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Gorgeously Made with a neat background technique & video tutorial

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:

1. I first stamped the foliage image with Boho Blue ink onto Boho Blue card stock.
2. Next I textured it with the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here. (It's one of my favorite folders.)
3. 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.  

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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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Clearance Rack update!

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I have 3 free card kits left!  It includes a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

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• 2 NEW card kits available – 1 for pets & another with honeycomb elements

  April 5, 2024

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  We've added two new kits in our Kit Collection this week. 

  First is the By Your Side kit – one that features dogs & cats!  You can choose either one to complete your card. 

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  Kit includes:
  * By Your Side Photopolymer Stamp Set
  * Clear Stamp Block
  * Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
  * Predesigned projects
  * Step-by-step instructions
  * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  * Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
  * 8 printed card bases
  * 8 printed envelopes
  * Folded card: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 
  * Printed die cuts with peek through cut outs and die-cut labels
  * Brushed Gold Adhesive Backed Embellishments
  * Enough adhesive to complete projects

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  Here's the photo of the stamp set included:

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  Click here to see it online. It's $22 and the item number is #163876

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  Next is the Hooray for Honeycomb kit. Remember these??

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  It features  The item # is 163882 and it's $18. The labels are printed in multiple languages; no stamping required.  It's a perfect crafty kit to gift or to make with your kiddos! 

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  Kit includes:
  * Predesigned projects with Step-by-step instructions
  * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  * Make 9 cards
  * 9 printed card bases with gloss finish and 9 envelopes
  * Die-cut images and printed labels
  * Adhesive Honeycomb images
  * Enough adhesive to complete projects
  * White twine

  See all of our all inclusive kits here.  We have lots of them! 

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  April Specials: 

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  A free gift with orders in April:

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  All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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• Price changes in the upcoming Annual Catalog

  April 4, 2024

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  The new Annual Catalogs are starting to arrive to Demonstrators this week.  Hopefully those I've ordered for my customers will start arriving within the next few weeks.  

  Pre-order is happening now for Demo's. We are able to order a select list of new products (starting Tuesday, April 2nd). It's so exciting to get brand new products in.  I've been creating cards for swaps this month and I'm loving these new colors, gems, ribbons, stamps & bundles!

  Did you know that you can get some of these exciting new products now too?  Just add them to your starter kit! Click here to get started and enjoy a 20% discount on all future orders!  

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  Our beautiful new In Colors are a favorite choice to add to a Starter Kit: 

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  No one likes to hear that prices are going up. I know that. Unfortunately like everything else right in our world lately Stampin' Up! has cost increases.  Unless they pass this along to us….. well, you know what could happen and we don't want that!! 

  Below is a list of the price changes occurring in the 2024-26 Annual Catalog. If you need any of these products I suggest you get them now; in April! 

  Click here to see & print the list.  Download 2024-2025 ANNUAL CATALOG PRICE INCREASES

  I am stocking up on many of my favorite colors of card stock this month.  I'm also grabbing more envelopes too. 

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  Remember the Last Chance sale starts next week, Tuesday, April 9th. It's tempting to wait to order some of these items.  But already there are several items out of stock/sold out.  So if you NEED something I suggest you get it now! See these lists here. 

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• April’s Paper Pumpkin is ‘Delicate Wings’ and looks amazing

  April 3, 2024

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  I thought I'd share some sneak peaks of upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits.  

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  April's kit is called Delicate Wings

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  Did you know that you are in charge of which kits you receive?  Once you purchase a pre-paid subscription or subscribe you can opt out of any kit you do not want. Stampin' Up! shares what's coming up each month so you can decide if you want it or not.  You have complete control!

  You're also eligible to purchase any of the refill kits or add-on's SU offers. See them all here. 

  *Plus when you subscribe with me, LeeAnn Greff, you'll qualify for a FREE tutorial each month.

  • This tutorial PDF is filled with 10 or more alternate ideas for additional projects you can make with each month's kit (includes photos & instructions) – making your kit go a lot further!  *see example photo below

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  Here is more info on how Paper Pumpkin works:

  A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

  EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

  One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

  This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

  BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

  Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

  PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

  Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

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