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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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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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  • Lily Pond Lane card kit – limited quantities!


    The adorable Lily Pond Lane designer paper is the star of these colorful cards. I created 5 card designs; 3 of which are fun folds. What I like about this DSP is how versatile it is; young or old, men, women or kids – it's great for anyone! 

    Each month I create two card kits where the DSP is the focus of the projects. These cards can be purchased as a pre-cut kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial option. Those who choose the kit will make 2 each of the 5 cards for a total of 10 cards.

    I have a limited number of kits available due to limited stock; opt in soon! 

    This kit includes the following Stampin' Up! products:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of Lily Pond Lane 6 X 6" designer paper (some fussy cutting needed)
    • a share of Dappled Dots gems
    • a share of Peach Pie 3/8" ribbon
    • the free PDF tutorial with measurements, photos, supplies list and step by step directions.

    You will need the following to complete the cards:

    • Pretty Peacock ink (or a similar color)
    • Greeting images (i used Simply Said & Unbounded Love but any will work)
    • Paper snips scissors & Paper Trimmer, Adhesives 

    Opt in for the pre-cut card kit ($30) with products here.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option for $15 here. 

    The card kit will mail out at the end of July. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment.  Add on a second kit to go & save on postage.

    See my other available kits or tutorials here. 

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    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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  • Bonus Days are here! Plus lots of exciting new products seen online!!


    First, I want to wish you a wonderful & happy 4th of July!  I hope you get to spend it with family or friends.

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    Bonus Days start today!  That means that for each $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you earn a free $5 coupon to redeem in August. 

    Tips on earning & using these coupons:

    • Spend in July & redeem in August – if you tend to order monthly or every other month it makes sense to assure your order is over $50 in July so you can redeem it in August
    • Need some of the new colors – In Colors or the new Basic Beige? Grab them in July!
    • Wanting to try Paper Pumpkin kits? Or if you already love Paper Pumpkin grab a 3 or 6 month pre-paid subscription here and earn free coupons!

    Below is a sneak peak of the upcoming 3 months of Paper Pumpkin kits. There is an optional add on that coordinates with each of these kits! See that here. 

    Remember that Paper Pumpkin subscribers get perks!  They are eligible to purchase any of the available past kits, refills or add ons.  I love the refill options; they're a fabulous deal!  See those here. 

    Subscribe here to receive a kit sent to you each month. *Remember you are in charge of the kits you receive.  You can opt out or skip a month.  If you want to receive the Painted Petals kit be sure to opt in or subscribe by July 10th!

    My subscribers get a free project tutorial that includes multiple bonus projects each and every month!  Here is a peak at May's tutorial projects: 

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    Click here to see the many new Online Exclusive products released yesterday; you can print it out too.  Fall, Halloween and Christmas as well as everyday greetings.  Here's a flyer made by Terri Gaines that you can print so see them all. Download July 24-OnlineExclusivesRelease

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    Starting July 3rd, earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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    Get a free glue stand from me in July with your online order!

    All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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  • Beautiful Fun Fold card kit with Mediterranean Blooms DSP; reserve one soon


    Look at these gorgeous fun fold cards featuring the Mediterranean Blooms designer paper.

    Navy, Yellow, Peach & White pair up to create stunning projects. There are 5 fancy fold designs and I made 2 of each. These projects include some fussy cutting of the designer paper images. 

    This pre-cut kit is $30 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts
    • 1/2 pkg of Mediterranean Blooms DSP (6" X 12"), a share of White Diagonal trim ribbon, and Opal Round gems & 10 envelopes
    • PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

    This kit will be mailed out at the end of July via Priority Mail. The PDF tutorial is emailed immediately after payment.

    *this is the kit my subscribers will receive.  Want to get a pre-cut kit each month? Subscribe here: 

    You will need the following items to finish the cards:

    • greeting images – I used the new Everyday Greetings online exclusive set but any can be substituted
    • Night of Navy ink 
    • Paper trimmer (to cut your new DSP), paper snips scissors, adhesives

    Opt in for the product based pre-cut kit bu July 18th here:  

    Click here for to get the PDF tutorial.  It includes photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

    Combine this kit with another and save on shipping costs.  See my kit & tutorial options here. 

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