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How to achieve the Floating Technique? Lots of examples!


Our current Team creative challenge for my Flowerbug's group is to make a card using the Floating Technique.  It's a fun technique that uses a window sheet or transparency.  

Here are some of mine I shared on a recent Facebook Live video you can see here. 

This first one features Black & White with a 'pop' of color – Magenta Madness in this case. Magenta Madness is retiring next week!   

I used the Dandy Wishes dies and the Layering Circles dies here.  I adhered a bunch of strips of the All Together designer paper to a window sheet, leaving space between them.  I cut it out with the largest circle in the set and popped it up on a Gingham textured White layer. 

I added die-cuts from the neat Dandy Wishes dies and a heat embossed image from the Garden Wishes stamp set. This set is in a bundle with the Dandy Wishes dies and on sale in March!  See it here. 

This next card features Misty Moonlight and the Abstract Beauty DSP.  I cut the feathers from this pretty DSP that has touches of Gold on it using the Iconic dies seen here.  

For this card the window sheet is a simple rectangle.  After adding the feathers I trimmed off the excess and added it to the card with mini dimensionals.  

Other details: 

  • the greeting die-cuts are the Amazing Thanks dies seen here.
  • The textured White layer is done with the Bark 3D embossing folder.
  • That strip of gold & white strips is also from the Abstract Beauty DSP. 
  • Colors are Gold, White, Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy

Next is a card done in purples – Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather & Gorgeous Grape.  

Details:

  • Layering Circle & Amazing Thanks dies
  • Greeting stamped from Special Moments SAB set
  • Texture is Hive 3D folder seen here 
  • Basic Rhinestone jewels were colored purple with Blends markers 

This next sample features the Artistic dies along with the SAB Simply Marbelous DSP. 

Colors are Basic Gray, White & Black; very monochromatic.  The greeting is from Friendly Hello SAB set, heat embossed.  

Tip; to adhere the finely cut die-cut pieces I used our Adhesive Sheets seen here.  They're the best solution for these types of die-cuts. 

You can see how I achieved these cards on the link below; just click on the photo to watch. 

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  • Beautiful One Horse Open Sleigh Fancy Fold in a card kit to go or tutorial; you choose!


    My second card kit option in July features the new One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6" designer paper by Stampin' Up!  This new scenic paper is featured in our Online Exclusives here.  There are 5 designs and each is a fancy fold card.


    *this kit is not included in my July special of purchasing 2 past kits and getting a free stamp set (see below).

    You'll receive the following in the kit, which is sent out at the end of July::  

    •  A share of the 6 X 6" One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper
    • A share of Boho Blue ribbon
    • A share of the Adhesive-backed snowflake assortment
    • the pre-cut pieces to make the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the PDF tutorial

    The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    Click here to order this pre-cut kit to go.  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial.  See all of my kit & tutorials here.

    You will need the following to make the kit to go cards as I did:  

    • greeting images
    • Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow & Misty Moonlight inks
    • a paper trimmer and adhesives.  

    Here's one of my favorite cards in this kit/tutorial. I love how it shows off the gorgeous scene in this beautiful designer paper.  


    *I used the Layering Leaves & Lasting Joy stamp sets for my greetings & other images. If you'd like to add on either set at a 10% discount, please message me here.  

    *add on one or more kits and save on shipping. 

    *If you're interested in my July special of purchasing two 'past kits' and getting a free stamp set see them here. This deal runs through Saturday, July 15th. The July kits (Masterfully Made & One Horse Open Sleigh) are not included in this offer. 

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  • Striking Masterfully Made pre-cut card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option


    I chose to feature the Masterfully Made designer paper as the focus on this July card kit.  There are 5 designs and you'll make 2 of each. Two are fancy folds. 

    *this kit is not included in my July special of buy 2 past kits and get a free stamp set.

    You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit, which is sent out at the end of July:

    • 1/2 pkg. Masterfully Made DSP (6" X 12")
    • two colors of baker's twine
    • a share of Adhesive-backed sequins trio
    • All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the free PDF tutorial 

    *This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in receiving a kit each month  Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product in their package every few months. 

    The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    The pre-cut kit with tutorial is $28 plus shipping.  See it here. 

    The PDF tutorial is $15; see it here. 

    To complete the cards you will need the following: greeting images, Berry Burst, Pretty Peacock & Navy inks, a paper trimmer for your new DSP and adhesives.  

    I used the Layering Leaves & Gorgeously Made stamp sets for my greetings & other images. You can substitute other stamps.

    *If you'd like to add either one to the kit (or the Gorgeously Made bundle) at an extra 10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

    *add on one or more kits and save on shipping. 

    *If you're interested in my July special of purchasing two 'past kits' and getting a free stamp set see them here. The July kits (Masterfully Made & One Horse Open Sleigh) are not included in this offer. 


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    There's a Clearance Rack update!

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    Get a free card kit & a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

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  • Two background techniques on this pretty Kindest Expressions card


    I made this card for our June Team swap; our theme was to create our own background.  I went a bit overboard but had a ton of fun making these!

    It features these products from our Annual Stampin' Up! catalog:

    1. Kindest Expressions stamp set
    2. Paper Florist dies
    3. Countryside Corners dies
    4. Blending Brushes
    5. Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
    6. Embossing paste Matte finish
    7. Adhesive-Backed sequins trio

    Whew!  And I didn't even list the ink and paper!  My colors include Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist and Basic White.

    • I used Berry Burst ink and a Blending Brush to create an ombre background on my Bubble Bath card stock. I let that dry overnight. 
    • I then used a mask over this to spread White Embossing Paste with a Palette knife.  Even though my ink was dry it picked up the color and created an ombre look on the paste too.  I let that dry for a few hours.
    • Add the greeting and the Paper Florist dies seen here.  I can tell that I'll be using these dies a lot.  They're wonderful and make a huge variety of flowers. 

    I LOVE how they turned out.  

    I'll be sharing my Flowerbug's Team swaps later this week.  Stay tuned! 

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    Bonus Days!

    Get a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place in July.  Use the coupon in August!

    There's a Clearance Rack update!

    See all items available here

    NEW Online Exclusives 

    See them all here

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    Get a free card kit & a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

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