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

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  • Desert Details WOW card

    I spent time playing with the Delicate Desert suite and this is what I came up with: 

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    I LOVE how it turned out!  I really wanted to use the Dry Brushed specialty paper along with the Desert Details bundle seen here.  The dies in it are so cool! 

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    The two large rectangles and dies for the stamped flowers are just a few of the dies included.  

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    My colors include Petal Pink & Soft Succulent. I cut two of the open leaf dies from the center of the Dry Brushed large shape, leaving the outer frame intact. No one but me knows there are empty spaces under the White layer! 

    You can see the Dry Brushed metallic specialty paper here.  It's simply stunning!  

    DRY BRUSHED METALLIC 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    There are two of each sheet in this package of 12" metallic paper for $8. 

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    I added a few of the Gold Faceted Adhesive-Backed sequins on this card too.  They're also part of the Delicate Desert suite seen here.  

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    I hope you enjoyed this project; it came together so easily.  

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    Order online using the links below:

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

    Get free Pastel Sequins 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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    Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

    Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

    Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

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  • Sweet Country Bouquet cards & treat box

    Jane shared this 'sweet' card and treat box she made at our Flowerbug's team meeting yesterday.  They were for her monthly Club gathering. 

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    I think they're super cute and had to share them with you.  

    She featured the Country Floral Lane suite; especially the Country Bouquet Bundle seen here.  Unfortunately the Country Bouquet punch is unavailable right now; it's out of stock until possibly April. The heart and leaves would be easy to fussy cut though.   

    She used the Scalloped Contour dies were used on the front and back of her box using the Country Gingham DSP seen here; a simple hand made box is between them to add your treats to.  I might have to make one to share with you!

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    I love the greetings added with banners on the front!  She gave me the following measurements for the box: 

    Start with 6" X 5 1/2".  Score on the 5 1/2" side at 1 1/2" and 4". Score on the 6" side at 2 1/4" & 3 3/4".  Cut up to the score lines on the 6" side.  Form your box. 

    For her card she used the Country Floral Lane DSP seen here along with Petal Pink, Sweet Sorbet and a bit of Mint Macaron.  Love the layout! 

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    Mary made this pretty card for our Team swap also featuring the Country Floral Lane DSP.  She also used the Love for You Bundle seen here. 

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    That 'Love' die-cut from the White layer placed on the angle adds a fun playfulness to the card.  Her hearts and leaves are punched directly from the Country Floral Lane DSP with the Country Bouquet punch. She cased the card from Mary Fish. 

    Measurements:  DSP 3 1/2" X 3 3/4", Sweet Sorbet is 3 3/4" X 4", Petal Pink 2" X 2 1/2", White is 2 1/2" X 1 1/2" 

    Thanks for stopping in today; more to come every day of the week; Monday – Friday! 

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    Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

    Spring & SAB catalogs Save

    Order online using the links below:

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

    Get free Pastel Sequins 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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    Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

    Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

    Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

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  • Double Pillar Window card technique with video; it’s so cool you’ll want to try it!

    I made this card on Tuesday's Live video; it's a Double Pillar Window card!  It has so much dimension and is also fun to play with. 

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    I used the Stitched Rectangle dies – 4 different sizes – on this card. Two for the Country Gingham designer paper frame and two for the Navy frame/layer that's popped up.  *These are a must have! 

    *If you do have these dies I used the 5th & 3rd from the largest for the designer paper frame. For the card stock I used 6th and 2nd from the largest.

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    As you can see, I used the Adorable Owls stamp set.  It's available with our Sale-a-Bration promotion in January & February 2023; while supplies last.  It's actually free with any $50 purchase.  See it here.  

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    See the pillars under the top layer?  They are about 3/8" X 3" and fit right inside the DSP window under the upper layer.  They fold down flat for mailing.  

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    Measurements: 

    • Navy CS 5 ½” X 8 ½” and stitched die-cut 4 ¾” X 3 3/8” outside size
    • 4” X 5 ¼” DSP, cut with Stitched Rectangles. Pillars – 2 pieces 3” X 1 7/8” DSP; scored every 3/8”
    • White 3 ½” X 2 ½” inside frame, Inside layer is 4 ¾” X 3 ½”

    Here's the inside view.  I colored the owls with Blends markers.  The stitched stars and clouds are from the Give it a Whirl dies seen here.  

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    Click here to watch the video or click on the photo below.  I share this card and another special fun fold card.  

    Be sure to subscribe to my NEW YouTube Channel while you're there.  Unfortunately my former YouTube channel was hijacked and is no longer available.  

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    Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

    Spring & SAB catalogs Save

    Order online using the links below:

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

    Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above! 

    January 23 free sequins Save
     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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    Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

    Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

    Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

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