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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

Pretty Embossing Folder markers Save

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. 

Pretty Flowers inked Save

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! 

Pretty Embossing Folder sponged Save

I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer. 

Pretty Flowers inked Save

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! 

Pretty Flowers inked Save

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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*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • 3 day Sale starts today!! Double Z-fold card with Meandering Meadow; free project sheet & video!

    Nov 23 Seasonal Sale Save

    The Seasonal Sale started today!  It includes the items from the Annual 2023 listed below:

    To see all the products go to the online store > Specials > Seasonal Sale
    • Ribbons & Trim
    • Paper: Cards and envelopes (including memories and more), Cardstock, Packaging, Patterned Paper, Specialty Paper, grid paper, masking paper watercolor paper
    • Ink: Ink Pads (including Classic, Versamark, Stazon, and Memento), Ink Refills, Ink Spots, Uninked Pads, Alcohol Markers, Stampin' Write Markers

    *This sale ends Thursday; you can expect some items to go to unavailability status so don't delay. 

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    Have you ever made a double Z-fold card?  They look difficult but honestly they are quite simple!  I shared how in last week's video tutorial. I also have a free printable project sheet for you!

    I featured the new Meandering Meadows 6" designer series paper from the Online Exclusives. It's stunning with 12 different watercolor scenes!  

    Meandering Meadow double z fold Save

    I love how the printed strip on the bottom has the colorful stream; it matches the DSP on the card perfectly!  I sure do love this new paper!  I will be featuring it in a December card kit to go. And these cards may be included! 

    Meandering Meadow double zfold Save

    At first I was going to leave it quite simple on the left front, then I thought of the Bough punch and tried that.  I liked it so I added it to both cards which you can see below.

    Meandering Meadow z fold cards Save

    *Click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards. Download Meandering Meadows Z-fold card They include the measurements, supplies, step by step directions and photos.  

    Meandering Meadow zfold card Save

    I used Balmy Blue for both card layers and added Garden Green and a bit of Highland Heather with the punches. 

    It's hard to tell but I used two different sheets of this pretty designer paper here.  One for the left two panels and another for the large one on the right. Then I was able to trim the bottom DSP layer off and use it for the 1" strips on the bottom layers. A perfect match! 

    Meandering Meadow zfold Save

    You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 


    Meandering Meadow Save

    You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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    November Specials: 

    2023 November ordering free cards Save
    *current host code:  4GHXYSDQ or 4D2ZDS6Q

    Click on the photo below to see all of the new online products

    Online Exclusives. Save

     

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  • Multiple ideas for the new Meandering Meadows DSP; with free project sheet & video

    Last week's Live video featured the new and stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I shared 4 great ways to use it from quite simple to a special fun fold card. This designer paper is a new release among our Online Exclusives. There are lots of new products out this week; see them all here. 

    Today I'm sharing this card; a new way to feature both sides of your designer paper.

    Meandering Meadow diagonal Save

    See how the upper left and lower right corners are flipped?  I simply marked the edges at 2 1/2" and cut off each corner.  Then flipped it over to show the opposite side of the designer paper.  

    Next add a thin strip of coordinating Garden Green card stock.   

    Meandering Meadow diagonal project sheet Save

    The second card above is made with Balmy Blue. The greetings are from the So Sincere stamp set in the 2023 Holiday catalog; a go to favorite of mine.  The greeting die-cut on the left is the 'All That' dies and the right is the Lasting Label punch.  

    Click here to get the free project sheet; save it or print it out. Download Meandering Meadows diagonal corner flip card

    Meandering Meadow diagonal cards Save

    You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 


    Meandering Meadow Save

    You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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    November Specials: 

    The Seasonal Sale starts tomorrow; ends Thursday!

    Nov 23 Seasonal Sale Save
    Get a stack of free cards from me with online orders:

    2023 November ordering free cards Save
    *current host code:  4GHXYSDQ or 4D2ZDS6Q

    Click on the photo below to see all of the new online products

    Online Exclusives. Save

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  • Exciting ‘Stock up’ Seasonal Sale starts Tuesday!

    Nov 23 Seasonal Sale Save

    From 14–16 November 2023, you can save on these items from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog:

    *I don't have an exact product list yet; but am assuming papers includes designer papers and card stock. We'll know for sure on Tuesday, the 14th when the items show at a discount in my store. 

    This is a great time for you to get crafting supplies in colors you’ve been craving. Or stock up on paper crafting essentials—every cute card starts with cute paper!

    Start making your list and save on colors & products you've been wanting.

    Have fun shopping & please use a host code!

    Nov 23 seasonal sale. Save
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    November Specials: 

    2023 November ordering free cards Save

    Host codes: 4GHXYSDQ or 4D2ZDS6Q

    Click on the photo below to see all of the new online products

    Online Exclusives. Save

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