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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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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Treasures of Life Easel Calendar card

January 21, 2021

Look at this stunning card Annette made for our latest Team swap.

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She used Petal Pink & Gray Granite card stock. I believe she used Black Memento ink for the stamped images. The pretty image is colored in with Blends markers; so pretty!

Check out the Treasures of Life stamp set here.

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Other additions are Pink Petal Organdy ribbon and Elegant Faceted gems.

I made a video on creating these calendars; see it here.

More swaps tomorrow!

January Specials:

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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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A fun fold card with the Hearts & Kisses bundle

January 20, 2021
The Hearts & Kisses is another fabulous 'distinktive' stamp set Stampin' Up! has created. Click here to see it.

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Look at this amazing stamped image! And it comes with a coordinating punch!

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Marilyn made this cute fun fold card for our last Flowerbug's Team swap.

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Details:
- She used the new Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here on the large Black layer.
- The white die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies
- See those cute Red hearts? They're called Resin Hearts and they're little bitty adhesive-backed gems you'll love! See them here.
- She squared off the Essential Tag punch by punching it twice!
Measurements:
- Black card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
- Real Red 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- DSP 3" square
- Blushing Bride strip 3/4" X 4 1/4"
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January Specials

There are 6 days left of my BOGO Sale! Buy 1 get 1 free!

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During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit!

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All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

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an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

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Berries galore with the Berry Blessings & Sweet Strawberry fun fold cards!

January 19, 2021
This week I'm sharing a bunch or swaps from the latest Flowerbugs Team swaps. I love swapping with my Team! They are so talented and creative!

Look at these adorable fun fold cards with the Berries bundles. The dies are the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

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Karen created this fun fold card using the Sweet Strawberry bundle (seen here) which includes a stamp set and a strawberry punch plus the Berry Delightful Sale-a-Bration designer paper. This special paper is part of a bundle that's free with a $100 order (more on this below). It has raspberries, blueberries and strawberries plus picnic themed designs that remind you of aprons or tablecloths!

Measurements:
- Poppy Parade card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
- Granny Apple Green 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
- Designer paper 4 1/8" X 2 5/8" top scalloped die-cut, 2 1/2" X 4" vertical piece
You get both the Berry Blessings stamp set and the Berry Delightful designer paper FREE with a $100 order!

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Candace made the sweet card below using the Berry Blessings bundle seen here.

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She used the raspberry paper along with the same green plaid Karen did above. This card is a tri-fold design; measurements are below. She also used the Stitched So Sweetly dies like above.

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Measurements:
- Blackberry bliss 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 7"
- Berry Delightful DSP – front is 2 3/4" X 4", second layer is 3 1/2" X 4"
- White inside 3 3/4" X 4"
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Do you love to swap? You can join my Team below and swap with us too!

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January Specials

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE!

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

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