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New Product share & video tutorial on how to create sky through aspen trees

Last week I shared a video highlighting the new products I pre-ordered from both the 2026 Spring catalog and the newest Online Exclusives. I also shared some swaps using new products including this one I made:

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This was made with a new stamp set called Aspen Grove. You might know I have a love for tree and leaf stamp sets so this was a definite ‘yes’ on my list. I made over 20 of these for my swap! But I like making multiples of cards I love.

I chose Old Olive, Black and Balmy Blue as my colors here. I knew I wanted a blue sky between the tree limbs so I had to figure out a way to do that. Mmm…..

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Here’s what I did: I stamped the three tree limbs on a post it not and fussy cut around and between them. I then stamped on my White card stock and placed the post it note over the stamped image. Now I can add Balmy Blue ink over it all. Tip: I did add a bit more adhesive on the post it note but the best thing would be to use a post it note that is sticky all over (found at the office stores).

After I added the blue sky with a blending brush I stamped the tree leaves repeatedly at the top using Old Olive ink, stamping in both 1st & 2nd generation inks (stamping off once).
The greeting is from a new stamp set called Prayers & Promises.

Here’s the free project sheet you can download or print. Click here.

As you can see below the images in this set are mostly tree limbs and leaves. It’s what I like to call a ‘builder’ set where you can create your own scenes.

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Did you spy the new embossing folder called Lovely Stripes? I placed it in the folder on the angle to add more interest. This folder and the stamp set will be available starting tomorrow – Tuesday, January 6th! Click here to shop.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and the new product shares too. I hope you watch! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.

January Specials:

Bonus days are here!

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Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

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The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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January’s Product of the Month
Fabulous Sayings set
Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

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Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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• Diamond Gatefold fun fold card with Season of Green & Gold specialty paper – video too!

  September 16, 2024

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  On last week's Live video I created this beautiful fun fold card. It shows off both sides of our double sided designer paper beautifully! 

  
  
  
  
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  I chose to feature the stunning Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper seen here online.  It's filled with shades of green with gold foil accents and is part of our Online product line.

  I cased my friend Susie Wood who made the card on the left below: 

  
  
  
  
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  She used the Regal Flora designer paper in Cherry Cobbler with Blackberry Bliss. So very pretty!  Find more projects by my talented friend from Iowa here on her blog. 

  I love this neat fold!

  Details:

  • The pretty gold die-cut is from the Peaceful Season bundle seen here.
  • The greeting is from the Something Fancy stamp set seen here
  • The leaf die-cuts are from the Delicate Forest dies seen here

  Look at the extra details inside too. Wedding cards are fun because you can go over the top a bit! This gorgeous card will be given to my youngest son who's getting married this week.  I'm so thrilled for him and his fiance'. We're excited to welcome her into our family! 

  
  
  
  
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  It used a pieces of designer paper measuring 12" X 5 1/4" that is adhered to a card base of 4 1/4" X 5 1/2".  It's scored at 2", 4", 8" and 10". Then the corners are folded down. Here's the simple template I drew:

  
  
  
  
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  To get the rest of the measurements please check out the free project sheet here. Click on the link to download or print the directions: Download Diamond Gatefold card

  
  
  
  
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  I shared this card and another very easy fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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  All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

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  I shared this card and another very special fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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• Gorgeous Season of Green & Gold card kit to go; now with video!

  September 13, 2024

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  The gorgeous Green & Gold foil specialty paper is the star of these beautiful cards.  

  
  
  
  
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  Aren't they pretty?  The patterns include gold foil on one side of each sheet. 4 of 5 designs are fancy folds. 

  You have a choice between a pre-cut kit or a PDF tutorial.  Both now include a video tutorial!

  The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. You'll also receive a link to an unlisted video tutorial. This will be sent via email after purchase.  

  The kit to go is $31 and includes the following:

  • 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts
  • 1/2 pkg. Season of Green & Gold DSP (6" X 12")
  • a share of Iridescent sheet ribbon and Neutral sequins
  • the PDF tutorial & video link

  Click here to pre-order the kit to go. Click here to purchase the PDF tutorial $16. 

  The PDF tutorial will be sent to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

  You'll need inks, greeting images, a scissors (some fussy cutting), adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

  Products used:

  • Stamps – Everyday Greetings & Greetings of the Season
  • Inks – Garden Green, Mossy Meadow
  • Cardstock – Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Gold Foil, Vanilla, White
  • Dies & Folders – Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love, Magical Meadow, Thoughtful Wishes, Golden Greenery, Greetings of the Season dies. Distressed Tile, Exposed Brick & Timber embossing folders. 
  • Other – Die-cut machine, adhesives, paper snips scissors, Paper trimmer

  
  
  
  
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  Save $$ on shipping if you order more than one kit.  See them all at my shop here. 

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• New, beautiful Splendid Autumn card kit to go; now with an exclusive video tutorial!

  September 11, 2024

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  Stampin' Up! knows we love scenic designer series paper and they created another winner with the Splendid Autumn DSP. I chose to feature it for one of my September card kits to go. 

  
  
  
  
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  Each of the cards are a unique fun fold layout. I chose these designs specifically to show off the pretty papers. 

  I offer both a pre-cut kit with products or the PDF tutorial option.  Both include the tutorial and now an unlisted video on how to assemble each card!  The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase from my shop. The video link is emailed to you soon after.  The pre-cut card kit is mailed out at the end of September.

  This month's kit to go includes the following:

  • 1/2 pkg Splendid Autumn 6" Designer Series Paper
  • a share of Faux Glass gems and woven gold leaves
  • a share of Wild Wheat rustic ribbon
  • both the PDF tutorial and the video tutorial

  Click here to purchase the card kit to go for $31 plus shipping. Click here to get the PDF tutorial for $16.  *see all of the available kits or tutorials here. 

  *this is the kit my subscribers will receive.   Subscribe here if you're interested in receiving a card kit filled with both products AND a pre-cut card kit.  My subscribers get their kits at a reduced rate.

  I used the Layering Leaves stamp set for my greetings. I LOVE it; it's a go-to for an all occasions greeting set. 

  
  
  
  
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  However you can substitute any greetings instead.  I specifically plan my cards kits so you only need greeting images; not a specific stamp set.

  
  
  
  
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  *I'll share the other new kit for September tomorrow!

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