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July’s Card Kit to Go; the beautiful Expressions in Ink Specialty DSP!

The Expressions in Ink designer paper is stunning; I had to feature it in my July cards kit to go!  The cards in this kit show it off beautifully. 

This pretty designer paper has been unavailable for the last month; Stampin' Up! expects to have it this week.  I'm sure hoping they're right! 

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You can choose between the PDF tutorial here or the better deal of the pre-cut kit with tutorial seen here.

There are 10 gorgeous cards; 5 pairs including a few unique folds like a diamond gate fold and faux pocket card.  The PDF is emailed to you immediately upon payment on the links above.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

The actual kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of July. *If you are a subscriber of my monthly kits, this is the one you'll receive for July.  

Details:

• This kit includes all pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards shown; except the Designer Paper. You'll receive 1/2 pkg. of Expressions in Ink Specialty Designer Paper (6" X 12"), the Ephemera Pack and Gold cording. 
• You'll use the measurements in the PDF tutorial to cut your new Designer Paper. 
• You'll have plenty of product left to create even more projects! 
• The PDF Tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements and a supplies list. You'll use the directions to create your cards with your own supplies.
• The kit is mailed out at the end of July via Priority Mail.  

You'll need the following to finish the cards like mine:

• Stamps – Artistically Inked stamp set (seen here) *Add it or the bundle on to your order at 10% discount! (or substitute another set you already own)
• Inks – Shaded Spruce, Old Olive or Pear Pizzazz, Magenta Madness, Pale Papaya
• Other – Adhesives, sponge, Paper Trimmer 

1. Click here to purchase the PDF tutorial $15
2. Click here to purchase the pre-cut Kit to Go that includes the PDF Tutorial. $36 with shipping 
3. Click here to purchase both of my July kits to go! $64 with shipping

**If you'd like to add on the Artistically Inked stamp set or bundle email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a price quote.

*I'm sharing my 2nd card kit available in July tomorrow!  Or click here to see it now.  

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July Specials! 

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

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Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

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My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

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• AMAZING Fun Fold card swaps by my Flowerbug’s Team!!

  February 16, 2024

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  We held our monthly Team swap last weekend and the them was fun fold cards.  Wow; did they ever deliver fabulous cards!!!  

  First is a sweet card made by Ginny who chose the cute Bee Mine Suite. 

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  Her colors include Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Sweet Sorbet, & Black.  She cased the card from quite a few people seen online including Karen Titus & Robyn's Roost. 

   I absolutely love the tag with the added pocket; it's made with the Tailored Tags dies!  

  Measurements: 

  • Daffodil Delight card base is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" card but scored at 2", 3 1/8", 5 3/8" & 6 1/2".  
  • Designer paper on the front are 1 3/4" X 5 1/4" for outer areas. middle is 2" X 5 1/4" & the last two beside the middle layer is 7/8" X 5 1/4" 

  Here's a view of the back: 

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  Next is an 'over the top' card made by Sharon who chose the Hooray for Surprises bundle.  

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  She used the Most Adored designer paper from Sale-a-Bration (seen here) and Real Red & White. This specialty designer paper is still available and free with any $50 purchase through February – while supplies last. 

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  Other products used are the Country Bouquet stamp set in the Annual catalog and Classic Matte dots

  Measurements:

  • Card base 11" X 5 1/2", 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4" & 7".  
  • 2nd layer under heart & curved rectangle die-cuts is 4 1/2" X 1 1/2" scored at 2 1/4". 
  • She adhered two curvy rectangle die-cuts (from the Nested Essential dies) over this. 
  • DSP – 2 pieces at 1 1/2" X 5 1/4"
  • White 3 3/4" X 5 1/4"

  The Hooray for Surprises bundle has multiple dies that allow for  peek-a-boo surprises. You can see in the photo below that the heart die-cut can be 'pulled' away to reveal a hidden message. There are multiple dies in this set that provide a tear-away element. It's so cool!  

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  Here's a photo of the Hooray for Surprises bundle; even with out the peek-a-boo elements I love the stamped images and dies! *see the perforations on the large dies? That provides the tear away aspect.  

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  Next is a sweet card made by Joan; it was her first card swap with us as she joined my Flowerbug's Team in January!  She did an incredible job too!

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  She chose to feature the Sweet Songbirds stamp set & coordinating Songbird Builder punch. See the stamp set here and the punch here; they used to be a bundle but are now sold separately. 

  She designed a fun fold I haven't seen before!  It's a Dutch door fold with an added top flap. So amazing for her first swap!  

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  Measurements:

  • Pretty Peacock – 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" for back, front layer 3 1/4" X 4", greeting layer 3 1/2" X 1 1/4"
  • Pool Party – lower fold is 8" X 1 3/4" scored at 4", upper fold is 4" X 7" scored at 3 1/2"
  • White front 3 X 3 3/4", front of inside flap is 3" X 2", inside 3 3/4" X 3 1/4", greeting 3 1/4" X 1"
  • scraps of White, Lemon Lime Twist & Pecan Pie for leaves, nest & bird

  Here's the card fully opened: 

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  Aren't they all amazing?!!  And I have LOTS more to share with you too!  Stay tuned!  

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  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

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  It's the best time to get a pre-paid Sale-a-Bration subscription

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• Trusty Tools single gatefold card with the Sale-a-Bration Trusty Toolbox designer paper

  February 15, 2024

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  Last week I shared the projects featuring the Trusty Tools bundle and the Trusty Toolbox designer paper in my weekly video. I've shared the free project sheets for two of those in the last two blog posts. 

   

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  Today I'll focus on the third project on the right – a single gate-fold card with a 'faux' toolbox on the front.  

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  I love this greeting!  It's from the Trusty Tools bundle seen here.  The tools in front are all fussy cut from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper (and Holographic specialty paper in the Annual Catalog) although a few of the dies in the bundle coordinate with the paper. 

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  I did not create a project sheet for this project but I will provide the measurements:

  Measurements:

  • Gray Granite card base 6 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" plus die-cut tool box pieces 
  • DSP – front is 2" X 5 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4" plus fussy cut tools
  • Black 3 1/2" square
  • White greeting layer 2 3/4" X 1"; inside is 3 1/4" square

  Here's the inside view: 

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  I also shared this adorable treat box on the video as well as another cool fun-fold card; I hope you watch it! 

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  Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this bundle and designer paper. 

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• Trusty Tools ‘Toolbox’ Treat box with video & free project sheet!

  February 14, 2024

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  Happy Valentine's Day! 

  I had to try my hand at making a treat box using the Trusty Toolbox designer paper. So I came up with this & shared it on last week's video here.

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  Isn't it adorable?  It holds quite a few candy treats plus there's room for a gift card too. I plan to give this to my husband today.

  I decided to change it up a bit and added a pegboard (made with the Trusty Tools' dies seen here) to the back of my second box.

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  The tools in the box are cut from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper seen here. You can use the Trusty Tools dies for some of them as they coordinate wonderfully.  But honestly I fussy cut most of them. 

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  Details:

  • The box is 3 1/2" wide and the 1 1/2" deep & high. The pegboard is 4 1/2" tall. 
  • The 'Celebrate' greeting is from the Thoughtful Moments dies & emboss folder seen here.  My new favorite! I added ink after I cut the word out using my brayer very, very gently. *watch the video to see how
  • There are two handles glued back to back in the center. 
  • The tools are adhered to the front, center layer and the back to give depth & interest to the box. 
  • The tool designer paper on the front & sides are also from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. 

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  Aren't they just adorable?!  What a great little treat to give to the guys?  And why not the gals too?  

  Click here to download or print the free project sheet for this cute box: Download Trusty Toolbox treat box

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  I shared a double box card and a second card all using the same colors & products in the video below. I hope you're inspired by it! 

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  Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this bundle and designer paper. 

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  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

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  *current host code link: 4BXU7SGH 

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  & earn free Sale-a-Bration products!  

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