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Butterfly wobble & Bokeh technique with video!


I'm excited to share one of my March Club cards with you.  This background is called the Bokeh technique. 

Sponging a background is a big favorite of mine and when you add the Bokeh technique to it you get magic! I created my own dotted mask by punching a bunch of circles from a piece of card stock.  

We made these cards at my March card clubs and they loved it!  I used the Vine Design stamp set as well as the Happy Thoughts set; both are retiring and on the Last Chance list here.  

Measurements:

  • Pacific Point 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    White sponged layer 3 3/4" X 5"
    White layer (under sponged layer) 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"
    White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
    White greeting strip 1/2" X 5"

I used Pretty Peacock, Pacific Point & Magenta Madness inks as well as the White Craft ink pad for the light colored dots.  You can see the video below.  It's so easy and amazing!

The butterflies are created with the new Brilliant Wing dies seen here. They'll be in the upcoming Annual catalog but are available now too. 

Here is the video; I hope you watch it.  This technique is so fun and unique every single time!  Think of the colors you could use! 

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And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

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

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • The Playful Pets kit to go. Time limited; opt in by Saturday!


    For many reasons I did not get these cards made earlier this month so there are only a few days left to opt in to receive this adorable cards kit to go. 

    As soon as I saw the Playful Pets suite in the Annual catalog I knew it would be the first kit I offered.  So many of us are huge pet lovers; and if you aren't you know someone who is.  

    I wanted the unique Playful Pets designer paper to be the star of these fabulous cards. Look!

    There are 5 card designs in the kit and you'll receive 2 of each for a total of 10 cards!  It includes $20 in product (before tax and shipping) so you're paying just $4 for the 10 cards kit!  

    This class to go kit includes the following:

    • 1/2 pkg Playful Pets designer series paper (6" X 12"
    • 1/2 pkg. Playful Pets trinkets
    • 1 pkg. Playful Pets trim combo
    • 1/3 pkg Real Red rhinestones
    • A pre-cut kit for 10 cards including punched and die-cut pieces
    • the cards tutorial sent in pdf format. It includes directions, measurements, photos and a supplies list. 

    Opt in to receive this kit to go by June 20th.  The kit is sent out at the end of June and the pdf is sent in an email.

    *If you are already subscribed to my monthly kits, you will receive this kit.  You do not need to order it.  

    Click here for the pre-cut kit to go $28 plus shipping. *Optional: add on the Pampered Pets bundle at 10% off!

    Click here for the pdf tutorial only $15

    You will use the products in the kit to complete your cards using the directions provided. the extra supplies you need are a paper trimmer, assorted greeting stamps, adhesives and Black ink.

    The Playful Pets suite of products is quite adorable.  If you want to add on the Pampered Pets bundle please send me an email at lagreff60@gmail.com

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  • Celebrate Sunflowers Triple Panel Card with video!


    I made this card on Facebook Live last night on my weekly Monday night 'Stamp with Me'.  It's such a fun technique!  

    I love blues and browns together and chose to use Just Jade, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Pool Party with the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set (seen here).  What do you think of this color combination? One of my favorite things about creating is coming up with unique color combos.  

    I have some great tips on doing this technique.

    • Start out with three colors of card stock measuring 3 1/2" X 4 1/2". 
    • Cut these into three strips 1 1/2" wide. 
    • Lay them together and adhere a piece of copy paper to the back side to keep them held together while stamping. 
    • Stamp large and small images all over the three colors of card stock with Soft Suede ink. *Always stamp the largest image first! 
    • Or use Designer Series Paper instead of stamps! 
    • Adhere to the Early Espresso layer (4 3/4" X 5").  Then to the full 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base. 

    The pool party greeting strips are either 3/4" or 1" wide by about 4" long.  I used the new Pick a Punch (seen here) on the ends and added a thin strip (about 1/4") of Early Espresso card stock under it as an accent.  I finished it with a double bow made with our Linen Thread. 

    You can watch this video here: 

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    Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


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  • Blossoms in Bloom; another pretty cards duo


    Today I have a pair of cards made with the 'Split Technique'. This is where you stamp or die-cut once to get two cards.  

    I used the Blossoms in Bloom bundle seen here, cutting out two sets of floral dies. I'm sharing lots of projects featuring this incredible bundle this week. 

    I sponged the thicker die-cut with Highland Heather, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay.  Then I adhered the thin die-cut over the sponged one using liquid multipurpose adhesive.  Next I cut the full, layered die-cut in half so I could place each half on a card.

    What do you think of this color combination?  I like to find unique combinations when I play with Stampin' Up!'s gorgeous variety of colors.  

    The Many Layered Blossoms dies includes two large dies and several smaller flowers.  The two large dies include both a finely cut and a thicker blossom die for effortless layering.  I cut out once of each; both from Whisper White card stock. 


    The Highland Heather layer is textured with the new Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.  It's very subtle and gives a delicate textile pattern. 

    The greeting die-cut banner is from the Tasteful Labels dies; stamped in Bermuda Bay ink. 

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    Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


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