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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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  • Free Shipping starts today! Get an extra $10 in rewards with me. Adorable Tractor & Co card

    Today starts the Free Shipping promotion that lasts for 3 days! And I'm adding on to your rewards too!

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    When you order $75 in product from me you'll receive an extra bonus of $10 in product rewards. Here's how it works:

    • Once your order reaches the $75 mark (before tax) the free shipping will kick in. 
    • You'll automatically receive 10% product rewards from Stampin' Up! 
    • I'll gift you an extra $10 in rewards to your online account.  *you must opt in for both contact and gift rewards though.  
    • You'll have up to a year to redeem these rewards. 
    • You'll also receive a gift of a DSP sampler from me as well (see details below). 

    Shop online here. 

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    Look at this super cute tractor card Candace made!  This bundle has some amazing pieces in it.  

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    This new Tractor & Co bundle is from our Online store and can be found here.  

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    Here's the inside view where you can see how she trimmed a portion of her card front away to create the window effect. *She'd normally stamp or add to the inside but she had to rush to get them mailed out in time.  

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    Measurements:

    • White card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2". Trim away 1 3/8" from the center 
    • Navy layers – top is 5 1/4" X 1 3/8", lower is 5 1/4" X 1 1/4"
    • White torn edge 5" X 1"
    • scraps for tractor & tree die-cuts

    Her colors & sponging are amazing as usual.  She used Silver foil for her tire rims and clear rhinestones for the starry sky.  

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    Get my Turtle-y Cute PDF tutorial free with any online order in July!

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  • Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

    Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video: 

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    There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:

    I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?   

    Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon    or      Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive? 

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    The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week!  See it here.  

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    Here's the free project sheet for these cards:  Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

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    Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial.  Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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  • Best Tips for successful Shaker Cards with video tutorial!

    Who wouldn't like to receive a shaker card?!  They're fun, shakable and hard to resist playing with. 

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    I made a bunch of these for our July Team card swap featuring 'window sheets'. I love the fact that I could get multiple, colorful die-cut flowers with the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape and the coordinating die-cut. Just add it to another piece of cardstock and die-cut. So fast & EASY! 

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    Notice the sponged green designer paper above. That is the Irresistible Designs 12" DSP seen here.  I added Olive ink to it with a Blending Brush; the printed embossed designs 'resist' the ink.  Pretty cool! 

    I used the Paper Tags stamp set – stamping the greeting directly onto the window sheet with Black Stazon ink. Then I turned it over to add a bit of Flirty Flamingo blends marker on the 'celebrate' part.  

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    My colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White for a fresh floral card design. Want to know the steps to achieve a shaker card?  Best to grab the free project sheet below or watch the video tutorial. 

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    Here's the free project sheet with measurements for you. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Paper Tags Shaker Card


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    Below is the video tutorial for this neat shaker card.  Watch to get the tips for success on making one plus another pretty card featuring the Extraordinary Floral washi tape. 

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