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• Last set of ‘Create your own Background’ swap cards

  July 20, 2023

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  Today I'm sharing the last three cards in our July Team card swaps.  I shared the others in this post and this one.  Our theme was to create our own backgrounds; not using designer paper.  They were quite creative!  

  First up today is a cute card made by Candace.  She chose the Little Monkey bundle.  

  

  Can you tell what her background die-cut is?  She used the Aspen Tree dies for her Crumb Cake layer. But underneath that is a shaving cream technique!  It's fun to make and different every time. 

  Tip: to make a shaving cream background, spray the cream on a plate or container and spread it out.  Drop a few drops of ink refill onto the cream. Swirl it in with a knife or utensil.  Press your paper onto the cream.  Remove and wipe off the excess cream.  Let dry.

  You can usually get a few pieces done in the same batch of colored cream. The first few will be darker and the last will get lighter in hue.  It's really fun.  

  

  Next is a CUTE card made by Marla featuring the Supremely Awesome stamp set. She stamped the background and colored the images in with Blends markers. 

  

  Her colors include Real Red, Pebbled Path and Daffodil Delight.  The pizza slices look quite real!  

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  Next is a pretty card made by Rita. She used the Cheerful Daisies bundle. 

  

  It's in Berry Burst, Old Olive and White. She stamped her background using the open daisy image; tone on tone. Then added a large daisy die-cut (sponged) and some leaves from the Bough punch. 

  It's a gatefold card. She scored it 2 3/4" from each long end. *card base is 11" X 4 1/4"

  Here are all of the fabulous 'create your own background' swaps from our July swap.  

  
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  July Specials: 

  Bonus Days!

  Get a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place in July.  Redeem in August!

   

  Clearance Rack update!

  See all items available here

   NEW Online Exclusives will be available

  

  See them all here

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  Get a free card kit & a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

  with online orders over $65; must use a host code.

  

   *current host code: XNYX2DWG

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• Stamp Sale; TODAY ONLY!

  July 19, 2023

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  Today is the day ALL stamps from the Annual Catalog are discounted 15%.

  *this excludes host sets and online exclusives/clearance rack. 

  

  If you have a wish list of stamps, why not get them on sale today?  

  In September our Holiday catalog will be out and you'll be focused on that (we all do it!).  So get those favorites today!

  I've made a list of my top 15 stamp sets in the Annual catalog.  You can see each one below. 

  *Remember to use my Host code. XNYX2DWG

  PLUS: If your order is over $65 you get both a free stamp set and 8 card kit from me plus a $5 bonus days coupon to use in August!   

  

  Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set – 161450

  Price: $24.00

  

  Lasting Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set – 161442

  Price: $20.00

  

  Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set – 161348

  Price: $24.00

  

  Sending Smiles Photopolymer Stamp Set – 158701

  Price: $22.00

  

  Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set – 158737

  Price: $24.00

  

  Kindest Expressions Cling Stamp Set – 161415

  Price: $24.00

  

  Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set – 157862

  Price: $22.00

  

  Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set – 161277

  Price: $24.00

  

  Crafting With You Photopolymer Stamp Set – 161219

  Price: $21.00

  

  Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set – 155052

  Price: $17.00

  

  Brewed For You Photopolymer Stamp Set – 159087

  Price: $18.00

  

  Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set – 161158

  Price: $27.00

  

  Rays Of Light Cling Stamp Set – 158925

  Price: $18.00

  

  Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set – 158763

  Price: $24.00

  

  Bird's Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set – 161436

  Price: $20.00

   

   

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• 4-Card Wonder – free PDF tutorial, template, measurements & video!

  July 18, 2023

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  Before we get to the projects today I want to share the sale Stampin' Up! just announced:

  
  

  Check over your wish list and see how many stamp sets are on it.  Might be a good time to place an order. With the Bonus Days happening you can double dip!

  Plus the Trucking Along bundle is back in stock!  See it here; get it while you can.  

  I'm extremely excited & proud to share this project with you.  If you know me well, you know I love to create one sheet wonders. I've made quite a few over the last 10 years or so.  I'm so lucky that my husband is willing to create the templates for me; I'm not sure I'd love them as much without his help!  

  I'm calling this project a 4-Card Wonder because it creates 4 cards.  I originally made this for a Team meeting project. I wanted it to be quick, create multiple cards and of course be easy and cute!  

  

  I shared this project & template on my weekly Live video but did record it and it's now on my YouTube channel as well. Scroll down to see the video.  

  Here's the template – it's meant for a 1/2 sheet of card stock – 8 1/2" X 5 1/2".  

  

  Grab your favorite colors of ink and stamp your own background.  Then cut it up using the measurements above!  It's so fun to create your own stamped paper. It's a bit addictive!  

  *Tip – choose stamps that include large & small images. When stamping your paper start with the largest stamps first and finish with the smallest; filling in any empty areas. 

  I chose the Beautiful Balloons bundle.  My colors include Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Pool Party & Parakeet Party. 

  
  

  I kept the cards quite simple but you could sure jazz them up a bit more.  Make the cards like mine or this can be a starting point for your creative process.  

  You can watch the video on this project here.  It's the first project. Or click on the photo down below to watch it below.  *Remember to follow me on either my FB page here (Tuesday Live videos) or my YouTube channel here. 

  Here's the full PDF tutorial for you.  Download it here.

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  July Specials: 

  Bonus Days!

  Get a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place in July.  Redeem in August!

   

  Clearance Rack update!

  See all items available here

   NEW Online Exclusives will be available

  

  See them all here

  ~~~

  Get a free card kit & a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

  with online orders over $65; must use a host code.

  

   *current host code: MY4YDGEM

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