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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. 

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! 

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

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!

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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  • Happiest Day card with video tutorial; a simple layout with a gorgeous look


    On last week's Live video I chose the Happiest Day stamp set as my featured product.  It was discounted during the 3 day stamp sale but you can see it here. Here's one of the cards I made: 

    I chose to use our 2023-25 In Colors; Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie and Petunia Pop along with Black. We have glimmer paper in these colors too so I added three strips to the card base at a diagonal.  See it here.  The strips adds a bit of a whimsical look that matches these cute dragonflies. 

    Here's how I stamped the inside.  

    For the hearts I used that same glimmer paper along with the Humble Home Builder punch (out of stock currently).

    The circle die-cut for the greeting is from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. These dies are back in stock now! The White rectangle is a die-cut from the Deckled Rectangles seen here. 

    I did not make a project sheet for this card since it's so simple. 

    Here are the measurements:

    • White card base – 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", White deckled rectangle die-cut 2 5/8" X 3 7/8", circle die-cut1 5/8"
    • Black – 2 3/4" X 4 1/8"
    • Glimmer paper strips – 5 1/4" X 3/8"

    Check out the video below; I share one more unique card with a special edge technique and a few other ideas as well.  

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  • A Little Bit of Festive card kit is sweetly nostalgic – tutorial available too


    I chose the fun A Little Bit of Festive DSP pack for my other Christmas card kit to go this month.  These cards are so fun and easy to create.  The many nostalgic die-cut elements make these cards fast fabulous. 

    You can choose the pre-cut card kit with product or the PDF tutorial. Both include the video & PDF tutorial. 

    If you choose the pre-cut kit, you'll receive the following products plus pre-cut supplies for 10 cards, including layered pieces & die-cuts. You'll need greetings, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to complete the card kit. 

    • The A Little Bit of Festive paper pack with die-cut elements (12" X 12")
    • a share of both Red & White Peppermints gems & Red & White Baker's Twine
    • the PDF tutorial and a link to an unlisted video tutorial too

    The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. The video link includes tips to make each card & is included in the PDF tutorial. The card kit will be sent in November due to supply shortage. The PDF tutorial will be sent to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    Click here to purchase the pre-cut kit to go $31 plus tax & shipping. (includes about $20 in product plus the pre-cut supplies)

    Or click here to get the PDF tutorial only $16.

    Other product used include:

    • Stamps – Christmas Labels
    • Card stock – Real Red, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, White, Vanilla
    • Inks – Real Red, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy
    • Dies – Greetings of the Season
    • Other – Red & White Baker's Twine, Peppermint gems, Die-cutting machine, Adhesives, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer

    There is another new Christmas kit to go this month called Season of Elegance (seen below); be sure to check them all out.  You do save $$ when ordering more than one kit. See them all here. 


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  • Season of Elegance is simply gorgeous; check out this card kit to go or tutorial.


    This stunning Season of Elegance specialty paper with beautiful gold foil highlights is the shiny star of these cards. It's a new option in my shop; choose from the PDF tutorial or kit to go.  

    Aren't they stunning? It was a breeze to create with these products. 4 of 5 designs are fancy folds with multiple gift card options which can easily be skipped too.  

    I create both a PDF tutorial and a video with assembly tips. The kit to go includes 10 pre-cut cards plus approximately $20 in product too.

    In the kit option you'll receive the following products plus pre-cut supplies for 10 cards, including layered pieces & die-cuts. 

    • 1/2 pkg. of the Season of Elegance specialty designer series paper (6" X 12")
    • a share of both Cherry Cobbler/Gold ribbon and Textured Gold dots
    • the PDF tutorial and a link to an unlisted video tutorial too

    The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. The video link includes tips to make each card & is included in the PDF tutorial. This tutorial is sent to you via email after purchase.  Be sure to check your spam folder.  The kit is mailed at the end of October. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut kit. There is a limited quantity.

    Or click here to get the PDF tutorial & video. 

    Additional products used:

    • Stamps – Peaceful Season, Golden Greenery
    • Inks – Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Mossy Meadow
    • Cardstock – Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Basic Beige, Gold Foil,  White
    • Dies & Folders – Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love dies. 
    • Other – punches, sponge, Die-cut machine, adhesives, paper snips scissors, Paper trimmer

    There is another new Christmas kit to go this month called A Little Bit of Festive; be sure to check them all out.  You do save $$ when ordering more than one kit. See them all here. 



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