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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

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. 

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! 

I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer. 

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! 

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

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

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  • This Season of Elegance fancy fold is extra special and has a gift card option


    I shared this card on last week's FB Live video.  It's also part of my October kit to go and PDF tutorial as well.  It's unique and truly shows off our double sided designer paper! 

    Can you see how it opens? The left panel opens up to reveal another flap that also opens. This Cherry Cobbler layer is scored to allow a gift card to be inserted in the pocket.  If you don't need one, just adhere it down or trim it off.  

    I did create a free project sheet for this card; click on the following link to download or print it off. Download Season of Elegance fun fold card with gift card option

    I have 5 of these pre-cut kits to go left that include 1/2 pkg of the Season of Elegance specialty paper plus shares of the Cherry  Cobbler/Gold ribbon and Gold textured dots. The tutorial is included or you can purchase it separately. Click here to see the options. 

    I have two more projects to share with you tomorrow; all featuring this gorgeous suite.  I'm also sending it to everyone that places an online order with me in October.  

    Of course my Flowerbug's Team of Demonstrators receive all of my tutorials each month; just for being on my Team! 

    I hope you'll consider joining us!  Click here for more info on getting the Starter Kit deal this month.  It's a $99 order but you get to pick out $155 in product of your choice!  Go here to get the deal.

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  • Stunning Alpine Air cards – now discounted in October!


    When I saw this new kit called Alpine Air I just knew it would be beautiful!

    They're stunning and great for any occasion.  The other thing I like about these is they work for guys too which can be uncommon.  And they're so easy to assemble. It includes everything you need – a greetings stamp set, Misty Moonlight ink spot, adhesives, gems, card layers, envelopes and a clear block. 

    All of the kits in our Kit Collection (28 of them!) are discounted!  Click here to see all 28 kits. 

    This kit was $22 and is now $19.80 and you can see it here.   

    These beautiful cards remind me of our trip to the Grand Tetons, Wyoming last month. And also our trip to Norway last year! 

    Guess what!?  The Expressions of Kindness kit is back in stock!!  It's been out of stock for over a month. It's one of my very favorite kits and it's also discounted. click here to see it. 

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  • Sunshiny Happiest Day card with measurements plus more ideas in the video


    I had a blast creating with the Happiest Day stamp set. I shared two more cards in my previous blog posts. 

    Today's project is what I'm calling a 'Sunshiny' card. 

    I chose my color scheme from the Full of Life designer paper I used on the background – Petunia Pop, Balmy blue & Summer Sun.  Of course I added Black for the contrast I like.  

    I thought the Postage Dies were a great way to layer the elements here.  Below is the inside view of this card:

    I added a zig-zag of the Iridescent Striped ribbon under the greeting for the 'glitter' effect. 

    See this adorable Happiest Day stamp set here. 

    Here are the measurements; but you can see the other two cards I made on the video here. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score/fold at 4 1/4"
    • White postage die-cuts 1 1/2" X 2 3/8", large is 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
    • Black 1 5/8" X 2 1/2", large is 3 3/8" X 4 5/8"
    • DSP – 4" X 5 1/4"

    Check out the video below; I share two more sweet cards for the Happiest Day stamp set. 

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