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In the Country with the Spotlighting Technique & video; a great alternative to coloring

On last week's FB Live I played with the In the Country stamp set seen here showing a variety of ways to color (or not) these scenic images. 

Today I'm showing the cards featuring the 'Spotlighting' technique.  This is a great alternative to coloring the entire image.  

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I used the Fabulous Frames dies for the oval die-cut. See them here.  I also used the Sending Support stamp set seen here.  Both this and the In the Country stamp set are free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase through February.  

I stamped the image first in Black ink and then die-cut the oval layers.  I used the Wink of Stella and Classic ink to color.  I love using Wink to color because the images end up sparkly.  

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If you don't have a Wink of Stella yet; I highly recommend them.  They're a subtle way of adding shimmer or sparkle to your projects.  And as you can see, you can use it for coloring too! I show how in the video below. 

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Tip: when the fluid in the Wink of Stella runs out, add a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol inside the barrel.  You'll get quite a bit more use of it.

All of the layers are adhered down but the colored oval and greeting; they're popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

I added a piece of Fancy Florals DSP to the card base.  I cut a piece at 4" X 5 1/4" and then cut it in half for two cards. Other measurements are shown below. 

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I love the effect this Spotlighting technique gives.  It's fun and unique and saves time too! 


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I'll share more In the Country cards this week.  Click on this link or below to watch the video tutorial. *Be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.  

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  • Colorful Hydrangeas

    What colors do Hydrangeas come in?  Lots!  I have a white one in my yard; it's blooms are huge and beautiful every year.  

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    Annette made this pretty card for a swap last month.  She used the Hydrangea Haven bundle seen here.  

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    Her card is also a simple fun fold where the Real Red opens and adhered to the Black base.  

    Products used; click on the highlighted item to see it online:

    Note: I'm featuring this bundle and the beautiful Hydrangea Hill designer paper for April's card kit to go!  Stay tuned; I'll share it here soon. 

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    Measurements:

    • Basic Black 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    • Real Red 4" X 10 1/2" scored at 5 1/4"
    • White 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"
    • Silver Foil 2 7/8" X 4 3/8"
    • Black 3 1/8" X 4 5/8" 

    Items are running out on the Last Chance List:  Here is what it already gone:

    • RICH RAZZLEBERRY STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
    • INK • Item 150083  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
    • INK • Item 150086 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
    • INK • Item 150090  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
    • INK • Item 150092 SEASIDE SPRAY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
    • INK • Item 150093 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
    • PAPER • Item 150880 PRETTY PEACOCK 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
    • PAPER • Item 150881 PURPLE POSY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
    • PAPER • Item 150883 SEASIDE SPRAY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
    • BUNDLE • Item 155349 2019–2021 IN COLOR CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PADS
    • PAPER • Item 149703  2019–2021 IN COLOR 12" X 12" CARDSTOCK
    • PAPER • Item 152460 WHALE OF A TIME DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
    • EMBELLISHMENTS • Item 149708 PURPLE 3/8"  TRICOLOR RIBBON

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    March Specials!

    Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

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

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    Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

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

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

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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. 

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    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"

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    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. 

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    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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    Lots of March Specials!

    Current Host code is 9HGVYTBV9

    Order online here

    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! 

    March Adhesive special Save

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

    with 15 projects!

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

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  • Sweet Easter Baskets; Quick & Easy

    Need a quick project for Easter?  Or May Day?  Or to make something fun with a child?  This is it!

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    I made these on a recent FB Live and it couldn't be easier!  

    Start out with a square of paper.  I chose to use White card stock for the one above since I wanted to stamp my own background with the Circle Celebration stamp set.  I chose to use Magenta Madness, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Balmy Blue.  

    I used a 5 1/2" square of White CS for it so I could get two baskets from one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" paper.  Score it at 1 3/4" on all sides.  Cut up two sides and fold them up to form the basket.  Add a strip of CS for a handle and something fun on the side.  Here I used the Oval Occasions stamp set.

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    For the butterfly basket on the right I used a 6 X 6" square of Butterfly Bijou designer paper.  Unfortunately this paper is sold out now.  They hoped to have enough through May but we all loved it so much they ran out!  I'm so sorry about that.  

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    The 6" basket is just slightly larger than the 5 1/2" basket; both work wonderfully for holding treats! 

    You can see the video here.  It's a FB live replay; scroll towards the end to see the basket project.  

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    Lots of March Specials!

    Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

    Order online here

    Retiring Annual Catalog items here; while supplies last!

    2021 Last chance list Save

    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! 

    March Adhesive special Save

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

    with 15 projects!

    Butterfly Bouquet graphic Save

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

    Multipurpose glue stands Save

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