Gorgeously Made with a neat background technique & video tutorial

July 24, 2023

I shared this card as part of my Tuesday Live video last week. I was featuring the Gorgeously Made bundle. Check out the background!

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I focused on creating a pretty, textured background under the main image. Here are the steps:

I first stamped the foliage image with Boho Blue ink onto Boho Blue card stock.
Next I textured it with the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here. (It's one of my favorite folders.)
Lastly I dragged my White Craft ink pad over the texture. Tip: use a very light touch or ensure your ink pad is a little bit dry. I LOVE the look of this so much!

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I used the same foliage image for the inside of the card as I did the pretty background, stamping once in full strength Boho Blue ink and stamping again without reinking.

Gorgeously Made Countryside Corners card

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I stamped the other large leafy image from the Gorgeously Made set on the Countryside Corners white die-cut. I added the print image a few times in second generation Boho Blue ink (this means stamped off once). It's layered on a Navy die-cut before adding to the card base.

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The greeting is heat embossed on Navy using White embossing powder. The die-cut is from the Stylish Shapes dies – my go-to dies for greetings.

There's just something special about a monochromatic card; this time in blues. If you're going for an elegant or cohesive look try using just one color in varying hues. Greens, blues and browns are some of my favorite choices.

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Click here or on the photo below to watch the video. It's the first project featured; the other is a super fun 'fancy fold' card.

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November 3, 2026

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The newest product of the month is the Branched Out Messages stamp set; it’s just $75 with a $75 minimum order.

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Fun layout with brand new products! Video & free project sheet too.

November 2, 2026

I shared this pretty card on last week’s video. How classy is the Vanilla with Black?

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I made 20 of these for a recent online card swap. I love swapping!

Look closely at the layout. You could easily adapt this to any designer paper or stamp/die set. I like the fact that you only need a 3″ square of designer paper. Besides saving on DSP, it give a little relief from what could be a busy background if you use a large layer of patterned paper.

Check out that unique textured background; that’s the new Timeless Herringbone embossing folder.

This is created with products from two brand new suites. The bundle is called Notes of Collage and the designer paper is Somewhere in Time. Both will be available for everyone starting November 1st.

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That unique greeting die-cut is included in the Notes of Collage bundle.

Here’s how I stamped the inside:

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I created a free project sheet with measurements for you. Click here to download or print it.

And below is the video tutorial for you.

November Specials:

November Specials:

The November Online Exclusive products are now available! See them all here.

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The newest product of the month is the Branched Out Messages stamp set; it’s just $75 with a $75 minimum order.

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Sharing Halloween cards today!

October 30, 2026

My Team swap theme was fall or Halloween cards. So just in time for tomorrow’s spooky day here are some of my Team’s creations:

First is Karen’s card:

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She featured the Oh My Fright bundle and the Frightfully Times DSP here. That DSP tag is a die-cut included in the bundle. It’s a fun fold; here’s the view when opened:

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The tag is adhered to just the front panel. Love the spiderweb and greeting that shows from the front AND the inside.

Next is Ginny’s card; she used the same products but is totally different!

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Isn’t this a neat way to add the die-cut critters? Those 3/4″ strips of DSP placed at angles is fun! She’s a cat lover so this is totally her!

Next is Joan’s card who created a fun fold layout. It looks pretty normal from the front…

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But here’s how the inside opens:

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She added a scored and folded mechanism that pops up the inside panel when opened. I cannot give measurements for this but maybe I’ll demo it on a video soon.

Here DSP is called Spooktacular 6 X 6″ DSP but it has sold out. The stamps and dies are from the Oh My Fright bundle seen here.

Lastly is Jody’s card that features this same bundle and the Frightfully Fun DSP.

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She used the new Advent Labels punch for her greeting. See that punch here.

Thanks for stopping in today. I hope you enjoy your Halloween tomorrow!

I’ll share more Team swaps next week. Stay tuned!

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