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Quick card Ever Eden designer paper strips; just a few days left!

On my last Monday's FB Live I shared these pretty cards; they feature the Ever Eden specialty designer paper. Click here to watch the video. 

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The greeting and butterflies are from upcoming catalogs in January.  The stamp is called Friendly Hello and the butterflies are little, bitty brass adhesive-backed gems. There is one more new items on this card; it's a punch called the Bough punch. Above it's in Soft Succulent shimmer vellum & Metallic card stock.  It punches both! 

This pretty paper is a special promotion.  You won't find it in any catalog and it's retiring on January 3rd. It's available while supplies last. The colors are gorgeous together – Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Gold & White.  See it here. 

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I shared another version of this strip technique here.  Totally different! 

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Tips: 

• I start out with a 2 1/4" X 4 3/4" piece of neutral CS.  This is what I adhered the strips of Designer Paper to. 
• I added Seal adhesive over the entire piece and added the strips one by one. 
• Apply one strip across the middle at an angle first. Then keep filling in. 
• I trimmed the excess off the edges once I had it well covered with strips.  
• My DSP strips measure between 1/4" and 5/8" wide and about 3" long.  It doesn't matter how wide your strips are; it looks great if they're different widths.  
• Add dimensionals to the back of this piece for added dimension. 
• Add a greeting and accents if desired. 

Here's the video with details: 

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• Easter Bunny Floating Panel card with a free project sheet & video tutorial!

  March 31, 2023

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  We made this sweet card at my March Card Clubs – it features the Easter Bunny bundle.  This bundle is currently unavailable.  you can get the Easter Bunny stamp set now but the Bunny punch is returning in May. 

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  It's a Floating Panel fun fold card; one of my current favorite folds lately.  It's both fun to make and easy to create too!  

  My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss and Daffodil Delight.   Below you'll see the baby version. I gave my gals the choice of Easter or baby.  

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  The greetings for the baby card are from Charming Sentiments. Click here for the PDF project sheet for measurements & products used. 

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  I used a variety of products on this card: 

  • Stamps – Easter Bunny, Charming Sentiments
  • Ink – Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss
  • Paper – Fresh Freesia, Daffodil, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Tea Boutique, Butterfly Kisses, Flowers & More host
  • Other – Basic Borders dies, Cane Weave 3D folder, Dimensionals, Brass Butterflies 

  Do you see his little cottontail? I tore off a piece from a cotton ball and rolled it into a ball. It's adhered with out Multipurpose liquid glue.   

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  Here are the measurements:

  • Card base 4 1/4" X 11" score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2". Scraps for bunny & circle punch. Two strips 1/2" X 1 1/2" for the floating panel hinges
    • DSP pieces four pieces at 1 1/4" X 4"
    • White front square 2 3/4", inside 5 1/4" X 4"
    • Blackberry Bliss square 2 7/8"
    • Greeting strips 3/4" X 3 1/2"

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  Here's a tip on the Floating panel:  You need just two pieces of card stock about 1/2" X 2 1/2". Fold them in half and adhere to the center fold; one on each side.  Your front panel is adhered to this. 

  *Watch the video below (or click here) where I share the tips on creating this card; it's the second project of 4! 

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  March Specials:

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  See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th 

  See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

  Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

  I have two left! *after that you'll receive a pack of 10 handmade cards! 

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• Baby Swipe technique with tips & video! Plus retiring lists & colors.

  March 30, 2023

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  They released the retiring lists from the Annual & Spring catalogs yesterday.  Here are the lists:

  Here's the Annual Catalog retiring list: Download 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

  And here is the Spring (January-April) retired list Download January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

  *There is a sale on some of these retiring items but the discounts do not start until April 4th. 

  Here's a graphic on which colors are retiring. Go here to shop and get the items you need before they're gone! 

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  Sad to say good bye to these colors: 

  • Soft Suede 
  • So Saffron
  • Blushing Bride
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Pacific Point
  • Mango Melody
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Bermuda Bay
  • Merry Merlot
  • Sahara Sand

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  Which are returning?

  • Fresh Freesia!!
  • Misty Moonlight
  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Berry Burst
  • Lemon Lime Twist
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Pretty Peacock

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  Have you ever done the baby swipe technique?  It's so fun; playing with baby wipes and ink refills is a bit addictive!  

  I made this card for our March Team swap; the theme was to use a technique involving ink refills.  

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  My colors include Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink and Black.  

  Other products used:

  • Potted Succulent dies for the greeting die-cut
  • Dainty Delight dies – black die-cuts
  • Penned Flowers dies for the scalloped edge
  • Brass butterflies seen here

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  Can you spot the shimmer?  I used the Pearlescent paper from the Annual Catalog.  See it here. 

  It was the perfect sheen for this technique as the moist ink did not absorb quickly like it might for regular card stock. Glossy paper would also work well. 

  After I added the color, I let it dry for an hour or so.  Then I textured it with one of the embossing folders in the 3D Basics pack seen here.  These are currently out of stock but they'll be back in May. 

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  Below you can see the difference in my cards; especially the colors. One is soft and subtle and the other more vibrant.  This happens as you work with your baby wipe; the first few swipes are bold and the next few are much softer. 

  Tips for success: 

  • Fold and roll your baby wipe in a tube.  Hold it tightly and add a few drops of ink refills. 
  • Add each color separately in a row.  I tend to add enough for about 1/2" of surface. 
  • Start swiping off your paper and then onto it.  You can do straight swipes or get creative and add curves or swirls. Let dry.
  • Shimmery, pearlescent or glossy works best. But you can do it on regular card stock too. 
  • I suggest you use light to medium colors. 

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  Notice the colors of the butterflies? I colored the Brass Butterflies with a Polished Pink blends marker for the left card.  I wasn't sure I liked it or not so left them uncolored for my swap cards.  

  Watch the video here or click on the image below to see this technique. It's the last technique I share in the video. 

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  See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th 

  See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

  Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

  I have three left! *after that you'll receive a pack of 10 handmade cards! 

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• The Retired List is here; while supplies last! See which colors are coming back and which are leaving

  March 29, 2023

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  Stampin' Up! just released the retiring list and we now know which of our colors are leaving us.  Remember these items are while supplies last!  

  There is a sale on some of the retired products but the discount will not kick in until April 4th.  

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  Here's the Annual Catalog retiring list: Download 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

  And here is the Spring (January-April) retired list Download January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

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  They announced they would do a color refresh with the new Annual catalog this year.  This keeps our color line fresh, on trend & up to date.

  Watch this fabulous video on our new color line!!
  

  Here's the list of retiring colors:

  • Soft Suede
  • So Saffron 
  • Blushing Bride
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Pacific Point
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Mango Melody
  • Bermuda Bay
  • Merry Merlot
  • Sahara Sand

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  Returning Colors:

  • Fresh Freesia!!!!
  • Misty Moonlight!
  • Berry Burst
  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Lemon Lime Twist
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Pretty Peacock

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  See the new Online Exclusives here! 

  *current host code: EWJYEGFV

  Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

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  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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