Latest Post

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.

All Posts

• Fun Fold Cards with Flowering Foils specialty DSP

  March 23, 2020

  ---

  There's a simple way to change up a white foil accented paper into colored foil paper.  With the direct to ink technique.  'What's that?'  It's where you tap or rub the ink pad directly onto your paper.  Yes; you can do that! Look at these cards that feature the Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper.  This gorgeous paper is still in stock and it's FREE with any $50 order! 

  
  

  

  All but the bottom right card has been 'inked' with a water based ink pad.  On the upper left is Calypso Coral, the top right is Black memento and the bottom left is Bermuda Bay and Pool Party. 

  I showed this technique on one of my latest Facebook Live videos.  I have one each Tuesday at 11 am CT here. You can see it below. 

  

  Details:

  • So Sentimental Bundle for stamps and die-cut
  • Flowering Foils designer paper seen here (free with any $50 order in March; while supplies last)
  • Detailed Trio punch
  • Copper and Silver foil paper
  • 1/4" crinkled white ribbon is colored with Blends markers

  Measurements: 

  • Main card is 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
  • Left DSP is 4" X 3 1/8", Right DSP is 4" X 1 7/8"
  • punched layer is 2 1/2" X 3", larger layer is 2 3/4 X 3 1/4"

   

  ~~~

  Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

  and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

  March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

  1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

  

  2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

  

  March host code is 4J7C9GFY

  Order online here

  3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

  

  4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

  Order online here

  

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Gingham ‘Rainbow’ Flower card

  March 20, 2020

  ---

  Here's another card I created for this week's Facebook Live video featuring the Thoughtful Blooms and Small Bloom punch.  Both of these are free right now with a purchase.  You can see them here on our Sale-a-Bration page.   

  

  I added a bit of gingham designer paper from our Brights collection.  Love this paper – it's available in each of our color familes in 6 X 6" packages and you can see it here.

  

  Details:

  • The mini scalloped trim is from the Decorative Border punch
  • Flirty Flamingo card is 4 1/4" X 11"
  • Gingham paper is 3/4" X 5 1/2"
  • White stamped layer is 3 1/2" X 5 1/2"
  • colors are Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana
  • Ribbon is the White crinkled 1/4" in the mini catalog (currently unavailable) 

  You can see the coordinating card I made with similar products here.  The video is there too! 

  ~~~

  Sale-a-Braton is almost over!  Don't miss out on FREE stuff!

  and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

  March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

  1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

  

  2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

  

  March host code is TRYUEHDZ

  Order online here

  3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

  

  4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

  Order online here

  

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Thoughtful Blooms; punch art vase & flowers!

  March 19, 2020

  ---

  I made this cute, springy card on Facebook Live yesterday.  It features the Thoughtful Blooms stamp set and Small Bloom punch.  Both are free right now with an order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  

  

  That cute vase is made with the Tailored Tag punch.  Punch from patterned paper and cut it in half!

  You can see all of our free products here on the Sale-a-Bration page.  The Thoughtful Blooms stamp set is full of cute floral images and sweet greetings. 

  

  It coordinates with the Small Bloom punch seen here.  *This punch may return in the annual catalog this summer but you can get it free now! 

  I used a bit of the Brights 6 X 6" designer series paper.  That's where the cute gingham designs come from.  Did you know we have gingham paper in every single color right now?  Each of our 6 color families have an assorted package with every color in the pack!  So cool!  The photo only shows one color but includes them all. See them all here. 

  

  Details:

  • White stitched rectangle is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies
  • Daffodil layer is 4 1/4" X 3 1/4"
  • main card is White thick card stock 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" 
  • Vase is made with the Tailored Tag punch
  • The greeting is punched with the Classic Label punch
  • the gingham paper is 1" X 2" – 2 pieces; one for the top and one for the bottom.  No waste underneath the layers! 

   

  

  Here's the video where I made this card: 

  ~~~

  Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

  and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

  March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

  1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

  

  2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

  

  March host code is TRYUEHDZ

  Order online here

  3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

  

  4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

  Order online here

  

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.