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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.

June Specials:

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

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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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  • Bright Borders fun fold with Bloom Impressions DSP

    We made these pretty cards at my Clubs in January.  I featured the Bright Borders stamp set with the To the Point punch and the Sale-a-Bration Bloom Impressions DSP. 

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    Unfortunately the To the Point punch is out of stock and isn't expected to be back until April!  I was worried about this when I saw it was in low inventory. 

    The gorgeous Bloom Impressions DSP is a free choice during Sale-a-Bration and is also in low inventory.  If it does run out it's possible they'll turn off the item number if they cannot get more in stock before the end of February.  So grab yours here now! 

    BLOOM IMPRESSIONS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    This is a fun fold card – sometimes called a 'back-fold'. The far right inside is scored so it can bend backwards. The greeting layers are adhered to that side and hold the card closed.  It's a great way to show off our coordinating colors in our beautiful designer papers.  

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    You can get the measurements in this free project sheet.  Also watch the video below. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Jan 2025 Bright Borders back fold

    Bright Borders fun fold Save

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and another special fun fold.  I'll share the other card & free project sheet tomorrow. I hope you watch it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

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     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

    And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

    2025 SAB join Save

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

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  • Gorgeous Thank you Kindly card kit

    These cards are absolutely gorgeous!  The mostly white with gold foil & black greetings are simply elegant.

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    This kit is called Thank you Kindly and can be seen here.  It's just $14.  Item #166258

     

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    I wish the photos did this kit justice.  Add it to your order to get to the $60 mark and earn something free from Sale-a-Bration! 

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

    DNXE92GP

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

    Mixed Media Flora graphic Save

     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

    And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

    2025 SAB join Save

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

    Spring Catalog DSP share Save

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  • Spring Corners fun fold card with free project sheet & video tutorial

    I totally enjoyed making this neat fun fold card.  It shows off this neat stamp set wonderfully! 

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    I wanted to highlight the flower image as well as the neat greeting. I used Stampin' Write markers to color my image before I stamped. 

    Tips on coloring stamps with markers:

    • always us a water-based marker (never a Blends 'permanent' marker)
    • color with the lightest color first so you don't contaminate your tip with a darker color
    • huff on the image before stamping to moisten the inks – this gives a brighter image

    This neat fold starts with an 11" X 4 1/4" card base with a small fold back on the front. Then the DSP layer is added behind it.  

    Spring corners fun fold Save

    My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss or Granny Apple Green and White. The DSP is the Toadstool Gardens and the ribbon is the Fresh Freesia seam binding ribbon – both are from our free Sale-a-Bration choice.

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    Here's the free project tutorial with measurements.  Just click on this link to print or download it. Download Spring Corners fun fold with Toadstook DSP

    *Below is the video for this card and another cute card using the Spring Corners set.   

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

    DNXE92GP

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

    Mixed Media Flora graphic Save

     New Sale-a-Bration items are here!

    For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog! 

    SAB Feb Save

     And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

    2025 SAB join Save

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

    Spring Catalog DSP share Save

    Contact me here

    Spring Catalog DSP share Save

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

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