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Ombre Blending with Decorative Masks; an easy technique!

If you struggle to get a smooth blend I have a few suggestions for you.  We made this striking card at a class this weekend.  Everyone loved it and they all turned out fabulous!

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Details:

  • The colors here are Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler; with a bit of gold glitz thrown in.
  • The leaves are die-cut from the Intricate Leaves dies seen here. 
  • The greeting is from the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set in the Holiday catalog. I love this greeting!  See it here.

Here are some tips & suggestions for perfect Ombre' blending:

  • Use out Blending Brushes; they really do make a smooth blend easier.
  • Choose colors that are similar in hue. For instance blues and greens, or yellows to reds.  
  • Blend over a Decorative Mask – see them all here.  The patterned stencils/masks seem to break up any inconsistencies in your blending. 
  • Here I added color onto Crumb Cake card stock; that also helps and would be a a good color to practice on. 
  • I start out with the lightest color and work my way downward; in this case at an angle.  
  • I leave a tiny space between colors and make sure to blend/connect them by going into the previous color just a bit before moving. 

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  • Field & Flower Mystery Card

    I am holding a mystery card challenge with me Team.  I send them a variety of pieces in a card base and challenge them to use them to create a card.  They can cut up or punch, or add anything to create an original card. 

    This week I'm sharing a few projects with the pretty Field & Flower DSP (seen here) from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's currently free with any $50 order US.  

    Here is what I came up with for my Mystery card: 

    Field & Flower Mystery Save

    In their packet I added a White card base, a large piece of Flower & Field designer series paper, a strip of Bumblebee CS, punched Black & white pieces and some Bumblebee ribbon.  I decided to add a few stitched flowers from the Pierced Bloom dies (seen here).  Look at this amazing stitching!  

    Field & Flower Stitched Blooms Save

    The Black center is from the Perennial Petal dies (seen here) however. I love that cute die!  The greeting is from the Happy Thoughts stamp set. 

    To create this angled piece I started with a 4" X 4 1/4" piece of designer paper and just cut it in half on the diagonal.  It really doesn't matter what your angle is.  Then I added a strip of Bumblebee CS underneath the diagonal cut.  So easy!  

    Field & Flower Stitched Blooms Save

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  • Quick cards with the Field & Flower DSP & In Color cards & envelopes

    Have you noticed our In Color cards & envelopes?  They're called Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards & envelopes; whew!  That's a long name, right?!  See them on page 154 of the annual catalog or click here.  They're larger than our average card at 4 1/4" X 6 1/4" and come with 10 printed cards and envelopes.  All for $11 and in our pretty 2020-22 In Colors.  


    In Color Field & Flower Save

    This week I'm sharing cards made with this beautiful Flower & Field DSP; it's free with any $50 order in February during Sale-a-Bration.  See it here. 

    Here I added a piece of the Flower & Field DSP measuring 3" X 4" to these pretty cards. Then a layered greeting and a punched flower.  So easy, but aren't they cute?!

    In Color Field & Flower Save

    I used a few of our Pick a Banner punches for the White 1" strip and the Blossom punch for the flower. I added a vellum piece underneath punched with the Story Label punch.   The greeting is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set. 


    In Color Field & Flower Save

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    February Specials:

    Did you know?

    In the Starter kit you get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit ($21) with no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! Amazing! 

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
     
    Sand & Sea collection Save

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    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Make the most of your double sided DSP! FB Live Stampin’ with Me tonight!

    The 2nd & 4th Monday nights are Stamp with Me FB Live videos.  I share a layout and encourage my followers to stamp right along with me.  They prep their pieces ahead of time and we stamp together. Join us here.  

    Here's what we're making tonight at 7:30 pm CT: 

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    Here are a few more versions of this layout.  I love it!  Many of our double sided papers coordinate so nicely.  Check your favorite Designer Papers and you can create some fast and special cards. 

    Feb 16. live Save
      
    Feb 16 Live. Save

    The greetings are from the You Are Amazing stamp set on page 7 of the Spring catalog. You can see it here. 

    I used the following dies & punches for my greetings: Painted Poppies (circle), Stitched So Sweetly (below), Label Me Lovely (Navy), Story Label (Seaside Spray) and Banners Pick a Punch (banners). 

    Feb 16. live Save

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    February Specials:

    Did you know?

    In the Starter kit you get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit ($21) with no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! Amazing! 

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

    ~~~

    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
     
    Sand & Sea collection Save

    ~~~

    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

    Multipurpose Glue stand Save

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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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