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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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  • Free Shipping starts today! Get an extra $10 in rewards with me. Adorable Tractor & Co card

    Today starts the Free Shipping promotion that lasts for 3 days! And I'm adding on to your rewards too!

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    When you order $75 in product from me you'll receive an extra bonus of $10 in product rewards. Here's how it works:

    • Once your order reaches the $75 mark (before tax) the free shipping will kick in. 
    • You'll automatically receive 10% product rewards from Stampin' Up! 
    • I'll gift you an extra $10 in rewards to your online account.  *you must opt in for both contact and gift rewards though.  
    • You'll have up to a year to redeem these rewards. 
    • You'll also receive a gift of a DSP sampler from me as well (see details below). 

    Shop online here. 

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    Look at this super cute tractor card Candace made!  This bundle has some amazing pieces in it.  

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    This new Tractor & Co bundle is from our Online store and can be found here.  

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    Here's the inside view where you can see how she trimmed a portion of her card front away to create the window effect. *She'd normally stamp or add to the inside but she had to rush to get them mailed out in time.  

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    Measurements:

    • White card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2". Trim away 1 3/8" from the center 
    • Navy layers – top is 5 1/4" X 1 3/8", lower is 5 1/4" X 1 1/4"
    • White torn edge 5" X 1"
    • scraps for tractor & tree die-cuts

    Her colors & sponging are amazing as usual.  She used Silver foil for her tire rims and clear rhinestones for the starry sky.  

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  • Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

    Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video: 

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    There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:

    I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?   

    Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon    or      Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive? 

    Encircled with Love which Save

    The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week!  See it here.  

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    Here's the free project sheet for these cards:  Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

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    Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial.  Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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  • Best Tips for successful Shaker Cards with video tutorial!

    Who wouldn't like to receive a shaker card?!  They're fun, shakable and hard to resist playing with. 

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    I made a bunch of these for our July Team card swap featuring 'window sheets'. I love the fact that I could get multiple, colorful die-cut flowers with the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape and the coordinating die-cut. Just add it to another piece of cardstock and die-cut. So fast & EASY! 

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    Notice the sponged green designer paper above. That is the Irresistible Designs 12" DSP seen here.  I added Olive ink to it with a Blending Brush; the printed embossed designs 'resist' the ink.  Pretty cool! 

    I used the Paper Tags stamp set – stamping the greeting directly onto the window sheet with Black Stazon ink. Then I turned it over to add a bit of Flirty Flamingo blends marker on the 'celebrate' part.  

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    My colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White for a fresh floral card design. Want to know the steps to achieve a shaker card?  Best to grab the free project sheet below or watch the video tutorial. 

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    Here's the free project sheet with measurements for you. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Paper Tags Shaker Card


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    Below is the video tutorial for this neat shaker card.  Watch to get the tips for success on making one plus another pretty card featuring the Extraordinary Floral washi tape. 

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    July Specials:

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    Get my Turtle-y Cute PDF tutorial free with any online order in July!

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