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.

June Specials:

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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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Sentimental Park with Country Gingham DSP card swap

January 9, 2023
I always join a bunch of online swaps with each new catalog. It's so much easier to make a bunch of one card than it is to make one of several different cards for my display boards.

Here's one I made with the Sentimental Park bundle seen here.

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I chose to use the Country Gingham 6 X 6" designer paper pack; it has multiple gingham patterns in just a few colors. I added White & Blushing Bride to it.

Notice that pretty white die-cut for the greeting; it has attached floral design on opposing corners for some pretty detail. There are two sizes of this type of die in this bundle and one without the side details. This one fits inside the largest one; the floral detail has slits on the inside to allow the smooth die-cut to fit right in!

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The Blushing Bride oval is from the Framed Florets dies. The pretty texture on the White banner is done with the Cane Weave 3D embossing folder seen here; also new in the Spring catalog.

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My measurements are simple:
- Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- DSP 2" X 4"
- White banner strip 1 1/4" X 5"
Notice the alternate print I used on some of the swaps below; I love having a few choices in similar patterns.

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I'll share some photos of my new catalog party from Saturday later this week. Stop back in!

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3 NEW kit options and they’re all inclusive!

January 7, 2023
If you're local to me in Minot, ND be sure to stop in for my New Catalog party today.

Great displays, yummy food, a neat take-a-way projects & of course great deals too!!

It's Saturday, January 7th from 1- 4 pm.

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Do you know about our Kits Collection? It features many types of kits; perfect for all kinds of crafters. They're also a wonderful gift to give since everything but a scissors is included.

Some feature ink and stamps and others are ready to assemble with pre-printed greetings. You can see them all here.

Stampin' Up! recently added three new kits.

This first kit is called Saying Thanks starts today and includes 9 colorful cards with envelopes. See it here.

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Below are all of the elements in the kit. It's a non-stamping kit; everything is printed for you. It's perfect for quick cards or a gift!

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This kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
- White baker's twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
- Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm).
- Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.
The second is called Timeless Greetings seen here. It's great for anyone but perfect for guys. Sometimes it's difficult to make men's cards….

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Below is the stamp set that's included in this kit. The cost is $21.
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This kit includes:
* Timeless Greetings photopolymer stamp set
* Acrylic stamp block
* Soft Suede ink spot
* Pre-designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 8 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Brushed silver and copper foil

Here's another kit they just added; it's called the Love Treats kit. Here's the link to it:

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This kit includes the following:
- 20 treat boxes measuring 3" x 2" x 15/16" (7.6 x 5.08 x 2.3 cm)
- One photopolymer love-themed stamp set
- One Basic Gray Ink Spot
- Different die-cut stickers with heart designs
- Coordinating colors include Petal Pink and Soft Succulent
- Building the 20 treat boxes takes less than 60 minutes to complete
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And this is the stamp set included:

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Stampin' Up! just posted their Paper Pumpkin 'year in review' video. Here's a link to it.

Heads up on getting Paper Pumpkin kits: If you want to get something free with purchase I highly recommend you order a pre-paid subscription during Sale-a-Bration. For every $50 – 100 you spend you get free choices from the SAB catalog. So opt in January 5th – February 28th and get even more!

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Clearance Rack deals!

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Dainty Flowers cards with time saving tips!

January 6, 2023

I made this pretty card in just a few minutes with 1/8 of a 12 X 12" piece of the Dainty Flowers designer paper. That means you can get 8 cards from each sheet!

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I made the first cut across at 5 1/2". Then cut each piece at 3" wide. This gorgeous print is just one of many in this pack. It's free with any $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion from January 5th – February 28th. See it here.

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If you don't have the ribbon color you want, color it with a Blends marker. Our Blends markers come in a 2-pack of light and dark; try both to see which one fits your needs. And did you know that if you go over it more than once you can get a darker shade? This works on both paper AND ribbon!

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If you're making multiples of the same card AND heat embossing why not stamp & heat emboss multiples at the same time?

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I inked the greetings (from Dainty Delight) in Versamark ink and stamped on the Old Olive CS. Then covered in White embossing powder before heat embossing with the Heat Tool. Now I could trim them into strips for my cards.

Tip; you cannot do an entire page at once or the ink dries before you can get powder on it. I did 4-5 at a time and it works fine. It all depends on how fast you can cover it with powder.

**Before stamping I swiped my card stock with the embossing buddy. This is an anti-static bag that prevents excess powder from sticking where you don't want it. The embossing buddy is included in our Embossing Additions Tool Kit seen here.

You can see more cards in this video I shared on Tuesday. Click here or on the photo below:

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

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Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!
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January Host code links: QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Get over $250 in products for just $129 including the new mini machine!

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