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Multiple amazing ‘WOW’ cards featuring the Legendary Ride bundle!

Each month in our Flowerbug's Team a member is featured as 'Artist of the Month' and shows off a bundle or suite of projects.  In February it was Jane and she chose to use the Legendary Ride bundle.  She did an amazing and creative group of cards!

Take a look at these incredible samples:

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Do you see the orange racks holding up the bike?  She used the 'seat' dies to create it.  She also sponged on them a bit so they were 'well used'!  Ha!  

The background with clouds and the checkered bottom are all from the Ready to Ride DSP.  Look at the detail on her motorcycle!  The dies are incredibly detailed. 

This next card is a center step card.  It also features multiple pieces of the Ready to Ride designer paper. It's hard to see in the photo but she die-cut the seat from the Black foil in the DSP.  

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She sure made the most of this unique Legendary Ride bundle by Stampin' Up!  You can see it here online. 

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This next card features a pocket greeting on the front. You can pull it up and remove it to use as a bookmark. She textured the front panel with the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder seen here.  Perfect texture for this guy card.  

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She added color to the Ready to Ride floral paper above using a Sweet Sorbet Blends marker. She really showed off this unique designer paper on her projects.  I LOVE the shiny black foil accents.  See it here.

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Next is a great guy birthday card that doesn't feature a motorcycle at all. She added elements from the He's the Man DSP in the Annual Caalog.  

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And last is this neat card with a road map and bike tread with a more colorful bike.  See the Adhesive Backed studs on the upper corners?  They pair wonderful with this suite.  See them here. 

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Thanks for sharing your creativity with us Jane! Your creativity & talent is amazing! 

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• Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!

  October 15, 2020

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  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! 

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  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.  

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  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" 

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  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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• Gift Wrapped Fun Fold card!

  October 14, 2020

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  Look at this super cute Fun Fold card featuring the Gift Wrapped bundle seen here! 

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  I LOVE the bright, eye-catching colors she choose; Granny Apple Green & Poppy Parade.  Can you see that she used both the Light & Dark colors in these Blends markers?  

  She also used the Wink of Stella on the punched bow and 'ribbon' on the front. See that cute baby tag?  That's part of the punch too! 

  Can you see how the front flap catches on the greeting on the left?  Love this! 

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  Measurements: 

  • Granny Apple Green 4 1/4" X 8 1/4" and 3" X 6" scored at 3" and two 1/2" X 2 3/4" strips and a 1" X 1 1/4" piece for the greeting layer
  • Poppy Parade 2 3/4" square
  • Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4" plus a 2 3/4" square for inside the smaller flip area and scraps for the Tasteful Labels die-cut, and ribbon punches. 

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• Clear Block Stamping; a fun & easy background for quick cards!

  October 13, 2020

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  Have you ever tried Block Stamping?  If you have a clear block and ink pads you can do this!  

  I shared these cards on Facebook Live last week Tuesday.  You can watch the replay below.  Remember every Tuesday morning at 11 am CT I'm Live on FB here. 

  I chose a few different stamp sets and inks for the cards I made.  I also have a few tips for you when doing this technique. 

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  The above card features Soft Seafoam and In The Pines stamp set.  The White layer is 4 3/4" X 3 1/2".  I inked the 'H' block in Soft Seafoam ink and spritzed it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint. 

  You can use water but that takes longer to dry and I wanted a bit of shimmer. Shimmer Paint mixes well with rubbing alcohol. I added random strips of Shaded Spruce CS across the card.  Quick & easy! 

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  This card features Calypso Coral (2" X 5 1/2"), Petal Pink and the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set. The textured layer is from the set of Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

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  Can you see the marbling effect here? I inked the block in Seaside Spray ink and then added a few swirls of Misty Moonlight with a Stampin' Write marker. *Watch the video below. 

  I used the Snowflake Wishes set on this card and the Flowers for Every Season ribbon/twine combo pack.  The colors are Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight.  The White layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" and the Misty Moonlight is 3 3/4" square – a scrap I had. 

  Tips on the Clear Block Technique:

  • Use a light color of ink
  • Choose a block that fits on your card stock
  • Ink it and spritz with either water or rubbing alcohol until it almost starts to puddle.
  • Add a swirl of darker color with a marker after inking the block and before spritzing. 
  • Alcohol dries faster than water 
  • Add a bit of Shimmer Paint to your alcohol for additionals glitz! 
  • Whisper White card stock works just fine; no need for thicker papers

   

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