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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:

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…..

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.

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.

Bonus days are here!

Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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

Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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• More fun fold cards!

  May 21, 2020

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  Each day this week I'm sharing many of the Fun Fold card swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's Team.  They are amazing! 

  First is Candace's pretty Double Triangle card:

  
  
  
  
  
  

  This card is so fun to make and to receive! You can find all kinds of tutorials for this fold.  Here's a video I made for it: 

  The best thing about this card fold is how perfectly it uses both your card stock and designer paper without waste!  And it makes 2 cards at the same time!

  Start out with a full 8 1/2" X 11" piece of card stock.  Score it down the center both ways; at 5 1/2" and 4 1/4".  Then cut in half on the diagonal like this:

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Now cut two pieces of designer paper measuring 4" X 5 1/4" in half.  Use double sided paper for the best use; two for each card.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Candace used the retiring Peaceful Poppies designer paper seen here, the Painted Label dies and the Peaceful Moments bundle.  I love that splash of designer paper inside the card!

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Marilyn made this beautiful card with the Ornate Garden suite of products seen here; an early release from the upcoming Annual Catalog.  

  • The Olive card base is 4 1/4" X 8 3/4" scored at 5 1/2"
  • The Terracotta Tile layer is 4" X 3"
  • Designer paper is 3 7/8" X 2 7/8"
  • The Olive stitched rectangle is 3 1/2" X 2 1/4" 
  • The Terracotta Tile die-cut is from the Ornate Frames dies
  • The White daisy layer is 1 1/8" X 2 1/2", the White inside is 4" X 5 1/5"
  • Stamps are from the Ornate Style & Ornate Thanks stamp sets 

  Paula made this striking fun fold card using the Peaceful Poppies designer paper and the Painted Poppies bundle.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  This Peaceful Poppies designer paper is retiring and is on the Last Chance list now while supplies last here.  I'm so glad the Painted Poppies bundle will be returning in the new Annual catalog! 

  Measurements:

  • Poppy Parade main card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8"
  • Striped DSP is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
  • Poppies DSP is 1 3/4 X 3 3/4"
  • White strips are 2" X 4" 

  I hope you're enjoying these fun fold cards made by my talented Flowerbug's Team!  More tomorrow! 

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  It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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• Wow; don’t miss these Fun Fold cards!

  May 20, 2020

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  Each day this week I'm sharing the Fun Fold card swaps made by my incredibly talented Flowerbug's!  We hold a card swap every month and many opt in to participate.  See the others here and here. 

  First up is Annette's Kite Fold card!

  
  
  
  
  
  

  I know many of you will want to know how to make it so I searched and found this template at Beccy's Place.  She has a tutorial for it here.  Her card is a full sized card where Annette's was placed on a layer of her card.  So the finished size may be different. 

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Annette adhered her kite to a base card of Blueberry Bushel at 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" and White at 5 1/4" X 4" .  She also added a velcro closure to keep the card closed securely.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  I think the tail of ribbon and twine finish it off like a kit perfectly!

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  Karen made this adorable card with the Follow Your Art suite of products seen here!   I believe almost all of the products in this suite are retiring with many on sale; the stamps & dies, the designer paper (on sale for just $4.60 now!), the embellishment kit and the embossing folder too.  It's such a fun group of products; great for crafters! 

  
  
  
  
  
  

  The Follow Your Art embellishment kit comes with lots of fun accents including these stitched felt pieces!  Its on sale right now on the Last Chance list here. 

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Measurements:

  • Calypso Coral base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  • Designer paper is 4" X 5 1/4"
  • White is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 4 1/8"

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  May Specials

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

  It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

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• Lots of Fun Fold cards!

  May 19, 2020

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  My Flowerbug's Team held a Fun Fold card swap this month and I'll be sharing their amazing cards this week.  I'll try my best to add details, products and measurements for them too. 

  Their cards are jaw dropping incredible; you're going to just love them!

  First up is Jacki's striking split fold card.   Look at all of the dies she cut out!  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Measurements & Products used: 

  • The Daffodil Delight main card is 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 2 3/4" and 8 1/4"
  • White pieces are 2" X 5 1/4"
  • Follow Your Art DSP is 1 7/8" X 5 1/8"
  • Stamps – Beautiful Bouquet, Label Me Bold (Mini catalog)
  • Dies – Bouquet Bunch

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Jonna made this amazing double Z fold card with the Sailing Home stamp set, Smooth Sailing Dies and Come Sail Away designer paper.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  This Come Sail Away paper is on the retiring list right now while supplies last; it coordinates so beautifully with these products!   The Sailing Home stamp set and Smooth Sailing dies are in the next catalog but the paper is not. 

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Measurements:

  • Navy card base is 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
  • Balmy Blue is 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8"
  • Designer paper – left is 3 1/4" X 4", middle is 3 1/4" X 1 7/8", white on right is also 3 1/4" X 1 7/8"

   

  Deloris made this beautiful Double Point card using the retiring Bird Ballad designer paper. This paper is on sale on the Last Chance list here.  It's just $8.05 right now!

  
  
  
  
  
  

  One of my Club cards this month features this unique fold so there will be a video on it next week. 

  Measurements:

  • Black base is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
  • the dotted Designer Paper is 5 1/4" X 4 1/4"
  • the two folded DSP points are 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side, with the tips folded to the score line.  
  • She fussy cut the flowers and bird from the Bird Ballad designer series paper. See it here. 
  • The White die is the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here.

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  May Specials

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

  It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

  Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

  Order online here

  
  
  
  
  
  

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