Three neat cards with the Dragonfly Garden bundle including a Faux shaker & Fun-Fold card

April 21, 2021

I have a few special cards to share today. They look difficult or 'fancy' but aren't. At the end of this post is the video where I share how to make them. Scroll down to see it or click here.

This first card is a fun fold that opens in a unique way.

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It's made of two folded pieces of card stock and a few circle dies. The punched dragonflies are directly from the Dandy Garden DSP. I didn't stamp them since they match the Dragonflies punch perfectly!

I posted the measurements in the photo for you. I try to share them on my FB Live's so people can take screen shots.

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This next card is a 'Faux Shaker' card. I use one of Stampin' Up!'s clear envelopes to create a pocket of fun that I add to my card front. They are so addictive to shake & rattle! Watch how in the video below; it's surprisingly easy to make!

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This last card was made to highlight the beautiful but seldom seen Dandelions 3D embossing folder. It's so pretty and wonderfully detailed. Great for simple but elegant cards as you can see here.

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This card was made using Purple Posy card stock which is retiring this month. So sad to see it go! But we are getting a new purple/pink color in the 2021 new catalog called Fresh Freesia that I know we'll love.

Here's the video; I hope you watch it!

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April Specials!

Click here for the Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last!

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Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

You can also order them in my Shop here.

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The next 3 months of gorgeous Paper Pumpkin kits – wow!

July 2, 2026

If you love working with ready to create kits; you have to see the next 3 months of Paper Pumpkin card kits! I think they’ll be some of our favorites ever! Here’s a sneak peek:

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If you subscribe before July 10th you’ll receive the Hooray for Birthdays kit. Go here to subscribe and get a fun kit in the mail each month.

Remember you are in charge of which kits you receive. You can pause or skip any kit at any time. We always get a hint of what the upcoming kits will be.

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Or get a pre-paid subscription in either 3, 6 or 12 months increments. It’s so nice to get a fun surprise in the mail each month! And you save when purchasing a pre-paid subscription plus earn FREE product credits! Shop here for this option.

And remember that once you’re a subscribe you have access to all of the past kits, refills and extras available. A great perk!

Here’s the flyer for the next 3 months. It describes each kit in detail.

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Striking and fun Black Magic technique with video!

June 30, 2026

I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It’s the Black Magic technique!

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My colors include Peaceful Pine, Old Olive (ink only), Golden Glow and White. It features the Fern & Flora bundle seen here.

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What is the Black Magic technique? It’s where you start with a light neutral piece of card stock and add color with sponges or markers. Then stamp images in Versamark and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. The magic happens when you cover it completely with a water based ink (here I used Secret Sea). Then wipe off the ink that does not ‘stick’ to the heat embossed areas. True magic!

Watch my video tutorial further below to see this technique in action.

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On this card I used mostly the stamp images; only the greeting die-cut is from the dies. I added a few In Color butterfly gems and the pretty Golden Glow ribbon too.

I created a free project sheet for this card; click here to download it or to print it.

I made one with Golden Glow as the card base and the other as Peaceful Pine as the card base.

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Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.

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Pretty Fern & Flora card; with free project sheet & video tutorial

June 29, 2026

There’s something about crisp white on a card. It gives a feeling of elegance to your projects.

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This card features the Fern & Flora bundle seen here. The designer paper is called Moonlit Flora and the embossing folder is called Fern & Flora and can be seen here. Unfortunately the Designer paper AND the embossing folder are out of stock right now. Very popular products!

I took a little creative license and added White fern die-cuts here. I love the way they show up against the Moonlit Flora designer paper strip.

The colors include Peaceful Pine, with White and the new Golden Glow in color.

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Which do you like better? All green and White on the upper right, or the pop of the additional Golden Glow?

The pretty Moonlit Flora designer paper offers multiple patterns: See it here. Be sure to add your name to the product so you get an email when it’s back in stock.

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I created a free project sheet for this card. Click here to download it or print it.

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I also shared a video tutorial for this card and one more using this pretty bundle. Click on it below.

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