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Striking and fun Black Magic technique with video!

June 30, 2026

I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It’s the Black Magic technique!

My colors include Peaceful Pine, Old Olive (ink only), Golden Glow and White. It features the Fern & Flora bundle seen here.

What is the Black Magic technique? It’s where you start with a light neutral piece of card stock and add color with sponges or markers. Then stamp images in Versamark and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. The magic happens when you cover it completely with a water based ink (here I used Secret Sea). Then wipe off the ink that does not ‘stick’ to the heat embossed areas. True magic!

Watch my video tutorial further below to see this technique in action.

On this card I used mostly the stamp images; only the greeting die-cut is from the dies. I added a few In Color butterfly gems and the pretty Golden Glow ribbon too.

I created a free project sheet for this card; click here to download it or to print it.

I made one with Golden Glow as the card base and the other as Peaceful Pine as the card base.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.

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Nothing’s Better Than cards

July 24, 2020

Have you noticed the 'Nothing's Better Than' bundle yet? You will want to check it out on page 91 of the Annual Catalog.

Candace made two CUTE cards with it and the new Rainbow Glimmer paper.

First up is a fun card with a ton of stitched die-cut circles from glimmer paper for a background.

Her colors are Just Jade with Misty Moonlight and Early Espresso. The stitched circles are all part of the Rainbow Glimmer paper!



Her next card uses the same bundle except she stamped and colored the chocolates and cookies this time. I believe she used watercolor pencils for her coloring.

The 'Chocolate' greeting die-cut is the same Rainbow glimmer paper seen here! You can see this cute bundle here.

You'll see more swaps and talent tomorrow!

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Bonus Days are here!

For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!

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Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60.

If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need!

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Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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Handy glue stands & huge stamping sale in Minot, ND

July 23, 2020

Look at these cool glue stands that perfectly fit our Multipurpose glue! My husband is making them with his 3D Printer.

There are actually four colors; Turquoise, Black, Blue & Bright Red. They are just $5 each with approximately $3 shipping. Go here to order.

You can get combined shipping prices here too. And we can ship to Canada via International shipping.

**There has been a huge response so it might take a few weeks to ship your order out.

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Huge Stamping Sale!!!

This weekend is our annual Stamping sale where many of my customers sell off their excess paper crafting supplies. I have a fantastic crew of helpers I call my 'committee'. They set up the sale, do the books, and basically run the entire thing! I am so blessed to have them. Luckily they love it but it's a ton of work!

If you live near us in ND it's so worth a road trip!!! Gather some friends and stop in Saturday!

Remember, this is not my stash! I usually do not sell things here anymore. I save my items for my BOGO sales.

Because of the huge quantity of items and the large number of sellers, I am unable to take requests for wanted items. I'm so sorry about that. I know these photos are a big tease to those who do not live near me and I apologize!

If you live near us in Minot, ND it's well worth a road trip! It's Saturday from 9-3 pm for everyone. The Early Bird sale starts Friday for my current customers (those who have shopped with me in the last 6 months).

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For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!

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Order online here

Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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Amazing Flowerbug Team swaps!

July 22, 2020

This week and next I'll be sharing a bunch of recent card swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's.

The first card is made by Annette with the set called From All of Us on page 93 of the annual catalog. She used Blends markers to color the image in.

Her colors are Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight. The card above was for last month and the one below was for July; both made by Annette.

This next card is a unique origami fold. I shared the 'how to' and video on this post here. I was grateful to Annette for demonstrating it at our last Team meeting. So easy and it sure highlights the main image!

I LOVE the sign hanging on the cording!!

This card is made with the new Cinnamon Cider; one of our newest In Colors. She stamped the background tone-on-tone and the origami piece is made using the 6 X 6" 2020-22 In Color DSP. The stamp set is Back on Your Feet on page 92 of the Annual catalog.

Stay tuned for more fabulous swaps tomorrow!

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Bonus Days are here!

For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!

~~~

Current Host code is JFPDBTBY

Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60.

If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need!

Order online here

Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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