Gorgeous Notes of Nature card with free project sheet & video tutorial

January 29, 2024

I had no idea I would enjoy creating with the Nature's Sweetness suite as much as I did. It's not my usual style but I'm in love with it all!

Here's one of the cards I shared on last week's video:

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I used the Notes of Nature bundle and Old Olive, Black and gold accents on this card. The large white layer is made by stamping a few of the background stamps in Black ink. I added two sets of leaves – one in green and 2 the other in the Gold designer paper.

I want to mention what I think puts this card over the top. Of course the gold additions attract your eye but I think repeating colors a few times helps a lot. Notice how the black is repeated, the Olive is and so is the Gold. If you have trouble with color combinations, try adding one color with a neutral or two. Such as Black & White with any color.

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I textured the Olive layer with the Exposed Brick embossing folder and used a Blending Brush to add Old Olive ink to it. This really highlights the texture!
Also notice the small strip of Gold designer paper on the top and bottom of the stamped white layer. This is the Nature's Sweetness specialty paper.
I added gold sequins and gold Elegant trim near the greeting.

Click on this link to download the free project sheet: Download Notes of Nature Birthday card

Here's how I stamped the inside layer:

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You can see how I made this card and two more in the video replay here. Or click on the photo below to watch it.

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Hydrangea Hill cards kit to go; opt in by the19th!

April 6, 2021
Look at these stunning cards featuring the Hydrangea Haven suite of products!

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If you love flowers or purple this might be the kit for you. It includes 10 cards; most of which are fancy fold cards and $20 in product as well! Plus you receive the PDF tutorial free!

I used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set for all of the greetings on these cards but you can use any set. You can see the stamp set here or the bundle here and add either to your kit as well for an extra 10% off!

You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
- 1/2 pkg. Hydrangea Hill Designer Paper (6" X 12")
- Grape sheer ribbon
- Pastel Pearls
- free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
You have a few options if you like these cards.
- Choose the PDF tutorial only here $15
- Choose the 10 cards pre-cut kit with tutorial $28 (plus $8 shipping) here.
- Add on the Hydrangea Haven stamp set or bundle with the card kit/PDF and save an extra 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for this option.
- I am also offering a second kit in April; the Well Suited cards for men. See that here. More on that tomorrow.
- Choose both April card kits to go here.
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).

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Two striking ‘WOW’ cards with Paper Strips!

April 5, 2021

This week I'm sharing the cards I made on last week's Facebook Live video. If you aren't following me on Facebook yet click here. I host a video each Tuesday morning at 11 am CT and twice a month on Monday evenings as well.

I had a bunch of paper strips leftover from cutting out for cards and kits and created some fun & unique cards with them.

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This is one of my most favorites of all of the cards I made with my paper strips. I find the colors stunning together!

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The colors are Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Bumblebee & Daffodil Delight. The 1/4" strips are simply adhered to the 4 1/4" X 11" card front and the excess is trimmed off afterwards.

These unique flowers are made with the Pierced Bloom dies seen here. Each flower has 4 layers.

The greeting is from the Happiest of Birthdays set; seen here.

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Next is another striking card using the same colorful strips added horizontally this time.

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The pretty leafy die-cut is from the Christmas Layers dies seen here. They're on sale for $17.40 (was $29) now while supplies last! the greeting is from the Simply Succulent set seen here.

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Below is the video with 10 unique and amazing cards all made with leftover paper strips!

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Happy Easter with a Floating Die-cuts Technique card

April 2, 2021
Our family gathers together for Easter most of the time; when we can that is.

We do jelly bean hunts with our granddaughter inside and an Easter Egg hunt outside weather permitting. What are your traditions for Easter?

I shared this card on last week's Facebook Live when I did Paper Strips Techniques. You can see it here.

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On this card I adhered strips or punched circles to our Acetate and then used the Oval Dies to cut them out. I had to run it through multiple times as our acetate is very thick. But it die work!

Other products used here:
- Word Wishes dies
- Layering Oval dies (So very sad these are retiring!)
- Friendly Silhouettes dies (Greenery; retiring & on sale $19.20)
- Tasteful Textile 3D folder
- Little Details embossing folders (retiring & on sale $3.20)
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