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

February 13, 2023

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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February specials:

Mystery Boxes – get one free with a $100 online order using a host code.

I still have 1 left!

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Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini. AMAZING!

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Online BOGO Sale! Retired Stampin’ Up! products are FREE!

January 13, 2021
Many of you have asked if I'd have my retired Stampin' Up! BOGO sale available to long distance stampers. Well, I now have a bunch of products available to you here on my Facebook group!

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Check out the many, many items and let me know what you'd like.

Here's how it works:

This retired BOGO sale ends January 26th.
Basically you get FREE retired items once you purchase NEW products at the same value.

1. Choose the retired items you want FREE. Total them up in price.
2. Message me with your requested list & address including zip code.
3. I'll set them aside for you and send you a shipping total.
4. Go to my online store and purchase that amount (or more) in NEW product. This will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!
5. Pay the shipping to me to send the FREE retired items to you. *Pay via Venmo, PayPal or a check *must be received within a week).
6. Once you place your online order using the host code below I will send you the FREE products you chose.
Host code: GCUDJWEV

Shipping details:
*I'll send them the least expensive way unless you request Priority.
*Multiple items may be sent Priority for the best deal.

Shop away! Remember you are getting FREE items for every dollar you order online! It's like getting both for half price!

And you can double-dip and get even more! Get free Sale-a-Bration choices with orders over $50-100!

Shop retired items here:

Order new items here:

Additional info:
- This sale is available to US customers only
- Other offers like free gifts for orders do not apply to this sale
- If you live locally & would like to pick up there are no additional shipping costs
- If you've ordered a pre-cut cards kit this month I can combine shipping.
- These items are seen on Facebook. If you do not have an account, maybe you could either sign up or view them from a friends account.
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Happy Thoughts Fun Fold cards kit to go; opt in by the 18th!

January 12, 2021

Lately I've been offering two different pre-cut card kits each month. I'm finding so many great products to feature; I cannot help it! And I like offering a variety of options for my customers.

Did you notice the Happy Thoughts stamp set in the new Spring catalog? It's filled with beautiful greetings; something many of us cannot get enough of. So I created a group of 8 fun fold cards around this set. Look!

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I also decided to use the Happy Blooms designer paper; I love the colors & patterns so much. This paper is free with any $50 online order from now through February 28th. See it here.

Here are two unique cards in this kit. Remember you get two of each in the kit; one to keep for ideas and one to send.

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I also used a few images from the Pretty Perennials stamp set; but any floral set could work.

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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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Go here to read about it

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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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January’s Card Kits to go; 1st is True Love black & white with pops of color!

January 11, 2021
I was so happy when I saw the True Love designer paper in the new Spring Catalog. I absolutely LOVE black & white prints in our papers! I find it's the most versatile to use since you can add ANY COLOR you want to it and Black and White makes it POP!

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If you like to fussy cut or color you'll fall in love with this pretty paper.

Look at these pretty cards! And you can color the floral images with markers OR fussy cut them out to add beautiful detail to the cards.

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I created 5 cards; two of each design for a total of 10 cards. Three of the five designs are unique fun folds too. *see photo below

You'll receive all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces, 1/2 package of True Love Designer paper (6" X 12"), black glittered ribbon, Black matte gems and a share of 2020-22 In Color enamel dots so you can finish these cards at home.

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I chose to use the Vine Design stamp set since it's full of a wide variety of greetings and the lovely vine and floral images too. You can add on either the stamp set or bundle at an extra 10%! It fits in the package and costs nothing extra in shipping costs. And if you do you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration choice also.

I used Black, Real Red and Just Jade inks. Remember you'll stamp your own images.

How do my kits to go work?
- Once you pay you'll be on the list to receive the kit. They are shipped out at the end of the month.
- Then you'll receive the PDF instructions in an email; immediately upon payment. It includes photos, measurements (to make more!), a supplies list and step by step directions.
- You'll use my measurements to cut your new designer paper for each card. Don't worry; I keep the measurements easy!
- You'll use the instructions and the supplies in your kit to complete the cards.
My subscribers LOVE these kits to go and many choose to receive them automatically each month. They're 'subscribers' and get an extra surprise in their package every few months. Click below to subscribe; it's $36 a month. $8.50 is shipping and $20 of that is actual Stampin' Up! product!
Monthly Card kit $36

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You have a few options:
- Choose a one time purchase for this kit to go here.
- Or choose the PDF tutorial only here.
- Or if you want to purchase both of my January kits this month click here.
Here are close up photos of two of the fun fold cards in this kit:

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**Remember these kits are mailed out at the end of January via Priority mail.

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Current Host code is JQAFYSUW

Order online here

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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