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Countryside Inn pre-cut card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option

There are so many beautiful new designer papers to base my card kits to go on but I knew I had to offer one featuring the  Countryside Inn DSP! If you love blues you'll LOVE these pretty cards!

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Save 10% and get the coordinating Circle Sayings stamp set or bundle that I used on these cards.  Email me here for a combined price for the pre-cut kit and the Circle Sayings stamp set or the bundle (with extra 10% discount) and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. 

This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of Countryside Inn designer paper (6" X 12"), a share of both clear rhinestones and Night of Navy bordered ribbon. *Most of these cards are unique card folds! 

The pre-cut kit with approximately $20 in products is just $28 plus shipping. Click here to get it. 

The PDF tutorial is $15; here's the link. 

Opt in by May 16th to get this kit. It is mailed out at the end of May, barring any inventory issues.  The PDF is emailed to you immediately after purchase.  Check your spam or junk folder for it. 

*This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in getting a pre-cut product based kit each month here's a link to sign up.  My subscribers get a surprise product bonus every few months and their choice of kits (I always offer two)!

You'll also receive the 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 designs), including die-cut or punched pieces and the PDF written tutorial. You will use a paper trimmer to cut the designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial. 

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To finish these cards you'll need: Paper Trimmer, Adhesives, greeting images, optional embossing folders, Navy & Boho Blue inks (or Balmy Blue)

You can save on shipping costs by adding a second or third kit to your purchase! I have multiple kits available here. 

Here's the 2nd new kit I have available in May. Each one is either a unique fold or a new way to combine dies with designer paper.  See it here.   

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

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My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Water-coloring TWO ways with video tutorial!

    In August our Flowerbug's Team had our usual card swap – this time we featured either Sale-a-Bration or Holiday catalog products.  I chose to use both!  

    I created this card for a few reasons; I wanted to use the Aspen dies (LOVE THEM) and also wanted to create a water-colored background.   What do you think?  

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    I chose to use Orchid Oasis as my card base and added Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and a bit of Tahitian Tide in the water-color wash at the bottom. 

    Be sure to watch the video below to see how it's done.  It's super simple and hard to mess up!  Honest!  

    Tips for a successful water color wash:

    • Wet the water before adding ink.  This is super important!  The ink will spread so much easier and without lines if the paper is wet. 
    • I used our Water Painters – but a paintbrush also works. 
    • Use a heavy paper such as watercolor paper, Thick White or Vanilla or Shimmer paper. Here I used our Silver & Gold DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It worked but thicker paper is easier and has less chance of the paper fibers lifting. 
    • Let the paper dry between layers if you want a definite line between colors – like this sunset & water combo.  

    Other details:

    • I stamped the bird in Orchid Oasis and colored him in with our watercolor pencils and a blender pen.  
    • The greeting is from the Perched in a Tree stamp set – it's in a bundle with the Aspen dies I used here. 
    • The greeting die-cut is from the All That dies. 

    The Aspen dies are available in three ways – in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

    *Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free!  See them all here. 

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    August Specials

    Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

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    Host code: E22FXSSB

    August free fine sparkle gems Save

    Get these pretty gems free! *click here to order 

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Perched in a Tree Ink Blending sunset technique

    I can't get enough of the Perched in a Tree bundle!  We made these cards at my August Card Clubs this month: 

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    They had the choice of adding the bird or a set of die-cut, colored leaves.  We added color to both with our Blending Brushes using Crumb Cake & Balmy Blue for the bird and Bermuda Bay & Mango Melody on the leaves.  

    The greetings are from the Soft Seedlings stamp set stamped on a 1" X 4 1/4" Vanilla CS strip.  

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    If you have trouble getting a smooth Ink Blending background please watch the video to catch my tips.  

    From the top down I used these colors:  Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody & either Balmy Blue or Crumb Cake on the bottom.  You might think I used a yellow color on the upper right card but it's just very light Mango Melody.

    The Aspen dies are available in three ways – in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

    *Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free!  See them all here. 

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    Below is the video; click on the photo below to watch.  Or here to see it on YouTube.  Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!  

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    August Specials

    Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

    2022 Fall SAB Save

    Host code: E22FXSSB

    August free fine sparkle gems Save

    Get these pretty gems free! *click here to order 

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Bewitching Bundle for my Artist of the Month series

    I'm excited to share these incredible projects made by Annette. She is our Artist of the Month as part of my Flowerbug's Team.  Each month we have a featured artist that showcases a stamp set or bundle.  For creating the projects they get to keep their new bundle as a gift.  

    She chose to use the Bewitching Bundle from the 2022 Holiday Catalog.  See it here. 

    First up today is an eye catching card featuring the Gingham Cottage designer paper. 

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    She used Pumpkin Pie blends markers to color her hat and added a stamped spider and Black hat band.  The stitched circle die-cuts are from the Stylish Shapes dies.  Offsetting them adds a playful look to the card.

    Next is a super cute coordinating candy treat box: 

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    She found the box pattern from Cathryn Themann.  It's about 5" X 3" in size and fits a row of Tootsie Rolls nicely.  


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    She used the same Cottage Gingham designer paper as she did on the card above. Notice that cute Black & Pumpkin gingham ribbon?  She colored it with a Pumpkin Pie blends marker!  Perfect!  

    The circle and banner die-cuts are from the Stylish Frames dies seen here.  They're my 'go to' set of dies lately! 


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    She added the perfect finish to her hat band; the Black & Pumpkin glitter washi tape.  

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    Come back for more fantastic projects featuring the Bewitching Bundle tomorrow!  

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    August Specials

    Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

    2022 Fall SAB Save

    Host code: E22FXSSB

    August free fine sparkle gems Save

    Get these pretty gems free! *click here to order 

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

     

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