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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! 

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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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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!

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• More ideas with the Oh So Ombre DSP & A Touch of Ink stamp set; both FREE for just 5 more days!

  February 24, 2021

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  The end of Sale-a-Bration is nearing and I had to get one more play in with these two amazing products. A Touch of Ink stamp set & Oh So Ombre Designer Paper.  Both of these are free with a qualifying order through February 28th.

  This sliding latch card is quite unique and fun too.  My friend Karen shared it with us at a recent Team meeting and I had to learn how to make it. She found the idea from Chris Slogar.  It's so cool!

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  You need the Classic Label punch, Designer paper and a few punched or die-cut images for the front and inside.

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  I chose to use the flower and hummingbird images in this set.  I stamped the flower using both the outline and solid images.  For the hummingbird I stamped the outline image on a scrap of White CS and colored it in with Blends markers.  Then I fussy cut it out and added to the circles.  

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  This card is so neat!  But you'll definitely want to watch the video below to catch the important 'how to' tips.  

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  Next is a fun card with a neat masking tip using the leaves in this set.  I stamped them in a 'round' to create a loose wreath. 

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  I chose to use the Granny Apple Green and Bermuda Bay papers and inks here.  Watch the video below to catch my matching tip to connect the four stamped leaf images perfectly.

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  Click on the video below to see how I made these and one more Fun Fold card! 

  Get your free Sale-a-Bration items by February 28th here. 

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  Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

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  Get a free 10 cards kit when you redeem the Berry Delightful bundle from me by Sunday, February 28th.  Sale-a-Bration ends that day! 

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  Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

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

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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• A Touch of Ink Fun Fold card with Oh So Ombre; quick & easy!

  February 24, 2021

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  We made these pretty fun fold cards at my February card clubs!  I think the A Touch of Ink stamp set is incredibly versatile!  There was an option for everyone's needs. 

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  I shared this card on my FB Live yesterday plus two others with this paper & stamp set.  You can see it here.  

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  Aren't they pretty?!  I feel like these two Sale-a-Bration choices go together perfectly.  The Ombre DSP lets the stamp shine though.  You can get either or both free with an order through February 28th.  Sale-a-Bration ends then and there won't be anymore 'free' with purchase options.  

  Go here to see the A Touch of Ink stamp set and here to see the Oh So Ombre DSP.  

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  I added some of our new Black Matte gems and the pretty Black Glittered ribbon too.  That neat stitched die-cut is from the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here. 

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  Measurements:

  • Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” score at 1 ½” and 4 ¼”
  • Designer Paper – 5 1/2" X 6". Cut in order from left to right so the pattern matches making sure the 6" side is along the top.  2 ¾” X 5 ¼”, 1 1/8” X 5 ¼”, 2 1/8” X 5 ¼”. Plus the last piece on the right is 1 3/4" X 5 1/4"
  • White inside 2 3/4" X 3 1/2", die-cut is 2" X 3 3/4"
  • Black strip 1" X 2 3/4"

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  February Specials:

  There's just 5 days left of Sale-a-Bration and the Starter Kit promotion! 

  Get over $200 in product for just $99 and free shipping.  The current bonus is 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

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  Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

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

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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• Beautiful Love You Always Foil Specialty paper

  February 23, 2021

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  Last weekend we held our monthly card swap with my Flowerbug's Team.  The theme was to use Specialty paper on their card.  

  The cards I'm sharing today all feature the Love You Always Specialty Foil papers.  Did you know we have two kinds?  A smooth foil seen here and printed foil seen here.  

  This first card was created by Karen G.  She used both specialty papers with the Always in My Heart bundle. The Floral Heart dies are gorgeous!  I love the heart and that banner!!! 

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  This next beauty was created by Candace. She also used both of these pretty specialty papers along with the 'Love You More Than' dies.  The embossing folder is the Parisian Flourish 3D seen here. 

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  And lastly, this striking card was made by Mary.  She combined the Love You Always paper with the True Love DSP.  

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  She fussy cut the flowers from the True Love DSP and colored them with Blends markers.  The Best Wishes is from the Art Gallery bundle. 

  Aren't my gals talented though!

  *Remember that if you have a nice wish list February is a great time to whittle it down!  You can choose to order as a customer and earn free Sale-a-Bration items or get the Starter Kit option and get 25% off a $125 order.  And then get 20% off all further purchases! Details in this post or click here.

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  February Specials:

  Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit!   Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!  

  Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

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  Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

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  All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

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  Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

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

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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