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Driving By meets Simply Marbelous for a retro style Birthday card

We made retro style birthday cards at my February card clubs.  Look at this:

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It's perfect for a guy or even a young adult.  The Simply Marbelous designer series paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog is absolutely amazing!  It does look a little psychedelic doesn't it?! 

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I covered the entire card front with it; no border at all.  I rarely do this but I wanted this unique & special paper to shine!  It has 6 different color combinations in it; all monochromatic too!  Everyone had a choice of their favorite color.  

The birthday greeting is from the Slim Sayings stamp set seen here.  We stamped it in Versamark ink and heat embossed with Black embossing powder. 

*There's a video to see how this card was created.  You can watch it here. 

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The car images were stamped with Black Memento ink on a Basic White Stitched rectangle die-cut and then colored in with our Stampin' Up! Blends markers.  

I trimmed the balloon image off of the convertible so it could be added to any of the vehicles.  See the Driving By stamp set here; it's free with any $50 order through February. 

The cute stitched banner is cut from more Simply Marbelous DSP using the Triangle dies.  

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After the card was assembled we added a finishing tough to the windows – a bit of Shimmery Crystal Effects for some shine. 

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Here's the video below: 

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• Order your 2021 Coaster Calendar this week!

  November 11, 2020

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  Happy Veterans Day! 

  We have a ton of family and friends who have sacrificed to keep us all free and safe. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has served our country, both past and present. And today let's be sure to thank them, honor them and also those who've passed on. 

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  My new 2021 Coaster Calendar is ready!  

  I wanted to get these out in time for Christmas gifts.  They're perfect for those people who don't need a thing!  Everyone uses a calendar!  And when each page is hand stamped for the month or season they're extra special.  

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  I had to use my Life is Beautiful stamp set on the cover!! Below you can see the variety of months included in this flip style, easel calendar. Each page is 4 X 4" square and on 1" metal rings.  

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  How does this kit to go work?  Here's what you'll receive:

  • the PDF tutorial with photos, directions, products and measurements
  • Pre-cut card stock including punched or die-cut pieces
  • pre-cut, printed calendars for each page
  • Two 4" coasters for the front and back and two metal rings

  What it does not include are stamped images, gems or adhesive.  To finish the calendar you will need a variety of stamps, inks, gems and adhesives. 

  You have two options here; order the pre-cut kit here or order the PDF tutorial here. 

  The kits will be mailed out at the end of November.  The tutorial is emailed to you immediately and includes both 2021 and 2022 calendars!!

  **They're $15 each but add on shipping for the kit.  Be sure to order your kit by November 19th to get one. 

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  You can add on any of my other pre-cut card kits and I can combine shipping.  Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com  

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• All Around Wreath for Christmas

  November 10, 2020

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  Have you noticed the All Around Wreath bundle in the annual catalog? Click here; it's quite the gem!  So many occasions are covered in the greetings and die-cuts.  

  Marilyn made this pretty Christmas themed wreath for our Team Christmas card swap. 

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  She chose to use two shades of green here; Mossy Meadow with Pear Pizzazz along with a few touches of Gold.  The pears are heat embossed in Gold powder as well as the shimmery thread.  

  Other details:

  • The greeting is die-cut with the Hippo & Friends dies seen here
  • The Vanilla layer is textured with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder
  • She used the same wreath die-cut but in two colors, separating them slightly on the card. 

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• Retro style circles layout; super easy! Catch the Live video tonight!

  November 9, 2020

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  Tonight at 7:30 pm Central Time I'm sharing how to make these retro style circle cards on Facebook Live.  Click here to join me.   You can also see this video below!

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  Basically you need three sizes of circle dies or punches for the start of this layout.  Cut them in half and layer together with the edges meeting on one side. Adhere and add a long greeting between the two. 

  Watch how on my FB Live replay!

  Measurements:

  • 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base
  • 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" Whisper White; the greeting strip is about 5" long and either 1/2" or 3/4" wide depending on your greeting image.
  • 1" X 5 1/2" horizontal strip
  • Circles from the Stitched Shapes dies are the largest three circles. 

  You'll want ink, stamps and embellishments that coordinate with your Designer Paper.  Remember you could use card stock instead of DSP. 

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  Products used:

  • Designer papers – Heartwarming Hugs, new Classic Christmas & Snowflake Splendor
  • Stamps – Tree Angle, Snowflake Wishes & Curvy Christmas
  • Colors – Real Red & Olive, Seaside Spray & Night of Navy, Sahara Sand & Cherry Cobbler  
  • Other: Stitched Shapes dies, Curvy Dies & Pick a Banner punch

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