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Delicate Dahlias with a 2-toned color technique


Here's a card I made for an online swap I participated in.  I needed to use an item from the new Sale-a-Bration catalog and the Delicate Dahlias stamp set was my first choice of sets.  

It has a large dahlia along with a smaller flower image as well. And both are 2-step stamps with outline and solid, dystinktive images to match.  It also has two sets of leaves and 4 wonderful greetings as well!  

The triple-rectangles frame is a die-cut called Picture This dies.  You get 2 dies in the set; a set of rectangles and one of circles.  What I love most about these dies is that you can use both; the small stitched pieces OR the large frame!  See it here in the online store. 

Can you see the multiple hues of colors on these flowers? I inked the large solid dahlia in Pale Papaya ink first.  Then with a sponge dauber I added Calypso Coral ink on the outside and the center.  Then huff and stamp.  Clean between each inking. The small flowers are stamped in Calypso Coral ink and fussy cut.

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I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live last week.  There are over 100 items left; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see the video here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

This sale will stay open through August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  


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  • Get ideas from these Team Card Swaps


    Our Flowerbug's Team swap for June featured new color 'duo' cards.  We could use any new color and add a current color to it. 

    This first card is so cool!  I love how Jackie added the sentiment in a vellum window! 

    She used the Layering Leaves stamp set and the coordinating Bough punch.  Her colors include Summer Splash with Basic Beige, Black & White.  The squares were die-cut from the Stylish Shapes dies.  just lovely! 

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    Next is Candy's sweet card; featuring the Hearts & Hugs bundle seen here.  

    It's a book binding fun fold and her colors include Pretty in Pink, Basic Beige with Balmy Blue.  She used the Spotlight on Nature dies and the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder (unavailable until August).

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    Next is a pretty card made by Ginny who used the new Poised Peony stamp set.  

    Her beautiful color combo include Pretty in Pink with Lost Lagoon & White.  Simple & lovely. 

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    Next is a bright combo of colors reflected in her flower bouquet.  Paula featured the Country Flowers bundle here. 

    Her colors include Petunia Pop, Summer Splash with White & Crumb Cake. Beautiful coloring on the bouquet here! 

    The embossing folder is the Eyelet 3D and the large circle is from the Spotlight on Nature dies. 

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    Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order! 

    Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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  • Get more cards in the Gorgeous Expressions of Kindness card kit


    This stunning Expressions of Kindness card kit from our Kit Collection was released last month. I made time to play with it a few days ago and it's absolutely gorgeous! 

    I liked the cards so well I wanted to make more than the 8 cards in the kit.  It's fun to figure out how to extend the beautiful prints on the cards and envelopes.  I decided to keep it simple and add extra card bases and leave the envelopes intact. 

    See this kit here online: 

    This first set of cards are almost exactly as the kit suggested except I saved the gold foil leaves for a different card.  There was enough ribbon to add a few knots on each of the above cards and still have enough for the rest of the 8 cards seen below. 

    Below are all three individual cards I made. 

    For the following two cards I cut the full printed card bases in half. I added 4 white card bases for the left card below. I felt the printed card with the gold foil accents was pretty enough for the ribbon & greeting image.  


    For the card on the right above I cut down the card front to 4" X 5 1/4" and layered it onto 4 Blackberry Bliss card bases as seen below.  This is where I added the gold foil leaves with the greeting. 

    You can see this beautiful kit here.  It's $23 and includes the 8 cards & envelopes, a stamp set, Blackberry Bliss ink spot, gems, White ribbon and adhesive.

    Here's the stamp set included in this kit. The flower head fits on the purple flowers to add detail.

    There are two more new kits released in July. Both are card kits – one geared for kids and the other a pretty floral kit. 

    See all of our kits in the Kit Collection here. 

    Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order! 

    Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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    *current host code links: 4QYAPERK or 3A73HXYB


    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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    All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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  • A Fun Fold card with the Changing Leaves hybrid embossing folder; video too!


    Here's the last card in the group of three I shared in last week's live video. I featured the Changing Leaves bundle from the Online Extras. 

    My colors include Basic Beige and Mossy Meadow with a tiny bit of white and Pretty Peacock added. That beautiful circle die-cut is the largest in the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. 

    The Changing Leaves bundle includes the stamp set, dies and hybrid embossing folder.  You might wonder what a 'hybrid' embossing folder is? It's a folder that has a coordinating die that works 'inside' the folder.  It cuts and embosses at the same time.  Genius!   Confused on how this works? Watch the video here to see. 

    I cut out all three leaves from the large leaf die at once and each card featured a different leaf. I thought I was smart to design my swap cards this way and save time too. 

    Two cards feature a diagonal design but they're all quite different. Each one includes Mossy Meadow & Basic Beige cardstock though. 

    See the previous two blog posts for the free project sheets.  Or click here to see all of my project sheets!  

    Watch the video below to see how the Changing Leaves bundle with the Hybrid embossing folder works. You'll also see multiple techniques too! 

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