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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.

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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  • New Horizons scenic cards; a sure ‘wow’!


    I've been sharing cards made on a recent Facebook Live featuring the New Horizons suite this week.  You just cannot go wrong with these products!  Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    Today's cards feature the On the Horizon bundle along with the beautiful New Horizon designer paper.  Luckily this paper is in stock! 

    The only stamping on this card is the birds. I inked in Misty Moonlight ink and stamped off once before stamping on the designer paper scene.  The paper provides the gorgeous background.

    The card base is Garden Green 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4".  The designer paper is 5 1/4" X 4".

    The fence, grass, layered mountains and 'green hills' are all die-cut using the Horizon dies.  These dies are currently unavailable but they should be back in stock next week.  The 'blue' mountain was cut from a leftover strip of the designer paper and the detailed mountain was cut from White CS. 

    I decided to try a vertical card as well using this same sheet of New Horizons Designer Paper.  This time the card base is Blackberry Bliss cut at 4 1/4" X 11".  There are so many colors in this paper; many will work easily. 

    Details for both cards:

    • See the On the Horizon's bundle here.
    • The New Horizon's designer series paper is seen here. 
    • the pebbles enamel shapes are also currently unavailable. They should be back in stock later in March.  
    • The fence, grass, mountains, hills are all from the Horizon dies. 

     

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    March Specials: 

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

      

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • New Horizons Side-step Easel cards with video tutorial


    I shared these fancy fold cards on a recent FB live and thought you'd like to see them too. I used the gorgeous New Horizons designer paper seen here.   

    Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    It's a unique side-step card.  This one is a vertical layout.  See the horizontal layout below. My stamps include the On the Horizon bundle and Let's Sail bundle.  See those neat 'pebbles' I added to the bottom?  Those are in the 2022 January-June catalog but are currently out of stock.  They'll be back at the end of March.  

    The global supply issues are affecting our product quite a bit.  Stampin' Up! is doing everything they can to keep us updated and getting our products as quickly as possible.  

    Measurements:

    • Blackberry Bliss 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2" & 5 3/4"
    • Vertical CS is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"
    • DSP pieces are front 2 1/4" X 5 1/4", strip on front 1" X 4", back is 3" X 4" 

    Next are the horizontal versions I shared on the video.  Click here to see it or scroll down. 

    I think any card you make with this beautiful designer paper will be stunning.  It's simply amazing!  

    Measurements:

    • 5 1/2" X 8" Misty Moonlight CS scored at 3", 6" and 7"
    • Vertical easel piece is 3" X 6" scored at 4 1/4" 
    • DSP 2 3/4" X 4" and 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip, back DSP is 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" 

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    March Specials: 

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

      

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Ready for stunning Spring-like fun fold cards? The Flowering Fields kit to go & tutorial is here!


    The Flowering Fields DSP is stunning!  I honestly had no idea I would love these cards as much as I do. 

    I truly enjoy taking a group of products and creating with them.  Limiting yourself to one pkg of DSP, the coordinating colors, stamps & accessories sure sparks my creativity!  Look at these:

    This kit to go includes 10 fancy fold cards; 2 each of 5 cards.  The beautiful, springy cards are sure to please.  Each one is a special & unique card fold you'll be proud to give out.

    There are two choices for you; a pre-cut kit to go that includes $20 in product or the PDF tutorial for those that already have the products. 

    You have more options too!  Add on either the Flowering Tulips stamp set or bundle and I'll take off an additional 10%. Contact me here to do that.

    This kit is available through March 17th and includes the following: 

    • 10 pre-cut cards, die-cut & punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg. Flowering Fields designer series paper
    • a share of Evergreen windowpane ribbon
    • a share of Artistry adhesive-backed sequins
    • the PDF tutorial with measurements, supplies, photos & step by step directions. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut cards kit with product

    Click here to get the PDF tutorial only.  This PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after ordering.  

    The kits are mailed out at the end of March, barring any supply issues. 

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    March Specials: 

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle! 


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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