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Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder technique; with free project sheet & video tutorial

I joined quite a few swaps featuring our newest group of Online Exclusives and this is one of the cards I made:

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It features the Changing Leaves bundle seen here.  It includes a stamp & die bundle AND a coordinating hybrid embossing folder as well. 

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I used two different embossing techniques on this card. If you look closely at the die-cut leaf you'll see there's ink in the recessed part of the leaf.  That was done by adding ink to the embossing folder before I cut & embossed the leaves.  Please watch the video here to see how it's done. 

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My colors include the new Basic Beige and Mossy Meadow with White. I also ran a piece of Basic Beige CS through the clean folder and added ink with a blending brush afterwards. 

In the two cards below you'll see that the Beige card stock looks different.  The left card was done by blending Mossy Meadow ink very lightly over the textured CS. The right card was done by adding ink to the embossing folder before I textured it. Two totally different results! Again; watch the video below to see how it's done. 

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For the greetings I used another new Online Exclusive stamp set called Everyday Greetings. It's a fabulous greeting set. See it here. 

The oval die-cut is from a new set of dies called Greetings of the Season dies seen here. They're paired with a stamp set but are great on their own too. 

Did you know that Online Exclusives simply mean that they're seen online and not in any printed publication? Anyone can order them! See them all here; there are tons of them! 

Or print this flyer to see them all. Download July 24-OnlineExclusivesRelease

Click on the following link to get the free project sheet for this card: Download Changing Leaves textured diagonal card

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I share a few cards using this gorgeous new Changing Leaves bundle in the video below; I hope you watch it! 

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All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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  • Pretty Rustic Crate bundle ideas by Mary

    Today I'm sharing a few cards made by my Team Member Mary.  She was my October Artist of the Month and she chose to feature the Rustic Crate bundle seen here. 

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    Her first project shows off her beautiful coloring and that neat create die-cut. 

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    I believe she colored the fall image with Blends markers. Products used include the Let's Go Fishing designer paper, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso and Wild Wheat card stock as well as the Nested Essential dies and In Color twine. 

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    That cute little 'hello' die-cut is included in this bundle. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Wild Wheat banner 4 1/4" X 1"
    • Let's Go Fishing designer paper 2 1/2" X 5 1/4"

    Her next card features a beautiful color combination of Copper Clay with Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla and Lost Lagoon. 

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    It also shows off the pretty All About Autumn specialty designer paper.  It's back in stock now too; see it here! 

    She simple sponged a bit of Copper clay ink over the fall image. 

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    The Pretty Peacock die-cut leaf is from the Autumn Leaves dies. 

    Measurements:

    • Copper Clay card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Lost Lagoon 5 1/4" X 4" plus a 1 3/4" circle punch
    • All About Autumn Designer paper 5 1/8" X 3 7/8" plus a 4" X 1/2" strip
    • Vanilla 3" X 2 1/4"

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  • Get free handmade cards from me in November. And a brand new card kit in the Kit Collection!

    It's November! It's hard to believe we're starting to think about Thanksgiving already!  

    I have a bunch of handmade cards I'd love to share with you. I know many of you love having card samples in hand for ideas. I have a shoebox full saved for quick reference when I'm creating.  

    My November special for online orders is a set of handmade cards. The more you order the more cards you'll receive!  

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    Please use a host code when ordering from me. This helps me a lot so I can afford to gift you all with free items each month. 

    Starting today there's a brand new kit in our Kit Collection; it's a set of cards with a 'destination' theme. It's called the Best Destination Kit – item #163186. 

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    This all inclusive kit is $20 and includes:

    • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
    • 9 coordinating envelopes
    • Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
    • One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
    • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
    • Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 

    Here are the pretty scenic cards:

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    Remember that our Kit Collection kits are all inclusive. This means that everything you need is in the kit.  However you may need a paper snips scissors and I recommend adhesive too. The kits usually include dimensionals or glue dots but if you're a crafter you'll want your own adhesive.

    Look at all you get!

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    Here's a close-up of the stamp set that's included:

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    See this kit & others here in our Kit Collection. 

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  • Gorgeous Abundant Beauty Kraft notecards with gift box

    I was inspired by this set of cards & box by a project shared online. I changed up the colors to 'my' favorites and created this:

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    I absolutely LOVE the Abundant Beauty Decorative masks seen here! The sunflowers are my favorite of course, but I also used the houndstooth mask here as well. Unfortunately these masks are out of stock right now. They'll be back around November 13th. 

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    You might think I made this box but I sure didn't!  It's found on page 135 of our Annual Catalog. It includes 20 cards & 20 envelopes and one box for gifting cards in; all in Kraft paper.  The cards are notecard side which is 5" X 3 1/2". See it here online. 

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    As you can see in the photo below I used the houndstooth mask to add a soft background to each notecard.  I used a blending brush and Copper Clay ink.  

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    The sunflowers are made with Pretty Peacock ink and the leaves are Granny Apple Green on White cardstock. Yes; they are all fussy cut! I did some but my friend Pat did the rest for me; she loves to fussy cut things! 

    The greetings are from the So Sincere stamp set from the 2023 Holiday catalog.  It's my favorite greeting set right now. See it here. 

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    You can see in the photo below that I added the houndstooth pattern to the entire box, inside & out.  Because it comes flat it's easy to do. 

    I hope you're inspired by this project.  I'm not sure who will receive it yet, but it will be someone special! 

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