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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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  • Don’t miss this fun technique; use those Designer Paper scraps!


    Do you have trouble tossing those small pieces of Designer Paper left from a project?  I sure do!  There has to be a way to use them, right?  Well you can use them easily with this technique! 

    See?  It's quite eye-catching isn't it?  I kept the cards very simple to highlight the paper.  Each one features the Celebration Tidings stamp set. The card above features the Plaid Tidings designer paper; it's on sale right now too!  

    Watch the video below to get the tips on how to create these.  You just need some 1/2" strips and a ruler. 

    The card above features the Magic in This Night Designer paper.  The card below is the Tis the Season Designer paper; both on sale in October here!  

    Watch the quick video below to get the tricks on this fun technique. 

     

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  • Trio of Celebrate Sunflowers cards with video & an easy highlighting technique!


    Look at these gorgeous sunflower cards!  They were a big hit at my Card Clubs this month.  They could chose between Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade and Calypso Coral ink for their sunflower. 

    We sponged each sunflower leaving the center without color except for a bit of Crumb Cake Blends marker.  I know it might not be realistic but I like the pop of White in the center for brightness. 

    Check out the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle here. 

    Then we used White Craft ink and Blender pens to highlight a few petals here and there on the sunflowers.  It's super easy! I created a video below so you can see how it's done. 

    Measurements:

    • Crumb Cake card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scraps for die-cuts
      Whisper White 3 1/2" X 4 3/4", plus a 3 1/2" piece for sunflower
      Early Espresso 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"
      In Good Taste DSP 1 3/4" X 4 3/4"

     

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  • Designer Paper Sale starts today! Lots of favorites on discount in October!!


    Stock up & Save with the Designer Paper Sale in October!  Select papers from both catalogs are 15% off!  

    Choose your favorites from 15 packs of Stampin' Up!'s best Designer Series Papers!  Click on the title to see them in my store.  Or click here to see the flyer.  2020 October_FLYER_DSP_SALE_US

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    148 (AC)

    ARTISTRY BLOOMS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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    153489

    31 (A-D)

    TIS THE SEASON 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $11.50 $9.78 usd 

    152492

    148 (AC)

    FOREVER GREENERY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $11.50 $9.78 usd 

    153487

    15 (A-D)

    POINSETTIA PLACE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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    TRIMMING THE TOWN DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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    57 (A-D)

    PLAID TIDINGS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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    150432

    34 (A-D)

    TOILE TIDINGS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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    152483

    149 (AC)

    PEONY GARDEN DESIGNERS SERIES PAPER

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    152460

    150 (AC)

    WHALE OF A TIME 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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    153492

    9 (A-D)

    HEARTWARMING HUGS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $11.50 $9.78 usd 

    153517

    53 (A-D)

    MAGIC IN THIS NIGHT DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $11.50 $9.78 usd 

    153512

    37 (A-D)

    SNOWFLAKE SPLENDOR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $11.50 $9.78 usd 

    152494

    148 (AC)

    IN GOOD TASTE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $21.00 $17.85 usd 

    152490

    149 (AC)

    PLAYING WITH PATTERNS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

    $11.50 $9.78 usd 

    152489

    149 (AC)

    PLAYFUL PETS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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