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.

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Men’s cards kit to go with the Well Suited suite.

April 7, 2021
I decided to offer card kits for both men and women this month. With Mother's and Father's day coming up it's nice to have cards for the special people in our lives.

Today I'm highlighting the 10 men's cards showcasing the Well Suited designer paper; many of which are fun folds. Look!

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Many of us find men's cards more challenging to make. But these sure came together easily! I chose a few layouts and fun fold cards and walla; done!

I always create a full PDF tutorial for these kits that includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list. Choose that option or the Kit to Go which includes the free tutorial. #BestDeal

You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
- 1/2 pkg. Well Suited Designer Paper (6" X 12")
- 2 colors of twine
- Black Matte dots
- free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
I used the Handsomely Suited stamp set for the greetings but you can easily substitute any stamps you already own. However if you want to purchase it, here's a link to the stamp set & here's the link to the bundle. Or add it to your kit at an additional 10% off!

Remember the kit offer ends after April 19th! You have a few options with these cards:
- Choose the PDF tutorial only here $15
- Choose the 10 cards pre-cut kit with tutorial $28 (plus $8 shipping) here.
- Add on the Well Suited bundle with the card kit/PDF and save an extra 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for this option.
- I am also offering a second kit in April; the Hydrangea Hill cards. See that here. More on that tomorrow.
- Choose both April card kits to go here.
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).

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*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Hydrangea Hill cards kit to go; opt in by the19th!

April 6, 2021
Look at these stunning cards featuring the Hydrangea Haven suite of products!

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If you love flowers or purple this might be the kit for you. It includes 10 cards; most of which are fancy fold cards and $20 in product as well! Plus you receive the PDF tutorial free!

I used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set for all of the greetings on these cards but you can use any set. You can see the stamp set here or the bundle here and add either to your kit as well for an extra 10% off!

You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
- 1/2 pkg. Hydrangea Hill Designer Paper (6" X 12")
- Grape sheer ribbon
- Pastel Pearls
- free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
You have a few options if you like these cards.
- Choose the PDF tutorial only here $15
- Choose the 10 cards pre-cut kit with tutorial $28 (plus $8 shipping) here.
- Add on the Hydrangea Haven stamp set or bundle with the card kit/PDF and save an extra 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for this option.
- I am also offering a second kit in April; the Well Suited cards for men. See that here. More on that tomorrow.
- Choose both April card kits to go here.
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).

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Two striking ‘WOW’ cards with Paper Strips!

April 5, 2021

This week I'm sharing the cards I made on last week's Facebook Live video. If you aren't following me on Facebook yet click here. I host a video each Tuesday morning at 11 am CT and twice a month on Monday evenings as well.

I had a bunch of paper strips leftover from cutting out for cards and kits and created some fun & unique cards with them.

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This is one of my most favorites of all of the cards I made with my paper strips. I find the colors stunning together!

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The colors are Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Bumblebee & Daffodil Delight. The 1/4" strips are simply adhered to the 4 1/4" X 11" card front and the excess is trimmed off afterwards.

These unique flowers are made with the Pierced Bloom dies seen here. Each flower has 4 layers.

The greeting is from the Happiest of Birthdays set; seen here.

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Next is another striking card using the same colorful strips added horizontally this time.

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The pretty leafy die-cut is from the Christmas Layers dies seen here. They're on sale for $17.40 (was $29) now while supplies last! the greeting is from the Simply Succulent set seen here.

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Below is the video with 10 unique and amazing cards all made with leftover paper strips!

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