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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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  • A pretty Autumn Toile card with easy layout; new from the Holiday catalog!


    I joined a bunch of online card swaps for the new Holiday and Online Exclusive products and here is one I made.

    It features the new Autumn Toile designer series paper and a few more new products too.

    Which layout do you prefer?

    Here are the measurements:

    • Early Espresso card base 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″
    • Early Espresso layer 3 1/2″ X 3 1/4″ & 1/2″ strip
    • Cajun Craze 4″ X 5 1/4″
    • DSP – 3 pieces at 1″ X 3″

    Products used:

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  • Gathering Moments swap; I love creating my own paper!


    Here’s a pretty card I made for one of the online swaps I joined last month:

    I used the new Gathering Moments stamp set with the new Traditional Labels dies.

    The card stock colors are Lost Lagoon, Timid Tiger and Very Vanilla.  Inks are Timid Tiger, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock and Pecan Pie.

    After stamping I used a Blending Brush to add Lost Lagoon ink around the edges and on the greeting die-cut too.

    I love creating cards for swaps!  I find it very relaxing to make multiples of my creations.

    You can see this stamp set here.  It has a set of dies as well.  See the Traditional Labels dies here.  

    I’ll be sharing many more cards with this pretty new bundle next week.

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    3. Look at this fabulous new card making kit!  It’s a stamping kit with a stamp set, clear block, Secret Sea ink spot and 10 cards & envelopes!

      Plus look at the organizer box!  Amazing!  See it here 

    4. Another new kit is available today – it’s called the ‘Road to Christmas’.  If you’re looking for quick & easy holiday cardmaking this kit fits the bill! 

    No stamping necessary.  It includes 8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs. See it here.  

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