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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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• Winter Wishes & Abundant Beauty masks fun fold card; free tutorial & video!

  October 26, 2023

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  Today's project was inspired by my Team member Candace who made this cool fun fold card for a recent swap. 

  

  Isn't it neat! She featured the Beary Cute bundle on her card in Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate & Pretty Peacock. 

  My favorite part of her card is that it's quite easy to make! I knew my followers would like to know how to make it so I shared it on a recent video (seen below).  

  I used similar colors but chose the Magical Meadow stamp set & the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks seen here. 

  

  I used a blending brush, Lost Lagoon ink and the snowflake mask to create my card front.  After adding the pretty snowflakes I textured it with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. 

  It's a mini slim line card; the finished size is 3" X 5 1/2".  I just love the fun of the popped up panels inside!

  

  I created a free project sheet with measurements, directions, supplies used and photos. Click on this link to download or print it. Download Snowflakes fun fold card; abundant beauty masks

  There's something special about a monochromatic card! I used Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock inks, and Lost Lagoon and Basic White card stock.  

  

  Below is the video for this card and another as well. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here! Enjoy!  

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• Get 2 cards at a time with this special card layout & a 6 X 6″ piece of designer paper!

  October 25, 2023

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  I shared this card on last week's Live video.  It features the So Very Merry stamp set and the Snowflake Magic designer paper.

  

  I made a bunch of these cards for our Flowerbug's October Christmas card swap.  You might wonder how I achieved the starburst effect with the Snowflake Magic designer paper.  Keep reading plus watch the video seen here or below!

  

  Other products used:

  Vellum card stock, Gold Foil paper, Deckled circle dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Blends markers for coloring & Gold heat embossing.

  Here's what the inside looks like. Make note of the little designer paper triangles inside; remember this when you see the cutting templates below.  

   

  

  My friend Lyssa Zwolenek inspired these cards and created the template too.  She is super creative and so great about sharing ideas!

  Below are a few cutting templates for you.  

  

   

   

  Watch the video here or below to see how this is done. 

  Directions:

  • You'll start out with a 6" square of designer paper. 
  • First cut is at 2". You're left with a 4" X 6" piece on the right. 
  • Cut the 2" strip into a 2" X 4" piece, leaving you with a 2" square. 
  • Next cut the 4" X 6" piece on the right into three 2" X 4" pieces. 

   

   

   

  

  See this gorgeous Snowflake Magic specialty paper here.  

   

  • Now you'll cut each 2" X 4" strip into two pieces by cutting it in half on the diagonal.  
  • Be sure you cut each one in the same direction.
  • Cut the 2" square in half on the diagonal and then cut each triangle in half.  These pieces are used on the inside of the card.   

  You'll use 4 of the large pieces and two small triangles on each card. 

   

   

   

   

  *Click here for the free printable project sheet. Download So Very Merry 2 in 1 card

   
  

  You can see the So Very Merry stamp set here.  It's seen in our Online Exclusive line.

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  3. Many will remain in the Online store for up to 1 year before they'll be discontinued. 
  4. Online Exclusives allow Stampin' Up! to offer timely products for seasons and holidays. Most of their other products are in catalogs that are printed over a year in advance!  

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• Beautiful cards made with the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit!

  October 24, 2023

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  I created these pretty cards with the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit.  It's meant to be used as an advent calendar but I thought they'd make great Christmas cards. 

  

  I will not be surprised if this kit sells out soon.  It's gorgeous!  The envelopes for the advent calendar are approximately 3" X 4"; a good size to add a treat inside. 

  

  I added Mossy Meadow & Cherry Cobbler card bases, some textured strips of the same colors and a few greetings. 

  The greetings mostly cover up the numbers printed on the wood & gold paper elements in the kit. 

  For greetings I used the Brightest Glow (annual catalog) and Beary Cute (Holiday catalog) along with circle punches and Tailored Tags dies. 

  We made these projects at my October Flowerbug's Team meeting. So pretty but super easy!

   

   

   

  You could make up to 25 cards using this kit just by adding card bases, a few layers and greetings.  The red adhesive-backed sequins, Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler and craft twine all comes in the kit. 

   

  

  See this kit here online.  Our Christmas kits can sell out quick; so don't wait too long.  You never know if it will be back in time for Christmas. 

  The kits is gorgeous as an advent project as well!  It also includes the cutest clothespins to close the envelopes. 

  

  While you're shopping our kits be sure to check out the huge selection of kits in our Kit Collection. These kits are all inclusive and can be the answer to quick, seamless crafting or a fabulous gift for any creative person.  See them all here. 

  
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