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Coloring Techniques with the Pretty Flowers Embossing folder! With video!

Have you ever added color/ink directly onto your embossing folder?  It's actually fun and the results can be amazing!  I shared three different techniques on my weekly FB Live Tuesday.  Here's a link to it on my FB page or on YouTube here.  Or scroll below to see it here.  

This first card is done by coloring on your folder with markers.  These are regular water-based markers; not Blends.  I share tips for success on this technique in the video.  

Each card features the stamp set Create with Friends seen here.  I love this set! The embossing folder is called Pretty Flowers; it's my free gift for online orders over $50 in June! *see it here

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I chose to use Soft Succulent on both cards adding Pale Papaya on the left and Fresh Freesia on the right.  Love our newest In Colors!!!  The greeting layer is from the Tasteful Label dies. 

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Next is a sponging technique.  I embossed the White CS with the folder in the die-cutting machine first.  Then used sponge daubers to color the White CS.  I highly recommend you use pastel colors for this for the best results. It's much more forgiving! 

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I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer. 

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And the last technique is to add ink directly onto the folder itself; before you run it through.  Press your ink pad lightly to the side of the folder you want inked.  Do this lightly to avoid getting ink in the recesses of the folder.  Again; watch my video for more tips! 

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The pretty die-cut for the greeting is from the Potted Succulent dies seen here.  

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*Below is the video with lots of specific tips on being successful with these techniques. Click on it to watch.

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  • Hey Chuck; Artist of the Month cards. Part 1

    Each month one of my Flowerbug's Team is featured as an Artist of the Month.  For July it was Annette and she chose the adorable Hey Chuck bundle seen here.  You're in for a treat!  I'll be sharing her incredible projects for the next few days.  

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    The card above shows that adorable rooster at it's best.  She paired it with gingham accents in Glorious Gingham DSP and our Black & White gingham ribbon. She colored her rooster with Blends markers.  

    Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used.  The dies were unavailable for most of July; but they're back now and available!

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    Next is a cute way to show the many rooster images in this stamp set.  The Masterfully Made designer paper set the color theme and works perfectly here!!

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    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
    • DSP 4" X 4 1/4"
    • White squares 1 1/4",
    • Pumpkin Pie squares 1 3/8"
    • Crushed Curry layer 1 5/8" X 4 5/8" 

    Next is a Double Decker fun fold card!  Look at her blended background!!

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    What a beautiful scene she created with her background blending and the stamps & dies in this bundle. The colors are Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive and Pool Party. 

    I shared how to make one of these Double-Decker cards on last week's FB Live. You can watch it here.  

    Here's a view from the top so you can see the pop-up box that supports the White middle layer. 

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    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4", textured front layer 1 7/8" X 5 1/5", layer under scene is 3" X 4",  pop up box piece is 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" score every 3/4"
    • White scene layer 2 3/4" X 3 3/4", inside white 3" X 4 1/2"
    • DSP 4" X 5 1/4" 

    Stop in tomorrow for more Hey Chuck projects; you do not want to miss these!!

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  • Earthen Textures card with video tutorial

    I made this card for last week's Live video.  I LOVE the colors and textures!  

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    It features the Earthen Textures stamp set & dies bundle.  Unfortunately the dies are in low inventory so they may be unavailable soon.   But they'll be back I'm sure.  You can see them here.  

    My colors include Pretty Peacock and Pecan Pie.  The designer paper for the background is the Earthen Elegance seen here.  I also used the Distressed Gold paper on the large pleated fan/leaf.  The die creates folds so you can add a lot of texture and dimension on your projects.  

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    I stamped both die-cut vases in Pretty Peacock ink onto Vanilla card stock.  I then sponged Pecan Pie ink onto them.  I wrapped the tall vase 3 times with the Natural Wavy trim. I've been loving using this unique trim; it was unavailable for over a month but it's back now.  

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    You can watch the video here.  Don't forget to subscribe to either my FB page here to join in the Live's each Tuesday morning.  Or follow me on YouTube here.  

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  • The Kit Collection is on sale starting today!

    The Kits Sale starts today!  Our kits are amazing and each one is all inclusive! 

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    What does 'all inclusive' mean?  It means that each kit can be made without additional supplies. However you will likely need adhesive and a scissors; but most crafters have them.  

    Here are a few samples of the kits available:

    This is a brand new kit; available starting today!  The Festive Tags kit seen here.  

    It includes 15 tags; 3 each of 5 designs and it's just $11.70!

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    First is one of my very favorites. It's called 'Saying Thanks'; now just $11.70.  It's a quick kit to make as there is no stamping required. See it here. 

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    Here's the Forever Friends kit. It has stunning foil accents and envelopes.  I changed the greetings on my cards to be thank you's.  See the kit here.  

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    Next is the Best Remedy card kit; it's perfect for a get well or 'pick me up' occasion. $18.40.    See it here. 

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    I LOVE the Million Thanks kit!  Beautiful foiled card bases and gorgeous stamp set.  At $17.60 it's a bargain.  Remember you get everything you make the projects plus a stamp set & ink spot!  See it here

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    This next kit is a quick & easy kit; no stamping required.  It's a perfect gift for someone who likes to send cards.  See it here. 

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    Why the Kits Collection? Here are 10 reasons to try a kit:

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