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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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  • Positive Thoughts; This or That?


    I made two versions of this card; one for a swap and another for a card class. Which do you prefer?


     Purple Posy on the left and Petal Pink on the right. 

    Both card bases are Gray Granite.  See the Positive Thoughts stamp set here.  And the coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies here. Buy both and earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice with your $50 order! 


    I did have trouble getting a good photo of the actual colors on this one.  I added Petal Pink/Champagne ribbon and Champagne rhinestones to this one. I cannot resist adding these when I can.  They're beautiful! 

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

     

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  • Pleased as Punch Cards kit to go; bright and springy!


    For February I chose to feature the new Pleased as Punch designer paper for my cards kit to go.  It's bright and springy and coordinates with 4 of our newest punches!  The Tulip, Umbrella, Heart Punch pack and new Blossom punches are the four. 

     
    I absolutely love these cards! All of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create and fun for the recipient.  Here's a photo of the Pleased as Punch designer paper; available now!  
    *You do not need to own the punches to complete these cards.  They are easy to fussy cut! 

    I used the following inks: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Calypso Coral.
     
    This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $5.35!  
    *If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  
     
    I added the Under My Umbrella bundle for most of my images and greetings.  It has wonderful greetings that coordinate perfectly with the umbrella images. 
     
    The cards kit to go includes the following:
    • a pre-cut cards kit for 10 fancy fold cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces
    • Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
    • 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper
    • 1 full package of the Gingham Gala adhesive-backed rhinestones
    • 1 full spool of 5/8" White polka dot tulle ribbon
    **You have through February 16th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $29 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.
     
    If you'd like to add on the Under My Umbrella bundle (above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here. 
    *I am also offering it as a local class this month on February 29th at 10 am at the church.  Please RSVP by the 16th to attend. 
     
    ***Be sure to RSVP by the 16th to get your kit! 
     
    It's just $29 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of February and the pdf tutorial is emailed.  
     
     
     
    *You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time. 
    *I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit.  Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com
     
    If you're interested in purchasing only the tutorial it is $15.  You can see it here on my Tutorial Shop. 
     

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  • Pleased as Punch fun fold card


    I made this card for a recent online swap I participated in.  I believe this type of fold is called a 'Joy Fold' card. 

    The Pool Party piece is folded in half; the bottom part is under the front flap of the White layer.  See measurements below.

    I chose to use the brand new Pleased as Punch designer paper seen here.  It coordinates with FOUR of our current punches – amazing!  The two hearts on this card are punched directly from the designer paper. 

    I love it so much I am featuring it for my February card kit to go.  I'll share that with you tomorrow. 

    Details:

    • The hearts are punched from the DSP with the Heart Punch Pack
    • The ribbon is the White seam binding on page 25 of the January – June Mini catalog
    • the sequins are from the free SAB Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins combo pack seen here
    • the embossing folder is the Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder seen here

    Measurements:

    • White – 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
    • Pool Party 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • So Saffron 2 1/4" X 3 1/2"
    • Pleased as Punch DSP 1/4" X 3 1/2"

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too (while supplies last)!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 


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