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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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  • It’s today! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale is happening now!


     

    Woo hoo!  Who else loves a sale?! 
     
     
    There are almost 60 stamp sets on sale for just 24 hours!
    This happens just once a year.
    I'm sure you have a few of these on your wish list; why not get them at a discount today?
     
    Below is a photo of all of them; but the photo is too small to actually see them!  Download 2020 Stamps sale here to get the pdf where you can see both the images and the prices! 
    Or click here to see them in my store.  
     

    Everyone who places an order with me September 23rd-30th will receive a BRAND NEW embellishment! *minimum $55 order.  Plus I'll include 3 free hand made cards; all ready for you to use!
     
    Check out the video below where I created three special cards with fun techniques like this Joseph's Coat card & Rainbow Stamping!  It's from FB Live yesterday.
     

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  • 24 hour Stamps Sale; Wednesday only!!!!


    The Biggest stamp sale of the year starts tomorrow!  

    This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year—you won’t want to miss out on these super savings!

    Click on any of the images below to see them in my store.  If you're reading this in an email be sure to click here to get to my actual blog. Then all links will work!  

    And it's a Double Whammy!  You can choose to add these discounted stamps to your starter kit for even greater savings!  The Starter Kit is already discounted at 20% off plus free shipping. Add another 15% and WOWsers!!!  Click here to get the deal.

     

     

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  • October’s Christmas Cards Class; or choose the tutorial only.


    Last week was my first set of Christmas card classes and in 2 weeks will be the second set.  

    I always enjoy creating the cards for these classes.  It can be a challenge to keep them simple but striking!  Here's this month's set: 

    I chose to feature a few new stamp sets or bundles from the 2020 Holiday Catalog.

    From top left to bottom right:

    • Snow Wonder bundle in Misty Moonlight & black 
    • Poinsettia Petals bundle in Real Red & Mossy Meadow
    • Joyful Holiday with Gleaming Ornaments, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Green Foil paper
    • Life is Beautiful in Early Espresso & Balmy Blue

    Class will be on both October 12th & 16th and we'll make 3 of each card with coordinating envelopes.

    If you're not local to Minot, ND you can purchase the pdf tutorial too. Check it out here to see this one and September's too.  These tutorials are great for personal use or for class projects too!

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    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55. 

    *Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

    And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

    Order online here

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

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