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New Product share & video tutorial on how to create sky through aspen trees

Last week I shared a video highlighting the new products I pre-ordered from both the 2026 Spring catalog and the newest Online Exclusives. I also shared some swaps using new products including this one I made:

This was made with a new stamp set called Aspen Grove. You might know I have a love for tree and leaf stamp sets so this was a definite ‘yes’ on my list. I made over 20 of these for my swap! But I like making multiples of cards I love.

I chose Old Olive, Black and Balmy Blue as my colors here. I knew I wanted a blue sky between the tree limbs so I had to figure out a way to do that. Mmm…..

Here’s what I did: I stamped the three tree limbs on a post it not and fussy cut around and between them. I then stamped on my White card stock and placed the post it note over the stamped image. Now I can add Balmy Blue ink over it all. Tip: I did add a bit more adhesive on the post it note but the best thing would be to use a post it note that is sticky all over (found at the office stores).

After I added the blue sky with a blending brush I stamped the tree leaves repeatedly at the top using Old Olive ink, stamping in both 1st & 2nd generation inks (stamping off once).
The greeting is from a new stamp set called Prayers & Promises.

Here’s the free project sheet you can download or print. Click here.

As you can see below the images in this set are mostly tree limbs and leaves. It’s what I like to call a ‘builder’ set where you can create your own scenes.

Did you spy the new embossing folder called Lovely Stripes? I placed it in the folder on the angle to add more interest. This folder and the stamp set will be available starting tomorrow – Tuesday, January 6th! Click here to shop.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and the new product shares too. I hope you watch! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.

Bonus days are here!

Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

January’s Product of the Month
Fabulous Sayings set
Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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• 2 Techniques with video; Starburst & Masking!

  August 10, 2020

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  I made these technique cards on a Facebook Live in July and I know not everyone is on Facebook.  So I'm posting it here for you too. I offer a FB Live every Tuesday at 11 am CT and one the 2nd & 4th Monday evenings at 7:30 pm CT all using current Stampin' Up! products.  Join me here. 

  I had a request to teach the Starburst technique and came up with this easy version. 

  

  I used the unique and colorful Artistry Blooms designer paper from the Annual Catalog along with the Tasteful Touches stamp set and Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins.  The link to the videos is below but here are the basics: 

  Measurements:

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • White CS 4" X 5 1/4"
  • Artistry Blooms DSP – cut 5 strips measuring 1 1/2" X 5" and then cut these in half on the diagonal.  Now mix and match them to the 4" X 5 1/4" piece leaving a tiny bit of space between them.  

  

  I added greetings and die-cuts from the Tasteful Touches bundle seen here. 

  Here are the other cards I made using the masking technique and the Tasteful Touches stamp set.

  
  

  Which do you prefer?  Yellow or pink?

  Here's a link to the video on Facebook.  Click below to watch it on YouTube.

   

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• 3 in 1 Triple Panel cards

  August 7, 2020

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  I made these pretty cards on last week's Facebook Live 'Stamp with Me' Monday night. *See video below

  The 2nd & 4th Monday's you can stamp with me Live on Facebook here.  The next one is Monday, August 10th. I post the measurements & supplies ahead of time so you can prepare.  Then afterwards you can share your cards too! 

  

  I chose to use a Triple Panel technique; at least that's what I'm calling it.  I saw a sketch like it and created my own version here.  You start out with 3 pieces of card stock or designer paper and cut them all the same way.  

  I used Bumblebee, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate for the cards above along with the Tasteful Touches bundle.  That pretty leaf die-cut is from the Birds & More dies set. 

  Measurements:

  Three pieces of card stock or DSP measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2".

  Cute one full 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base of each color you use.

   

  Cutting directions:

  1st cut: Cut the first small triangle off of each piece. (On the bottom right card it's the Navy piece) Make a mark 1 1/2" from the bottom left corner and 2" from the bottom right corner. Cut this triangle off of all three pieces.

  2nd cut: Make a mark from the upper left corner across at 1 3/4". Make a mark 2" from the lower left angled edge. Cut.

  The 3rd cut isn't necessary as you'll use the angled piece left from the first two cuts.

  Now you have three different colored pieces for each card. Mix & match one color per card!

  

  On the cards above the colors are Bermuda Bay, Black and Smoky Slate and the same Tasteful Touches bundle and leaf die from above. 

  

   

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• Playful Patterns cards kit to go; time limited!

  August 6, 2020

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  The August cards kit to go features the fun & unique Playful Patterns designer paper.  It's perfect for so many happy occasions. 

  

  I created 10 cards for this cards kit to go in the beautiful array of colors in the designer paper. 

  

  Aren't they neat?!  This paper totally inspired me to create fun, playful cards.  I only used a few inks too!  Night of Navy, Coastal Cabana, and Crushed Curry! 

  This kit to go includes $20 in product and the 10 cards pre-cut also.  Here's what's included:

  • 1/2 package of the 6" Playful Patterns designer paper
  • 1 full package of the Playful Patterns ribbon combo pack
  • 1/2 pkg. of the Playful Patterns Resin Dots
  • the 10 pre-cut cards including punched & die-cut pieces
  • the pdf written tutorial sent in an email

  I used the Many Mates stamp set to finish the cards.  If you'd like to add it on you can get it at 10% off with the kit. 

  
  

  This pre-cut kits are available through August 20th.  But there is an option to get the Playful Patterns cards pdf tutorial without the kit too. 

  • $28 for the full kit to go; order here.
  • $60 for the full kit and the Many Mates stamp set here
  • $15 for the Tutorial here

  
  

  I actually have two kits available in August.  If you want both this kit to go AND the Life is Beautiful kit seen here send me a note and I can combine shipping and save you some money!  Send to lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price. 

  

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