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Get inspired by a sketch with this sweet Splash of Sparkles card

Each month I give my Flowerbug’s a creative challenge and they can participate if they’d like. This month it was a sketch:

You can find card sketches like this all over Pinterest or other online sites. I think they’re a wonderful and easy way to create a card. Remember that sketches are a starting point; they don’t have to be exact or even that similar. They’re a great way to be inspired.

I chose the Splash of Sparkles specialty designer paper for mine. See it here.

My colors include Bubble Bath, Timid Tiger, Gold & White; all inspired by the beautiful designer paper. Who would have thought to combine these colors together? But the DSP is the magic that makes it work.

I used a few different products here:

• The greeting and die-cut are from the Lovely Arrangements bundle.
• notice the new daisy embossing folder? That is the new Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder found here. It is currently out of stock, but add your email on the product page to be informed when it’s back.
• And that pretty Bubble Bath 1/8″ ribbon is wonderful and easy to work with. See it here.
• The gold foil layer is the Textured Metallic paper seen here.

Here’s a link to my sketches board on Pinterest. I hope you find some to be inspired by!

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• EASY 5 at a time cards with Leaves of Holly

  October 17, 2022

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  I created a set of gorgeous Christmas cards on last week's FB Live video using my two templates.  

  

  I used the Leaves of Holly bundle seen here and these colors – Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Real Red & Cherry Cobbler.  My Soft Succulent card bases are either 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" or 4 1/4" X 11".  

  I did use a few images from Merriest Moments stamp set as well.  

  Here is the main template that you stamp on.  It shows the cutting measurements that give you 5 pieces for your card fronts.  I frequently use these measurements for the inside of cards; especially when I make a bunch at a time.  Instead of just 4 layers you get 5 from one piece of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock. 

  Each piece measures 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" 

  

  In the photo below I stamped on the Basic White card stock (shown on the right) and then cut that into 5 pieces using the template above.  I stamped down the center mostly, leaving open areas in each section so I could stamp a greeting.  If it didn't work out (or I just want to), I add a die-cut or punched greeting. 

  To see how I did this the link for the video is here.

   
  

  Here's the other template for the colored layer under the stamped White piece.  In my case it's Cherry Cobbler. Each piece measures 4 7/8" X 3 5/8" giving you a narrow edge, but all 5 from one sheet with very little waste!  Love that! 

  

  What do you think?  Are you going to try the 5 at a time templates?  

  

  Click here or on the photo below to watch the video; it really is super easy. 

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• The Gorgeous Leaves of Holly bundle is not just for Christmas!

  October 14, 2022

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  The Leaves of Holly bundle is back!  It was unavailable for awhile but it's back in stock now.  

  I made this pretty card for last month's Flowerbug's Team swap.  The theme was Fall or Halloween.  I wanted to show that this bundle isn't just for Christmas.  What do you think? 

  

  I used Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss and a bit of Old Olive here.  The greeting is from the Charming Sentiments set seen here.  

  After I stamped the card panel I felt it was a bit busy so I added a layer of Vellum card stock over it.  I love the soft feel that the vellum gives!  

  Here's a peek at the Leaves of Holly bundle. It's full of pretty images and wonderful dies.  The greeting die-cut with the leaves attached is my very favorite; see it on the bottom left below. See it in my store here. 

  

  For added texture I added sponging around the edge and on the die-cut leaves.  

  

  You can see another group of cards I did on a video I just shared.  It features my 5 at a time templates.

  Click here or on the image below to see it: 

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• Santa Express ‘quick cards’ in a kit to go

  October 13, 2022

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  I love creating cards with our Memories & More cards & envelope products.  They are so fun and easy to create special cards with.  Look! 

  

  These cards are one of my October Card Kits to Go options this month.  I have another kit featuring the Lights Aglow specialty designer paper too.  See that one here. 

  The kit includes enough product to make 10 cards and lots more!  The PDF tutorial includes 6 bonus card ideas for your leftovers. 

  *You'll receive a share of the Memories & More cards (3 X 4" & 4 X 6" in size), the sticker sheets, acetate overlays and laser-cut sheets, 10 printed cards and envelopes (4 X 6" size), a share of Red rhinestones and the PDF tutorial too.  All for $28!  

  This kit to go will be mailed out at the end of October; add on another kit and save on postage.  I have several to choose from. Opt in by October 19th.  See all kits here.  

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