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How to get more use of your Fragrant Forest stamp; cut it up!

I shared this pretty card in last week's Live video. I featured the Fragrant Forest background stamp set seen here in all 3 projects. 

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Today's card also features the Beary Cute stamp set & punch. It was available in a bundle but unfortunately the punch has sold out now.  But the stamp set is still available. 

I used Night of Navy with Mossy Meadow here. I stamped the entire White layer with the background stamp (watch the video with tips on getting even coverage with a background stamp) then cut the circle using the new Deckled Circle dies. I added it to a larger Navy Deckled circle die-cut which covered up the die-cut line from the first circle cut. 

The bears were stamped in Balmy Blue ink but in hindsight I'd like them in a dark gray ink on White.  The lower strip for the greeting is torn. 

I created a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to see it. Download Fragrant Forest & Beary Cute card  *subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a thing and can access all of my project sheets in one place! 

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Are you wondering how I achieved the inside trees image without inking the entire stamp? Here's how!

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I was trying to mask the stamp but it has lots of little pine needles between the tree layers.  It wasn't working so I thought, 'why aren't I trimming the stamp?'.  I have no problem doing it; it just isn't my first thought.  It works like a gem and makes it so much easier to use this pretty stamp set!

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Do you cut your stamps apart? I tend to do it with images that have a greeting with it. Or if I like part of a greeting and want to use it separately. Honestly they fit right back together when put onto your block.  It just makes sense!  I encourage you to try it. 

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  • Amazing WOW projects with Hey Chuck; Part 2

    Each month one of my Flowerbug's Team is featured as an Artist of the Month.  For July Annette chose the adorable Hey Chuck bundle seen here.  I know you'll be amazed at her fabulous projects I'll be sharing. 

    First up today is a stunning framed sampler.  

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    Just look at her incredible scenes!  I think the bit of blue behind each image sets them off incredibly. 

    Sampler details:

    • She used Azure Afternoon ink and blending brushes to add a bit of blue behind her die-cut rooster scenes. 
    • The designer paper behind it all is the Masterfully Made designer series paper seen here. 
    • She colored the images with Blends markers and popped them up on the squares. 
    • Her 4 white squares measure 2 5/8", colored squares are 2 3/4" and the black are 2 7/8" squares 
    • The black frame is 9" in size; the glass opening is 7 1/2" 
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    Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used.  The dies are back now and available!

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    Look at this hilarious rooster!  And the perfect greeting for him….. 

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    She used the Dots & Spots die for her background and that strip of the Masterfully Made DSP is a perfect addition to this card and her color choices. The white on white theme makes the image pop! 

    The dimension she achieved by popping up the rooster and the greeting with Dimensionals makes such a difference to this card.  

    Details:

    • Dots & Spots white layers are 5" X 3 3/4", Pumpkin Pie layer is 5 1/8" X 3 7/8"
    • Stitched circle is from the Stylish Shapes dies
    • DSP strip is 4" X 1"

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    Next is a fun fold card featuring the Glorious Gingham designer paper.  

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    She got the idea from Karen Titus.  The DSP is 6" square and you score and cut it to fold in on itself.  Here's what it looks like when it's closed up: 

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    I'll be sharing how to make one of these cards very soon!  

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    More to come tomorrow! 

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  • Hey Chuck; Artist of the Month cards. Part 1

    Each month one of my Flowerbug's Team is featured as an Artist of the Month.  For July it was Annette and she chose the adorable Hey Chuck bundle seen here.  You're in for a treat!  I'll be sharing her incredible projects for the next few days.  

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    The card above shows that adorable rooster at it's best.  She paired it with gingham accents in Glorious Gingham DSP and our Black & White gingham ribbon. She colored her rooster with Blends markers.  

    Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used.  The dies were unavailable for most of July; but they're back now and available!

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    Next is a cute way to show the many rooster images in this stamp set.  The Masterfully Made designer paper set the color theme and works perfectly here!!

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    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
    • DSP 4" X 4 1/4"
    • White squares 1 1/4",
    • Pumpkin Pie squares 1 3/8"
    • Crushed Curry layer 1 5/8" X 4 5/8" 

    Next is a Double Decker fun fold card!  Look at her blended background!!

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    What a beautiful scene she created with her background blending and the stamps & dies in this bundle. The colors are Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive and Pool Party. 

    I shared how to make one of these Double-Decker cards on last week's FB Live. You can watch it here.  

    Here's a view from the top so you can see the pop-up box that supports the White middle layer. 

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    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4", textured front layer 1 7/8" X 5 1/5", layer under scene is 3" X 4",  pop up box piece is 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" score every 3/4"
    • White scene layer 2 3/4" X 3 3/4", inside white 3" X 4 1/2"
    • DSP 4" X 5 1/4" 

    Stop in tomorrow for more Hey Chuck projects; you do not want to miss these!!

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  • Earthen Textures card with video tutorial

    I made this card for last week's Live video.  I LOVE the colors and textures!  

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    It features the Earthen Textures stamp set & dies bundle.  Unfortunately the dies are in low inventory so they may be unavailable soon.   But they'll be back I'm sure.  You can see them here.  

    My colors include Pretty Peacock and Pecan Pie.  The designer paper for the background is the Earthen Elegance seen here.  I also used the Distressed Gold paper on the large pleated fan/leaf.  The die creates folds so you can add a lot of texture and dimension on your projects.  

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    I stamped both die-cut vases in Pretty Peacock ink onto Vanilla card stock.  I then sponged Pecan Pie ink onto them.  I wrapped the tall vase 3 times with the Natural Wavy trim. I've been loving using this unique trim; it was unavailable for over a month but it's back now.  

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    You can watch the video here.  Don't forget to subscribe to either my FB page here to join in the Live's each Tuesday morning.  Or follow me on YouTube here.  

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