Coloring Techniques with the Pretty Flowers Embossing folder! With video!

June 10, 2021

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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Unbounded Beauty card; an easy layout you’ll love to copy!

May 16, 2024
I created this card for my free project tutorial this month – it features the Unbounded Beauty suite. This tutorial is free to everyone who orders from me online.

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My colors include Petunia Pop, Basic White and a bit of Summer Splash with the In Color glimmer paper. The pretty designer paper is called Unbounded Beauty and can be seen here.

The greeting stamp & die-cut are both from the same suite – the Unbounded Love bundle seen here.

Measurements:
- card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score/fold at 4 1/4"
- Designer paper – start with a piece measuring 3 1/2" square. Cut from the left at 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4"
- White is 4 1/4" X 3" plus a scrap for greeting die-cut
If you're loving this pretty designer paper you might consider opting in for my Unbounded Beauty card kit to go. It includes 10 pre-cut cards, approximately $20 in product and the free tutorial – all for $29 plus shipping. See it here.

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There's also a PDF tutorial option for those who have their own supplies at www.flowerbugshop.com.

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Beautiful but quick cards with the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More card pack

May 15, 2024

I shared this card on last week's FB live video. It starts out with the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More cards and a Basic White Memories & More card base.

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I scored the blue card and the front half of the card base in half. Then added a few short pieces of card stock behind the front layers so that layer pops up.

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The size of these pieces do not matter at all. Some people use one thicker piece on each side; I used two thin pieces. It allows the top layer to move independently from the front of the card. See how it's done in this video.

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You can see these Memories & More cards here. They come in a pack of 28 – half are 3 X 4" and the rest are 4" X 6". They fit our Basic White Memories & More card bases and envelopes perfectly. They're also a great way to create larger than our usual cards – 4 1/4" X 6 1/4" finished size.

I made more beautiful cards with these products, adding a bit of twine to some along with a few printed greetings from the Saying Something Ephemera pack.

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You can see the Saying Something Ephemera pack here. It's FULL of tons of greetings you can just add to a card or scrapbook page. I was thrilled when I saw these in the catalog. They're a perfect solution for quick crafting.

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Sometimes you want or need to be able to make quick cards; these items are a wonderful way to do that!

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More versions of the easy Puzzle Slider fun fold card

May 14, 2024

Join me Tuesday (today) at 11 am CT for a detailed tour of the new catalog.

You'll understand why there's a new format this year and gain knowledge on how to navigate it too.

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Here are a few more versions of the Puzzle Slider fun fold cards. I shared how to make them on last week's Live video.

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This card starts out with a long card base measuring 9 1/2" X 4 1/4". Score at 1" & 2" from each end. See the template below for the upper white & DSP layers.

I chose to use the new 2024-26 In Color designer paper for my cards. This one features the Peach Pie.

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Now you'll cut the front 'white' and designer paper layers using the templates below. Adhere the layers together and add to the side flaps of the card base. Watch the video here or below to see how it's done.

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Click here to download and print the free project sheet: Download Puzzle Slider fun fold card

The greetings and label die-cuts are from the Unbounded Love bundle seen here.
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What do you think? Do you prefer the Summer Shadow or the Peach Pie card? See this pretty designer paper here. It's currently out of stock due to it's popularity; but it will be back!

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Below is the video for this fun fold card and another as well. Be sure to follow me on my YouTube channel too!

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