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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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  • Sweet Citrus; in a Lime version too!

    The Sweet Citrus bundle can make any citrus fruit you'd like.  I've even seen people make coconuts! 

    I've shared three other cards featuring oranges, grapefruit and lemons but today I'm sharing my 'Lime' version.  

    Sweet Citrus limes Save

    I used the Sweet Citrus bundle seen here and these colors: Starry Sky, Parakeet Party and Granny Apple Green. I cased it from a card made by Maheswari Rajaguru.  I think these colors are stunning together. 

    That pretty texture on the card front is made with the new Basic Embossing Folders 3D seen here.  They're in a 3 pack and in our Online Exclusives product line seen here. 

    Did you know you can use our Hybrid embossing folders to texture and die-cut all at once?  You can use the dies and folder separately as well but together it's faster and saves a step.*Watch in the video below to see how it's done. 

    SWEET CITRUS BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    I also show how to stamp the fruit perfectly using the Stamparatus.  Perfect every time! 

    Here's a photo of the inside: 

    Sweet Citrus limes Save

    Below is a photo of all 4 cards I shared in my recent video featuring the Sweet Citrus bundle. Oranges, limes, grapefruit and lemons!  This bundle is a true gem! 

    Sweet Citrus all Save

    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  Or click here.  

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  • Grab the 10 years of Growth Paper Pumpkin kit with 2 stamp sets! Tomorrow is the last day to get it!

    It's the 10 year Anniversary of Paper Pumpkin and Stampin' Up! is celebrating with a free gift in the kit!  

    You'll get TWO stamp sets in this month's kit plus everything you need to make 9 full size cards.

    Paper Pumpkin 10 years Save

    This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

    You have a few options:

    A. Subscribe here to get a kit each month (until you're done; then you just stop.  Or you can skip a month when the theme doesn't appeal to you.

    B. Choose a pre-paid subscription here.  Choose from 1,3,6 or 12 months and pay all at once instead of monthly like above. 

    My Paper Pumpkin customers get a bunch of bonus project ideas each month like this one:

    2023 Feb Sunshine & Smiles graphic Save

    I ordered extras of this kit for three reasons:

    1. The colors are gorgeous! 
    2. An extra FREE stamp set!
    3. It features a botanical/plant theme which is right up my alley.

    This kit includes:

    • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
    • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
    • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
    • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
    • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!

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  • Sweet Citrus video; a Grapefruit version with optional gift card

    We made this CUTE fun fold card at my February Card Clubs and it was a big hit!  Everyone loved the fresh color combo and how cool the textured fruit images are.  

    Sweet Citrus Feb club . Save

    I used the Sweet Citrus bundle seen here and these colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pale Papaya and Granny Apple Green.  You can sure see the texture in the photo above.  Did you know you can use our Hybrid embossing folders to texture and die-cut all at once?  It's super cool and saves a step. 

    I show how in the video along with how to stamp the fruit perfectly using the Stamparatus.  Perfect every time! 

    Sweet Citrus Feb club . Save

    The card is a bit different in that the lower panel can be left open to add a gift card or money into.  Or seal it up; your choice.  

    Sweet Citrus Club Feb Save

    Card measurements: 

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 4" & 9 1/2"
    • White 4" X 3 1/2" for textured front, stamped front panel is 2 7/8" X 4", inside is 4" X 3 1/2"
    • Granny Apple Green 3" X 4 1/8"
    • Pale Papaya strip 4 1/4" X 3/4"
    • Dandy Designs DSP 4" X 1 1/4"

    Click on the photo below to watch the video where you'll see more card ideas with this bundle.  Or click here.  

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