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Life is Beautiful stamp set, cards tutorial &/or pre-cut cards kit! Reserve yours now!

The new Holiday catalog goes live tomorrow; August 4th!

I'm super excited that in as of tomorrow my Life is Beautiful stamp set is available to order!  It's the set I helped design as a perk for achieving a Million Dollars in career sales with Stampin' Up!  It's item #154871 and it's just $17. 

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I've created many cards with this pretty, all seasons set. It's been a blast to work with. I've picked out 8 cards to include in a kit to go option and/or a tutorial. (details below)

There are 3 options for you but the best deal is the pre-cut cards kit along with the stamp set and a share of Linen thread. The pdf tutorial for the 8 cards will also include extra card ideas too!  

Here's a peek at them: 

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The full kit includes the following and costs $28 plus shipping:

• the Life is Beautiful photopolymer stamp set
• an 8 cards pre-cut kit including punched & die-cut pieces
• a share of Linen thread
• the pdf tutorial for the 8 cards shown plus more!

You will need the following to complete your cards:

• White embossing powder, heat tool, sponges, rhinestones, Dimensionals, adhesive, 
• Assorted inks (you can easily substitute similar colors) – Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Magenta Madness, Balmy Blue, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Calypso Coral, Versmark, Just Jade, Real Red, Black 

** There is a glitch in the system on shipping these kit today; I hope to have it fixed soon. Try again in a few days!

There are three options for you.  Click on each one to see them in my Shop:

• Pre-cut cards kit including stamp set, tutorial & linen thread
• Pre-cut cards kit only (no product)
• Pdf tutorial only 

The card kits and stamp sets will be mailed out at the end of August. 

This kit is an additional kit from my monthly subscription kit I offer.  The other August cards kit will feature the Playful Patterns designer paper. The cards are adorable; bright and fun and great for many occasions. Details later this week!  

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Redeem your $5 coupons now!  Don't forget!   

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Get a free package of new Iridescent Pearls in August with an online order over $55. 

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 Get my Flowers for Every Season pdf tutorial free with all online order in August!

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It includes directions, photos and measurements for 12 cards!

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• 2 fabulous cards with the Hand-Penned Designer Paper

  July 5, 2021

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  I have two pretty cards to share with you today; both from my Flowerbug Team swaps in June.  Both are made with the Hand-Penned DSP which is on sale right now.  Instead of $11.50 it's just $9.78.  See the sale on all 9 packs of Designer Paper here. 

  First is a card by Marilyn.  She made a corner latch card.  I've shared a few of those in the past weeks; it's a fabulous and super simple but special fold anyone can make.  Below are the measurements. 

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  She made it even more special by adding a 'stitched' corner to hers.  She used a few sets of dies here; the Triangle and Pierced Bloom dies all in the Annual Catalog.  The greeting is from the In Bloom stamp set.  

  Measurements: 

  • Card base 4 1/4" X 11", scored at 5 1/2". Trim off 2 3/4" from one end & save.
    DSP – 2 pieces at 2 1/2" X 4"
    Corner is 2 1/4" square; cut in half on the diagonal
    White inside is 3" X 4 1/4"

  Next is a card Karen made using Misty Moonlight and our new In Color Shimmer vellum.   

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  She used the Penned Flower dies for the flowers and the Scalloped Contours dies for the scalloped White greeting.  Her card really shows off this pretty patterned paper!  

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  July Specials! 

  Current host code: SBCRHZWG

  Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

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  Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

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  My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

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• Triple Pane Bamboo Beauty with a masked moon

  July 2, 2021

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  Two-toned cards can be especially striking and I think this Bamboo Beauty card done in greens proves the point.  

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  I used just one color of ink here; Old Olive however the card base is Mossy Meadow.  I did stamp off once before stamping some of the images. I made this card in a recent FB Live video.  You can see it here.  Or scroll down to view it on my blog below. 

  I started with a 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" piece of White CS.  I placed a post-it note mask made with a 1 3/4" circle on it for the moon before sponging and stamping.  It's really quite easy to do (see in the video)!

  Afterwards I trimmed the stamped White CS into three pieces measuring 1 9/16th" wide. The tag is made with the Tailor Made Tags dies.

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  And here is the video where I share two more cards; scroll down to the end to see this card made. 

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  July Specials! 

  Current host code: SBCRHZWG

  Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

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  Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

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  My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

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• Bamboo Beauty with unique backgrounds & video tutorial

  July 1, 2021

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  The Bamboo Beauty stamp set caught my eye right away.  I knew it would be perfect for unique background techniques. click here to see it.  

  I featured it in this week's Facebook Live.  See it here on my FB page or here on YouTube.  Or scroll down to watch it right here. 

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  What do you think?  I know some people aren't into bamboo or this Asian style but it's so my style!  I call this type of set a 'scene builder' which inspires me to use techniques to create unique backgrounds.  

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  I'm focusing on this card today.  The colors are Misty Moonlight, Black & White with a touch of purple.  I used Fresh Freesia on the upper left card and Highland Heather on the right. I used our Blending Brushes for the background, black twine from the Essentials pack and a greeting label from the Messages die. 

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  Here's the video; click on the image below to watch it. 

  I'll share details on the other bamboo card soon. *See details on the yellow card here. 

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  July Specials! 

  Current host code: SBCRHZWG

  Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

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  Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

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  My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

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