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Last of the amazing swaps by my Flowerbug’s Team; Black & White with a ‘pop’ of color!
Today's post features the rest of the Team swaps. Our theme was Black & White with a 'POP' of color. I love this theme so much; adding a bit of Black on a card provides a wonderful contrast to other colors and attracts the eye.
The first card was made by Candace; she used the Kite Delight stamp set along with Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green & So Saffron. See the set here.
She stamped her background and then stamped and fussy cut the kits separately to pop them up on the card. Her greeting is heat embossed with White embossing powder on the Black CS strip. Beautiful! Tammi made the next one featuring the happy color combo of Magenta Madness & a bit of Granny Apple Green.
The stamped images are from Hello Ladybug; after stamping on the die-cut scalloped circle she used the Tasteful Textile embossing folder.
The Black & White patterned paper is from the Pattern Party DSP – a host paper you can get FREE with host benefits. Once your order goes over the $150 mark you can choose free product! This amazing pack of paper has 40 12 X 12" sheets and is just $18. See it here.
Marilyn made this pretty card using Daffodil Delight.
She die-cut the flower 'window' from the White 'Stitched So Sweetly' die-cut (largest one in the set) to reveal the dotted designer paper underneath. This die is from the Meadow dies seen here. The polka dot DSP is also Pattern Party host paper.
She colored the white seam binding ribbon yellow with a Daffodil Blends marker. Her greeting is from the Sharing Sunshine stamp set.
The greeting is on a 'Stitched So Sweetly' die-cut too. These dies are retiring! I'm so sad; they are one of my favorite 'go to' dies for labels and layers. See them here.
Next is a fun fold card made by Jacki using a striking pop of Red for this wedding card.
The greeting is from the Celebrating You stamp set in the Jan-June mini catalog; see it here. Again her DSP is the host Pattern Party; can you tell we love this pack!!? The hearts are both punches in the Annual Catalog. They are returning in the new annual catalog.
Her measurements are:
- Black card base 5 1/2" X 11", scored at 1 1/4", 3 3/8", 7 5/8" & 9 3/4"
- DSP front dots – 2 pieces at 1" X 5 1/4", front hatch design – 2 pieces at 1 3/4" X 5 1/4"
- White layers under dots – 2 pieces 1 1/8" X 5 3/8", under hatch design – 2 pieces at 1 7/8" X 5 3/8", White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
- Black belly band 1" X 9 1/2"
Next is a Tracey's card featuring the pretty In Color of Polished Pink.
She used the Artistic dies for the beautiful Black die-cut. She stamped images from the Artistically Inked stamp set under the die-cuts for a neat watercolor look. The stamp & dies will be returning in the new catalog but they will not be in a bundle at 10% off then.
Her White layer is textured with the Gingham embossing folder from the Jan-June mini catalog; see it here.
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Matchbook Cards on tonight’s FB Live! An easy fun fold showing off your DSP
We made these neat fun fold 'matchbook' cards on Facebook Live last week. They're so neat and really show off your DSP.
Does it remind you of the old fashioned books of matches? See how it tucks in to the bottom flap?
I am featuring the Flowering Tulips stamp set & Flowering Fields designer series paper here. It's so pretty and spring-like.
The Live video is at 7:30 pm CT here on my Facebook page. If you aren't following me yet, be sure to do that so you don't miss the 6 videos I do each month.
The 2nd & 4th Monday night videos are 'Stamp with Me' videos where I encourage you to prep your pieces and create right along with me. I share the measurements & supplies needed a day or two ahead of time on my FB page here. Of course you can choose to watch first and make yours later too.
Here's a photo of them laying flat. My colors include Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Old Olive on the left card. The card on the right is Fresh Freesia, Rich Razzleberry & Shaded Spruce.
The dies for the greetings are the Layering Circles, Tasteful Labels and Beautiful Shapes dies.
Measurements:
- Card base 4 1/4" X 6 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
- DSP 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" scored at 4 5/8", 3/4" X 4" lower strip
- CS layer 4" X 5"
- White inside 3 3/4" X 4 1/2"
Share your version on this link by April 10th to get in on Prize Patrol.
Click on the photo below to watch the video.
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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.Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out.Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.Host codes: FS239K9C
If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Waves jewels (while available) or Polished Dots and 3 hand made cards from me.
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Striking card swaps; Black & White with a ‘Pop’ of color
Our Flowerbug's Team swap theme in March was to make a Black & White card with a pop of color. I'm proud to share the cards my talented gals made in today's post.
First is Candy's card featuring Melon Mambo as her pop of color.
Details:
- She used the Happiest of Birthdays (retiring) & Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets
- Lots of Stitched Rectangle die-cuts!
- Black CS is 5 1/4" X 4"
- DSP is 5" X 2 1/4" Pattern Party host paper in the Annual Catalog (retiring!)
- White 3/4" frayed ribbon from the Jan-June catalog
- Her dragonfly is punched using the Dragonflies punch (in a bundle now at 10% off)
Next is Karen's card featuring Granny Apple Green.
Details:
- She used the Scalloped Contour and Artistic dies
- She offset the same size Black & White scalloped die-cut!
- the ribbon is gingham; it carried over from the Holiday catalog
- Her DSP is 4" X 5 1/4" & is also the Pattern Party host paper – retiring now!
- the bling is Iridescent Rhinestone gems
Next is Karen G's card featuring Polished Pink:
Details:
- Butterfly dies are from the Brilliant Wing dies in the Annual Catalog
- DSP is 3 3/4" X 5" and is Pattern Party host paper
- Black CS is 4" X 5 1/4" & aa 3/4" X 4" strip, White strip is 1/2" X 3 3/4" strip, Circle is 2 3/8"
Next is Paula's striking card with Real Red & Granny Apple Green.
Details:
- She used the Medium daisy punch with Real Red CS & Vellum layering designs
- The designer paper is also Pattern Party host paper!
- She cut the Black & DSP paper into those points using the Basic Borders dies
- The double oval punch was used for her greeting layers, sprig & Medium Daisy punch too.
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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.Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out.Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.Host codes: FS239K9C
If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Waves jewels (while available) or Polished Dots and 3 hand made cards from me.
Don't forget about my loyalty rewards!
Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!
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