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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July Specials:

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Create a mountain scene with the In the Grove bundle; video & free project sheet too!

May 7, 2024

I shared this card on last week's Live video. I made a bunch of them for an online swap I participated in. I just love creating a scene on my cards!

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It features the In the Grove bundle; from the new Annual Catalog. You can see it here.

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My colors include Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Shaded Spruce and the new Shy Shamrock.

Tips: I heat embossed the clouds in clear embossing on the White layer; then used a blending brush with Balmy Blue ink over it for the sky. When you do this I recommend wiping off the excess ink with a slightly damp tissue or cloth. That removes the blue ink from the embossed clouds.

That pretty mountain image is all one stamp! One color of ink and one stamp. I stamped the green trees multiple times in Shaded Spruce ink, varying the height each time.

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I hope you like it! Be sure to watch the video below to see how quickly it comes together.

Here's a free project sheet for this pretty card; it has photos, directions, measurements and products listed. Download In the Grove Mountain scene

You can see this card being made on my video below plus another pretty card made with the In the Grove bundle.

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Thoughtful Journey designer paper paired with In The Grove for stunning results!

May 6, 2024
I shared this beautiful card on last week's Live video.

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It features a few new products in the 1024-25 Annual Catalog;
- Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6" designer paper seen here
- In the Grove dies seen here
- Spotlight on Nature bundle seen here
This Thoughtful Journey designer paper is incredible! Many people love the watercolor look of this type of scenic paper.

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To me it seems the perfect choice for thinking of you, sympathy or get well cards.

I made a few of these cards with the Lily Pond Lane designer paper too. You can see both in the photo below:

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Here's a free printable project sheet for you: Download In the Grove scene

My card bases are Misty Moonlight and the White birch tree die-cut is approximately 5" X 3 3/4"; as is the designer paper under it. See the Lily Pond Lane designer paper here.

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I think these scenic cards are fabulous. Those birch tree die-cuts sure make quick but beautiful cards!

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You can see this card being made on my video below plus another card made with the In the Grove bundle.

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A WOW fun fold card that has to be the easiest ever!

May 3, 2024

If you are looking for a great idea for designer papers that create a scene this layout is it!

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Start with a card base of 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4". Then cut a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of designer paper and trim off the right side at 3/4". Add that strip to the left side of your card base and the larger half to the left folded side.

Isn't that the best & most simple layout?! Think of the many cards you could make with this design.

The card features the stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper pack. This paper can be found here in our Online Exclusives – but is currently unavailable until later May.

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I wouldn't wait too long to order this DSP; when they run out they don't always re-order and then it's gone for good. That's how the Online Exclusive products work.

Here's an inside view:

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If you'd like to have a project sheet with measurements, photos and products used, here you go. Here is the free project sheet for this super simple but gorgeous card. Download April Club Perennial Postage scene

There are so many beautiful scenes in this pack of paper and most sheets coordinate with our Starry Sky, Balmy Blue or Shaded Spruce cardstock. *Starry Sky has retired now; I will miss this pretty blue color.

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I featured the Perennial Postage bundle for both the greetings and the label die-cut.

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The dies did carry over into the new catalog but the stamp set did not and is retired now. The dies are currently out of stock but should be available in about 2 weeks; around May 13th.

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I hope you like this simple but beautiful card. It's perfect when you need a quick but fabulous card design.

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