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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! 

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!  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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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  • Free Shipping Wednesday; April 19th only!


    I love our Free Shipping promotions!  

    Take advantage of this promo AND the Last Chance sale to save big!  

    I'm sharing my top 15 favorite items that I think are the best deals right now.

    Click here for my Top 15 Last Chance items


    I did add the Multipurpose Liquid glue on this list even though it's not retiring. However the price is going up to $5.50 in the next catalog.  It's on low inventory right now too! 

    I will not have a FB Live today; I have laryngitis so I cannot talk. 

    It's been a wake up call to see just how much I talk! ;)  

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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

    *current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • See both sides of your designer paper with this cool fun fold card; video tutorial too!


    The Last Chance list has been out for almost 2 weeks now; things are going fast!  Do you have everything you want from this sale?  Remember it's while supplies last! 


    Also note that some prices are going up. The cost of business is increasing world wide; as I'm sure you've noticed when shopping.  Here's a chart showing some of the price changes in the upcoming new Annual Catalog. 

    Now on to the projects! 

    I shared these neat cards on last week's Live video. I love it when you can show off both sides of our pretty designer papers! 

    This card uses almost half of a 12 X 12" piece of designer paper; but it truly makes the most of your printed paper. 

    I chose the Pretty Prints DSP from the Annual catalog.  It includes 4 colors; Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Evening Evergreen and Blackberry Bliss. It's on the retiring list now and discounted to $8.40 instead of $12.  See it here. 

    It's quite an easy fold to make.  You make a few score lines and then trim off the top at an angle; then add that trimmed piece to the bottom edge.  Watch the video to see how it's done.  

    Measurements: 

    • Card base 4 ¼” X 5 ½”
    • DSP 5 ¼” X 12” score at 2”, 4”, 8” & 10”. Mark at 2 3/8” and cut off to 4” mark
    • White front square 2 1/4", inside 3 3/4" X 5" 
    • Front square layer 2 1/2"

     

    I chose the Kind & Sincere stamp set for my greetings.  I think the mixed font and wide range of phrases is fabulous.  Unfortunately it is on the retiring list. It's now $15.60 instead of  $26. 

     

    Click here or below to watch this week's Live video. 

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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

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    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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  • Bright & Colorful In Color card kit to go or PDF tutorial option


    These bright & colorful cards feature Stampin' Up!'s 2022-24 In Colors, the Tea Boutique cards & envelopes and more 2022-24 In Color products.  

    In this pre-cut card kit you'll receive 10 Tea Boutique cards & coordinating envelopes, a share of In Color Matte dots and In Color Baker's Twine.  Plus the PDF tutorial comes FREE (a $15 value)! All for just $28 plus shipping

    Most of these products are retiring this year. Some are discounted so I am able to offer this kit at a fantastic price for all you'll receive! I have a limited quantity of these kits available; so opt in while they last.

    Get the 10 In Color cards/envelopes pre-cut kit here for $28. The card kit is mailed out at the end of April via Priority Shipping; the PDF tutorial is sent immediately after you place your order via email. 

    The PDF tutorial is seen here for $15.  It includes step by step directions, photos, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive it in an email after purchase. 

    What will you need?

    *Everything in the kit to go is cut, punched or die-cut for you! To finish these cards you'll need Navy, Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky inks, adhesives and greeting images.  I used two stamp sets for my greetings; Good Feelings & Charming Sentiments. *However you can easily substitute any greetings you already own.


    Interested in getting a pre-cut kit to go each month?  Email me here for that option.  

    I have two more new card kits and/or tutorials available this month. Save $$ on shipping by getting more than one! 

    See all of my tutorial & kit to go options here.

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    April Specials:

    See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

    *current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

    Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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