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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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• Use both sides of your DSP on this neat ‘back fold’ card; so easy!

  January 3, 2025

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  I joined a few online swaps in December so I could get lots of samples for my New Catalog Launch on January 18th. I love to showcase lots of products from the new catalogs each time. 

  This is one I made featuring the Friends of the Ocean DSP: 

  

  My colors include Coastal Cabana and Pumpkin Pie.  You cannot tell from the photo above that it's a fun fold card but it is. And it's so easy! 

  The Friends of the Ocean DSP is so colorful and fun; here's a peek it. 

  

  The layered greeting is attached to the right sided edge and it holds the left side closed. 

  

  How? There's an extra score line 1" from the edge.  The card base is 7 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 1" and 4 1/4". 

  I used the new With You in Mind stamp set for this card.  I love it because the greetings are nice & large and it's my friend Julie Davison's million $ stamp set!  The greeting fits onto the new To the Point punch well and that layers on our 2 3/8" circle punch perfectly.

  **All of these products are coming out in the Spring Catalog on Tuesday, January 7th. 

  

  If you'd like to download or print the free project sheet (with photos, directions & measurements) for this card click on the following link: Download Friends of the Ocean back fold

  

  Here's a link to the video & a different version of this neat, easy fun fold card. 

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  January Specials:

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  Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

  

  Remember that Sale-a-Bration starts on January 7th where for every $60 you spend you get to choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  I'll share the link on Tuesday, January 7th. 

  

  Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

  See the details here. 

  

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• Happy New Year! Check out my January Specials

  January 2, 2025

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  I hope you enjoyed your New Year's.  If you didn't celebrate hopefully you had some relaxing time in.  That's what we did. Plus organized a few cabinets.  It always seems like a great time to go through our stuff and toss or donate some things we don't need. 

  Today I'm sharing a few of the specials I'm offering to my customers in January. 

  First is a big stack of free card kits.  I put together some printed card bases and envelopes plus Memories & More cards. These will be wonderful for easy card assembly. Or jazz them up with more layers, embellishments & other items if you wish. They're a great starting point to your creative processes. 

  

  If your online order is over $55 in January I'll ship one directly to you. 

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  In addition, every online order will also receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the new 'Friends of the Ocean' suite. This tutorial includes fun folds and unique layouts for not only this designer paper but you can easily substitute any you already own! It will be emailed to you within a few days after an online order from my store here.   

  

  Remember that Sale-a-Bration starts on January 7th where for every $60 you spend you get to choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  I'll share the link on Tuesday, January 7th. 

  The catalogs have been mailed out and are starting to arrive to my customers. 

  

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  Remember you can opt in for my new catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share below.  See the details here. 

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• NEW Designer paper & embellishment shares. Reserve yours now!

  December 31, 2024

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  I have two new product share opportunities from the 2025 Spring Catalog coming up. 

  First is my Designer Paper Share:

  

  This share will include 49 pieces of 6 X 6" designer series papers; all from the new 2025 Spring Catalog. There are 7 new packs and you'll get one sheet of each package.  You'll also get a sampling of the two specialty papers that have printed die-cuts.  

  Details:

  • The cost is $23 with 1st Class Shipping.
  • Payment via PayPal, Venmo or credit card. 
  • Get double the share (most are 6" X 12") for $32 plus Priority shipping of $9 = $41
  • The pre-paid reserved shares will be ordered by me on January 7th; then cut packaged and shipped to you mid January. 

  There is also a new embellishments share!  

  

  There are 5 new types of embellishments in this new catalog and you'll receive a third or 4th of each package. 

  The cost is $13 and can be combined with the above designer paper share at no additional shipping costs. If ordered alone the shipping is $4 for a total of $17. 

  Message me here if you're interested in either or both shares. (US customers only)

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