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Fun layout with brand new products! Video & free project sheet too.

I shared this pretty card on last week’s video. How classy is the Vanilla with Black?

I made 20 of these for a recent online card swap. I love swapping!

Look closely at the layout. You could easily adapt this to any designer paper or stamp/die set. I like the fact that you only need a 3″ square of designer paper. Besides saving on DSP, it give a little relief from what could be a busy background if you use a large layer of patterned paper.

Check out that unique textured background; that’s the new Timeless Herringbone embossing folder.

This is created with products from two brand new suites. The bundle is called Notes of Collage and the designer paper is Somewhere in Time. Both will be available for everyone starting November 1st.

That unique greeting die-cut is included in the Notes of Collage bundle.

Here’s how I stamped the inside:

I created a free project sheet with measurements for you. Click here to download or print it.

And below is the video tutorial for you.

November Specials:

November Specials:

The November Online Exclusive products are now available! See them all here.

The newest product of the month is the Branched Out Messages stamp set; it’s just $75 with a $75 minimum order.

Get a free card kit from me with any order of $50 or more!

The Mosaic Garden suite is gorgeous! Get this PDF tutorial free with ANY online order!

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• Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!

  October 15, 2020

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  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!

  October 14, 2020

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  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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  Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

  Designer Paper Sale; click here!

  

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

  October 13, 2020

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  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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