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Look at these wonderful Plaid Themed card swaps

I'm excited to share these fabulous swap cards by my Flowerbug's Team today.  Our theme was to use plaid in some way on our cards. 

Jacki made this unique card with the Timeless Plaid DSP.  

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She cut three pieces of Timeless Plaid DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies. Then cut them into even pieces and added her sentiment between them.  I love the simple addition of the twine on the upper left.  She used the new Secret Sea with Very Vanilla. The greeting is from the With You in Mind stamp set.  

Paula made this gorgeous card also using the Timeless Plaid DSP.  

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She also used the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder and the Textured Notes dies and the Wishing You bundle. I love her color combo; it really shows off the pretty colors in the DSP.  Look at the ribbon threaded through the die-cut edges!  Her colors include Early Espresso & Pecan Pie. 

Candy made this gorgeous card using the Twisted in Time stamp set. 

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She also used the Textured Notes dies and the Plaid embossing folder.  Her colors include Lost Lagoon, Basic Beige and Early Espresso. 

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• STUNNING Christmas card swaps full of glitz & shine!

  November 22, 2023

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  This is the third batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our November Glitz, Shine & Glimmer swap. 

  First is a gorgeous card made by Roxann.  She thought of doing just an ornament but added it to a card front instead.  

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  Measurements:

  • Navy card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
  • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper 4" X 5 1/4" (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Ornament die-cuts from Gold foil, More Dazzle & Shining Brightly papers – stars from the Stars at Night dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Greeting – Night Divine stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Ribbon is the Navy & Gold ribbon (2023 Holiday catalog)

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  The Stars at Night & Night Divine bundles are both on the Last Chance list & available while supplies last. It looks like the Shining Brightly paper is sold out….. 

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  Next is an amazing 'Swing & Swap' card by Sharon. I might accuse her of being an overachiever with this card as it's over the top amazing!

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  It's hard to tell in the photo that the stars element swings back & forth.  It's so fun to play with! 

  Products:

  • Navy card stock
  • Night Divine stamp set
  • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Silver & Gold adhesive-backed paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
  • Stars at Night & Deckled circle dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Star Trinkets (2023 Holiday catalog but sold out)
  • Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder (2023 Holiday catalog)

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  Measurements:

  • 10 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4", 3" & 6"
  • designer paper – two 1" X 5 1/4" strips, two 1 1/4" X 5 1/4" strips
  • circle 2 1/2"
  • strip for sway mechanism 1/2" X 2", small hole cut in top
  • Vanilla inside 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"

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  Isn't it a fantastic card?!  

  Stop in for more swaps tomorrow!  

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• Beautiful Glitz & Shine card swaps

  November 21, 2023

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  Today is the second batch of Glitz, Shine or Glimmer card swaps by my Flowerbug's Team.  You'll love the wide array of gorgeous cards they made! 

  But first I have to tell you about the Last Chance & Carry Over lists from the 2023 Holiday catalog. 

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  The holiday catalog ends January 3rd and they've released the items that are retiring AND those that will carry over into 2024. *see all items here!

  This Last Chance Products promotion will include two lists: a retiring list and a carryover list.

  • The retiring list details the products that will no longer be available once the catalog is gone. These items are while supplies last! *see it here Download 2023 Last Chance Larger Font Sept – Dec 2023 Mini
  • The carryover list details the products that will be moving to an upcoming catalog or the online exclusive category. *see it here Download 2023 Holiday catalog CARRYOVER_US

  Details:

  • Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. 
  • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
  • Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.

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  First up today is a birthday card made by Deloris. She used the beautiful Autumn Leaves dies as her main focus.  

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  Measurements & products: 

  • All About Autumn center panel 2 3/4" X 5 1/2" (DSP is discontinued now)
  • More Dazzle paper 1/2" X 5 1/2" strips
  • Pretty Peacock card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" – front textured with the Distressed Tile embossing folder
  • Vanilla die-cut 2 3/8" X 4" – Countryside Corners dies (2023-24 Annual catalog)
  • Greeting from the Lasting Joy stamp set (2023-24 Annual catalog)

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   Next is a pretty Christmas card made by Jane. She chose to feature the Merriest Trees bundle seen here. 

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  This card is all about Lost Lagoon and Silver which are absolutely beautiful together!

  Products used:

  • Lost Lagoon card stock
  • Snowflake Magic specialty & Winter Meadow designer papers (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Silver & Gold adhesive backed glimmer paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
  • Elegant Trim (silver cord – Annual catalog)
  • Festive Pearls (Annual catalog) 

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  Measurements:

  • Lost Lagoon card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • White 4" X 5 1/4"
  • Snowflake Magic 1" X 5 1/8"
  • Winter Meadow 2 7/8" X 5 1/8" 

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  Next is a pretty card made by Candy

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  I love her pretty color combo of Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo & White.  

  Products & measurements:

  • Crumb Cake card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" (textured with the Stripes & Splatters 3D embossing folder 2023-24 Annual catalog)
  • Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper (Online Exclusives) 2" X 5 1/2"
  • Deckled Rectangle dies 2 1/8" X 3 1/2" (Annual catalog)
  • Flirty Flamingo greeting 2 1/8" long (Stylish Shapes dies 2023-24 Annual catalog) 
  • Inks – Old Olive, Flirty Flamingo & Old Olive Stampin' Write markers 
  • Brass Butterflies (Annual catalog)

  I love sharing my Team's cards and their special styles! Stop back in for more gorgeous card swaps tomorrow!

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• Christmas card swaps – fun layouts and fancy-fold cards

  November 20, 2023

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  I have lots of beautiful cards to share with you this week; all from my Flowerbug's Team swaps. You'll love the theme – 'to use glitz, shine or shimmer'. 

  This first card was made by Tracey.  I think we all love the fractured card layout! 

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  If you want to learn how to make a fractured card here's a link to a video I did.

  Products used:

  • Walk in the Forest designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog) 
  • More Dazzle specialty paper (2023-24 Annual catalog) – 1/4" strips
  • Brightest Glow stamp set (2023-24 Annual catalog)
  • Holly leaf die-cuts are from the St. Nicolas dies (Holiday catalog)
  • Christmas Tidings embossing folder (Holiday catalog)
  • Stylish Shapes dies – for 1 7/8" Vanilla square

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  Next is a neat interlocking gatefold card made by Candace. I'm not sure of the name of this fun fold but see how the circle die-cuts are entwined? One is adhered to each side of the front folds.  

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  Products used:

  • Gift of Giving stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
  • Shining Christmas specialty designer paper ( was in the online exclusives; now sold out)
  • Stylish Shapes dies for circles (2023-24 Annual catalog)

  She added designer paper to the inside too! 

  Measurements:

  • Cherry Cobbler card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 2 3/4" from each side.
  • Designer paper is 2 1/2" X 4" – 4 pieces; 2 for the front and 2 for the back
  • Largest circle die-cut is 3", White inside is 2 1/2" 

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  Stop back in for more gorgeous card swaps tomorrow!

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