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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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  • Easy Treat Bag with video & free project sheet!


    If you ever need a fast & easy way to gift treats or a small gift I recommend this quick treat bag. I shared how to make it in a recent video and you can scroll down to get the free project sheet. 

    It's made from a piece of designer paper that's 8 1/2" wide X 6" tall.  The bag is 4 3/4" tall and about 4" wide at the top.  A nice size!

    The 'Boo' bag is made from the Them Bones designer paper and the tag is also from the paper.  It's part of a full sheet of individual panels you can use for cards etc.  

    I made the Boo bag before the video and the Christmas bag during the video. See this video here.  

    Below is a photo of it open.  I added about 6 small candy bars inside and there was room for more yet! The layered greeting tag holds the bag closed with a mini clip. 

    *Download the free project sheet with template here: Download Easy Treat bag with template

    Below is the template but it will help quite a bit to watch the video tutorial here. 

    The treat bag below is made from the O Holy Night designer paper and the Stars at Night bundle.  This pretty paper has the beautiful nighttime scene printed on it!

    I punched two holes in the top of the bag to thread the Silver & White ribbon through for a tied bow. This ribbon is a new favorite; it's sparkly and thin so it's easy to work with. Unfortunately it's out of stock until mid November. 

    Click here to watch the video you can watch to see this and two fun fold cards as well. 

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  • 2 days left to get in on the Starter Kit deal!


    Tuesday is the last day to take advantage of the October Starter Kit deal.  

    You can choose the deal you'd prefer – 35% off or 24 % more! *see prices in the graphic above
     
    A few things to note:
    – 20-25% off all future orders
    – create your own personalized kit with products YOU want.
    – Purchasing the starter kit is basically just an order at a fantastic price; what you do afterwards is up to you! 
    – you don't need to sell products or hold events; just enjoy the discount while you can. There's no pressure to do more than YOU want to!
    – you'll get a FREE online event in November valued at $77
    your first $300 quarterly minimum isn't due until the end of March, 2024!
    – all orders until March count towards that minimum!
    – All of my tutorials are free each month to my team – it's usually 3-4 each month
    – enjoy being a part of our friendly, active Flowerbug's Team with optional challenges, swaps, local and online gatherings and sooo much sharing!
     

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  • Trucking Along window fun fold card with video & free project sheet!


    Today I'm sharing one of my October card club projects; it features the Trucking Along punch bundle.  See it here; it's now back in stock!! 

    I used an easy technique on the window and tire rims. See how they're a soft white?  Using our White Craft ink pad, I grabbed a bit of White ink with a blender pen and colored these areas. You can add more color if you'd like it whiter, but I like the almost opaque look.  

    Note one card has presents and the other a tree in the truck bed.  These are stamped on a separate piece of White paper and fussy cut before adding to the truck. 

     

    I created two options for my Club members; a birthday or a Christmas card. This Truck bundle has a wide variety of stamps & greetings.  I did use the Happy Birthday image from the Enjoy the Rhythm set and the inside Christmas greeting from the Brightest Glow stamp set.  

    Click on this link to download or print the free project sheet.  It includes photos, supplies, measurements and step by step directions.  Download Oct 23 Trucking Along window card

    As you can see in the card above and the one below; it's easy to switch themes with this fun card. 

    Below is the video tutorial for this card, another fun fold and an easy treat bag too!  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel too!  

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