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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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  • Beautiful ‘Notes from the Heart’ Paper Pumpkin kit in December


    Here's a sneak peek of the December Paper Pumpkin kit: 

    This card kit includes the following:

     Card bases with scalloped edges
     Beautiful hand drawn designs
     Precut vellum
     Sparkle gems

    Subscribe here by December10 to get yours! Or choose a pre-paid subscription here.  

    My subscribers & team members receive a free tutorial each month with multiple alternative projects like these from November's holiday kit.

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    December Specials:

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    3 new designer papers!

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  • Quick & Easy Shaker card with free project sheet & video


    On last week's video I created two types of shaker cards. Today's project is the easy version. It uses one of our A2 size clear envelopes to hold the shaker pieces.

    I used the Snowy Scenes designer series paper seen here.  It fits perfectly into one of our clear envelopes seen here. After I add the loose shaker pieces on top of the DSP I fold the envelope over and seal it in the back before adding it to a cardstock layer. It's so easy!

    My colors are Real Red with Garden Green.  I heat embossed the greeting from the Snowy Wonder stamp set. The ribbon is our sheer silver ribbon from the Annual catalog. The shaker pieces include the loose White snowflakes in the Holiday catalog along with two other types of retired loose sequins.  

    Below is a photo of both shaker cards I shared in the video below.  

    Here's the free project sheet; click on the following link to download or print it. Download Easy Snowy Scenes Shaker card

    Click on the video below to see how it's made.  I also share a second type of shaker card that's even easier!  I hope you watch and follow me on both YouTube and my Facebook page. 

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  • Multiple New December Promotions start today!!


    Today I'm sharing the new December promotions.

    First is three new designer papers.  They're all available starting today! Click here to see them. 

    They were inspired by previous designer papers shown in the photo above.

    On the above left is the Shakes & Hues 6 X 6" DSP. The colors include Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight Petal Pink and Pool Party.

    In the center is Serene Love 12 X 12" DSP.  the colors include hues of green & blue in Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy and Old Olive

    On the right is Refreshed Beauty 12 X 12" DSP. The colors include Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist and Peach Pie. 

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    Next is our Last Chance Products list. These items consist of retired products and clearance rack items. There are over 250 items and many are discounted!  They're available while supplies last! This list will be updated every other month on the even months of February, April, June etc.  Click here to see them. 

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    We have two new kits this month too.  A pretty Perpetual Calendar and a sweet set of treat boxes; both include stamps & ink.

    See the Perpetual Beauty Calendar here. 

    See the Cherry Blossom Treat boxes kit here

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