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Forever Fern video; an easy trio of gorgeous cards

I can't stop playing with the Forever Fern stamp set!  It's so easy to make beautiful cards with and with some of my favorite 'go to' color combos.

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If you like this set of cards check out another stunning set here; it has a kit to go option while supplies last! And a project tutorial available here. 

I made these cards and recorded it on video so you could see how fast they can be.  There are three different card layouts all using the same three colors.  Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape and Bermuda Bay inks with these same card stock colors plus Coastal Cabana and Whisper White.  

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The White greeting die is from the Tasteful Labels dies.  I hand cut the larger one. 

Measurements for this card:

• Granny Apple Green 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base
• Gorgeous  Grape  3 3/4" X 5"
• Whisper White 3 pieces at 3 1/2" X 1 1/2"

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I used a masking & sponging technique here and added a die-cut from the Flourishing Fern dies too.

Measurements:

• Coastal Cabana card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• White 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Gorgeous Grape 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"

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A simple card base of Gorgeous Grape 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and White at 5 1/4" X 4".  Did you catch that I sponged the corner of the left one?  Which do you prefer? 

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• Inked Botanicals Diagonal Z-fold card; with a free printable project sheet!

  August 29, 2023

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  Each month at my local Card Clubs we make at least one fun fold card.  Here's the  pretty card we made in August: 

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  It's called a Diagonal Z-fold card.  You might think it looks a bit intimidating but it's really not.  I shared how to make it in a recent video seen here.  Plus I have a free project sheet for you as well!  Download Diagonal Z-fold card

  I textured the Lost Lagoon layer with either the 3D Basics folders or the Painted Texture 3D folder.  

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  My colors include Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock and White with a bit of Vellum added with the die-cut leaf (Gorgeously Made dies).  The other sprig and leaf are from the Bough punch (temporarily out of stock). 

  Below is the template I made.  You start out with an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock.  Make a mark at 3" down from the upper right and 3" up from the lower left.  Cut in half on the diagonal.  

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  Then place the flat side of the card stock on your paper trimmer or scoring board and score at 4 1/4" and 8".  That's it!  

  To create the diagonal layers for each area you start with full rectangles like a normal card and cut off the upper portion at an angle. Measurements are given in the project sheet above.  

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  I've used the Inked & Tiled stamp set a lot; I love the images and the greetings fit in the Double Oval punch perfectly! 

  The designer paper is the Inked Botanicals seen here.  

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  Follow me on Facebook to watch my weekly Tuesday lives here. And my YouTube channel here! 

  Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share a second card idea using the Inked Botanicals DSP as well.  

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  *cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

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• Join me for a Free Fun Fold card class – Live tonight!

  August 28, 2023

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  We're making this neat Tuck & Fold 'Peek-a-Boo' card tonight on my Facebook Page here.  It starts at 7:30 pm CT Monday evening.  

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  I encourage my followers to prep their pieces ahead of time and create along with me on the Live video. 

  You'll need the following pieces & tools:

  • Designer paper 6 X 6". Score it at 1 1/2" on all 4 sides.  Cut off all 4 corners. 
  • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • Front & inside layers 4" X 5 1/4"
  • Greeting for front
  • White layer inside the DSP fold – 2 3/4" square 
  • Embellishments, adhesive, stamps & ink as desired 

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  I'm using a brand new designer paper from the upcoming Holiday catalog.  It's called Garden Walk. It comes in 6 X 6" size – 48 sheets – 6 each of 6 designs.  

  **I'll be offering a designer paper share later this week; it includes eighty 6 X 6" pieces of our newest, beautiful designer papers – all for $37 including shipping!  Let me know if you want in on this; I'm taking names now and can invoice you after Wednesday.  

  Here's the inside view:  I saved 3 of the 4 cut off corners to create a unique way to add my greeting.  

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  My card base is Calypso Coral as well as the ink. The stamps are both from a new set called So Sincere.  It's one of my very favorites in the Holiday catalog! 

  I hope you join me tomorrow night; Monday, August 28th at 7 pm CT here.  If you aren't on Facebook the video will be uploaded to my YouTube channel here. 

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  Oh; did you spy the new embossing folder? It's called Distressed Tile; it is in the upcoming Holiday catalog.  

  The 'Celebrate' die-cut is from the Wanted to Say dies seen here. 

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• AMAZING Gone Fishing Vest card

  August 25, 2023

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  We were all amazed at Jacki's swap card; look at this!!

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  Our theme was to make a card without a greeting on it.  What a huge 'WOW' card she made!  

  She used Night of Navy, Real Red, Silver foil (online exclusive) and some Countryside Inn DSP for the pockets and inside trim. 

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  Her card base is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" tall. It's scored 2 1/8" from each edge. She used circle dies to cut the arm holes and scored the collar to fold it back.  She also trimmed the bottom at angles and sponged the edges with Navy ink to give it depth. 

  I'm not sure how she cut the pockets.  But I know I would create one I'm happy with and then use it as a template to cut the rest.  She made over 10 of these; it took her many evenings to make them all.  Those of us lucky enough to get one sure appreciate it!!

  I am wondering how many people will be casing this incredible card….  

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  All of the extra items in the pockets are from the Gone Fishing bundle; it has so many fabulous die-cuts in it.  See it here. 

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  Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

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