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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:

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

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. 

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. 

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

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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  • Favored Flowers and Beautifully Happy – lots of ideas to inspire you!


    Today I'm featuring the Favored Flowers and Beautifully Happy Sale-a-Bration choices.  This awesome promotion ends tomorrow!  Do you have everything you want yet?  

    The Favored Flowers 12 X 12" DSP is filled with gorgeous florals and patterns.  You can see it here.  

    Some people are fussy cutting these pretty flowers out but you can use the DSP as is too.  It features these colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink, 

    I am a little surprised it's still available.  The Dainty Flowers DSP sold out and I thought this one would be next.  

    Next I'm featuring my favorite stamp set in the Sale-a-Bration catalog – the Beautifully Happy set.  

    There are three main reasons it's a favorite:

    1. It's Distinktive and a 2-step set!  Distinktive means it gives two or more hues of color with one stamping.  Love these! 
    2. It's flowers!  Botanical sets tend to be among my faves. 
    3. The greetings are wonderful; I especially like the mixed font.  
    4. Okay; here's a 4th reason – it doesn't have to be colored in.  The solid stamps do it for you! 

    One of my favorite cards: 


    It's just a fabulous set!  And it's free with any $100 purchase through Tuesday, February 28th.  See it here. 

    I hope you find some inspiration among these samples.  

    More Sale-a-Bration samples shown tomorrow! 

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  • LOTS of ideas for Adorable Owls & Thanks a Bunch stamp sets!


    Do you have the Adorable Owls or Thanks a Bunch stamp sets yet?  If not, there's still two days left to earn them free with a $50 order!  

    Our Sale-a-Bration promotion ends on Tuesday!  

    First I'm sharing cards I made and swaps I received featuring the Adorable Owls stamp set.  See it here.  

    Here's a photo of this cute stamp set. 

    Next I have a bunch of samples with the unique Thanks a Bunch set.  It's also free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase through February 28th. After that we wait for 10 months before the next Sale-a-Bration promotion!  Yikes; that's a long time! 

    See all of the Sale-a-Bration offerings here.  

    When I first saw this stamp set I wasn't thrilled.  But once I had it in my hand and played with it I love it!  People are so clever – using it as trees and rainbow carrots!  And the sentiments are super 'punny'.  Such a special and unique set!  

    See it here. 

    Stay tuned for more Sale-a-Bration highlights tomorrow! 

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  • 3 FUN ways to use Window Sheets – check out these Team swaps!


    Our swap theme for our Flowerbug's Team was to feature either Window Sheets or Vellum on their cards.  The cards were amazing; as usual! 

    Today we're focusing on Window Sheets. 

    First is a special card made by Lori.  She used the Window Sheet as her card base!  I'm not sure I've ever seen that before…

    She used the Cup of Tea bundle and the newest In Colors on her card.  Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party & Sweet Sorbet.  

    She used the Stitched Rectangle dies for her front 'frame'. It measures 3" X 4 3/8" at the largest. She made two frames; one for the front and one for the inside. The die-cut tea cup is also positioned on the front and the back of the front.  

    She added a folded White layer inside that opens up.  It's 3 3/8" X 4" folded in half.  

    Then on the very back she added a piece of the Tea Boutique DSP that measures 3" X 4 1/4".  Such a unique card!  

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    This next card was made by Ginny.  She used the Dandy Designs DSP for her card front.  It's almost monochromatic but there is a bit of Pear Pizzazz and Black too. So pretty!!


    She added a window sheet to bridge the upper and lower layers of the card front.  You can see the greeting through the window sheet.  Her greeting and the pretty floral die-cut is from the Framed Florets bundle.  

    Measurements:

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 6 3/4" scored at 5 1/2". Lower card stock layer is 4 1/4" X 3".
    • DSP is 4" X 1" and 4" X 2 3/4"
    • Window sheet is 4" X 2 1/4"

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    This next card was made by Paula.  She created a window from her DSP layer, adding Window Sheet behind it and a die-cut flower from the Framed Florets bundle in front. 

    The Designer Paper is called Design a Daydream; it's in the annual catalog and is a big 48 pack for just $18.  You can earn it once your order is over $150 with host benefits. 

    I love her wrap of linen thread with a tiny little bow as accent. 

    Measurements:

    • Soft Sea Foam card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    • Pear Pizzazz 4" X 5 1/4"
    • DSP 3 3/4" X 5"
    • Window sheet 3" for the circle opening which is 2 1/2" 

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    Next is a cute & colorful card that really shows off our Window Sheets! 

    Jackie made a type of bridge card where the window sheet allows you to see the inside layer from the front.  

    She is featuring the Butterfly Kisses suite here – the Butterfly Kisses 6" DSP and the Build a Butterfly dies

    Her window sheet is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" and she textured it with the Raindrops embossing folder from the Spring Catalog.  The lower layers are added to the base. 

    Her colors include Calypso Coral, Starry Sky & Crushed Curry. The curvy borders are done with the Seaside Bay dies. Neat effect!  

    She added the greeting inside the card with the Double Oval punch seen here; it's a big favorite of mine that I had wished for.  

    Measurements:

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 7", scored at 5 1/2".  Second Calypso Coral layer for the bottom front is 4 1/4" X 1 1/2"
    • DSP layers are 3 7/8" X 1"
    • Starry Night layers are 4 1/8" X 1 1/4" 

    Stay tuned for more swaps soon! 

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