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Mountain Air with Stitched Nested Labels

This month I'm featuring the Mountain Air bundle; a fantastic set of stamps and dies that make creating scenes so easy. I created 10 beautiful scenic cards to share with anyone who orders this bundle from me this month.  It's also free to anyone who places an online order.  *Details below

Here's one of my favorites made with the Stitched Nested Label dies and the Stone embossing folder. 

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The Stitched Nested Label dies are in the annual catalog and you can see them here online. 

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You might wonder how I achieved the textured white washed background.  I first textured the Smoky Slate card stock with the Stone 3D embossing folder.  Then I lightly rubbed my White Craft ink pad directly onto the card stock.  Let dry or heat set with an embossing tool.  Such a fabulous look!

The Stone 3D embossing folder is part of the Power of Hope bundle from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  It's free with the Power of Hope stamp set for any $100 order while supplies last.  It's already on the low inventory list! 

 

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Other details:

  • Colors are Smoky Slate, Pretty Peacock, Basic Gray and Whisper White
  • The trees are stamped in Pretty Peacock; one in full strength ink and the other second generation ink (stamped off once). They're die-cut with the Majestic Mountain dies. 
  • The greeting is from the Well Said stamp set (one you can get FREE with the purchase of the Starter kit! #BestDealEver!)

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

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March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

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4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

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  • Cool technique with the Wink of Stella pen!

    There are times I like to color and others that I don't. I came up with this cool technique using the Wink of Stella pen and White Craft ink to highlight my main image. 

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    I pressed a clear block directly onto my White Craft ink pad and used that to pick up the ink with my Wink of Stella pen. You sure don't have to use a clear block but I didn't want to get Wink of Stella in my ink pad. You could use a paper plate or any other non porous surface.   

    I used Purple Posy, Pool Party and Seaside Spray on the cards below. 

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    Technique tips:

    • Light colored card stock works best here; the White ink can obscure the stamped image on dark card stock.
    • Squeeze out a bit of the Wink of Stella liquid to make a small puddle to mix with the White ink for easier painting. 
    • Paint the image once and go back and highlight parts of it if you want more 'lightness'. 
    • Black Memento ink works fine to stamp your image
    • This should work nicely on a heat embossed image! 
    • You can use the White Craft ink refill instead of an ink pad but a little drop goes a long way! 

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    I also used Versamark to create a background effect on the card base, stamping the main image multiple times. I love how soft a Versamark background is and I don't use it near enough.  This repetitive stamping could be very busy if done in black or a darker color.  

    Here's the video with 3 different coloring techniques! 

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    Click on the photo below to get this stamp set and the Queen Anne's Lace set and an 8 cards pre-cut kit for each one; free! 

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    Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55. 

    *Remember that if your order is over $150 do not use the host code above.  You'll get your own host benefits!  

    And if it is over $99 I recommend you choose the Starter kit instead!  It just makes sense! 

    Order online here

    All the trimming Save

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

    Beautiful Autumn collage Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

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  • September Kits to Go – Gilded Autumn and Banner Year; each with 3 options!

    Who's ready for Fall?  It's coming faster than I want!  But it does give me the opportunity to play with Autumn themed cards.  

    I chose the Gilded Autumn specialty designer paper as my inspiration for this month's kit to go cards.  They DSP is so pretty!  I absolutely love the addition of Mint Macaron and Cajun Craze to this years colors.  

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    The cards include a few fun fold designs, which I love to make.  There are 5 different cards and you'll receive 2 of each in the kit.  Change them up with either different choices of paper or greetings if you'd like.  

    This kit includes $20 in product and the pre-cut cards kit.  And it's just $28!!  That means you're paying about $4 for the 10 cards!  

    • 1/2" package Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP
    • The Basket Weave metallic ribbon combo pack
    • 1/2" pkg Champagne Rhinestones
    • 10 pre-cut cards including punches and die-cuts (Texturing is not done for you)
    • PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions. The Tutorial is emailed to you immediately upon payment.
    • The kit will be mailed to you at the end of September. 
    • *This kit will be sent to my monthly kit subscribers.  If you'd like to subscribe to receive a kit every month click here.  

    Everything is cut for you except the Designer Paper.  You'll use your own paper trimmer to do that. 

    You will need the following to finish your cards like mine:

    • Beautiful Autumn stamp set (can easily substitute other greetings)
    • ink pads – Cajun Craze, Early Espresso & Mint Macaron
    • Paper Trimmer
    • Embossing folders (not absolutely necessary)
    • Sponges, ruler
    • Adhesives

    You can choose from the following; the cards and product kit, adding on the Beautiful Autumn bundle (extra 10% discount) to the kit or just the pdf tutorial.  Click here to order

    I'm also offering a second cards kit this month.  If you'd like both I will combine shipping as I can fit them all in one package and still send via Priority mail.  Please use this link to purchase both kits.  

    This kit includes the Banner Year stamp set and features all Fun Fold cards with upcoming Holiday themes!  

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    This kit is also just $28 and includes the Banner Year stamp set, the pdf tutorial and the 8 cards pre-cut kit.  You will need a few ink pads and adhesive to finish your cards.  With the tutorial you can make many more with your new stamp set! 

    You have the option of adding on the Banners Pick a Punch at an additional 10% off too!  Or choose the Tutorial only option.

    Go here to order any of the above kit options! 

    If you love receiving my card kits and don't want to miss any click here to see my newsletter.  There's a subscribe button half way down; click on that and you can subscribe to receive a kit every month. It's $36.50 with shipping and always includes $20 in Stampin' Up! product and a pre-cut 10 cards kit!  Subscribers will receive surprise product from me in your kit every 6 months or so. 

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    Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55. 

    *Remember that if your order is over $150 do not use the host code above.  You'll get your own host benefits!  

    And if it is over $99 I recommend you choose the Starter kit instead!  It just makes sense! 

    Order online here

    All the trimming Save

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

    Beautiful Autumn collage Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

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  • Quadrangle Cards Technique; a great use of your 6 X 6″ Designer Paper!

    Check out this great template where you cut a 6 X 6" piece of Designer Paper into 4 pieces for 4 cards.  I also layered it with a 6 1/2" piece of card stock for easy borders!  Look!

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    I created the above cards with a sheet of the beautiful Plaid Tidings 6" DSP from the 2020 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  I also used the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle and the two Daisy punches in the annual catalog.  Super easy cards! 

    The colors are Mango Melody, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White.  

    Then I used a different sheet of the Plaid Tidings DSP on Facebook Live last week.  I LOVE Black & White with a pop of color so I added Magenta Madness and used the Zany Zebras stamp set seen here.  

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    Aren't they fun?!  I wasn't sure if I wanted to add any pink to the zebras but I ended up loving it! I colored just a bit on the zebras with the Magenta Madness Blends marker.   

    If you're wondering just where this stamp set is, you can find it in the Beginner's Brochure or click here to see it online. 

    Below is my template for the Designer Paper. 

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    Next you'll see how you can place the DSP pieces onto a piece of 6 1/2" square piece of card stock and get nice layers. 

    You can see how I did it in the video below.  Remember I host 6 FB Live's a week.  Every Tuesday at 11 am CT and the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm.  Check them out here.   Just click on 'more' and then 'videos'. 

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    Tip: If you have trouble measuring things I suggest that once you have a template for both the Designer Paper and the layered card stock piece you save one to reuse over and over again.

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    I hope you like these cards!  Be sure to watch the video below to catch the tips & tricks on using this template. 

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    Here's the FB Live replay for you.  Enjoy!

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    Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55.  But remember if your order is over $99 you can choose to get the Starter kit instead!  

    Order online here

    All the trimming Save

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

    Beautiful Autumn collage Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

     

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