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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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• It’s here! My In Color bundle offer! Reserve yours by May 6th

  April 26, 2025

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  Each year I offer a package deal with most of the new In Color products.  Reserve yours by May 6th!  

  

  The advantage of my bundle is that you'll get the products all at once; there's no waiting for each color monthly.

  Details:

  • There are 4 colors of ink available right now. Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling. Cloud Cover ink pad & refill are currently unavailable. *Lost Lagoon (stamped off once) works well for Cloud Cover ink. 
  • Add on 4 Blends markers and get the 5th one free! 
  • The bundles will ship out around May 21st via Priority Shipping.  

  Payment:

  • Basic bundle is $99 and I'll pay the shipping to you!  
  • Add on the 5 sets of Blends markers and it's $151.50 (one set is free and shipping to you is also free!)
  • Pay via check, cash, PayPal or Zelle 

  Message me here to reserve your bundle.

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  April Specials

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  Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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• Last day of FREE shipping! More Team card swaps too

  April 25, 2025

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  Today is the last day of the free shipping promotion; don't miss out on the savings! 

  

  Today I'm sharing two incredible fun fold swaps from our Team card swap this month.  The theme was to feature plaid. 

  

  Candace created her own plaid using markers on the upper left panel.  Wow!  He also used the Thankful Garden bundle for her flowers and leaves. This bundle includes dies and masks!  See it here.  

  I love the sponging she did on her die-cut leaves.  Her colors include Lost Lagoon, Soft Sea Foam and Highland Heather.  The inside die is from the Arches dies – currently unavailable unfortunately.  

  

  Measurements:

  • card base 10 3/4" X 5 1/2" sc0re at 1 5/8", 3 1/4", 7 1/2" & 9"
  • left panel 2 1/2" X 3 1/2"; right panel 2 7/8" X 3 7/8"
  • purple side panels 1 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  • left 'plaid' panel is 2 3/8" X 3 3/8"; right panel is 2 3/4" X 3 3/4"

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  Next is an adorable fun fold made by Lori.  

  
  

  Note how the front panel with the checkered banner is outside the left side of the card. 

  She used the Timeless Plaid & Otterly Adorable DSP here as well as the Arches dies.  Inside you'll find the Soft Waves embossing folder with a bit of sponging to catch the texture.  
  

  And it opens yet one more time!  I love how she added details to every layer on each side.   Her greetings are from the Everyday Arches bundle and Arched Wishes set.  
  

  Measurements:

  • card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
  • White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
  • DSP – front panel is 4" X 5 1/4", checkered flap is 4 3/4" X 1 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 

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  April Specials

  Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!

  
  

  *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one. 

  Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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  Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

  See this gorgeous suite here

  

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• Look at these wonderful Plaid Themed card swaps

  April 24, 2025

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  I'm excited to share these fabulous swap cards by my Flowerbug's Team today.  Our theme was to use plaid in some way on our cards. 

  Jacki made this unique card with the Timeless Plaid DSP.  

  

  She cut three pieces of Timeless Plaid DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies. Then cut them into even pieces and added her sentiment between them.  I love the simple addition of the twine on the upper left.  She used the new Secret Sea with Very Vanilla. The greeting is from the With You in Mind stamp set.  

  Paula made this gorgeous card also using the Timeless Plaid DSP.  

  

  She also used the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder and the Textured Notes dies and the Wishing You bundle. I love her color combo; it really shows off the pretty colors in the DSP.  Look at the ribbon threaded through the die-cut edges!  Her colors include Early Espresso & Pecan Pie. 

  Candy made this gorgeous card using the Twisted in Time stamp set. 
  

  She also used the Textured Notes dies and the Plaid embossing folder.  Her colors include Lost Lagoon, Basic Beige and Early Espresso. 

  More swaps coming tomorrow!  

  Do NOT forget about the free shipping promotion through Friday!  

  

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  April Specials

  Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!

  
  

  *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one. 

  Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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  Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

  See this gorgeous suite here

  

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