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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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• Beautiful Sunrise Sailing card with multiple techniques and free project sheet

  June 30, 2025

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  Today is the last day of the June Specials:

  • BOGO sale on all Suite products seen here
  • Free Celebratory Sips tutorial for all online orders (seen below)

  Today I'm sharing one of my June Club cards.  It's super fun to make because we did multiple techniques.

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  I showcased the Sunrise Sailing bundle seen here.  I love the stamp images AND the dies in this bundle.  They're wonderful and really spark creativity. 

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  My colors include Pool Party, White and Pecan Pie. The Hybrid embossing folder in this bundle allows you to get a textured sailboat – you can cut & texture all at once!  Watch the video to see how it's done.  

  Notice the textured clouds in the sky. I rubbed my White Craft ink pad directly on the textured Pool Party card stock.  I show how in the video below.  I also added Pool Party ink to the textured waves on the bottom of the card using a blending brush. 

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  Look at the loop of Linen Thread on the greeting above.  This was a fun & easy way to add something else that is a bit nautical. 

  I create a free project sheet for my Card Clubs each month and then share it with you once I do the video tutorial. I also share it on the same day as my video on my Flowerbug's Stamp & Share FB group here . 

  Download Sunrise Sailing project sheet 

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  You'll find the video tutorial for this card and another Sailing card below. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're watching!  

  I'll share another card with this bundle on Wednesday. 

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  June Specials:

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  Buy one get 50% the second item – on all available suite products. 

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  Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

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  Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

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• Sunshine Vibes interlocking accordion card; wow!

  June 28, 2025

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  I'm so excited to share this incredible fancy fold card with you.  Lori went above and beyond for this one!  

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  She used the Sunshine Vibes bundle seen here.  She also used the 2025-27 In Color & Boho Vibes designer paper.  I think she added a bit of every new in color here!  

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  This bundle and suite is part of the BOGO sale going on right now.  Buy one get another suite item at half price!  

  Here's what the card looks like open….! 

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  Just look at all of the die-cuts and layers!  She made 16 of these amazing cards!  

  Here's the back side view: 

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  Measurements:

  • Base 12" X 6 1/2" score at 4" and 8", 2nd piece 5 1/2" X 4 1/2" score at 1/2". These are overlapped to create the length. 
  • Accordion is 8 1/2" X 3 1/4" score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2", 2nd piece is 9" X 3 1/4" score at 2 3/4", 5 1/2" & 8 1/2"
  • Designer Paper – 6 pieces at 2 1/2" X 3", 4 pieces at 3 3/4" X 5 1/4" 
  • Front – Basic White arch 3" X 4 1/4", DSP arch 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
  • Ribbon – 21" long

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  What an absolutely amazing fancy fold she made for us!  Thanks Lori!! 

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  Buy one get 50% the second item – on all available suite products. 

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• 3 more pretty fun fold cards for you with measurements; one is a sneak peek of upcoming product!

  June 27, 2025

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  I hope you're enjoying the awesome fun fold cards I've been sharing this week.  My Flowerbugs Team swaps were incredible this month!  Our theme was to make fun fold cards featuring a new In Color. 

  First up today is Candy's card which features Secret Sea with Cloud Cover & Vanilla. 

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  She used the Textured Notes bundle seen here.  It's one of my favorites!  She created her own background using the stamps in the set and Secret Sea ink – stamping off first for some. 

  Measurements:

  • 7 1/4" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
  • Vanilla panels 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
  • Cloud Cover 1 1/8" X 5 1/4"
  • greeting die-cut 2 1/4" X 3/4", layer is 2 3/8" X 7/8" 

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  The textured panel is done with the Pressed Flowers embossing folder seen here.

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  Next is a lovely card made by Ginny featuring the Beautiful Gallery designer paper seen here.  It's part of our Suite BOGO sale too; in fact the entire suite is included!  

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  Her layout shows off the entire scene pictured on the DSP. This fold is perfect for scenic papers! 

  Measurements:

  • Cloud Cover card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
  • DSP – front panel is 4" X 5 1/4", inside is 2" X 5 1/4"
  • White is 2" X 5 1/4"
    
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  Lastly we have a sneak peek of some upcoming product from Kim. She used a suite featured in a Demo event called Creativity Now this month. She was able to pre-order the Peaceful Garden suite items that will be in the upcoming Holiday catalog in September, 2025. 

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  Her card is a simple Z-fold that really shows off that front White textured panel.  And look how the die-cut greeting label fits in that embossing panel! *notice those new flower gems….

  She did a neat technique for her greeting panel. She used Secret Sea ink and a Blending Brush over an entire sheet of White card stock. Then she stamped and die-cut the label and the inside sprig from that. Super idea!

  Measurements:

  • card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
  • White front is 4" X 5 1/4", inside is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" 

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  June Specials:

  The Suite Sale is on! 

  Buy one get 50% the second item – on all available suite products. 

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  Shop here or see products below: 

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  Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

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  Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

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  Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

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