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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.

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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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  • Happy Thanksgiving!


    I hope you can enjoy a very Happy Thanksgiving today!  I know many of us cannot be with the family or friends like we're used to.  It's so difficult with this pandemic; tough times and even tougher decisions! 

    I received this cute card from my friend Pat this week.  I wanted to share it with you with my seasonal wishes for you and your family. 

    She used my Million Dollar stamp set; Life is Beautiful seen here.  You might think this is for Halloween; but she has a two black cats and I have one so this fit us both! 

    If you aren't on Facebook you might not know about my stamp set challenge.  I found out how many of these stamp sets have been sold so far worldwide and had my FB Live followers guess.  What's your guess??   

    As of two weeks ago Stampin' Up! has sold over 16,000 sets!  That's 176% over their predicted amount!  Whoop!  I'm thrilled with how you all like it!

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    Check out my November specials below:

    Current Host code is NCMAWRKB

    Order online here


    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

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


    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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  • 24 hour sale extended through today!!! And a Fun Fold Poinsettia Card


    There were a few technical glitches during the big sale yesterday so Stampin' Up! decided to extend the sale another 24 hours!!  Yay!!  Go here to order and take advantage of this rare sale when things like card stock, Blends markers, ink pads & punches are all on sale!  


    Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

    **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

    1. A free Winter Snow embossing folder
    2. 10 free cards from me!
    3. My 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial.

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    I realized I hadn't shared these pretty fun fold cards made with the Poinsettia Petals suite.  They were made during my Stamp with Me Live last month.  You can watch in the video below. 

    Isn't it pretty?  I used the Poinsettia Place designer paper and the Poinsettia Petals bundle plus Metallic pearls & the All the Trimmings ribbon combo as well as the Vanilla/Gold ribbon. 

    Here's the inside: 

    Measurements:

    • Card Base 5 1/2" X 5 1/4" scored at 4 1/4"
      CS – same color as base 4 1/8" X 3 5/8"
      2 pieces designer paper 4" X 1 1/4" for sides and one more at 7/8" X 5 1/4" for top (or a textured piece of CS instead).
      2 pieces neutral CS for front and inside
      A die-cut flower, snowflake etc 

    You can see the Poinsettia Place suite of products here.  They're so pretty!

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    November Specials!

    Current Host code is NCMAWRKB

    Order online here


    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

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


    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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  • Easy Tag Topper Gift card holder


    Today's the big sale!  Almost everything is 10% off from the Annual Catalog! *see the excluded list below

    This includes the following items plus bundles & even suites!  Go here to order: 

    • Stamparatus
    • Blends markers!
    • Punches & dies!
    • Most card stock packs (excluding White, Vanilla & Pumpkin Pie)
    • Ribbons & embellishments
    • Ink pads & ink refills – fill your collections of colors! 
    • Clear Blocks, Dimensionals, Designer Paper 

    Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

    **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

    1. a free Winter Snow embossing folder
    2. 10 free cards!
    3. my 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial (see below)

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    I bet this year many of us will be giving gift cards more than ever.  This social distancing is hard but during the Holiday's it's going to be so tough!  If you are missing celebrating with your family this year I feel for you.  Holidays are meant to be enjoyed together. But if it keeps us and them safe I'm sure it's the right decision. But we don't have to like it, right?! 

    Here's a fun gift card holder you can make to give those gift cards in. 

    I made one during last week's Facebook Live but you can see the video below, or here on my YouTube Channel. 

    The measurements are as follows: 

    • 5” X 4 ¼” – score at ½” and 2 ¾", *get 4 from one sheet of CS
    • White tag – 2” X 6” scored at 4”, Black band is 1” X 5”
    • White rectangle die-cut (Stitched So Sweetly) is 2 3/4" X 1 5/8" 

    *The gift card is the last project on the video below; you can fast forward through the cards if you'd like. 

    Products Used:

    Tag Buffet stamp set, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Fancy Tag Topper Punch, Red, White & Black CS, Blends markers, rhinestones

    Remember you can find me here on Facebook 6 times a month! 

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    Check out my November specials below:

    Current Host code is NQHKDKZR

    Order online here


    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

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


    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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