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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

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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! 

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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Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

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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  • 3 ideas with the Friendly Hello bundle with video & measurements

    I featured the Friendly Hello bundle on last week's Facebook Live. One of the projects is this 'latch fold' card. Click here to get to my page & I hope you'll follow me too. 

    It's normally called a Joy Fold card but I added the flowers on the lower left as a latch to hold it closed.  I like it when a fun fold card stays flat and doesn't pop open on it's own. 

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    The color combination is Pool Party with Fresh Freesia.  I think it's soft & springy; which we sorely need right now in North Dakota.  It's super color the last few weeks with more snow than I like!  

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    Click here to see the Friendly Hello bundle.  It's part of our Sale-a-Bration offering through the end of February, 2022.  It's free with a $100 purchase from my store. I love this time of year when everyone can get something free with their purchase.  Most items are free with a $50 order but there are a few of higher value that are free with a $100 order.  

    FRIENDLY HELLO BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    I stamped the left flap of the card with the double flower image instead of texturing it.  I like the tone on tone stamping.  It adds detail without getting 'busy'.  

    I added the new Iridescent Rhinestones to the flower centers.  Love these so much!  I'm actually gifting a package away to everyone who places an online order over $50 this month.  See them here. 

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    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  The Latch Fold is the second project I demonstrate.  

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    January Specials:

    Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

    Click here to get yours.

    2022 SAB join Save

    Host codes:  T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

     *click here to order 

    Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

    a $50 order in January, 2022! 

    Free Iridescent rhinestones in Janu Save

    Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

    Heart & Home Suite free projects Save

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  • Calming Camelia 2 ways with video!

    Today I'm hosting my Spring Launch & BOGO Bash event!  If you're local to me in Minot, ND stop in!  It's from 3-6 pm.  I guarantee it will be worth coming!  I'll have yummy treats & hot cocoa, great BOGO selection, tons of samples and door prizes too!  

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    On one of my weekly FB Live's I played with the Calming Camelia stamp set from the new 2022 Sale-a-Bration catalog. See it here. I'm so excited it's SAB time!! 

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    I chose a few green/blue tones to stamp the same leaf image – Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green & Just Jade.  After stamping on the 1 3/4" X 2 3/4" White pieces I added texture with the new set of embossing folders called Stripes & Splatters 3D in the new Spring catalog. See them here. I did heat emboss the greetings with White embossing powder also. 

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    The pretty embellishments are called Faux Sea Glass Shapes. They are available here in the new 2022 Jan-June Spring catalog. 

    Calming Camellia leaf cards.. Save

    Which layout do you prefer?  Vertical or horizontal?  

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    This pretty stamp set is free to hosts during January & February with an order over $300.  You probably think that's way too large of an order.  But there is a way around that!  Here are a few ways:

    1. Gather with a few friends and place your order together so you can earn it free. See it here. 

    2. Or contact me here for a host code just for you and a few friends.  Each of you orders using the host code and the orders count together towards Host benefits.  You'll get this stamp set free AND $36 in free product as well!  

    You can see the video below; I share a few projects as well as some beautiful Swedish stars! 

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    January Specials:

    Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

    Click here to get yours.

    2022 SAB join Save

    Host codes:  T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

     *click here to order 

    Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

    a $50 order in January, 2022! 

    Free Iridescent rhinestones in Janu Save

    Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

    Heart & Home Suite free projects Save

    Glue stands Jan 22 Save

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  • Abstract Beauty; my January card kit to go with a PDF tutorial option too!

    I chose this gorgeous Abstract Beauty specialty designer paper for my January class kit to go because it's filled with striking colors & patterns.  I created these fun & unique cards; most of which are fun folds! 

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    This kit to go includes all pre-cut pieces for 10 cards plus approximately $20 in Stampin' Up! product; 1/2 pkg of Abstract Beauty 4 X 6" specialty designer paper, some Just Jade & Gold ribbon & a share of Brass Butterflies. You'll get the PDF tutorial FREE (valued at $15). 

    The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment from my Shopify site.  Check your spam or junk folder. 

    Order by January 17th. The kit to go will ship out in late January via Priority Mail. 

    I used the Slim Saying stamp set for my greetings.  Add it on and I'll include it with your kit at 10% off. Message me here for a PayPal invoice. Otherwise use a greeting set you already own. 

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    I also used these inks: Just Jade, Black, Misty Moonlight, Crushed Curry, Balmy Blue & Versamark.  You will also need White embossing powder if you want to make your cards exactly like mine.  

    Click here to order the pre-cut kit to go.  It's the best value at $28 plus shipping. 

    Click here to get the PDF tutorial for $15.

    This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive.  I have a second kit available here but it's in short supply.  See all of the available kits here.  You can purchase two or more and save on shipping! 

    Abstract Beauty cards Save

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    January Specials:

    Host codes:  T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

     *click here to order 

    Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

    a $50 order in January, 2022! 

    Free Iridescent rhinestones in Janu Save

    Free Heart & Home PDF projects with any online order!

    Heart & Home Suite free projects Save

    Glue stands Jan 22 Save

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