More Monochromatic swaps featuring flowers

August 20, 2025

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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2 more Botanical Layers card ideas!

June 4, 2022
Once I started I couldn't seem to stop creating with the Botanical Layers stamp set. I made this card for an online swap:

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It's a Dutch door monochromatic card in Orchid Oasis. Do you like these type of cards as much as I do? I find cards with one main color very soothing to the eye and just plain pretty!

I stamped the main image multiple times without reinking. I love that about our inks; you can get multiple hues with one color.

Details:
- The card front opens at the bottom only.
- I used the Stitched Greenery die for the inside White layer.
- There is a half circle of Orchid Oasis ombre glimmer paper at the top with the bow.
- The tag is from the Tea Cup dies; the greeting is from the Cup of Tea stamp set.
Measurements:
- Card base 5 1/2" X8 1/2"; score at 4 1/4" then trim off at 2 3/4" up to the top of the card. Save this piece for the front layer
- Front layer (cut from the card base) is 2 3/4" X 4"
- White front is 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"; inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
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This next card was made with the Inked Block technique.

Here's how:
- I colored an 'H' block with Stampin' Write markers in Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis & Tahitian Tide.
- Then I spritzed alcohol on it (you can use water; alcohol dries faster) and pressed it onto my White CS and let it dry.
- Lay a piece of copy paper over it and set something heavy on it so it dries flat.
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After it's dry I stamped the botanical image in Starry Sky ink and used the Timeworn Type embossing folder.

The greeting is also from the Botanical Layers set; the die-cut is from the All That dies.

You can see a video on this technique here.

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Pretty Prints card kit to go in June

June 3, 2022
Check out these colorful cards for this month's kit to go! I am featuring the Pretty Prints designer paper and the Lovely Layers Vellum.

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There's quite a variety of cards here from fun birthday to pretty all occasions cards. I used two stamp sets for the greetings here – Good Feelings & Nature's Prints. I design my kit cards around the colors & product so you can use greetings you already own, but if you'd prefer you can add on either or both stamp sets to the kits.

This kit includes these 10 striking cards and the PDF tutorial. Opt in to get one by June 19th here.

The kit includes the following:
- 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts & punched pieces
- 1/2 pkg Pretty Prints designer paper 6" X 12"
- a share of the Lovely Layers Vellum
- a share of the Iridescent Rhinestones
- The PDF tutorial with step by step instructions, measurements, supplies & photos
- It does not include stamped images or stamps. You can add it on either the Good Feelings or Nature's Thoughts.
Choose the kit to go here; it's $28

The PDF tutorial is here. $15

**The PDF is emailed to you immediately after payment. The Kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of June, 2022.

Add on the Good Feelings stamp set at 10% off! Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com to get a combines price.

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Here's a video I made featuring this pretty vellum:

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Celebrate Today Magnet kit; get it at 50% off!

June 2, 2022

There is an exciting promotion in June with our Kits Collection. Maybe you don't even know about these kits since they are not in any printed publication. They are only seen online. Click here to see them all.

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I LOVE these kits; they are all inclusive so everything is included to finish the projects as shown. The only thing you might want is a paper snips or liquid multipurpose glue.

There are 18 choices of kits in this online collection!! You'll find 12 card kits and 6 crafting kits!

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Today I'm featuring the Celebrate Today Magnet board kit. It's so cool and has multiple uses to display or organize!

The Celebrate Today Magnet Board Kit includes supplies to create a magnet board designed to organize aspects of your daily life in a beautiful way. With interchangeable messages, backgrounds, and envelopes, you can decorate your magnet board to best suit your style and needs!

It's 12 X 12" in size and includes the frame with magnet backing. It also includes multiple options to customize your kit to your taste. It's $25 but you can get it as your second kit at 50% off!

Here's a photo of Stampin' Up!'s finished board:

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And here's mine:

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I also made a bunch of cards with leftover pieces from the kit too:

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I used mostly Smoky Slate, Calypso Coral and Mint Macaron colors and a few extra pieces to embellish the cards.

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