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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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Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • Love pre-cut kits? Get this kit with a stamp set sent to you in March; FREE!

    My March special for online orders is a free class in the mail!
     
    The class includes the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set and 6 pre-cut cards kit with the PDF tutorial too.  This stamp set was a Sale-a-Bration bonus last year and I accumulated a few extra. This offer is while supplies last so don't wait too long to order.  
    Remember that you earn points towards free product with each order from me over $50.  *See details below.
     
    This gift will be mailed to those who place a $55 minimum online order using a current host code. TMJXFR2T or BFE4C2KM
     
    To complete the cards as shown you'll need a few ink colors, adhesives and greeting images. 
     
    Two of the three designs are fun folds; one is a recent favorite called a Floating Panel card.  I think the color combos are so pretty: 
    • Fresh Freesia with Old Olive & Sahara Sand
    • Old Olive with Starry Sky
    • Blackberry Bliss with Mossy Meadow

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  • Multiple amazing ‘WOW’ cards featuring the Legendary Ride bundle!

    Each month in our Flowerbug's Team a member is featured as 'Artist of the Month' and shows off a bundle or suite of projects.  In February it was Jane and she chose to use the Legendary Ride bundle.  She did an amazing and creative group of cards!

    Take a look at these incredible samples:


    Ready to Ride 3 Jane Save

    Do you see the orange racks holding up the bike?  She used the 'seat' dies to create it.  She also sponged on them a bit so they were 'well used'!  Ha!  

    The background with clouds and the checkered bottom are all from the Ready to Ride DSP.  Look at the detail on her motorcycle!  The dies are incredibly detailed. 

    This next card is a center step card.  It also features multiple pieces of the Ready to Ride designer paper. It's hard to see in the photo but she die-cut the seat from the Black foil in the DSP.  

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    She sure made the most of this unique Legendary Ride bundle by Stampin' Up!  You can see it here online. 

    LEGENDARY RIDE BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    This next card features a pocket greeting on the front. You can pull it up and remove it to use as a bookmark. She textured the front panel with the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder seen here.  Perfect texture for this guy card.  

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    She added color to the Ready to Ride floral paper above using a Sweet Sorbet Blends marker. She really showed off this unique designer paper on her projects.  I LOVE the shiny black foil accents.  See it here.

    READY TO RIDE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    Next is a great guy birthday card that doesn't feature a motorcycle at all. She added elements from the He's the Man DSP in the Annual Caalog.  

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    And last is this neat card with a road map and bike tread with a more colorful bike.  See the Adhesive Backed studs on the upper corners?  They pair wonderful with this suite.  See them here. 


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    Thanks for sharing your creativity with us Jane! Your creativity & talent is amazing! 

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    March Specials:

    See the new Online Exclusives here! 

    *current host code:  TMJXFR2T or BFE4C2KM

    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! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Sweet Citrus; in a Lime version too!

    The Sweet Citrus bundle can make any citrus fruit you'd like.  I've even seen people make coconuts! 

    I've shared three other cards featuring oranges, grapefruit and lemons but today I'm sharing my 'Lime' version.  

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    I used the Sweet Citrus bundle seen here and these colors: Starry Sky, Parakeet Party and Granny Apple Green. I cased it from a card made by Maheswari Rajaguru.  I think these colors are stunning together. 

    That pretty texture on the card front is made with the new Basic Embossing Folders 3D seen here.  They're in a 3 pack and in our Online Exclusives product line seen here. 

    Did you know you can use our Hybrid embossing folders to texture and die-cut all at once?  You can use the dies and folder separately as well but together it's faster and saves a step.*Watch in the video below to see how it's done. 

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    I also show how to stamp the fruit perfectly using the Stamparatus.  Perfect every time! 

    Here's a photo of the inside: 

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    Below is a photo of all 4 cards I shared in my recent video featuring the Sweet Citrus bundle. Oranges, limes, grapefruit and lemons!  This bundle is a true gem! 

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    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  Or click here.  

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    March Specials:

    See the new Online Exclusives here! 

    *current host code:  TMJXFR2T or BFE4C2KM

    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! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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