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3 day Sale starts today!! Double Z-fold card with Meandering Meadow; free project sheet & video!

Nov 23 Seasonal Sale Save

The Seasonal Sale started today!  It includes the items from the Annual 2023 listed below:

To see all the products go to the online store > Specials > Seasonal Sale
  • Ribbons & Trim
  • Paper: Cards and envelopes (including memories and more), Cardstock, Packaging, Patterned Paper, Specialty Paper, grid paper, masking paper watercolor paper
  • Ink: Ink Pads (including Classic, Versamark, Stazon, and Memento), Ink Refills, Ink Spots, Uninked Pads, Alcohol Markers, Stampin' Write Markers

*This sale ends Thursday; you can expect some items to go to unavailability status so don't delay. 

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Have you ever made a double Z-fold card?  They look difficult but honestly they are quite simple!  I shared how in last week's video tutorial. I also have a free printable project sheet for you!

I featured the new Meandering Meadows 6" designer series paper from the Online Exclusives. It's stunning with 12 different watercolor scenes!  

Meandering Meadow double z fold Save

I love how the printed strip on the bottom has the colorful stream; it matches the DSP on the card perfectly!  I sure do love this new paper!  I will be featuring it in a December card kit to go. And these cards may be included! 

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At first I was going to leave it quite simple on the left front, then I thought of the Bough punch and tried that.  I liked it so I added it to both cards which you can see below.

Meandering Meadow z fold cards Save

*Click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards. Download Meandering Meadows Z-fold card They include the measurements, supplies, step by step directions and photos.  

Meandering Meadow zfold card Save

I used Balmy Blue for both card layers and added Garden Green and a bit of Highland Heather with the punches. 

It's hard to tell but I used two different sheets of this pretty designer paper here.  One for the left two panels and another for the large one on the right. Then I was able to trim the bottom DSP layer off and use it for the 1" strips on the bottom layers. A perfect match! 

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You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 


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You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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November Specials: 

2023 November ordering free cards Save
*current host code:  4GHXYSDQ or 4D2ZDS6Q

Click on the photo below to see all of the new online products

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  • Get a free bundle from the Holiday Catalog!

    During Sale-a-Bration you can pick out a free bundle with purchase of the Stampin' Up! starter kit.  It's the current promotion happening now through September 30th. Click here to print out the flyer below. 

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    Did you know that ….

    • you get $125 in product of your choice for $99 and shipping is FREE!? 
    • you can enjoy a 20% discount (and up to 25%) on all of your Stampin' Up! orders?
    • you can pre-order from new catalogs a month early?  
    • you don't have to place an order until December 2021 to stay active? 
    • you do not have to hold events or sell product?  True! You can simply enjoy the discount yourself.

    Below is a sample of a possible Starter Kit. I gathered $125 in product and a free Holiday Catalog bundle.

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    I have never had a demonstrator join my team and regret it.  They all love it as long as they stay active.  Some people stay a while and others do not.  I hope you stay awhile but if you don't, that's fine too.  There is no pressure to continue once you decide to leave.  You simply stop placing orders. 

    I have many people take advantage of this deal just to stock up on essentials or to get items on their long wishlist. Then when they're stocked up, they stop ordering. It's just that simple! No pressure to sell or hold events. Just enjoy the 20% discount while you can. Email me with any questions you have. 

    Click here to read more about it or join my Flowerbug's Team.  We are a friendly and creative bunch and we'd love to have you!

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    August Specials

    Host code: UTDM9JQG

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

    Harvest Meadow suite P Sheets Save

    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! Use this host code: 7JB43RUH

    Order here

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  • Ombre Blending with Decorative Masks; an easy technique!

    If you struggle to get a smooth blend I have a few suggestions for you.  We made this striking card at a class this weekend.  Everyone loved it and they all turned out fabulous!

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    Details:

    • The colors here are Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler; with a bit of gold glitz thrown in.
    • The leaves are die-cut from the Intricate Leaves dies seen here. 
    • The greeting is from the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set in the Holiday catalog. I love this greeting!  See it here.

    Here are some tips & suggestions for perfect Ombre' blending:

    • Use out Blending Brushes; they really do make a smooth blend easier.
    • Choose colors that are similar in hue. For instance blues and greens, or yellows to reds.  
    • Blend over a Decorative Mask – see them all here.  The patterned stencils/masks seem to break up any inconsistencies in your blending. 
    • Here I added color onto Crumb Cake card stock; that also helps and would be a a good color to practice on. 
    • I start out with the lightest color and work my way downward; in this case at an angle.  
    • I leave a tiny space between colors and make sure to blend/connect them by going into the previous color just a bit before moving. 

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    August Specials

    Host code: UTDM9JQG

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

    Harvest Meadow suite P Sheets Save

    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! Use this host code: 7JB43RUH

    Order here

    Free Star sequins in August Save

    Join during SAB 2021 Save

    Get a free bundle from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

    Join my team .. Save

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  • Holiday catalog video tour with lots of samples & products shown

    Last Tuesday on my weekly Facebook Live I shared samples & product from the first half of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  

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    Tomorrow I'll be sharing the rest of it along with the new Sale-a-Bration catalog!  You can see last week's video below and watch tomorrow's here: 

    It starts at 11 am CT Tuesday but you can watch the replay later or here on my YouTube channel once it's uploaded.

    Click on the photo below to watch.  

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    August Specials

    Host code: UTDM9JQG

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Harvest Meadow Suite!

    Harvest Meadow suite P Sheets Save

    Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! Use this host code: 7JB43RUH

    Order here

    Free Star sequins in August Save

    Leave a Reply

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

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