/

Home
Shop Now
YouTube Videos
Free Project Sheets
Card Kits & Tutorials
Promotions
Frequent Shopper Perks
Join the Fun
Contact Me

Latest Post

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

Pretty Embossing Folder markers Save

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. 

Pretty Flowers inked Save

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! 

Pretty Embossing Folder sponged Save

I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer. 

Pretty Flowers inked Save

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! 

Pretty Flowers inked Save

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

Pretty Flowers FB Live Save

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

June Specials:

The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

Last chance list Spring catalog Save

Pretty flowers folder Save

Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

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! 

June PDF by LeeAnn Greff-1 Save

All Posts

  • Pretty Marvelous Nature card with video tutorial & measurements

    I've seen a few projects with the Marvelous Nature set and was intrigued by it's reverse images. And it's nature so I ordered it.  This card was one of two I made on this week's Live video: 

    Marvelous Nature fern Save

    I chose to use Lost Lagoon with Pretty Peacock. I also added some of the Hello, Irresistible designer paper. This pretty DSP is on sale right now too!  See it here.  

    You may also spy the shimmery strip beside the greeting.  This is our Soft Shimmer 12" X 12" paper pack seen here.  It has 5 rich colors in it.

    SOFT SHIMMER 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY PAPER Save

    The Marvelous Nature stamp set (seen here) includes two beautiful images and three greetings.  I kept my card very simple to show off the pretty fern image. 

    Marvelous Nature fern Save

    I love these colors together!  

    Marvelous Nature fern both Save

    Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel too!

    ~~~

    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    June DSP sale Save

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    June starter kit plus . Save

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

    2022–2024 IN COLOR PEARLS Save

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Colorful Inked Botanicals card kit or PDF tutorial option; available now

    The Inked Botanicals designer paper is a favorite of my customers so I chose it as one of my June card kits.  The color combinations and botanical prints are pretty and quite colorful too. 

    Here are the cards I came up with: 

    Inked Botanicals all Save

    This 10 card kit features the Inked Botanicals 6 X 6" designer paper by Stampin' Up!  There are 5 designs and you'll make 2 of each.

    Each month I offer at least two kits to go.  The other June kit features the Bright & Beautiful DSP seen here. Each one is available as a pre-cut kit (a convenience for those who don't like to measure or cut pieces) or as a PDF tutorial.  See all of my kits & tutorials here.  

    You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit:

    • 1/2 pkg. 6 X 6" Inked Botanicals DSP
    • a share of Lost Lagoon 1/4" ribbon
    • a share of Brass Butterflies gems
    • All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately

    Click here to see the pre-cut kit option.  It's $28 plus shipping.  *Opt in by June 19th. 

    Or Click here for the PDF tutorial; it's $15.

    The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    To complete the cards you will need the following: Calypso Coral & Lost Lagoon inks, a paper trimmer and adhesives. 

    I used the Layering Leaves stamp set for my greeting images.  If you'd like to add it to the kit at an extra 10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.   

    I think the colors and patterns in this designer paper are fantastic! 

    INKED BOTANICALS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    ~~~

    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    June DSP sale Save

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    June starter kit plus . Save

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

    2022–2024 IN COLOR PEARLS Save

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Gorgeously Made & Delightfully Eclectic swaps

    I thought I'd share a few swaps I received on the Norway incentive trip. 

    This first card was made by Alanna Wharf. It features the Gorgeously Made bundle seen here.  

    Gorgeously made swap Alanna Save

    This card put me over the edge; now I have to get this bundle!  

    She used the Masterfully Made 12" designer paper seen here (sale price now at $10.62) and the Soft Shimmer 12" combo pack on the leaf die-cut.

    Here's a close-up of this specialty paper and the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder.  I love the simplicity of this card; it really shows off the die-cut, pretty DSP & texture.  

    Gorgeously made swap Save

    Next is a card my friend Susie Wood made with the new Delightfully Eclectic  12 X 12" designer paper seen here.  It's on sale this month; marked down from $30 to $25.50. There are 48 sheets in this pack; 4 each of 12 designs.  

    Delightfly Eclectic Susie Save

    I love her layout; it really shows off the pattern of the daisy DSP.  That greeting die-cut is from the Nested Essential dies seen here.  

    NESTED ESSENTIALS DIES Save

    Her measurements are:

    • Petal Pink card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • yellow DSP 2" X 4"
    • Crushed Curry CS 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
    • daisy DSP 4 pieces at 1" X 3"

    ~~~

    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    June DSP sale Save

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    June starter kit plus . Save

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

    2022–2024 IN COLOR PEARLS Save

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Notice: LeeAnn Greff, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Manager. The content of this website is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this website is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up! Copyright 2025