How to create a beautiful scene with the Peaceful Pier set; a free project sheet & video tutorial

June 9, 2025

I shared a video tutorial on how to create this gorgeous scene last week.

I used the Peaceful Pier stamp set, inks and blending brushes.

I first stamped the dock and tree images using Black Memento ink. Then added a few more 'grass' images at the bottom. Next you add ink with Blending Brushes. I used Lost Lagoon for the water, Granny Apple Green for the grass, Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight for the sky.

I did color the dock and trees with Blends markers. I did not need to mask anything. As long as you're adding ink lightly with the Blending Brushes you shouldn't need to.

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After I was finished adding color I used the Textured Notes dies to cut my image into 2 pieces. Ad added the frame to a Black CS layer and added the center with Stampin' Dimensionals. I love the dimension this gives to the card scene.

Here is the free project sheet for this card: Click on the following link to download or print it. Download Peaceful Pier scenic card

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Below is the video tutorial on how to add ink smoothly with Blending Brushes. I hope you watch it!

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Hydrangea Hill cards kit to go; opt in by the19th!

April 6, 2021
Look at these stunning cards featuring the Hydrangea Haven suite of products!

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If you love flowers or purple this might be the kit for you. It includes 10 cards; most of which are fancy fold cards and $20 in product as well! Plus you receive the PDF tutorial free!

I used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set for all of the greetings on these cards but you can use any set. You can see the stamp set here or the bundle here and add either to your kit as well for an extra 10% off!

You'll receive the following in this kit to go:
- 1/2 pkg. Hydrangea Hill Designer Paper (6" X 12")
- Grape sheer ribbon
- Pastel Pearls
- free PDF tutorial (photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions)
You have a few options if you like these cards.
- Choose the PDF tutorial only here $15
- Choose the 10 cards pre-cut kit with tutorial $28 (plus $8 shipping) here.
- Add on the Hydrangea Haven stamp set or bundle with the card kit/PDF and save an extra 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for this option.
- I am also offering a second kit in April; the Well Suited cards for men. See that here. More on that tomorrow.
- Choose both April card kits to go here.
You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you Priority Mail at the end of April (barring any back-orders).

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Two striking ‘WOW’ cards with Paper Strips!

April 5, 2021

This week I'm sharing the cards I made on last week's Facebook Live video. If you aren't following me on Facebook yet click here. I host a video each Tuesday morning at 11 am CT and twice a month on Monday evenings as well.

I had a bunch of paper strips leftover from cutting out for cards and kits and created some fun & unique cards with them.

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This is one of my most favorites of all of the cards I made with my paper strips. I find the colors stunning together!

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The colors are Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Bumblebee & Daffodil Delight. The 1/4" strips are simply adhered to the 4 1/4" X 11" card front and the excess is trimmed off afterwards.

These unique flowers are made with the Pierced Bloom dies seen here. Each flower has 4 layers.

The greeting is from the Happiest of Birthdays set; seen here.

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Next is another striking card using the same colorful strips added horizontally this time.

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The pretty leafy die-cut is from the Christmas Layers dies seen here. They're on sale for $17.40 (was $29) now while supplies last! the greeting is from the Simply Succulent set seen here.

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Below is the video with 10 unique and amazing cards all made with leftover paper strips!

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Happy Easter with a Floating Die-cuts Technique card

April 2, 2021
Our family gathers together for Easter most of the time; when we can that is.

We do jelly bean hunts with our granddaughter inside and an Easter Egg hunt outside weather permitting. What are your traditions for Easter?

I shared this card on last week's Facebook Live when I did Paper Strips Techniques. You can see it here.

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On this card I adhered strips or punched circles to our Acetate and then used the Oval Dies to cut them out. I had to run it through multiple times as our acetate is very thick. But it die work!

Other products used here:
- Word Wishes dies
- Layering Oval dies (So very sad these are retiring!)
- Friendly Silhouettes dies (Greenery; retiring & on sale $19.20)
- Tasteful Textile 3D folder
- Little Details embossing folders (retiring & on sale $3.20)
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April Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last!

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Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

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Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

You can also order them in my Shop here.

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