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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Gorgeous Butterflies with the Brilliant Wing dies

March 11, 2021

I was playing around with these dies and came up with these striking colored butterflies.

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I used the designer paper as a template to sponge through. This is what's left after you use the Brilliant Wings dies to cut out the 6 butterflies. Although in hindsight I should have sponged on the other side so the die fit. It was upside down on the die; I had to hold it up to the light to get the die placed correctly.

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I added a piece of White CS behind these butterflies and used the Stitched with Whimsy dies to add that pretty stitched edge. See those here.

Click on the image below to see these items in my store. Remember this designer paper is available through May 3rd or while supplies last.

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The greeting is from the Vine Design stamp set on a 1/2" strip of Poppy Parade card stock.

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This week’s card sketch for a quick, cute card!

March 10, 2021
Are you a collector of pretty papers? I've heard that many of you are! I equate it to my fabric collecting days.

This card sketch idea (seen below) will help you use some of it; it's so simple!

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I used the Double Oval punch for the greeting which unfortunately is unavailable right now; they've run out! But it will be at the end of March. The stamped greeting is from the Enjoy the Moment stamp set on page 59 in the Spring catalog. This pretty Grape ribbon is also unavailable; it should be back next week.

I chose to use the new Butterfly Bijou designer paper; an exclusive paper not seen in any catalog. It's available here through May 3rd or while supplies last. It's a 48 pack of 6 X 6" papers. I love the soft spring-like colors.

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Measurements are:
- Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- Gorgeous Grape 5 1/4" X 3 1/2"
- Designer Paper 3 pieces at 1 1/2" X 3 7/8"
You could use this sketch with stamped or textured card stock instead of designer paper. I would cut a full 4 1/2" X 3 7/8" piece of card stock, stamp it and then cut it into 1 1/2" strips.

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Season of Flowers cards kit to go; opt in by March 18th

March 9, 2021
My 2nd card kit to go in March is full of seasonal flowers. These striking cards feature the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards and are some of the easiest cards you'll ever make!

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There is no stamping required! It's truly a 'kit to go' since you only need adhesives & either scissors or a paper trimmer.

It's perfect for:
- beginner stampers
- creating on the fly, at a retreat, camping or anywhere!
- a gift for your crafting friends
- cards you need quickly but are trying not to buy at the store….!
You'll receive the following in your kit:
- Flowers for Every Season In Color cards (extra large 4 1/4" X 6 1/4") and matching envelopes
- 1/2 pkg. of the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards with adhesive-backed pre-cut images
- 1/2 pkg. clear Rhinestone gems
- the PDF tutorial with photos and step by step directions
Go here to order yours by March 18th. You can add on the other March kit featuring the Butterfly Bouquet products and save on shipping! Go here to get the details.

You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment. The actual kit will be mailed to you via 1st Class Mail at the end of March (barring any back-orders). *If you add any other kit shipping will revert to Priority.

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

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