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• Butterfly wobble & Bokeh technique with video!

  March 29, 2021

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  I'm excited to share one of my March Club cards with you.  This background is called the Bokeh technique. 

  

  Sponging a background is a big favorite of mine and when you add the Bokeh technique to it you get magic! I created my own dotted mask by punching a bunch of circles from a piece of card stock.  

  We made these cards at my March card clubs and they loved it!  I used the Vine Design stamp set as well as the Happy Thoughts set; both are retiring and on the Last Chance list here.  

  Measurements:

  • Pacific Point 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    White sponged layer 3 3/4" X 5"
    White layer (under sponged layer) 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"
    White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
    White greeting strip 1/2" X 5"

  

  I used Pretty Peacock, Pacific Point & Magenta Madness inks as well as the White Craft ink pad for the light colored dots.  You can see the video below.  It's so easy and amazing!

  The butterflies are created with the new Brilliant Wing dies seen here. They'll be in the upcoming Annual catalog but are available now too. 

  

  Here is the video; I hope you watch it.  This technique is so fun and unique every single time!  Think of the colors you could use! 

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  Lots of March Specials!

  Current Host code is 9HGVYTBV9

  Order online here

  And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

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

  

  All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

  with 15 projects!

  

  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

  

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• Sweet Easter Baskets; Quick & Easy

  March 26, 2021

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  Need a quick project for Easter?  Or May Day?  Or to make something fun with a child?  This is it!

  

  I made these on a recent FB Live and it couldn't be easier!  

  Start out with a square of paper.  I chose to use White card stock for the one above since I wanted to stamp my own background with the Circle Celebration stamp set.  I chose to use Magenta Madness, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Balmy Blue.  

  I used a 5 1/2" square of White CS for it so I could get two baskets from one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" paper.  Score it at 1 3/4" on all sides.  Cut up two sides and fold them up to form the basket.  Add a strip of CS for a handle and something fun on the side.  Here I used the Oval Occasions stamp set.

  

  For the butterfly basket on the right I used a 6 X 6" square of Butterfly Bijou designer paper.  Unfortunately this paper is sold out now.  They hoped to have enough through May but we all loved it so much they ran out!  I'm so sorry about that.  

  

  The 6" basket is just slightly larger than the 5 1/2" basket; both work wonderfully for holding treats! 

  You can see the video here.  It's a FB live replay; scroll towards the end to see the basket project.  

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  Lots of March Specials!

  Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

  Order online here

  Retiring Annual Catalog items here; while supplies last!

  
  

  And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

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

  

  All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

  with 15 projects!

  

  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

  

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• Offset Triple-time Stamping with video & measurements

  March 25, 2021

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  Before seeing my projects today I need to be sure you know about the Last Chance Sale; click on this link to see it all in my store. 

  

  There are a ton of items on sale; some up to 60% off!  These are while supplies last and some will disappear within days. 

  *Please check this list carefully so you don't miss anything you really want! 

  Below are a few shockers/surprises that are retiring:

  Click here to see them online.  It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online. 

  Download ENG only Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021

  • Subtles embossing folder 
  • Craft & Carry Stamparatus bag; only $11.60; was $29
  • Butterfly Duet Punch; only $7.20; was $18
  • Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 – one of my favorite punches!!
  • Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
  • Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
  • Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34 
  • Stitched Shapes Dies!!  No!!!  My favorite dies ever!
  • Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
  • Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!  
  • Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
  • Happy Dies $12; was $30
  • Stitched Nested Label dies!!!!  No! $28; was $35
  • Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7
  • All of the Circle punches!
  • Silver, Champagne & Brass Foil papers
  • All embossing powders!  Some are coming back in the new catalog but in packs of 3.
  • 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with.
  • Layering Ovals & Layering Square dies

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  On last week Tuesday's FB live I created a bunch of projects featuring the Circle Celebration stamp set in the Spring catalog.  You can see it here. 

  

  The Triple Time Stamping technique is when you stamp on three pieces of card stock all at once.  I layered just the White pieces in place and adhere them together slightly. This holds them in place while stamping with the fun circle images.

  Then you adhere them to the larger Navy card stock pieces.  Watch the video below to catch my tips.  It's the first project of three in the video. 

  I used the Tailored Tag punch and the Best Year stamp set for the greeting with a few loops of Daffodil Ruched ribbon. 

  

  The colors in the card above are Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate.  It is my Creative Card Color Combo last week. 

  

  

  Here is the video; I hope you watch it for these fun projects! 

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  Lots of March Specials!

  Current Host code is 9HGVYTBV9

  Order online here

  And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

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

  

  All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

  with 15 projects!

  

  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

  

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