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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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• Make a bunch of these cards with the Mixed Media Florals suite

  February 18, 2025

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  I love this card layout!  You can use both sides of your DSP with this easy design.  

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  I used the Mixed Media Floral suite on this card:

  • the pretty Mixed Media Florals DSP seen here
  • the Mixed Labels bundle seen here
  • the Low-profile dots seen here
  • Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink & Mossy Meadow card stock 

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  I don't have a free project sheet for this card as it's one featured in my free PDF this month (with any online order).  But here are the basic measurements:

  • Coral layer – 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
  • DSP 3" square & 1 1/8" X 3" strip

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  Below is the video tutorial for this card and two other layouts using this pretty designer paper.  

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   When you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 packs of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

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• Neat Z-fold card with free project sheet & video tutorial

  February 17, 2025

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  Today I'm sharing a neat Z-fold card that's a little different than usual.  I chose to feature the new Mixed Media Floral designer paper from our Online Exclusives line.  You can see it here.  

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  My colors include Mossy Meadow, White & Calypso Coral. The left card above has a 4" square of DSP as the main panel. On the right card I fussy cut the flowers from the DSP and added them over a printed blue panel that resembles sky. 

  The greeting is from the SAB Heart Shaped bundle; the die-cut is from the Mixed Label dies and the Coral piece is punched using the Labeled with Love punch.

  You can see how it opens in the photo below: The card base is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" and there's a full 11" X 4 1/4" scored layer above it.  

   

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  Click on the following link to get the free project sheet with measurements, supplies and directions. Download Mixed Media Floral Z-fold card

  Below is the video tutorial for this card and two other simple designs using this pretty designer paper.  

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• Mixed Media Floral fun fold card kit to go (or choose the PDF tutorial option)

  February 13, 2025

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  Here is the other card kit to go & tutorial for February.  It features the Mixed Media Floral designer paper seen here from our Online Exclusives.  

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  These eye catching cards are all fancy folds. You'll make 2 each of the 5 card designs. Who doesn't love adding a few new fold ideas?  The great thing is you'll have samples in hand to case later. 

  The kit includes these Stampin' Up! products – a share of each – Mixed Media Floral DSP, the Low-Profile gems, scalloped Petal Pink ribbon and the Greetings for All Ephemera pack.

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  No stamping is needed with this awesome Ephemera pack. They're all printed in Black & White and ready to add to your projects. You can sponge the edge, use markers to color or leave them as is.  They're a wonderful deal – 2 of each sheet for $7. 

  The pre-cut kit includes all card bases, layers and punched or die-cut pieces.  You will need a paper trimmer for your new DSP. 

  To reserve a pre-cut kit to go for $31 click here.  To purchase the PDF tutorial for $16 click here. 

  The PDF tutorial will be emailed to your immediately after payment.  Please check your junk mail!  The kit with product will be shipped to you at the end of February, barring any product shortages. 

  *Supplies needed: a paper trimmer (for your new DSP), greeting images, ink & adhesives.  

  Remember I have other kits as well; check them all out here and save on shipping. 

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   Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

  And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

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