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Inked & Tiled with a gorgeous background with video & blending tips!

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite cards I've made this month. These colors are so me!  I needed to make 28 of these for the Norway cruise with Stampin' Up! We have to option of joining a card swap and I always try to do something unique for this special swap. 

I chose the new Copper Clay with Black and Coastal Cabana. Aren't they beautiful together? 

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This card features the new Inked & Tiled stamp set seen here. It actually comes in a bundle with two punches. But I didn't use those here.  

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After I stamped the flowers in Black ink I used Blending Brushes to add both Coastal Cabana and Copper Clay ink.  We have both regular and small Blending Brushes now.  For a background like this I recommend the larger set of brushes. See them here.

Tip: when wanting a smooth blend, I recommend adding ink to your brush and start off of your paper. Slowly work your way on with a soft, gentle swirling motion. Adding pressure can give you blotches or other marks.  It's also helpful to have a fully inked pad.  *Remember that is helps to add ink a little at a time. It can be a slow process! 

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Isn't that texture gorgeous with the blended background?!  

When I was creating this card I made the card on the right first.  If you look closely the stamped panel does not have any texture on it.  Adding the Exposed Brick embossing created the perfect finish!  

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In the video I share two other beautiful cards made with the Inked & Tiled stamp set.  

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You can watch me make this card on the video here. Or click on the photo below to watch. 

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  • August’s card kit of the month features the gorgeous Splendid Day DSP; get the kit or tutorial!

    I knew I had to feature the stunning Splendid Day specialty DSP for one of my kits to go. August seemed the perfect time for it!  

    Look at these beautiful cards:

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    If you like these cards you have a few options.  You can choose to receive the pre-cut kit to go with the PDF tutorial or just the PDF tutorial only.  

    The pre-cut kit includes $20 in product plus the pre-cut kit for just $28.  Here's what you'll receive: 

    • All pre-cut pieces including punches or die-cuts
    • 1/2 pkg of 6 X 12" Splendid Day DSP (you'll cut using the directions)
    • a share of Soft Sea Foam 3/8" ribbon
    • a share of Elegant Faceted gems
    • The free PDF tutorial – photos, step by step directions, measurements & a supplies list

    Purchase the pre-cut kit here or the PDF tutorial for $15 here. 

    *This is the kit my monthly kit subscribers will receive. 

    I used Pool Party, Sahara Sand Fresh Freesia & Soft Sea Foam inks along with the Splendid Thoughts stamp set. You need mostly greetings to stamp & finish the cards like mine.  

    Add on the Splendid Thoughts stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off!  Contact me here for an invoice to be sent to you. To get it all – bundle, kit to go & PDF tutorial with Priority Shipping it's $92.  

    See all of my kits, tutorials & more here. 

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  • Changing up this fancy fold from a men’s card to glitzy!

    I created this neat double-flap fancy fold card for last month's Card Clubs.  It features the He's the Man suite seen here or on pages 78-79 of the 2022-23 Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up!   

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    The colors include Soft Succulent, Early Espresso & White. 

    Details:

    • The White & banner die-cuts are from the All That dies; but get the stamp set & dies in a bundle at an extra 10% off here.  
    • The DSP is from the He's the Man paper
    • All greetings are from the He's All That stamp set. 
    • The background is stamped using Versamark ink on the Soft Succulent panel. 
    • The inside white is a die-cut using the Deckled Rectangle dies seen here. 

    I created a video showing you how to make it; click here to watch.  Or scroll down to the bottom of this post.  It looks hard but is sooo easy!  

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    Measurements

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"; cut off 1 1/2" of the card front.
    • side flap is 3" X 3 3/4" scored at 1/2" on the long side
    • He's the Man DSP 2 1/2" X 5 1/4"
    • White inside 4" X 5 1/4"

    I had left-over packets of this card we made for club last month and decided to change it up for a totally new look!  

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    I switched out the He's the Man designer paper to the Texture Chic Specialty paper.  I also added a few vellum leaves from the Bough punch and a Gold die-cut accent from the Painted Label dies. 

    The greeting is from the Good Feelings stamp set; the label is the new Handmade Tag punch in the Holiday catalog. 

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    This card features a die-cut butterfly from the Brilliant Wings dies.  The butterfly wing actually holds the left flap closed.  

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    I love the double flap of this fancy fold!   Here are all three versions of my 'make-over' cards.  I love switching it up to create something totally different and the Texture Chic specialty paper doesn't disappoint!  

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    And here's the video to see how it's made.  Click on the photo below to watch it.  

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  • Unique Silver & Gold Designer Paper technique ideas with video!

    I played with the Silver & Gold Designer Series Paper on this week's FB Live and this is one of my favorite projects: 

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    My goal was to share different ways to add color to this pretty metallic themed paper.  for this card I used our Water Brushes and our 2022-24 In Color ink.  I filled the water brush with water, using the largest brush, added a wash of four of the five colors.  

    This card layout is one referred to as the Stack & Cut technique.  You start out with at least 2 pieces of Designer Paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5" and cut using the template below.  It's so easy and is a fabulous way to showcase your designer paper.  

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    The sentiment is from the Amazing Phrasing stamp set – a free choice from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This stamp set is free with any $100 Stampin' Up! order.  See all of the Sale-a-Bration free choices here.  

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    If you want either of these products why not take advantage of my BOGO sale and get free products from me with our purchase.  You'll still get New products from Stampin' Up! but also get to choose from my big bunch of retired Stampin' Up! products.  See details below, or view them all in my two albums here on my FB page.  

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    Here's the video to see how it's done.  Click on the photo below.  

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