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Great cards made with the Celebration Expression Memories & More pack

I hadn’t touched the Celebration Expression Memories & More cards yet; so I found an hour or so to create these:

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Aren’t they fun? These printed Memories & More cards come in both 4″ X 6″ and 3″ X 4″ cards. They are discounted and retiring! See them here. I did use the ‘Memories & More cards and envelopes’ as the card bases which made it super simple. These cards are a nice size – 4 1/4″ X 6 1/4″ which is larger than our traditional size. They are now in the last chance list and retiring soon!

You’re likely wondering where the greetings came from. And I didn’t stamp a thing! Each of the greetings came from the Saying Something Ephemera pack. These are fabulous! They’re also discounted, in low inventory right now and will likely retire soon. See them here.

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I’ll share these cards in sets of 4 next:

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I did add a few layers of card stock on these cards to bring some solid backgrounds to the greetings. I also added some rhinestone gems & ribbons – Balmy Blue gingham, Timid Tiger 1/4″ and Bubble Bath 1/8″ ribbons.

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It was so much fun to simply play with the cards, layering them or adding CS strips here & there. What a perfect way to create without a lot of product. This would be perfect to take to a crop or crafty play day with friends.

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Check out the Last Chance list here; these items go fast!

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Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

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*Get a free 12 project tutorial when you redeem this POM from me!

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Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

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• Unbounded Beauty card; an easy layout you’ll love to copy!

  May 16, 2024

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  I created this card for my free project tutorial this month – it features the Unbounded Beauty suite. This tutorial is free to everyone who orders from me online. 

  
  
  
  
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  My colors include Petunia Pop, Basic White and a bit of Summer Splash with the In Color glimmer paper.  The pretty designer paper is called Unbounded Beauty and can be seen here. 

  The greeting stamp & die-cut are both from the same suite – the Unbounded Love bundle seen here.  

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  • card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score/fold at 4 1/4"
  • Designer paper – start with a piece measuring 3 1/2" square. Cut from the left at 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4"
  • White is 4 1/4" X 3" plus a scrap for greeting die-cut

  If you're loving this pretty designer paper you might consider opting in for my Unbounded Beauty card kit to go.  It includes 10 pre-cut cards, approximately $20 in product and the free tutorial – all for $29 plus shipping.  See it here. 

  
  
  
  
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  There's also a PDF tutorial option for those who have their own supplies at www.flowerbugshop.com. 

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  All online orders in May will receive a free project tutorial and if your order is over $50 I'll also send you a pre-cut card kit!

  
  
  
  
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• Beautiful but quick cards with the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More card pack

  May 15, 2024

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  I shared this card on last week's FB live video. It starts out with the Thoughtful Journey Memories & More cards and a Basic White Memories & More card base. 

  
  
  
  
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  I scored the blue card and the front half of the card base in half.  Then added a few short pieces of card stock behind the front layers so that layer pops up. 

  
  
  
  
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  The size of these pieces do not matter at all.  Some people use one thicker piece on each side; I used two thin pieces.  It allows the top layer to move independently from the front of the card.  See how it's done in this video. 

  
  
  
  
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  You can see these Memories & More cards here. They come in a pack of 28 – half are 3 X 4" and the rest are 4" X 6". They fit our Basic White Memories & More card bases and envelopes perfectly.  They're also a great way to create larger than our usual cards – 4 1/4" X 6 1/4" finished size.  

  I made more beautiful cards with these products, adding a bit of twine to some along with a few printed greetings from the Saying Something Ephemera pack. 
   

  
  
  
  
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  You can see the Saying Something Ephemera pack here.  It's FULL of tons of greetings you can just add to a card or scrapbook page.  I was thrilled when I saw these in the catalog. They're a perfect solution for quick crafting.  

  
  
  
  
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  Sometimes you want or need to be able to make quick cards; these items are a wonderful way to do that!

  
  
  
  
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• More versions of the easy Puzzle Slider fun fold card

  May 14, 2024

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  Join me Tuesday (today) at 11 am CT for a detailed tour of the new catalog.

  You'll understand why there's a new format this year and gain knowledge on how to navigate it too.

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  Here are a few more versions of the Puzzle Slider fun fold cards.  I shared how to make them on last week's Live video.  

  
  
  
  
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  This card starts out with a long card base measuring 9 1/2" X 4 1/4". Score at 1" & 2" from each end. See the template below for the upper white & DSP layers. 

  I chose to use the new 2024-26 In Color designer paper for my cards.  This one features the Peach Pie. 

  
  
  
  
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  Now you'll cut the front 'white' and designer paper layers using the templates below.  Adhere the layers together and add to the side flaps of the card base.  Watch the video here or below to see how it's done. 

  
  
  
  
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  Click here to download and print the free project sheet: Download Puzzle Slider fun fold card

  The greetings and label die-cuts are from the  Unbounded Love bundle seen here.  

  
  
  
  
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  What do you think?  Do you prefer the Summer Shadow or the Peach Pie card?  See this pretty designer paper here.   It's currently out of stock due to it's popularity; but it will be back! 

  
  
  
  
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  Below is the video for this fun fold card and another as well.  Be sure to follow me on my YouTube channel too! 

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