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• In the Country with the Spotlighting Technique & video; a great alternative to coloring

  February 13, 2023

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  On last week's FB Live I played with the In the Country stamp set seen here showing a variety of ways to color (or not) these scenic images. 

  Today I'm showing the cards featuring the 'Spotlighting' technique.  This is a great alternative to coloring the entire image.  

  

  I used the Fabulous Frames dies for the oval die-cut. See them here.  I also used the Sending Support stamp set seen here.  Both this and the In the Country stamp set are free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase through February.  

  I stamped the image first in Black ink and then die-cut the oval layers.  I used the Wink of Stella and Classic ink to color.  I love using Wink to color because the images end up sparkly.  

  

  If you don't have a Wink of Stella yet; I highly recommend them.  They're a subtle way of adding shimmer or sparkle to your projects.  And as you can see, you can use it for coloring too! I show how in the video below. 

  
  

  Tip: when the fluid in the Wink of Stella runs out, add a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol inside the barrel.  You'll get quite a bit more use of it.

  All of the layers are adhered down but the colored oval and greeting; they're popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

  I added a piece of Fancy Florals DSP to the card base.  I cut a piece at 4" X 5 1/4" and then cut it in half for two cards. Other measurements are shown below. 

  

  I love the effect this Spotlighting technique gives.  It's fun and unique and saves time too! 

  
  

  I'll share more In the Country cards this week.  Click on this link or below to watch the video tutorial. *Be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.  

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  February specials:

  Mystery Boxes – get one free with a $100 online order using a host code.

  I still have 1 left!  

  

  February Host code links:

    CNV2VCBT or 7EUM6NB9 

  Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

   Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

  Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

  Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

  

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• Pretty All Occasion ‘Texture Chic’ cards with a kit to go or tutorial option.

  February 10, 2023

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  I chose to create 10 beautiful All Occasion cards with the Texture Chic Memories & More products. They're so pretty and perfect for so many occasions.  

  

  Plus they are super easy to make. No stamps or ink are needed to finish them.  You will need a paper trimmer, adhesives and a paper snips to complete the cards.  They'd be perfect for a quick afternoon of stamping and you'll have 10 beautiful finished projects with coordinating envelopes. 

  You'll receive 1/2 pkg of the Texture Chic Memories & More cards & envelopes, 1/2 pkg of the printed cards & die-cut elements, enough ribbons and a share of pastel adhesive-backed sequins to create 10 cards with coordinating envelopes.  

   

  It's just $28 and includes $20 in product plus the free PDF tutorial.  Choose this kit by February 19th here.  Or get the PDF tutorial here.  

  This kit will be mailed to you by the end of February via Priority Mail and the PDF is sent via email immediately after you order.  Please check your spam folder. 

  See all of my available kits here.  Combine shipping and save $$

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  February specials:

  Mystery Boxes – get one free with a $100 online order using a host code.

  I still have 2 left!  

  

  February Host code links:

    CNV2VCBT or 7EUM6NB9 

  Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

   Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

  Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

  Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

  

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• So many fabulous Kit choices – Paper Pumpkin or those in the Kit Collection

  February 9, 2023

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  One of my favorite product lines Stampin' Up! is excelling at is their kits. There are quite a few options but a favorite is Paper Pumpkin.  Each month we get a sneak peak of the coming kit. We all have an option of getting one each month or purchasing a pre-paid subscription.  I usually get a pre-paid during Sale-a-Bration so I earn free product at the same time. 

  We have until the 10th of each month to opt in for the coming kit. That's tomorrow! This month it's the Sunshine & Smiles kit; it coordinates with the Rain or Shine suite in the current Jan-June mini catalog. 

  

  They had offered a pair of die-cuts that match the stamps in this kit but they sold out.  

  Opt in here to subscribe to monthly kits – remember you have full control of which kits you receive. Skip a month or cancel.  Or choose a pre-paid subscription here. When you get a pre-paid for 3 months or more you can choose free Sale-a-Bration choices too!  At least through February 28th. 

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  You might not realize Stampin' Up! has an entire collection of kits in the online store.  They call it the Kit Collection.  

  
  The photo above includes just some of the kits available!  See them all here.  These kits are all inclusive which means almost everything you need is included in the kit to complete them.  

  I recently made the cards in the Saying Thanks kit and LOVE how they turned out!

  

  You can see this kit here.  It is a non-stamping kit with 9 cards & envelopes.  It's just $13 and would make a fabulous gift!  Everything comes in this kit; I believe all you need is a scissors.  

  Another new and exciting kit is the Wreath of Blooms kit. 

  

  Everything you need to make this kit is includes but they do recommend hot glue to adhere the flowers to the wreath.  It's about 8" around and costs $13. See it here.  

  You might also like to know that my favorite kits – the Birthday Organizer kit – is back and available again.  It was so popular they ran out.  

  

  This photo includes my 'jazzed up' cover and a few extra cards I made for a kit to go. I have sold out of this kit now but you can still get the original kit from Stampin' Up! here. The full kit includes the card organizer and 12 birthday cards & envelopes for just $25.  

  

  You can see it here.  It's another 'all inclusive' non-stamping kit that most people would love to organize their cards. 

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  February specials:

  Mystery Boxes – get one free with a $100 online order using a host code.

  I still have 2 left!  

  

  February Host code links:

    CNV2VCBT or 7EUM6NB9 

  Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

   Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

  ~~~

  Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

  Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

  Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

  

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