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How to achieve the Inked Block Technique; you only need 3 things!

I shared the Inked Block technique on Tuesday's Facebook Live video.  It's fun, easy and you need just 3 things!

I chose to feature the Garden Wishes stamp set & a variety of colors. This first one is Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape & Pacific Point. 

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You need a clear block, Stampin' Write markers and a spritzer filled with water.  Below are the measurements for the cards. 

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Watch the video here to see how it's done.  It's the first of 3 projects I share.   

Tips for success:

  • Use Stampin' Write 'water based' markers on your block; do not use Blends which are permanent markers.
  • Start with the lightest color first so you don't get a dark color on your marker tip
  • After filling up the block with ink (I colored on the diagonal) spritz it with water until dots form. 
  • The more water you add the better the inks blend.  But don't do too much or the colors blend too much. 
  • Press the block directly on your White card stock and hold for a few second. 
  • Have a tissue or paper towel ready to dab up excess water off the paper. 

The Stampin' Write markers I used on this next card are Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana and Pacific Point.

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The card below has a softer feel.  The colors are Pale Papaya, Pumpkin Pie & Polished Pink. 

Garden Wishes Heather . Save

Which one is your favorite?  

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Click on the photo below to watch the video.  

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The Last Chance list is out!
Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
 
Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
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If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Polished Dots or In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

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  • Beautiful Glitz & Shine card swaps

    Today is the second batch of Glitz, Shine or Glimmer card swaps by my Flowerbug's Team.  You'll love the wide array of gorgeous cards they made! 

    But first I have to tell you about the Last Chance & Carry Over lists from the 2023 Holiday catalog. 

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    The holiday catalog ends January 3rd and they've released the items that are retiring AND those that will carry over into 2024. *see all items here!

    This Last Chance Products promotion will include two lists: a retiring list and a carryover list.

    Details:

    • Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. 
    • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
    • Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.

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    First up today is a birthday card made by Deloris. She used the beautiful Autumn Leaves dies as her main focus.  

    Nov Deloris Autumn Leaves Save

    Measurements & products: 

    • All About Autumn center panel 2 3/4" X 5 1/2" (DSP is discontinued now)
    • More Dazzle paper 1/2" X 5 1/2" strips
    • Pretty Peacock card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" – front textured with the Distressed Tile embossing folder
    • Vanilla die-cut 2 3/8" X 4" – Countryside Corners dies (2023-24 Annual catalog)
    • Greeting from the Lasting Joy stamp set (2023-24 Annual catalog)

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     Next is a pretty Christmas card made by Jane. She chose to feature the Merriest Trees bundle seen here. 

    Nov Jane Merriest Trees. Save

    This card is all about Lost Lagoon and Silver which are absolutely beautiful together!

    Products used:

    • Lost Lagoon card stock
    • Snowflake Magic specialty & Winter Meadow designer papers (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Silver & Gold adhesive backed glimmer paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
    • Elegant Trim (silver cord – Annual catalog)
    • Festive Pearls (Annual catalog) 

    Nov Jane Merriest Trees Save

    Measurements:

    • Lost Lagoon card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • White 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Snowflake Magic 1" X 5 1/8"
    • Winter Meadow 2 7/8" X 5 1/8" 

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    Next is a pretty card made by Candy

    Nov Candy Inked & Tiled Save

    I love her pretty color combo of Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo & White.  

    Products & measurements:

    • Crumb Cake card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" (textured with the Stripes & Splatters 3D embossing folder 2023-24 Annual catalog)
    • Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper (Online Exclusives) 2" X 5 1/2"
    • Deckled Rectangle dies 2 1/8" X 3 1/2" (Annual catalog)
    • Flirty Flamingo greeting 2 1/8" long (Stylish Shapes dies 2023-24 Annual catalog) 
    • Inks – Old Olive, Flirty Flamingo & Old Olive Stampin' Write markers 
    • Brass Butterflies (Annual catalog)

    I love sharing my Team's cards and their special styles! Stop back in for more gorgeous card swaps tomorrow!

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  • Christmas card swaps – fun layouts and fancy-fold cards

    I have lots of beautiful cards to share with you this week; all from my Flowerbug's Team swaps. You'll love the theme – 'to use glitz, shine or shimmer'. 

    This first card was made by Tracey.  I think we all love the fractured card layout! 

    Nov Tracey Walk in the Forest Save

    If you want to learn how to make a fractured card here's a link to a video I did.

    Products used:

    • Walk in the Forest designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog) 
    • More Dazzle specialty paper (2023-24 Annual catalog) – 1/4" strips
    • Brightest Glow stamp set (2023-24 Annual catalog)
    • Holly leaf die-cuts are from the St. Nicolas dies (Holiday catalog)
    • Christmas Tidings embossing folder (Holiday catalog)
    • Stylish Shapes dies – for 1 7/8" Vanilla square

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    Next is a neat interlocking gatefold card made by Candace. I'm not sure of the name of this fun fold but see how the circle die-cuts are entwined? One is adhered to each side of the front folds.  

    November Candace Gift of Giving Save

    Products used:

    • Gift of Giving stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Shining Christmas specialty designer paper ( was in the online exclusives; now sold out)
    • Stylish Shapes dies for circles (2023-24 Annual catalog)

    She added designer paper to the inside too! 

    Measurements:

    • Cherry Cobbler card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 2 3/4" from each side.
    • Designer paper is 2 1/2" X 4" – 4 pieces; 2 for the front and 2 for the back
    • Largest circle die-cut is 3", White inside is 2 1/2" 

    Nov Candace Gift of Giving Save

    Stop back in for more gorgeous card swaps tomorrow!

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  • Beautiful Winter Meadow card; a great layout to use those extra pieces

    The Winter Meadow designer paper & the Magical Meadow stamp & dies bundle are among my favorites from the 2023 Holiday catalog. Pretty products produce pretty projects!  Say that three times! Ha! 

    Winter Meadow silver Save

    I was playing with the designer paper and had these two pieces among the scraps in my paper pack. I simply added a layer of Blueberry Bushel card stock to one piece and added them to the White card base offset from each other for balance.  Easy peasy! 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • DSP 1 piece at 2 1/2" X 4" and 1 at 2" X 4 1/4"
    • Blueberry Bushel 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" 

    Winter Meadow silver card Save

    Of course the pretty dies help a lot too. The greeting label is from the Nested Essential dies seen here and the leaves are both from the Magical Meadow bundle seen here.  

    MAGICAL MEADOW BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    Next I added a greeting layer – heat embossed with Silver embossing powder & my Heat Tool.  Adding the White & Silver mesh ribbon in loops under it sure gives a great finishing touch! To add the loops of ribbon I created them and pressed them to the back of my greeting, after I added some Seal tape runner of course.  

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    I saw that this beautiful Winter Meadow designer paper is in low inventory; grab it while you can here. 

    WINTER MEADOW 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

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