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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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Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

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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  • 2 NEW card kits available – 1 for pets & another with honeycomb elements

    We've added two new kits in our Kit Collection this week. 

    First is the By Your Side kit – one that features dogs & cats!  You can choose either one to complete your card. 

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    Kit includes:
    * By Your Side Photopolymer Stamp Set
    * Clear Stamp Block
    * Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
    * Predesigned projects
    * Step-by-step instructions
    * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
    * Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
    * 8 printed card bases
    * 8 printed envelopes
    * Folded card: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 
    * Printed die cuts with peek through cut outs and die-cut labels
    * Brushed Gold Adhesive Backed Embellishments
    * Enough adhesive to complete projects

    BY YOUR SIDE KIT (ENGLISH) Save

    Here's the photo of the stamp set included:

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    Click here to see it online. It's $22 and the item number is #163876

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    Next is the Hooray for Honeycomb kit. Remember these??

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    It features  The item # is 163882 and it's $18. The labels are printed in multiple languages; no stamping required.  It's a perfect crafty kit to gift or to make with your kiddos! 

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    Kit includes:
    * Predesigned projects with Step-by-step instructions
    * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
    * Make 9 cards
    * 9 printed card bases with gloss finish and 9 envelopes
    * Die-cut images and printed labels
    * Adhesive Honeycomb images
    * Enough adhesive to complete projects
    * White twine

    See all of our all inclusive kits here.  We have lots of them! 

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    April Specials: 

    *current host code links: CDYBRZ2T 

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    A free gift with orders in April:

    April gems Save

    All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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  • Price changes in the upcoming Annual Catalog

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    The new Annual Catalogs are starting to arrive to Demonstrators this week.  Hopefully those I've ordered for my customers will start arriving within the next few weeks.  

    Pre-order is happening now for Demo's. We are able to order a select list of new products (starting Tuesday, April 2nd). It's so exciting to get brand new products in.  I've been creating cards for swaps this month and I'm loving these new colors, gems, ribbons, stamps & bundles!

    Did you know that you can get some of these exciting new products now too?  Just add them to your starter kit! Click here to get started and enjoy a 20% discount on all future orders!  

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    Our beautiful new In Colors are a favorite choice to add to a Starter Kit: 

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    No one likes to hear that prices are going up. I know that. Unfortunately like everything else right in our world lately Stampin' Up! has cost increases.  Unless they pass this along to us….. well, you know what could happen and we don't want that!! 

    Below is a list of the price changes occurring in the 2024-26 Annual Catalog. If you need any of these products I suggest you get them now; in April! 

    Click here to see & print the list.  Download 2024-2025 ANNUAL CATALOG PRICE INCREASES

    I am stocking up on many of my favorite colors of card stock this month.  I'm also grabbing more envelopes too. 

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    Remember the Last Chance sale starts next week, Tuesday, April 9th. It's tempting to wait to order some of these items.  But already there are several items out of stock/sold out.  So if you NEED something I suggest you get it now! See these lists here. 

    2024 Last Chance list Save

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    April Specials: 

    *current host code link:  CDYBRZ2T

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    A free gift with orders in April:

    April gems Save

    All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

    Flowering Zinnias Save

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  • April’s Paper Pumpkin is ‘Delicate Wings’ and looks amazing

    I thought I'd share some sneak peaks of upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits.  

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    April's kit is called Delicate Wings

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    Did you know that you are in charge of which kits you receive?  Once you purchase a pre-paid subscription or subscribe you can opt out of any kit you do not want. Stampin' Up! shares what's coming up each month so you can decide if you want it or not.  You have complete control!

    You're also eligible to purchase any of the refill kits or add-on's SU offers. See them all here. 

    *Plus when you subscribe with me, LeeAnn Greff, you'll qualify for a FREE tutorial each month.

    • This tutorial PDF is filled with 10 or more alternate ideas for additional projects you can make with each month's kit (includes photos & instructions) – making your kit go a lot further!  *see example photo below

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    Here is more info on how Paper Pumpkin works:

    A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

    One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

    This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

    BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

    Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

    PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

    Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

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    April Specials: 

    *current host code link:  TQWBXR4T

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    A free gift with orders in April:

    April gems Save

    All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

    Flowering Zinnias Save

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