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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.

June Specials:

The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

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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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  • Cute Pick a Season & Spring Corners card

    We made these adorable cards at my Clubs in January.  The new Pick a Season Sale-a-Bration set is super fun!  

    Pick a Season & Spring Corners Save

    You can add multiple items in the tree branches like hearts, flowers, eggs (Easter) or 4-leaf clovers.  Or use any other stamps you may have to customize your tree. The Pick a Season set is free with any $60 order through the end of February during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.

    PICK A SEASON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET Save

    My colors are Melon Mambo with Granny Apple Green and a bit of Pecan Pie on the tree trunk. 

    I paired it with the Spring Corners stamp set seen here.  It is available in a bundle as well.  

    SPRING CORNERS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Save

    I love the multiple corner images and the sweet greetings in this set! 

     

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    I created a free project sheet you can print or download. Click on this link to access it. Download Pick a Season Jan 25

    *Below is the video for this card and another fun fold card using the Spring Corners set.  I'll share that tomorrow. 

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

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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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    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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  • January Hearts for You alternative card idea

    Today I'm sharing an alternative project I made with the January Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin kit. 

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    Everything you see here is in the kit. The only thing I added was a Real Red Blends marker that I used to change the color of the champagne foil heart to Red.  It's fun to experiment a bit!

    PP Jan 25 Save

    Below you'll see the 9 projects recommended in the kit.  They're gorgeous as is but I like to show alternative ideas just in case you want to get creative with the products.  It is really fun to change things up at times. 

    Jan 2025 Hearts For You Alternates Set 1 - Stamp Your Art Out! Save

    Once you're a Paper Pumpkin customer you can choose to get any of the extra refills or add on items. The refills do not include the stamps or ink spot but everything else!  And they're usually only $12. Wow!  See this one here

    HEARTS FOR YOU PAPER PUMPKIN REFILL Save

    Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription here. 

    Sale-a-Bration is a fabulous time to get a pre-paid subscription since you can earn free SAB choices!  I do this every year at this time!

    The Top Monthly Paper Craft Subscription Box | Paper Pumpkin Save

    The February 'Hello Spring' kit details:
     
    · Plant the seeds of happiness with these lovely garden-inspired cards.
    · Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
    · Precut pieces with bronze foil
    · Unique spring-themed envelopes

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    January Specials:

    *current host code link:  

     6ZYNKJ6E

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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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!  

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    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

    January free card kits Save

    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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  • A unique fun fold card swap with Hugs for Love with Bloom Impressions

    Tracey made this stunning card for our January Team card swap.  I love her colors and layout so much! 

    Jan Tracey Hugs for Love Save

    Her card layout was inspired by Rachel Tessman and chose to use a Petunia Pop with Blackberry Bliss color combination. 

    She featured the Hugs for Love bundle and the Bloom Impressions designer series paper (free during Sale-a-Bration with a qualifying purchase from Stampin' Up!  See this gorgeous paper here. 

    It's hard to tell in the photo above that it's a fancy fold card isn't it?  

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    The right flap tucks under the diagonal Designer Paper and To the Point greeting punches.  

    The measurements for the card base is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4" (fold back) and 5 1/2".  Both front flaps are textured.  

    Below is the Hugs for Love bundle that includes the To the Point punch.  I love, love this punch so much!  *heads up; this punch is now in low inventory; grab it while you can! 

    HUGS FOR LOVE BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    There's another stamp set that coordinates with this fabulous punch too.  It's called Bright Borders. 

    BRIGHT BORDERS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Save

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    January Specials:

    *current host code link:  

     6ZYNKJ6E

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

    Friends of the Ocean suite graphic Save

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

    DEMO_LDPG_HDR_US-EN_1124_SAB_PREORDER_RELEASE Save

    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

    January free card kits Save

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

    See the details here. 

    Spring Catalog DSP share Save

    Contact me here

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