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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!

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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  • 3 Unique Snowflake Splendor Fun Fold cards with video!


    Look at these awesome fancy fold cards featuring the Snowflake Splendor designer paper!  They're so pretty but also very easy too. 

    I made them on a recent Facebook Live video and think you might like to see how they're made.  Here's a link to this gorgeous Snowflake Splendor designer paper; it will be retiring soon so get it now! 

    The greetings and images and dies are all from the Snowflake Wishes bundle seen here; I just love this one!

    The two dies I used are the Painted Poppy and Ornate Border dies. 

    I used the Itty Bitty Christmas and Snowflake Wishes stamp sets and So Many Snowflake dies on the card above. 

    Below is the video so you can catch the tips on make them.  

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  • Last chance for Christmas card kits & Coaster Calendar too


    Tomorrow, November 18th, is the last day to opt in for November's pre-cut kits to go.  There are three different kits this month; perfectly timed to ease the Holiday rush! 

    Whether you need Christmas cards, tags or a special hand made calendar I can help you out!

    If you want more than one please message me at lagreff60@gmail.com and I'll get you a combined shipping price. You can also add on the stamp sets I used at 10% off; email me!

    Here are the kits you can choose from. You will need assorted inks and stamps to finish them.  All include free PDF tutorials too.

    1. 'Tis the Season Christmas cards (include a few unique folds like a pop up!):

    This kit includes 10 pre-cut cards & $20 in product so you can make more.  It's just $28 plus Priority Shipping.  See it here in my Shop or choose the PDF Tutorial option here.

    2. Next is the Tag Buffet kit; also 10 Christmas cards plus 4 tags and a sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals too!

    If you want quick but gorgeous Christmas cards you'll love this kit! Order it here; it's $24 

    3. Next is my annual Coaster Calendar project.  This is a fabulous gift for anyone.  See it  here.  It's just $15 for the kit and the PDF tutorial is free.  Or choose just the PDF tutorial here.


    It includes all of the pre-cut pieces, 4" coasters for front and back & 2 rings. 

    All of these kits will be mailed out Priority Mail around Thanksgiving week. 

    Remember you must order by November 18th! 

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  • Fancy Easel Fold card with the Arrange a Wreath bundle


    We made this fancy fold card at October card clubs. The Easel really shows off the wreath from the Arrange a Wreath bundle in the Annual catalog. You can see it in the video below. 

     
    You can see the Arrange a Wreath bundle here.  It has a ton of seasonal options in it. 
     
     
    Measurements:
    • 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4" first. Then cut on one half of the card at 3/4" from each edge to the score line. Now score the large, center area for the easel in half at 2 1/8"
    • Very Vanilla 3 3/4" X 3 1/2"
    • Old Olive 4" X 3 3/4"
    • Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive 3 3/4" squares for the wreath die-cuts plus scraps for the greeting punches
    • Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper 5/8" X 4" (2 pieces)
     
     
    The video below includes this fun fold card and the Box Fold card we made too!  

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