Gorgeous Flowering Foils projects video

March 4, 2020

Yesterday I shared 5 projects featuring the stunning Flowering Foils specialty designer paper on my weekly Facebook Live video. Every Tuesday at 11 am CT; tune in here:

This specialty paper is my top pick from the new 2nd Release Sale-a-Bration items. It's FREE with any $50 order! See it here.

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Here are three of the cards I shared in the FB video. These photos do not do them justice! The colors are Silver, White, Petal Pink and Rose Gold. The greetings are all from the Rare Blessings stamp set seen here.

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I made a pretty stitched frame with the Stitched Rectangles dies and Silver Foil paper. Added a greeting and a fussy cut flower from the Flowering Foils paper. I sponged it with Petal Pink ink for a bit of soft color.

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Check out this 'One Sheet Box' made from one 12 X 12" sheet of Designer paper! It's a really nice size; big enough to hold quite a few cookies inside it.

Score the 12 x 12 paper at 3″ and 9 inches
Rotate paper and score at 1″, 3 1/2″, 6 1/2″ and 9 inches. You can watch the video below to see it made.

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I made one with the Golden Honey specialty paper and the other with the Flowering Foils. Both are free right now with any $50 order! Click below to watch the video.

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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2. If your order is over $55 (before tax & shipping) you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!

A great start to beautiful card making.

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March host code is TRYUEHDZ

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3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to purchase the starter kit and join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set! Congrats to Mary and Sharon who won a set for January and February!

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Clear Block Stamping; a fun & easy background for quick cards!

October 13, 2020
Have you ever tried Block Stamping? If you have a clear block and ink pads you can do this!

I shared these cards on Facebook Live last week Tuesday. You can watch the replay below. Remember every Tuesday morning at 11 am CT I'm Live on FB here.

I chose a few different stamp sets and inks for the cards I made. I also have a few tips for you when doing this technique.

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The above card features Soft Seafoam and In The Pines stamp set. The White layer is 4 3/4" X 3 1/2". I inked the 'H' block in Soft Seafoam ink and spritzed it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint.

You can use water but that takes longer to dry and I wanted a bit of shimmer. Shimmer Paint mixes well with rubbing alcohol. I added random strips of Shaded Spruce CS across the card. Quick & easy!

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This card features Calypso Coral (2" X 5 1/2"), Petal Pink and the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set. The textured layer is from the set of Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

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Can you see the marbling effect here? I inked the block in Seaside Spray ink and then added a few swirls of Misty Moonlight with a Stampin' Write marker. *Watch the video below.

I used the Snowflake Wishes set on this card and the Flowers for Every Season ribbon/twine combo pack. The colors are Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight. The White layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" and the Misty Moonlight is 3 3/4" square – a scrap I had.

Tips on the Clear Block Technique:
- Use a light color of ink
- Choose a block that fits on your card stock
- Ink it and spritz with either water or rubbing alcohol until it almost starts to puddle.
- Add a swirl of darker color with a marker after inking the block and before spritzing.
- Alcohol dries faster than water
- Add a bit of Shimmer Paint to your alcohol for additionals glitz!
- Whisper White card stock works just fine; no need for thicker papers
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October Specials!

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Designer Paper Sale; click here!

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Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

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Christmas themed fun-fold swaps

October 12, 2020
Last Friday I started sharing last month's fun fold cards made by my talented Flowerbug's Team members. Here are a few more

Jacki created this one using the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer paper and the Beautiful Autumn stamp set. It's a latch card!

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Once you add the layers to the card front you'll use the Classic Label punch to create the window for the latch to catch into.

Measurements:
- Night of Navy card base 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
- DSP 3 3/4" square on the front; 1 1/4" X 4" on the inside right edge
- Pretty Peacock 4" square ont he front and a thin strip on the right inside edge
- Latch – Navy 2" X 3 1/2" scored at 1/2"
- Vanilla latch 1 3/4" X 2 3/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
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Here's another card made by Paula featuring the Little Treat Box dies and the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set.

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She cut the treat box dies into separate pieces (Garden Green & Vanilla) for her card front. It also opens up to reveal a gift card holder inside. Lots of texture with the Winter Snow embossing folder too!

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Measurements:
- Garden Green card base 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
- Very Vanilla 5 3/8" X 4 1/8"
- Real Red 4 1/2" X 10 3/4" scored at 3/4", 4" and 7 1/4"
- Poinsettia Place DSP 4 1/4" X 3"
Stop back again for more Fun Fold cards! I have lots more to share!

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Feels Like Frost Fun Fold card

October 9, 2020
Check out this beautiful fun fold card made by Annette for our Team swap in September! Our theme was fun fold cards featuring products in the 2020 Holiday catalog.

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She featured the Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Life is Beautiful stamp set. This design is perfect for designer paper with a scene or large pattern.

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I like the tag with the pretty Metallic Mesh ribbon. That ribbon is so soft and it's in 1 1/2" wide but can easily be cut in sections without fraying!

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Measurements:
- Navy card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4", tag is 1 1/4" X 3 3/4"
- Designer paper from left to right – 5 1/4" X 2 3/4", 5 1/4" X 1 1/8" and lastly on the right is 5 1/4" X 2"
- Whisper White 5 1/5" X 1 3/4", tag is 1" X 3"
More Flowerbug Team swaps next week!

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

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Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45.

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