favorite colors! They're perfect for snowflakes. 

  

  Below are the templates.  Remember these are 8 1/2" X 11" to start with.  For these cards I stamped before I cut but you can certainly cut your pieces first if you'd like to. 

  
  

  As you can see these templates have very little waste. 

  Before I stamped I scored on the 4 3/4" and 3 1/2" lines leaving the piece intact. You could also draw a light pencil mark so you know where to stamp. 

  And here is how the White card stock is stamped. (I forgot to take a photo before I cut and layered them.)

  Can you see that the images concentrate on two sides of each piece leaving one corner free & clear? Basically you're stamping down the middle and on each of the lines. This keeps the cards from being too busy. 

  

  I added a few iridescent Wonderful snowflakes (seen here) to some of them; I cannot get enough of these!  They're such a great size & value – you get 24 for $6. 

  I hope you watch the video below to see the tips & tricks on using these templates. 

  

  Below is the video so you can see how it's done. 

   

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• Retiring & Last Chance lists are out! Plus a Pop & Flip Penguin fun fold card with video

  December 1, 2021

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  We now know what is retiring and what is returning from the July-September holiday catalog.

  • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.

  See the last chance list here

  See the July-December catalog carry over list here

  
  

  The Clearance Rack has been updated with new products!  

  See it all here. 

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  I'm also sharing this amazing card we made at my November card clubs. I cased it from my friend Susie Wood; she generously shared her idea and card with me. You can see more of her work here on her blog. 

  

  Isn't it adorable?!  I just loved her colors & design and had to case it almost exactly!  And guess what?!  The Penguin Place bundle is back in stock!!  See it here online; it will not return as a bundle at 10% off after this catalog period.

  

  In addition to the Penguin Place bundle I used the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper (retiring), Circles Collection dies & Black glitter paper (retiring).

  

  The next two photos show the box inside the fold.  There's also a flap you attach your circles to.  See the measurements below.  The video will help you the most though! 

  
  

  Here's how it looks from the side:

  
  
  

  Measurements:

  • Black – card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2", Black scalloped circle 2 3/4", plus a 2" X 4 1/2" strip, scored every inch for the flip box & a 3/4" X 2" strip for the flip part
  • White inside 4" X 5 1/4", White circle 2 1/3"
    Heartwarming Hugs DSP 1 1/2" X 4"
    Red circle 2 7/8"

  Here's the video for this card; I hope you watch it and feel comfortable enough to try making one. 

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• Eden’s Garden card in fresh colors

  November 30, 2021

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  The Eden's Garden collection is featured in greens, gold & white.  See it here.

  Well I thought I'd play with purple, green & white for this pretty card.  

  

  I stamped the images in Old Olive & Gorgeous Grape along one side of the card. Then I textured it with the Timeless Type 3D embossing folder.  Lastly I added a greeting on a Picture This die-cut. 

  Measurements: 

  • card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • White 3 3/4" X 5"
  • Old Olive 4" X 5 1/4" 

  *Did you know I'm offering a free 4 card class with all online orders over $50 in November?  Plus every online order gets a 22 card tutorial featuring the Eden's Garden collection! 

  Get your bundle here and the Ever Eden DSP here and you'll be set to create with my project tutorial! 

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