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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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  • Fabulous Artistry Blooms; July’s card kit to go


    I was torn on which Designer Paper to use for July's card kit to go so I asked my FB followers for their opinion.  Artistry Blooms won with the most votes. 

    I totally enjoyed making these bright, unique cards with this striking designer paper!  It's just amazing!  Look!  

     

    I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:

    • Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
    • Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
    • I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
    • You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.

    The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:

    • 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
    • 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
    • 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
    • a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
    • The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list

    With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

    Be sure to opt in for this kit by July 20th!  

    • click here to order the kit to go mentioned above
    • click here to order the kit to go with the accitional Happiest of Birthday's stamp set 
    • Click here to order the pdf tutorial only
    • click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit. 
    • *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.

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    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Window cards!


    A few weeks ago on my weekly 'Stamp with Me' Live we made window cards.  I called them that because I punched or die-cut a window in the front to reveal the greeting below.  Here's one version:

    I chose to use the pretty Flowers for Every Season designer paper for this card. There is such a wide variety of patterns, colors and styles in this pretty paper!  For the card above I used the Tasteful Labels, the Medium Daisy punch and the Lovely You stamp set.

    Here are all three cards I made to get them started.  I post the cards, measurements and supplies list a few days before the 'Live' so they can prep and gather their supplies.  Or if they cannot stamp with me Live, they can just make the cards using my ideas.  Check it out here. 

    For the card below I used the Forever Fern stamp set in Cinnamon Cider, Misty Moonlight and Crumb Cake.  

    I punched a 2" circle from the White layer and added a die-cut from the Tasteful Labels dies. 

    Here's the video below:

    Join me here each Monday evening at 7:30 pm CT.  

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    Bonus Days are here!

     
    For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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    Current Host code is 3MFE2KKP

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know which color is which! 

    Order online here

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Third card from the Boho Indigo Product Medley


    This is the last card in the trio we made with the Boho Indigo Product Medley.  

    Almost everything is from the Product Medley except the punched flowers (Confetti Flowers Border punch) and Stitched Nested Labels. 

    The vase is stamped in Misty Moonlight and die-cut with the Boho dies in the Medley. The leaves are stamped in Pear Pizzazz. 

    The little flowers are punched from a piece of Designer Paper in the medley and the centers are added with a Chalk Marker. They're curled up a bit with a stylus.

    Measurements:

    • Misty Moonlight card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • Designer Paper 2" X 4 1/4"
    • Pear Pizzazz strip 1/2" X 4 1/4"
    • White & Navy CS for Stitched Nested Labels

    Here are all of the cards we made with the pretty Boho Indigo Product Medley. You can see them all by paging through my blog posts the last few days. 

    The Boho Indigo Product Medley comes with a whole bunch of products all in one box including stamps, dies, beautiful designer paper in 6 X 6" size, textured card stock, die-cuts, ribbon and paper/bead flowers.  The colors are Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Vanilla, White, Garden Green & gold. 

    If you purchase this Medley in July you'll earn a $5 coupon code to redeem in August. Yay for Bonus Days!!

    There's even a refill option (without the stamps, dies & ribbon).  It is on back order until mid July but still orderable.  It includes the papers and the flowers.  See that here. 

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    Bonus Days are here!

     
    For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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    Current Host code is 3MFE2KKP

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    Order online here

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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