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Great sketch to create fast cards with Woven Textures

On last week's video I shared two more projects made with the Textured Notes bundle which is included in the entire Botanical Textures suite seen here.  

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This lovely card features Pecan Pie with Early Espresso. I stamped directly onto the designer paper – a soft linen sheet included in the Woven Textures DSP seen here.  

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I die-cut the three rectangles with the new Textured Notes dies which is included in the Textured Notes bundle seen here.  I cannot stop using this bundle!!

This layout was inspired by this sketch.   

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I love using sketches for my inspiration!  Think of them as a starting point.  Noticed I added a greeting layer & linen thread. 

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Did you catch the texture on the diagonal Early Espresso strip?  That's the new Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder seen here.  I tell you this suite is incredible!  I love every single thing in it!

Below is the inside view.  Like I said yesterday these leaf stamps are wonderful to play with. Easy, beautiful cards. 

Here is the free project sheet for you. Click on the following link to print or download the directions: Download Woven Textures suite card

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And here is the video below; it also includes how to make the Bendy card that I shared yesterday. 

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

  May 7, 2024

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  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

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  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

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  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. 

  **Below is the video for this card and my In Color cards: 

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