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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. 

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.  

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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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  • Amazing Flowerbug Team swaps!

    This week and next I'll be sharing a bunch of recent card swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's. 

    The first card is made by Annette with the set called From All of Us on page 93 of the annual catalog.  She used Blends markers to color the image in.  

    June Annette From all of us Save

    Her colors are Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight.  The card above was for last month and the one below was for July; both made by Annette.   

    This next card is a unique origami fold.  I shared the 'how to' and video on this post here.  I was grateful to Annette for demonstrating it at our last Team meeting.  So easy and it sure highlights the main image! 

    June Annette From all of us Save

    I LOVE the sign hanging on the cording!!

    This card is made with the new Cinnamon Cider; one of our newest In Colors.  She stamped the background tone-on-tone and the origami piece is made using the 6 X 6" 2020-22 In Color DSP.  The stamp set is Back on Your Feet on page 92 of the Annual catalog. 

    Stay tuned for more fabulous swaps tomorrow!

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  • Origami card fold with Flowers for Every Season with video

    Here's another card I made on FB live last week using the pretty Flowers for Every Season designer paper.  It's an origami fold that creates a perfect place for your stamped image in the center. 

    Origami fold Magenta. Save

    It starts out with a 4 1/4" piece of designer series paper and you place it on a score board on the diagonal so the points are at 3" on the top and the left.  You can do this with a paper cutter too.  See here or watch the video below: 

    July 14th Origami Save

    Then you score at 1" and 1 1/2".  Rotate it and do this on all sides.  Fold as shown.  

    Origami fold Magenta. Save

    The stamped White layer inside is 2 7/8" square.  

    Origami fold Magenta. Save

    Below is the video for this card and another pretty one made with the Fancy Phrases stamp set. 

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    For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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    Current Host code is JFPDBTBY

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

    Order online here

    2020 Card stock sampler Save

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

    Tasteful Touches bundle Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Beautiful Fancy Phrases cards with video!

    I made this pretty card on Facebook Live last week.  It's cased from Marelle Taylor. It's close to a Black & White with a pop of color; a real favorite of mine. 

    It features the lovely Fancy Phrases stamp set.  If you like flowers and like to color you'll love it! 

    Fancy Phrases. Save

    The scalloped die on the side is from the Painted Poppies dies.  The punches are the Label Me Fancy & Timeless Label. They layer wonderfully! 

    Fancy Phrases. Save

    Other products: Everyday Label punch to achieve the notched corners, Blends markers in Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Daffodil Delight and the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon.

    Measurements: 

    • White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", front panel is 3" X 4" plus scraps for punch & die-cuts
    • Black is 3" X 4 5/8" 

    I also made a pretty Origami fold card with the Flowers for Every Season paper pack.. Here's a link to the video on Facebook or click below to watch. 

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    Bonus Days are here!

     
    For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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    Current Host code is JFPDBTBY

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

    Order online here

    2020 Card stock sampler Save

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

    Tasteful Touches bundle Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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