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Last set of ‘Create your own Background’ swap cards


Today I'm sharing the last three cards in our July Team card swaps.  I shared the others in this post and this one.  Our theme was to create our own backgrounds; not using designer paper.  They were quite creative!  

First up today is a cute card made by Candace.  She chose the Little Monkey bundle.  

Can you tell what her background die-cut is?  She used the Aspen Tree dies for her Crumb Cake layer. But underneath that is a shaving cream technique!  It's fun to make and different every time. 

Tip: to make a shaving cream background, spray the cream on a plate or container and spread it out.  Drop a few drops of ink refill onto the cream. Swirl it in with a knife or utensil.  Press your paper onto the cream.  Remove and wipe off the excess cream.  Let dry.

You can usually get a few pieces done in the same batch of colored cream. The first few will be darker and the last will get lighter in hue.  It's really fun.  

Next is a CUTE card made by Marla featuring the Supremely Awesome stamp set. She stamped the background and colored the images in with Blends markers. 

Her colors include Real Red, Pebbled Path and Daffodil Delight.  The pizza slices look quite real!  

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Next is a pretty card made by Rita. She used the Cheerful Daisies bundle. 

It's in Berry Burst, Old Olive and White. She stamped her background using the open daisy image; tone on tone. Then added a large daisy die-cut (sponged) and some leaves from the Bough punch. 

It's a gatefold card. She scored it 2 3/4" from each long end. *card base is 11" X 4 1/4"

Here are all of the fabulous 'create your own background' swaps from our July swap.  


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  • Glue stands are back! And last chance for October card kits!


    Our Multipurpose Glue holders are back in stock again!  

    Here are the colors available:   Dark Blue, Pewter, Turquoise, Pink & Black.  Quantities are limited!

    Order yours here.  Only available inShipping is calculated on the site.  Orders ship out within a few days of purchase.  

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    Tuesday is the last day to get in on either of my October card kits to go. 

    Above is the Plaid Tidings kit which includes the Plaid Tidings designer paper, embroidered ribbon and Sequins for Everything. It includes $20 in product BEFORE tax & shipping, the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.  Cost is just $28 plus shipping.  Go here to get one; there's just two left! Or choose the PDF tutorial option. 


    This is the Heartwarming Hugs Christmas Fun-Fold cards kit.  It also includes $20 in product including the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper, Real Red 3/8" satin ribbon and Red rhinestones!  You'll also receive the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.  

    It's $28 plus shipping.  Go here order this one; there's just one left!. If you don't want the pre-cut kits you can also purchase the pdf tutorials for these and lots more!

    I get lots of great feedback on my pre-cut kits.  Most people find crafting very enjoyable when things are prepped and designed for them!  Remember they include all die-cut or punched pieces. 

    Here's what they're saying about my kits:  

    • I love your card ideas and I appreciate all the work that goes into creating the classes.  I love that every thing is supplied!!  Cutting the DSP with our great paper cutter is no problem!! Thanks for doing this!!!
    • I just loved these.  Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas!!!  This class was so much fun!! 
    • I had purchased the tutorial from you and had a class on Saturday.  Everyone really loved it.
    • Your directions are always so easy to follow and your projects are unique.
    • I made all the cards, and had a great time.  I loved all the different folds and color choices.  Thanks for making my week!
     

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  • Gather Together Tag Punch Fun Fold


    Check out this fun fold card Deloris made for a recent Team swap.  Our theme was fun folds from the 2020 Holiday catalog. 

    She used the Gather Together bundle seen here and the Scalloped Tag Topper punch seen here.  


    Her colors are Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock, Early Espresso & Sahara Sand.  The tag punch is pushed in to create the design on both edges and then the sides are trimmed with a paper trimmer.  A really lovely design!  

    I'll be sharing more of my Team Fun-fold card swaps next week! 

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  • Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!


    Here are two more fun fold cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for a recent swap.  They're both Z-fold cards but totally different!  

    First is Mary's card featuring the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper and the Warm Hugs bundle; both in the 2020 Holiday catalog now.  This Designer paper is on sale right now.  Click here to see all 15 papers! 

    Measurements:

    • Real Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
    • Designer paper front3" X 4 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
    • White inside is 3" X 2 1/2"

    Karen G made this pretty card with the Snow Wonder stamp set.  

    Measurements: 

    • Seaside Spray 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Highland Heather 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
    • White front 4 1/4" X 3", bottom is 2 1/4" X 3"
    • Snowflake Wishes DSP in the center is also 2 1/4" X 3" 

    I hope you're enjoying this Fun Fold series of cards.  I am so proud of my gals; they've truly created fabulous cards!!

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