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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.

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  • Join+ Promo ends tomorrow! Plus a neat layout for double-sided designer paper

    Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of our June promotions.  

    The Starter Kit+ promotion includes $155 in products of your choice for just $99 and free shipping too! 

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    Remember that even though this is a starter kit deal, you are not obligated to hold events or 'sell' products.  You can simply enjoy the discount on Stampin' Up! products as long as you wish. When you're done ordering you just stop.  Simple!

    My Team loves being a part of both Stampin' Up! and my group! I have a variety of demonstrators on my Team; from happy shoppers to those who hold classes & events. They enjoy lots of perks and a fabulous community of like minded stampers.  Message me with any questions.   Click here.

    The other awesome promotion is our designer paper sale – all regular designer papers in the Annual Catalog plus one Online Exclusive choice are 15% off.  June is the time to get your favorites while their on sale! See them all here. 

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    Monday night I had my monthly Stamp with Me Live and made this neat card featuring the Inked Botanicals designer series paper. 

    Kindest Expressions sympathy Save

    It's such a neat card layout that truly makes the most of double sided designer series paper; showing both sides.  This Inked Botanicals DSP is on sale now; see it here. Scroll down a bit to see the video & measurements.  

    Here are a few more:

    Kindest Expressions both layout Save

    The left card above is made with the Delightfully Eclectic paper seen here and the right is made with the Masterfully Made designer paper seen here. 

    I used the Kindest Expressions stamp set for the greetings and the Stylish Shapes and Countryside Corners dies.  

    Kindest Expressions layout 1 Save

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Cardstock layer 5 1/4" X 4"
    • Designer paper – 4 pieces at 2 1/2" X 1 7/8", cut each in half on the diagonal.  
    • greeting sentiment piece and small strip for a banner 

    Here are all three cards I share in this video here.  I challenge my viewers to create a card using this layout and share it by July 23rd.  I'll draw a name or two for a door prize!  Go here to post yours.  

    KIndest Expressions all Save

    Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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    June Specials – ends soon!

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    June DSP sale Save

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    June starter kit plus . Save

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host code: M7SCQSVS 

    2022–2024 IN COLOR PEARLS Save

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Another way to use the Border Basics dies – cut once for two card front!

    Here's the third card I made for last week's live video; it also features the Masterfully Made designer paper, Wanted to Say dies and the Border Basics dies.  

    Wanted to Say 1 Save

    My colors are Lemon Lime Twist, Cherry Cobbler and White.   The flowers in this pretty designer paper are so real; you almost want to touch them.  

    You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

    MASTERFULLY MADE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    The photo below shows both cards made with the same designer paper.  I loved this pattern so well I didn't change it up for the second card. 

    The greeting and hearts are all from the Wanted to Say dies seen here.  

    Masterfully Made both Save

    The pretty scalloped stitched border is made with the Border Basics dies seen here. Start with a piece of White card stock measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and cut it in half with the scalloped die-cut.  Now you have the start for two cards! 

    Below are all three cards made with this three products, all seen on the video below. 

    Wanted to Say dies & Masterfully Made DSP Save

    You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    June DSP sale Save

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    June starter kit plus . Save

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host code: M7SCQSVS 

    2022–2024 IN COLOR PEARLS Save

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Cut once for two card fronts with the Border Basics dies; video tips & tutorial too

    I shared one of the cards I made in last week's video and here's another one. Both feature the same three products: Masterfully Made designer paper, Wanted to Say dies and the Border Basics dies.  

    Wanted to Say Celebrate . Save

    I used the White die-cut leftover from the card I shared yesterday on this card; basically getting two cards from one die-cut!

    The Border Basics dies are wonderful and so versatile since they die-cut the stitched edge on both sides.  Below is a photo of the inside of the card: 

    Wanted to Say & Masterfully Made Save

    The Celebrate, Happy Birthday, stars and present die-cuts are all from the Wanted to Say dies seen here: 

    WANTED TO SAY DIES Save

    Here are both cards I shared; each with a different piece of the Masterfully Made CS.  As you can see I added a thin line of card stock to rest the 'Celebrate' die-cut on. I love the effect!

    Wanted to Say Celebrate 1 Save
    You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

    MASTERFULLY MADE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    The photo below shows both cards; one cut for two card front! 

    Masterfully Made & Basic Borders Save

    I cut the right side of the card front off (on the left card) and used that piece on the card on the right. Essentially I cut the card front in half and added it to the card on the right, adding DSP underneath to show off the angles.  One cut; two cards!  

    You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    June DSP sale Save

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    June starter kit plus . Save

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host code: M7SCQSVS 

    2022–2024 IN COLOR PEARLS Save

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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