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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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  • Corner DSP pop up fun fold card with video tutorial & free project sheet

    I shared this card on last week's video and am happy to share it with you here today.  I also have a free project sheet below too. 

    It features the Lovely Garden designer paper seen online here.  

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    My card base is Melon Mambo with Black, White & Garden Green accents. The greeting is from the Layering Leaves stamp set and the Stylish Shapes dies. 

    I made a second version during the video (seen here) in different colors.  

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    The stitched die-cut I used on the DSP is from the new Textured Notes dies seen here.  I love these!  I bet they'll sell fast!

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    I fussy cut extra flowers to pop up over the printed flower in the DSP.

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    Here's the template for the DSP part of this card.  My generous friend Susie Wood shared this with me. 

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    In the photo below you can see how this card opens. The DSP measures 6" side and 7 1/4" tall and is scored at 2" from the upper and left sides.  Then fold it at an angle matching up the score lines.  Watch the video below to understand this. 

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    Here is the free project sheet for this card. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Lovely Garden Corner pop up

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and another unique fun fold using the Lovely Garden designer series paper.  

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  • Pretty Center pop-out fun fold card with free project sheet & video tutorial

    I'm so excited to share this super neat fun fold card with you today!  It's called a Center Pop-out fun fold.  I found this neat fold from my friend Terri Gaines. 

    Thankful Garden Melon Save

    I chose to feature the Thankful Garden bundle seen here and the Lovely Garden Designer paper seen here. 

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    I love these stencils!  They are so easy to work with. Watch the video below for a special tip on lining them up.

    This card looks like it might be hard to assemble but with the center 'brace' that helps the center panel pop out it's quite simple.  It will really help you understand how to make it if you watch the video tutorial below. 

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    My colors include Melon Mambo with Blueberry Bushel. Here's how the card looks with the inside brace added before I adhered the center panel: 

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    I made the yellow/green version on the video to show a different color combo.  

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    I colored the flowers by using the stencils included in the bundle. So easy and makes you look like a true artist with the high and low lights added with blending brushes.  

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    Here's the free project sheet with measurements & step by step directions.  Click on the following link to download or print it.  Download Thankful Garden Center pop up card 

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    Which one do you prefer?  

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and another unique fun fold using the Lovely Garden designer series paper.  

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  • Delicate Wings card kit to go; limited quantity left

    I loved the Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin kit so much I bought a bunch of refill packages.  I transformed the kit from 9 cards to 12 and have some available in my store.  They're so pretty!  

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    If you love butterflies and glitz you'll enjoy making these pretty cards.  It includes the following:

    • pre-cut or punched layers for all 12 cards
    • a share of Iridescent Foil gems
    • a share of Pretty Peacock & Gold metallic ribbon
    • the PDF tutorial with directions, measurements, photos & a supplies list

    The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment.  Please check your spam folder.  The kit will be mailed out within a few days. 

    You will need greeting stamps, adhesives and a paper trimmer. 

    You can see this pre-cut kit to go here.  It's $29 plus shipping.  If you're already signed up to receive a kit this month message me and you can pay without additional shipping costs.  

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    I have many other kits available right now; grab two or more and save on shipping!  www.flowerbugshop.com 

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