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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.  

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.  

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. 


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. 

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


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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  • Feels Like Frost Fun Fold card


    Check out this beautiful fun fold card made by Annette for our Team swap in September!  Our theme was fun fold cards featuring products in the 2020 Holiday catalog.  

    She featured the Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Life is Beautiful stamp set.  This design is perfect for designer paper with a scene or large pattern.  

    I like the tag with the pretty Metallic Mesh ribbon.  That ribbon is so soft and it's in 1 1/2" wide but can easily be cut in sections without fraying!  

    Measurements:

    • Navy card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4", tag is 1 1/4" X 3 3/4" 
    • Designer paper from left to right – 5 1/4" X 2 3/4", 5 1/4" X 1 1/8" and lastly on the right is 5 1/4" X 2"
    • Whisper White 5 1/5" X 1 3/4", tag is 1" X 3" 

    More Flowerbug Team swaps next week!  

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  • Christmas Cards kit to go; all Fun-fold cards! Opt in by the 20th!


    Yesterday I shared the Plaid Tidings cards kit and today I'm sharing my 2nd cards kit to go (I cannot seem to do just one; there's too many fabulous products!).

    I chose to feature the Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper seen below.  It includes a variety of tiny patterns of plaid, stripes, dots, and more in traditional Red's and Green's. I especially like the gingham and stripes.  Oh and the polka dots too!  

    Look at these cards!  Each one is a unique fun-fold card which is a delight for the recipient.  They're creative & fun but not too difficult for a non-stamper to figure out either.  They include latch folds, pocket, flip, easel cards & more!

    This pre-cut kit includes $20 in current Stampin' Up! product, all for just $28! Yes; you're getting the 10 cards for just a few dollars when you add in tax & shipping. 

    In your kit to go you'll receive:

    • 1/2 package of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (6" X 12")
    • 3/8" Red double stitched satin ribbon
    • Red Rhinestone jewels
    • the free pdf tutorial for all 10 cards (valued at $15)

    This pdf written tutorial is available separately at my Tutorial shop here.  It includes step by step directions, measurements, a supplies list and photos.  

    I used the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set on all 10 cards; it's a fabulous holiday set and coordinates with the Warm Wrap dies.  

    I have two card kits available in October.  You can see the other option here.  


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  • Plaid Tidings & Celebration Tidings pair up for October’s cards kit!


    One of October's card kits to go features the incredible Plaid Tidings designer paper!   

    This designer paper contains classic, all season plaids in lots of colors. Each pack has 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs and it's currently on sale. 

    It's so versatile and it these 10 cards show it off nicely!  I featured a few of the upcoming Holiday's in these pretty cards.  This kit is the one my current kit subscribers will receive. There's an additional kit available too; see below. 


    This pre-cut kit includes $20 in current Stampin' Up! product, all for just $28! Yes; you're getting the 10 cards for just a few dollars when you add in tax & shipping. 

    In your kit to go you'll receive:

    • a package of Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper
    • A spool of 3/8" embroidered ribbon
    • a share of Sequins for Everything
    • the free pdf tutorial for all 10 cards (valued at $15)

    This pdf written tutorial is available separately at my Tutorial shop here.  It includes step by step directions, measurements, a supplies list and photos.  

    I used the Celebration Tidings stamp set on all 10 cards; it's a fabulous holiday set and coordinates with the Celebration labels dies.  

    You have three choices for this cards kit.  See two here. 

    • Cards kit & tutorial – $28 (plus $8 Priority Shipping)
    • Cards kit, the stamp set & tutorial $56 with shipping *please email me at lagreff60@gmail.com and I'll send you a PayPal invoice 
    • PDF Tutorial only $15  

    Tomorrow I'll share the other cards kit available this month!  It features the Heartwarming Hugs DSP and includes 10 Fun-fold cards in the kit!  Save shipping and get both kits!  Go here to see them all. 

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