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Neat ‘Latch fold’ card with Nature’s Walk suite; video & free project sheet too!

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Here’s the card I featured on last week’s video. We made it at my February card clubs locally and it was a big hit!

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My colors include Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie & Basic Beige. There are two different pieces of the designer paper that’s called Nature Walk and can be seen here.

There are lots of pieces and extra elements to this card. It was super fun to put together. That neat striped embossing folder on the extra Lost Lagoon layer is called Lovely Stripes and can be seen here. It’s one of my new favorites.

This card is kept closed by the narrow ‘flap’ attached to the right side of the card. I added a small triangle to the DSP layer to tuck the corner into. Works great To hold that flap down!

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The flap is adhered ‘underneath’ the DSP layer inside the card. *note the other embossing folder used on the card above. It’s called Stone & Vine and is also a deeply textured folder seen here.

There are many, many details on this card I want to highlight. Here goes:

• The die-cut leaves and ‘wood’ piece under the greeting are from the Nature’s Symphony bundle seen here.
• The die-cut leaves are cut out from our two-sided card stock. I love that you can choose the light or the dark side which gives more color choices!
• I added Pecan Pie ink to that wood die-cut with a blending brush.
• The greeting is from the Three Banner punch bundle seen here.

I created a free project sheet you can print or download. Click to see it.

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Below is the video tutorial for this card; I hope you watch it as I give multiple tips and ways to make your crafting process easier.

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• Striking Masterfully Made pre-cut card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option

  July 11, 2023

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  I chose to feature the Masterfully Made designer paper as the focus on this July card kit.  There are 5 designs and you'll make 2 of each. Two are fancy folds. 

  
  
  
  
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  *this kit is not included in my July special of buy 2 past kits and get a free stamp set.

  You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit, which is sent out at the end of July:

  • 1/2 pkg. Masterfully Made DSP (6" X 12")
  • two colors of baker's twine
  • a share of Adhesive-backed sequins trio
  • All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
  • the free PDF tutorial 

  *This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in receiving a kit each month  Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product in their package every few months. 

  The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

  The pre-cut kit with tutorial is $28 plus shipping.  See it here. 

  The PDF tutorial is $15; see it here. 

  To complete the cards you will need the following: greeting images, Berry Burst, Pretty Peacock & Navy inks, a paper trimmer for your new DSP and adhesives.  

  I used the Layering Leaves & Gorgeously Made stamp sets for my greetings & other images. You can substitute other stamps.

  *If you'd like to add either one to the kit (or the Gorgeously Made bundle) at an extra 10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

  *add on one or more kits and save on shipping. 

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• Two background techniques on this pretty Kindest Expressions card

  July 10, 2023

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  I made this card for our June Team swap; our theme was to create our own background.  I went a bit overboard but had a ton of fun making these!

  
  
  
  
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  It features these products from our Annual Stampin' Up! catalog:

  1. Kindest Expressions stamp set
  2. Paper Florist dies
  3. Countryside Corners dies
  4. Blending Brushes
  5. Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
  6. Embossing paste Matte finish
  7. Adhesive-Backed sequins trio

  Whew!  And I didn't even list the ink and paper!  My colors include Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist and Basic White.

  • I used Berry Burst ink and a Blending Brush to create an ombre background on my Bubble Bath card stock. I let that dry overnight. 
  • I then used a mask over this to spread White Embossing Paste with a Palette knife.  Even though my ink was dry it picked up the color and created an ombre look on the paste too.  I let that dry for a few hours.
  • Add the greeting and the Paper Florist dies seen here.  I can tell that I'll be using these dies a lot.  They're wonderful and make a huge variety of flowers. 

  
  
  
  
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  I LOVE how they turned out.  

  
  
  
  
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  I'll be sharing my Flowerbug's Team swaps later this week.  Stay tuned! 

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• Check out this ‘Tackle box’ with the Gone Fishing bundle! Amazing!!

  July 7, 2023

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  Today I'm sharing the last projects Candace made with the Gone Fishing and Let's Go Fishing designer paper.  She was our Artist of the Month for June and created some incredible projects!  

  I was blown away by this 'tackle box' full of candy.  She told me she made it up herself!  AMAZING!! 

  
  
  
  
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  She added gummy fish & worms, kisses, candy 'rocks' and nuggets inside.  I believe she first scored her box front then used the Gone Fishing large die to cut the windows for the front panel. Scoring first would help you center the die. Then she added the window sheet to the underside.  The window sheet holds the die-cut frame and the box front in place. 

  
  
  
  
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  Measurements for the box: *corrected

  • top of box 6 1/4 X 7 1/2" score 1" on all sides
  • bottom of box 6 1/8" X 7 3/8" score at 1" on all sides
  • window sheet 4 1/8" X 5 1/4" 
  • left inside divider (two compartments) is 1 7/8" X 6 3/4" score at 2 3/4", 3 1/2" & 4 1/4" 
  • right inside divider (three compartments) is 2 1/8" X  8 1/4" scored at 2", 2 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/8", 5 7/8" & 6 5/8" 
  • inside bottom (under the two divided sections) 5 1/4" X 5 5/8" score at 1 7/8", 2 5/8" & 3 3/8"

  
  
  
  
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  To assemble this you'd add the long vertical divided piece first and then the two scored strips after that.  

  I made a birthday version of this box. You can watch the video here.  

  You can see the Gone Fishing bundle here. 

  
  
  
  
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  This last card is another fun fold; she made lots of them in her array of cards.  

  
  
  
  
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  It's a pocket card that could also include a gift card inside it. Be sure to note the rhinestone 'fish bubbles' on the sentiment.  

  
  
  
  
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  I love the wavy detail she added to the inside piece; it's from the Gone Fishing dies.

  Measurements:

  • Misty Moonlight card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 3/4" & 6 3/4"
  • DSP 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" for front, bottom layer is 5 1/4" X 1"
  • Vanilla inside pull-out is 4 1/2" X 3 1/2"

  And last but certainly not least is this fabulous shaker card:

  
  
  
  
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  It's hard to tell but the colored and stamped panel is placed in one of our clear envelopes so she could add the new Iridescent shaker circles seen here. She added Boho Blue ink to the neutral card front using a Blending Brush, then stamped the greeting and leaves. She also fussy cut the fish from the Let's Go Fishing designer series paper and added them with Dimensionals. Then came the torn card stock layer and the bobbin and linen thread. 

  Now she placed the entire piece inside a clear envelope, folded over the excess and secured it with adhesive. Now she added the shaker circles from the top open edge before closing it off to seal.  Add it to your card base layers and you're done! 

  You can see these clear envelopes here.  I use them for card swaps, storing & protecting my finished cards and of course for easy shaker cards. They're $7 for 50 envelopes! 

  This is such a fun card to make AND receive! It's hard to stop shaking it! 

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