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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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• Did you want a Little Ladybug stamp set? Now you can get one; FREE!

  April 7, 2020

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  The cute Little Ladybug stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration promotion was very popular; everyone wanted it!  It was free with a $300 order but that was difficult for many people to achieve.  

  
  

  If you've been wishing and hoping for this set now you can get one; from me!  I have 10 of them and the first 10 people to order over $100 online using this host code will get one. 49HFZ6G3  **I have 1 left as of April 10th.  

  **I suggest you consider getting any of the new Ornate Garden products OR get the retiring 2018-20 In Colors before they retire later this month.  Everything goes fast once the retired list comes out! 

  Besides getting a free stamp set you'll also get a pre-cut cards kit and written tutorial!  Here's one of the cards in the kit; it's a cute, interactive waterfall card.  

  

  Here's how it looks when you pull the ribbon; you get to see every ladybug.  The card opens up also with more fun inside! 

  

  Everything is cut out and ready for you to stamp using your very own brand-new Little Ladybug stamp set!  

  The kits will go out mid-late April; as soon as the reserved sets are spoken for.  If you're wondering if there's any left just send me an email at lagreff60@gmail.com to check.  

  Click here to order. Be sure to use this host code when you order online:  49HFZ6G3

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  All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

  featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

  

  Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

  Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

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  Join my $1000 party! 

  The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit! 

  
  

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• Spring Retreat; get it in a bag ‘to go’!

  April 6, 2020

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  Due to the current pandemic our Spring Retreat has been changed to a kit to go.  Sadly I won't get to pamper my gals at the event but everyone can stamp safely in the comfort of your own home.  I have a bunch of fabulous projects, gifts and surprises planned for the kits to go!   

  

  Cost is $45 and includes the following:
  – $20 in Stampin' Up! products (including the Well Dressed Designer paper) and 20 projects!!
  – a pre-cut cards and gifts class with 12 projects (including 8 fun fold cards!) with envelopes
  – a Birthday cards class with 8 cards with envelopes
  – printed tutorials for both classes!
  – cute surprises and yummy treats

   

  *Pre-pay by tomorrow, April 7th to get a free, super cute bonus project!

  Registration is closed for this event. 

  *Projects will not be stamped but will need mostly greetings; we'll do the rest for you!
  *Opt for pick up or add $12 for shipping directly to you. 

   

   

  Ssh, here's a sneak peak of one of the classes:

  
  

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  Two April ordering specials to choose from:

  All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

  featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

  

  Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

  Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

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  Or….

  Join my $1000 party! 

  The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 pre-cut cards kit! 

  I have 8 spots left as of today.

   
  

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• Ornate Garden; simply done

  April 3, 2020

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  Today I have another card featuring the new Ornate Garden products; the new early release from the upcoming 2020 Annual Catalog.  You can see all of it here. 

  For this card I chose to use the Ornate Border dies for the pretty edge. The greeting is from the Ornate Thanks set and the embossed daisy is from the Ornate Style stamp set.

  

  You might see a little halo around the right daisy…. I first stamped it in Terracotta Tile, but it didn't show up well enough.  So I tried to stamp again to heat emboss it in White.  I was off a bit but I'm okay with it anyway. The stitched oval is a die from the Stitched Shapes dies.  

  I made a bunch of these for a swap last month; it's a pretty easy card with just a few special 'extras'.  

  

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  Two April ordering specials:

  All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

  featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

  

  Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

  Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

  ~~~~~

  Or….

  Join my $1000 party! 

  The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit! 

    

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