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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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  • Snail Mail & Pretty Perennials; a cute combo with video!

    Here are the cards I created for Monday night's FB Live video.  It was 'Stamp with Me' night which occurs on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights.  Join me here! 

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    When I first saw the Snail Mail designer paper I fell in love!  I had absolutely no idea it would be this cute.  Have you found that to be true?  You see things in a catalog and think they're okay or kind of nice. But then in real life you are amazed?!  This is one of those papers!

    This was inspired by a similar card I received in a swap from my friend Dawn Olchefske.  

    Here they are separately:

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    My colors were chosen by the adorable Snail Mail DSP – Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Blushing Bride & Pool Party.

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • main layer – stamped or textured 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Designer Paper strips 1" X 4" 

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  • Quick & Easy Easel Calendar cards with video!

    Look at this pretty Easel Calendar card made with brand new products!  

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    I used product from both new Stampin' Up! 2021 catalogs.  The designer paper is called Paper Blooms and it's free with a $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. Click here to see it.

    The dragonfly & greeting are from the Dragonfly Garden bundle.  It's in the 2021 Spring catalog and you can see it here. 

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    These easel cards are so simple to make!  The scored, square piece is adhered to the inside bottom of the main card.

    Measurements:

    • card base 4 1/4" X 11"
    • easel 4" square.  Score at 1/2", 2" and 3 3/4"

    Here are a few more I created as gifts for my customers in December.  These calendars can be found online at a few different sites.  Just google 'mini tear off calendar'. 

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    These are made with designer papers from the Annual Catalog.  The left one above features the Artistic Blooms; the right is the Ornate Garden.  The greeting is from the Friend Like You stamp set.

    The pretty one below is made with the Forever Greenery designer paper. Who wouldn't want one of these at their desk?  

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    Below is the video.  Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing!

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  • Beautiful Vine Design with Oh So Ombre with video!

    What do you think of the Oh So Ombre designer paper?  Have you seen it yet?  If not look here.  

    OH SO OMBRE 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    It's a 6 X 6" pack of 48 sheets of Designer Series Paper.  There are 2 designs and 4 colors in this pretty pack and it's FREE with any $50 order during  Sale-a-Bration! 

    I created this card with it for a Flowerbug's swap a few weeks ago. The first card features the Bermuda Bay color in the pack.   

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    Of course I chose to use all new products!  The pretty stitched outline is from the Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here.  I love that they don't actually cut; they just stitch a pretty outline. You can really notice the Ombre since I switched the die when I inserted it back in the window. Watch how in the video. 

    The intricate die is from the Flowering Vines die.  It's part of the bundle with the Vine Design stamp set which is where the greeting images are from.  See them here. 

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    Here I used the BlackBerry Bliss piece of DSP.  Which do you prefer?  

    I hope you watch the quick video I made featuring these new products. 

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    January Specials: 

    Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 

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    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *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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