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More Monochromatic swaps featuring flowers

I’m sharing more of my Team’s monochromatic swaps today. These pretty cards all feature flowers. 

This first stunning card is made by Barb who used the Spotlight on Nature stamp set. I was shocked to see it on the Last Chance list and it’s already out of stock! 

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Joan is a master at coloring!  Look at the shadow effect she achieved on the flowers and leaves! It looks like it’s raised but it’s simply stamped and Blends marker was added all around the image.

The other stamps she used are Sentimental Framing and Textured Notes. The inks are Granny Apple Green & Memento Black. She added Holographic Resin Dots, a linen thread bow and Wink of Stella on the butterfly to finish it off.  

She gave me measurements I can share with you too! 

• Lemon Lime Twist 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″
• Granny Apple Green 3 1/2″ X 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
• White 3 1/4″ X 5 1/2″, inside is 3″ X 5″, greeting is 3 1/4″ X 1″
• Season of Elegance DSP 2 pieces at 3/4″ X 5 1/2″

Here’s a view of the card opened:  

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You’ve created a beautiful card Joan! 

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Next is a card made by Joan’s mom, Barb. It’s her first time swapping with us and she did a wonderful job! 

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Barb chose the Gallery Blooms stamp set. She stamped the flower in Night of Navy and used Wink of Stella to pull the color into the image. Very cool idea! 

She used the Textured Notes dies (2nd & 3rd largest) for her blue layers of Night of Navy and Blueberry Bushel. 

Measurements:

• Night of Navy card base 4 1/4″ X 11″ score at 5 1/2″
• Blueberry Bushel 4 3/4″ X 3/4″, scrap for greeting
• White 2 3/4″ X 4 1/2″ for die-cut, inside is 3 1/2″ X 4 3/4″

Beautiful job Barb!

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Next is a pretty card made by Candace featuring the pretty Charming Day bundle seen here. 

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Her colors include White, Soft Seafoam and Basic Gray.  She added color to the floral die-cut with Blends markers and then added Wink of Stella to all of the die-cuts. 

The pretty leaf die-cuts also have Soft Seafoam Blends added. The texture is the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here.   I just love the clean look of this pastel color with White.

Here’s the inside view.  Simply stamping the flower image in the same ink is a beautiful say to finish it. 

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I’ll be sharing our swap cards all week; stay tuned! 

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• In Color Bundle special offer through May 7th only! Plus a Designer Paper share!

  April 27, 2022

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  Everyone is loving our newest set of In Colors – the 2022-24 In Colors are amazing, bright & colorful. Look!

  
  
  
  
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  Each year I offer my customers a special In Color bundle offer where they get free product with purchase.  This year is no exception! 

  From today through May 7th you can opt in and get all 5 in color products all at once!  No waiting for each color; it all arrives at one time!  Message me here to opt in. 

  1. In Color basic Bundle; option 1 includes the following items. $85 plus $8 for Priority shipping

  • 4 sheets card stock of each color in 8 ½” X 11" (20 sheets)
  • All 5 In Color ink pads
  • All 5 In Color ink refills
  • In Color 6 X 6” DSP (10 sheets)
  • 5 sheets 6 X 6” Glimmer paper
  • Choice of a free Ribbon Share (2 yds each color) or In Color Matte Dots! *choose 1; may depend on availability

  2. Bundle option 2 – Add on all 5 Blends markers – pay for 4; get the 5^th FREE for $43. *Available with In Color bundle only. 

  Total cost for all In Color items is $128 plus $8 Priority Shipping = $136

  
  
  
  
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  How does it work? 

  1. Opt in by May 7th.  Pay via PayPal, credit card or money order. *US customers only.
  2. I'll order the products on or before May 7th (may depend on availability). Once it arrives I'll sort & package it up for you.  
  3. It will ship out via Priority Mail by mid May.  Locals can pick up. 
  4. This purchase will count towards my Frequent Shopper points!  See that here. 

  Message me here by May 7th and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. Or pay via credit card.  

  3. Bundle option 3 – all In Color items plus the DSP share below for $162 with combined shipping.

  Designer Paper Share: 

  And if you love Designer Paper Shares I've got you covered!  Get 82 sheets of our new Designer Papers in 6 X 6" size for just $26.   It's $32 with 1st class shipping. 

  
  
  
  
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  The Last Chance list is out!

  Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

   

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• Easiest way to create a scene; the Oceanfront stamp set!

  April 26, 2022

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  Making swaps with a 'water theme' for my Flowerbug's Team was my first play with the Oceanfront stamp set seen here. I found out how easy it is to create a beautiful scene with just 4 stamped images.  

  
  
  
  
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  My colors include Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Black & Sahara Sand.  

  
  
  
  
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  The Pebbles Enamel Shapes embellishments are so perfect for the faux stones on the beach.  They were unavailable for quite awhile but they're now back! 

  
  
  
  
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  The greeting & Palm tree are from the Paradise Palms bundle seen here.  It pairs wonderfully with the Oceanfront stamp set.  

  
  
  
  
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  The Diorama dies make this card even more unique.  I added Stampin' Dimensionals to the outer 'frame' of the scene and adhered the center down flat. This reveals just a bit of the Black layer and gives dimension or depth to the scene.  

  Using the Stamparatus helped make these 14 swap cards quick work!  I love that we can reverse the plates on our Stamparatus so I could stamp all 4 images; one on each side of the 2 plates.  

  
  
  
  
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  I think these cards are a great 'guy' card or for those who love the beach.  

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• Stack & Cut card technique; make 4 quick cards with your Designer Paper

  April 25, 2022

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  On tonight's FB Live we're making Stack & Cut cards!  Monday, April 25th at 7:30 pm here on my FB page.  

  If you can't watch it live it will be on my YouTube channel here. 

  
  
  
  
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  I chose to use the Heart & Home designer paper and the Blessings of Home stamp & dies bundle (seen here) for these pretty cards.  This designer paper is retiring at the end of May. I like the fact that each sheet has a white wood pattern on one side. 

  
  
  
  
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  Here's now to make these Stack & Cut cards:  Choose 4 different patterns of Designer Paper and then cut them into pieces using the template below.  

  Sort the pieces so one piece of each pattern fits on each card front.  You'll create 4 different but similar cards quickly!  Embellish as you'd like.  

  
  
  
  
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  Here's a photo of the pieces I started with.  

  • 4 full cards of Pale Papaya – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • 4 Garden Green pieces at 4" X 5 1/4"
  • the 16 pieces of Designer Paper – cut from the 4 pieces of DSP you started with

  
  
  
  
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  Here's the template I used for the 4 pieces of Designer Paper.  Choose patterns that coordinate in color.  I love this way of using our beautiful double sided designer paper!  

  Tip: it's best if the patterns have a variety of sizes in their patterns.  

  
  
  
  
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  The Flowers of Home dies (seen here) are delicate with many leaves & flower options. 

  
  
  
  
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  Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT to see how easy it is to make 4 quick cards with the Stack & Cut technique.  

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