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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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*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

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  • Everyday Happiness fun fold card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option


    I chose to feature the new Everyday Happiness designer paper for one of my card kits to go in February. Each month I offer two new kits in my shop here.  

    These soft & pretty cards are all fancy folds. You'll make 2 each of the 5 card designs. It's always great to learn a few new fold ideas and have samples in hand to case later. 

    The kit includes these Stampin' Up! products – a share of each – Everyday Happiness DSP, the Iridescent gems & Lost Lagoon cording. You'll want to have the Pretty Peacock ink and greeting images.  I used the With You in Mind and Layering Leaves sets but you can substitute others easily. *Add on $40 in product to your kit order and choose a free SAB item! 

    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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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

     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! 

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

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  • Beautiful DSP Diamond Gatefold card with video & free project sheet


    I shared this pretty fun fold card on last week's Live video. You can see it here or scroll down a bit.  

    It features the Spring Corners bundle seen here and the Bloom Impressions DSP from our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  This DSP can be seen here. It's free with any $60 purchase!  Unfortunately it's in low inventory status and may be gone soon.  I love it and thought it was one of our best offerings.  

    The Spring Corners set is one of my new favorites; I love the unusual corner style greetings and other images but the dies are special too!  As you can see in the front panel I die-cut the coneflower image and then replaced the flower centers with Melon Mambo pieces.  So easy and a fun trick! 

    Here's how it looks when it's opened below. Notice the greeting is in two lines horizontally.  I cut the 'corner' shaped stamp set at the corner point so I could have a normal inside greeting.  When I want to use it as a corner stamp it easily fits back together on my block again. 

    Here is the free project tutorial with measurements, directions and a supplies list. Just click on this link to download or print it.  Download DSP Diamond Gatefold card

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and another special fun fold.  I hope you watch it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

    DNXE92GP

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

     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! 

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

    Contact me here

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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Bright Borders fun fold with Bloom Impressions DSP


    We made these pretty cards at my Clubs in January.  I featured the Bright Borders stamp set with the To the Point punch and the Sale-a-Bration Bloom Impressions DSP. 

    Unfortunately the To the Point punch is out of stock and isn't expected to be back until April!  I was worried about this when I saw it was in low inventory. 

    The gorgeous Bloom Impressions DSP is a free choice during Sale-a-Bration and is also in low inventory.  If it does run out it's possible they'll turn off the item number if they cannot get more in stock before the end of February.  So grab yours here now! 

    This is a fun fold card – sometimes called a 'back-fold'. The far right inside is scored so it can bend backwards. The greeting layers are adhered to that side and hold the card closed.  It's a great way to show off our coordinating colors in our beautiful designer papers.  


    You can get the measurements in this free project sheet.  Also watch the video below. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Jan 2025 Bright Borders back fold

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and another special fun fold.  I'll share the other card & free project sheet tomorrow. I hope you watch it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

    DNXE92GP

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

     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! 

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

    Contact me here

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



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