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Hippest Hippos; lots of creative ideas for you!

Today I'm sharing some wonderful swap cards I received from other talented Demonstrators – all featuring the Hippest Hippos stamp set & Hippo dies.  They're both free with any $50 Stampin' Up! order during July & August. 

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But remember these Sale-a-Bration items are only available while supplies last.  Already they are out of TWO choices in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  The Rings of Love 12" DSP and the Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam cards & envelopes.  So if you have something from the SAB catalog on your wish list; get it soon!  

 

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What an amazing scene Amanda created here!  So many details!  I especially appreciate that she colored her hippo in Pool Party; who says they have to be gray?

Her background is made with the Rays of Light stamp seen here.  The rest is all Sale-a-Bration items.  Her colors include Pool Party, White, Crumb Cake & Crushed Curry

She stamped the greeting from Amazing Phrases and fussy cut it, placing it between 'waves'. She added Wink of Stella to her water.  The little splashes of water & the life preserver truly make this scene complete!  

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One of my favorites was made by Gwen.  The way she added ribbon for a 'towel' on the silver/metal tub is genius!! 

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Kelly created a cute scene mostly with the Hippo dies.  Her colors are Smoky Slate, Real Red & Balmy Blue.  The little water splash die-cuts add motion to the scene!

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Mary, one of my Flowerbug team members, made this cute card for her Card Club this month. She used a blending Brush with Flirty Flamingo ink for a soft background.  The lights and bow at the top are from the Tree Lot dies in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  See them here.  

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This cute card was made by Amy Storrie.  I love the sunglasses!  The other neat thing she did was to use the Hippo dies along with the Stitched Circle in the Beautiful Shapes dies so they match up perfectly!  Her Designer Paper is the Cottage Gingham in the Holiday catalog.  

You can see the Hippest Hippos stamp set here and the Hippo dies here.  Get them both free with a $100 online order and you'll also receive my free July cards kit!  Offer good through Saturday, July 30th. 

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Get a free card class in the mail with a $55 order from July 1-30th.

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Get free items here in July & August during Sale-a-Bration! 

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  • Gorgeous Blackberry Beauty card swaps

    Happy Thanksgiving!!  I hope you have a wonderful day filled with good food, friends and family.

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    There really isn't a better word for the Blackberry Beauty specialty designer paper.  Gorgeous just fits.  

    Today I'm sharing two fabulous card ideas made by two of my Flowerbug Team members. 

    First is Annette's pretty card.  I think my favorite thing is how she made the amazing designer paper the star of the card.  You don't need to add much to make a card shine with this Blackberry Beauty paper!  See it here. 

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    She added a stitched rectangle die-cut in Blackberry Bliss for her greeting, heat embossing it with Gold embossing powder. That thinner strip of Gold foil brings your focus back to the greeting.  I love the 3 Elegant Faceted gems on the left too. 

    Next is a neat fun fold card made by Brenda.  

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    She trimmed off 1 1/4" off the right edge of the card base and textured it with the Pretty Flowers embossing folder.  Then she adhered it back onto the 'inside' of the card. 

    I like how she layered the greeting strip with another piece of this designer paper.  Look at the added detail of the thin strip of Brushed Gold paper.  

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    Measurements: 

    • Blackberry Bliss card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  Trim off 1 1/4" off the edge
    • DSP 5" X 2 1/2", 1" X 4 1/4" strip 
    • Cinnamon Cider 3" X 2 3/4", 3/4" X 4" greeting strip 
    • inside piece 2 1/3" X 4 3/4"
    • Gold strip 1/4" X 5 1/2" 

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    November Specials: 

    Host codes: Z2RQ7BB6

    *click here to order

    Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.
    *Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

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    Get the deal on the Starter kit here!  $125 in product for $75 plus free shipping!

    Die-cut & emboss machine Nov join Save

    All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

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    Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

    Peaceful Wishes Christmas – limited supply available; 20 cards!

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    Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

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  • Pretty & Iridescent Whimsy & Wonder Team card swaps!

    Check out these pretty cards made with the Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer paper and the Whimsical Trees bundle.

    This first one was made by Marilyn.  She trimmed off an inch on the right side of her card front so it shows off the pretty Whimsy & Wonder specialty paper. 

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    Other features here are the Iridescent Snowflakes, the Merry Melody embossing folder and the Genial Gems from the Annual catalog. 

    This Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer paper has been on low inventory multiple times.  It is not carrying over so get it while you can here. 

    Next is Karen's pretty card.  I love the three banners showing off this pretty paper. And the greeting in the center of the snowflake too!  

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    Here's a link to a video featuring many projects using the Whimsy & Wonder suite you may want to watch. 

    Have a wonderful & Happy Thanksgiving!!

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    November Specials: 

    Host codes: Z2RQ7BB6

    *click here to order

    Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.
    *Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

    November Snowflakes Save

    All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

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    Get the deal on the Starter kit here!  $125 in product for $75 plus free shipping!

    Die-cut & emboss machine Nov join Save

    Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

    Peaceful Wishes Christmas – limited supply available; 20 cards!

    Peaceful Christmas cards all Save

    Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

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  • A Shaker Card anyone can make with the Peaceful Deer bundle

    Have you ever made a shaker card?  Have you thought it was too much work to bother with or maybe you thought you needed special supplies? 

    Well today I'm sharing a fun & EASY shaker card idea. The only special thing you need is a clear envelope or cello bag.  

    And the Deer Punch is now available!!!  Get it here. 

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    These cards are so fun and interactive.  You will be so proud to give one of these. One of my favorite things about this type of shaker card is that it isn't thick so it requires no extra postage. 

    1st step: add a white punched deer from the Deer Builder punch popped up with a Dimensional. 

    2nd: Insert into your clear envelope and add a good pinch of Subtle Shimmer sequins. 

    3rd: Fold the envelope over tightly to keep the sequins on the side of the DSP you want. Secure the flap. 

    Here's a photo of the back of the shaker part.  You can see the back side of the designer paper and where I folded the clear envelope over to secure.  A small cello bag would also work here.  

    After the shaker part is done just add your frame over it securing with adhesive.  Add to the card and finish! 

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    Here's a version featuring the Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer paper; it works wonderfully here.  The card base and ink are Mint Macaron. The greeting is from the Peaceful Deer stamp set and the die-cut is from Tasteful Labels dies. 

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    And below is the video; or click here to see it on YouTube.  I sure hope you watch it AND make one yourself!  

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    November Specials: 

    Host codes: Z2RQ7BB6

    *click here to order

    Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.
    *Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

    November Snowflakes Save

    All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

    Eden's Garden . Save

    Get the deal on the Starter kit here!  $125 in product for $75 plus free shipping!

    Die-cut & emboss machine Nov join Save

    Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

    Peaceful Wishes Christmas – limited supply available; 20 cards!

    Peaceful Christmas cards all Save

    Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

    Christmas cards #3 Save

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