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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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  • Two more ideas with the Border Basics dies


    Continuing on to share team swaps featuring fancy borders here is a unique card made by Paula.  I would never have thought of this!

    She used the Abigail Rose Designer Paper for her card front and the Basic Border dies for her lower edge.  The retiring Harvest dies seen here(discounted to $15.20 from $38) are the flowers on the front.  She cut the front flap with the dies as well as the back card base!  So cool!  

    The front flap is 2 5/8" wide.  Her card stock is Crumb Cake.  Love the brass butterflies inside!  

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    Next is a pretty card made by Mary using the Sending Smiles bundle.  The stamp set & dies are carrying over into the new Annual catalog but they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off. 

    She used the same exact die as Paula did above; the Basic Border dies are wonderful!   

    Her colors include Fresh Freesia, Navy, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight.  She also used the pretty Brass Butterflies on her card front.  

    The Designer Paper is the Hues of Happiness DSP from the Annual Catalog but it's sold out now. 

    See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  Luckily they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.


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  • 2 more great card ideas with the Basic Border dies!


    Before you get to the projects today I want to let everyone know about the current shipping delays. Stampin' Up! had their highest sales day ever on April 4th – by almost 20 times the average!  Wow!  They are quite behind and have added extra staff and longer hours to get caught up.  So if you're wondering where your order is, it's coming….it will just be about 8-10 days longer than normal.  

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    This week I'm sharing our April card swaps from my Flowerbug's team. It's so fun to see what they make; everyone has their own unique style.  I LOVE swapping with them!  

    Annette chose the Beside Me stamp set for her card. She is a master at coloring and sponging.  

    Her colors include Blueberry Bushel, Basic White & Black. The Blueberry Bushel layer is textured with the Timeworn Type folder; the greeting die-cut is from the Stylish Shapes dies. 

    She cut two curves for her card; one with the Basic White layer and another with a Black layer.  She colored the image in with Blends markers. 

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    Next is a neat card made by Karen who also used the Basic Border dies seen here.  

    She used the die to cut off the edge of her card and then used that second piece to create a 'vertical window' for her By the Bay specialty designer paper. This pretty paper is discounted on the Last Chance List.  See it here. 

    Her greeting and die-cut layers are from the Something Fancy bundle in the Spring catalog.  It will be in the new Annual catalog but no longer as a bundle at 10% off. 

    See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  Luckily they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.


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    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

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    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

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  • Free Shipping today only!! Floral Gallery dies & Art Gallery set at amazing discounts


    Today is FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $75; today only! 


    If you dislike the added shipping costs, this is your chance to get the Stampin' Up! items on your list without that additional $$. Woo hoo!!

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    Our April Team card swap theme was to use a fancy border die and here's the beautiful card Candy made:

    She used the Floral Gallery stamp set and the coordinating Art Gallery dies. Both are discounted right now on the Last Chance list; while supplies last. 

    The Art Gallery dies seen here are just $13.60 and were $34.  

    The Art Gallery stamp set was $22 and is now just $8!!!  See it here.  Together you're saving $34.40 if you get it now on the Last Chance list. 

    There are sooo many other deals like this; don't miss the discounts

    PLUS FREE SHPPING TODAY!

    Here measurements are:

    • White card base 4 1/4" X 10 1/4" score at 5 1/2", front layer is 3" X 3 1/2"
    • Evening Evergreen 3 1/4" X 3 3/4",
    • Pretty Prints DSP 4 1/4" X 2 1/4" 
       

    See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  Luckily they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.


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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

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    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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