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


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: 

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. 

More Details:

  • 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: 

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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  • Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards


    Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?!  It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off.  It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

    I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each.  I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through. 


    This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June! 



    Measurements:

    • Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
    • Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
    • Card stock strips 1"  

    The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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  • Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards


    We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night.  Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session.  In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together! 

    I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready.  They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs.  It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

    The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here. 

    Supplies:
    Free as a Bird stamp set
    Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
    Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

    Measurements:
    Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
    DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
    Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
    *I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

    Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
    White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

    So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
    Black 4" X 4 1/8"
    Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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    I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list.  Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75?  That's down from $45 in the catalog!  It's just one of the amazing deals going on now.  It will not last long!!!

    See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog.  It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box!  Oh my gosh!  What a crafty deal!


    I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards! 

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