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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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• Another ‘WOW’ card swap with the Beautiful Butterflies stained glass technique

  July 18, 2025

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  Today I have another stunning Team card swap made by Tracey featuring Window Sheets. She featured the Beautiful Butterflies bundle seen here:

  

  Her colors include Shy Shamrock with Petunia Pop, Black, White & Gold embossing. 

  Here's how she made this card:

  1. Texture the White layer with the Hybrid embossing folder; add to the Petunia layer and the card base. 
  2. Ink the butterfly image in Versamark and stamp on the Window sheet. Heat emboss with Gold embossing powder. Die-cut with the coordinating die.  *she did say some of the embossing powder on the edge frayed off when it went through the die-cut.  
  3. Color the back of the butterfly with Blends markers.  Adhere to the White cardstock layer with Foam Strip adhesive in the center only. Add the center 'body' die-cut.
  4. Heat emboss the greeting onto the Black strip with White embossing powder.  Finish with gems. 

  Here's the full bundle that includes stamps, dies and a Hybrid embossing folder. What is a 'Hybrid Embossing folder?  It's where you can cut AND emboss/texture at the same time!

  

  And look how she finished the inside!  She used the Baby Wipe technique to achieve a multi-colored butterfly. 

  

  Thanks so much for your gorgeous card Tracey! 

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• Amazing Trusty Tools bridge card swap with window sheet technique; so cool!!

  July 17, 2025

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  Look at this incredible card Jacki made for our Team swap in July.  This month's theme was to feature window sheets.

  

  She used the Timeless Plaid and the Notes & Totes stamp set here.  Her colors include Black, Misty Moonlight, Silver Foil and Pecan Pie. 

  Here's the view when you flip the top layer up:

  

  She paid special attention to both sides of her bridge, adding the card stock & DSP layers to both the inside and the front!

  That dotted die-cut background is part of this bundle!  She really made the most of the dies here!  See the dies here and the coordinating stamp set here. 

  

  This is what it looks like fully opened. The inside greeting is from the With You in Mind stamp set. 

  Measurements:
  

  • Black card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4" – from the top, cut to the score line on both sides at 1 1/4"
  • Window sheet – 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
  • Misty Moonlight – greeting strip 2 3/8" X 1 1/8", center is 2 3/4" X 4", 4 sides are 1 1/8" X 4", center is 2 3/4" X 4", inside back is 5 1/4" X 4"
  • White inside 2 7/8" X 3 3/4", dotted die-cut 2 1/2" X 3 3/4", greeting strip 3 1/4" X 1"
  • DSP strips 6 pieces at 1" X 3 3/4"

  
  

  I'm so impressed; this is definitely a 'WOW' card!  Thanks so much Jacki! 

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• Blending tips with this cute Cheers & Sips card; video & free project sheet too!

  July 16, 2025

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  Today I'm sharing a pretty & bright color combo for this cheery card using the Cheers & Sips stamp & die bundle. I made it on last week's Live video. 

  

  The colors include Peach Pie with Melon Mambo. It's a simple layout but the stamped images sure make it special.  

  The circle die-cut is from the Spotlight on Nature dies.  I stamped the images in Black Memento ink and colored them in with our Blends markers.  I love them because you rarely get any lines when coloring.  If you like to color you NEED the Blends markers!  Watch the video to see how to blend easily.  

  I created a free project sheet with measurements & a supplies list. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Cheers to You card

  

  The Cheers & Sips dies are currently out of stock but they'll likely be back around July 14th. See the bundle here

  

  Below is the video for this card and TWO more with this neat bundle and the coordinating Celebratory Sips DSP seen here.   I love this colorful & unique paper; it's something completely different! 

  

  Click below to watch the video for this and two other cards! 

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