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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? 

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.  

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! 


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!  


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

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

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  • New Horizons scenic cards; a sure ‘wow’!


    I've been sharing cards made on a recent Facebook Live featuring the New Horizons suite this week.  You just cannot go wrong with these products!  Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    Today's cards feature the On the Horizon bundle along with the beautiful New Horizon designer paper.  Luckily this paper is in stock! 

    The only stamping on this card is the birds. I inked in Misty Moonlight ink and stamped off once before stamping on the designer paper scene.  The paper provides the gorgeous background.

    The card base is Garden Green 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4".  The designer paper is 5 1/4" X 4".

    The fence, grass, layered mountains and 'green hills' are all die-cut using the Horizon dies.  These dies are currently unavailable but they should be back in stock next week.  The 'blue' mountain was cut from a leftover strip of the designer paper and the detailed mountain was cut from White CS. 

    I decided to try a vertical card as well using this same sheet of New Horizons Designer Paper.  This time the card base is Blackberry Bliss cut at 4 1/4" X 11".  There are so many colors in this paper; many will work easily. 

    Details for both cards:

    • See the On the Horizon's bundle here.
    • The New Horizon's designer series paper is seen here. 
    • the pebbles enamel shapes are also currently unavailable. They should be back in stock later in March.  
    • The fence, grass, mountains, hills are all from the Horizon dies. 

     

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

      

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  • New Horizons Side-step Easel cards with video tutorial


    I shared these fancy fold cards on a recent FB live and thought you'd like to see them too. I used the gorgeous New Horizons designer paper seen here.   

    Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    It's a unique side-step card.  This one is a vertical layout.  See the horizontal layout below. My stamps include the On the Horizon bundle and Let's Sail bundle.  See those neat 'pebbles' I added to the bottom?  Those are in the 2022 January-June catalog but are currently out of stock.  They'll be back at the end of March.  

    The global supply issues are affecting our product quite a bit.  Stampin' Up! is doing everything they can to keep us updated and getting our products as quickly as possible.  

    Measurements:

    • Blackberry Bliss 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2" & 5 3/4"
    • Vertical CS is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"
    • DSP pieces are front 2 1/4" X 5 1/4", strip on front 1" X 4", back is 3" X 4" 

    Next are the horizontal versions I shared on the video.  Click here to see it or scroll down. 

    I think any card you make with this beautiful designer paper will be stunning.  It's simply amazing!  

    Measurements:

    • 5 1/2" X 8" Misty Moonlight CS scored at 3", 6" and 7"
    • Vertical easel piece is 3" X 6" scored at 4 1/4" 
    • DSP 2 3/4" X 4" and 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip, back DSP is 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" 

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    March Specials: 

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

      

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • Ready for stunning Spring-like fun fold cards? The Flowering Fields kit to go & tutorial is here!


    The Flowering Fields DSP is stunning!  I honestly had no idea I would love these cards as much as I do. 

    I truly enjoy taking a group of products and creating with them.  Limiting yourself to one pkg of DSP, the coordinating colors, stamps & accessories sure sparks my creativity!  Look at these:

    This kit to go includes 10 fancy fold cards; 2 each of 5 cards.  The beautiful, springy cards are sure to please.  Each one is a special & unique card fold you'll be proud to give out.

    There are two choices for you; a pre-cut kit to go that includes $20 in product or the PDF tutorial for those that already have the products. 

    You have more options too!  Add on either the Flowering Tulips stamp set or bundle and I'll take off an additional 10%. Contact me here to do that.

    This kit is available through March 17th and includes the following: 

    • 10 pre-cut cards, die-cut & punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg. Flowering Fields designer series paper
    • a share of Evergreen windowpane ribbon
    • a share of Artistry adhesive-backed sequins
    • the PDF tutorial with measurements, supplies, photos & step by step directions. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut cards kit with product

    Click here to get the PDF tutorial only.  This PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after ordering.  

    The kits are mailed out at the end of March, barring any supply issues. 

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    March Specials: 

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle! 


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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