Ombre sponging technique with Flowering Foils

March 5, 2020

Before I talk about today's project I have to let you know that they Golden Honey Designer Paper is no longer available. It was one of the free choices during Sale-a-Bration. Unfortunately these products are only available while supplies last. So don't delay on your orders!

This next card is a version of a card I'm sending to my new Team members who purchased the Starter kit this month. I chose to use Bermuda Bay with Black and White; you know the 'Black & White with a pop of color' theme. It's a classic and always works!

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I started out with a 2" X 5" strip of the Flowering Foils specialty designer paper. It's gorgeous with silver and rose gold foil designs. You can see it here. It's a free choice with any $50 order while supplies last.

I inked a wedge of sponge in Bermuda Bay ink and lightly sponged from bottom up. I always start off of the card stock when I want a smooth look. Also sponge in a soft circular motion; almost like you are washing it. You can see me demo this in my FB Live video here.

Other Details:

Rare Blessings stamp set for the greeting
Stitched So Sweetly dies
pearls are colored with the dark Bermuda Bay Blends marker
The flower is fussy cut from the same designer paper and colored with light Bermuda Bay Blends marker

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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2. If your order is over $55 (before tax & shipping) you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!

A great start to beautiful card making.

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March host code is TRYUEHDZ

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3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to purchase the starter kit and join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set! Congrats to Mary and Sharon who won a set for January and February!

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Wow! Look at this incredible Light & Wonder scene

October 14, 2025
Here’s a gorgeous card I shared on last week’s Live video: Are you following me on YouTube here? Or Facebook here? Don’t miss out on my weekly videos!

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My colors include Cloud Cover, Black, Misty Moonlight, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, White & Timid Tiger. Inks are Highland Heather, Cloud Cover, Black & Timid Tiger.

It’s made with the Light & Wonder bundle seen here. The dies are amazing at creating scenes! Look at the layered mountains, trees and that water die-cut!
Sponging makes a big difference! I sponged the top of the mountains with purple ink, the water with Cloud Cover ink and the sun with Timid Tiger ink.

Tip: Can you see the ‘water lines’ I created with a Wink of Stella pen? So cool!

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This is one of my favorite cards I’ve made in awhile. I hope you like it too!

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I got the layout idea for this card from Amanda Mertz on Pinterest but changed it up a bit. I love creating scenes and when I saw this suite it was an absolute must have for me. See it here.

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I created a free project sheet for this card. Click on this link to access it.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another easy card layout using this suite.

Reasons to ShopwithLeeAnn.com
- Get a free PDF project tutorial with any online order! (changes monthly)
- An order of $55 or more earns you a free 3 card stamping kit with pre-cut layers; ready to stamp & assemble
- Earn 10% host rewards on each order you place (over $20). Redeem on a future order.
- Join my Flowerbug’s Team and get $90 in free product of your choice in October! Details here.
- Be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and enjoy the free bonus project PDF tutorial every month. Subscribe here. Refills here.
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October Specials

3 new kits and a Starter Kit special! See the kits here.

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And get the Starter kit here. *Choose your deal – $35 or $99 plus $90 in free products including free shipping, free Paper Pumpkin kit & free catalogs/business supplies!

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All online orders from me will receive a beautiful PDF of projects featuring the Modern Christmas suite.

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Lights of Aurora scenic card with project sheet & video tutorial

October 13, 2025
I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video:

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It features the Lights of Aurora suite seen here. I made sure to cute my designer paper at 3″ wide so I could get 2 pieces from each 6″ piece. We made this pretty card at my September card clubs.

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Besides the DSP & colors (Balmy Blue & Pool Party) do you notice another difference? Look at the ribbon; I tried a new technique of rolling the Balmy Blue sheer ribbon on the left card. Something different!

Another time saving tip for this card is that I could die-cut two sets of trees at the same time with the extra long die in the bundle seen here:

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These sentiments & die-cut are from the Peace on Earth bundle; the leaves are from the Textured Notes set.

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Tip; add balance to your card by placing the main layers off to one side and the greeting on the other.
This suite has been really popular with my customers. It’s something special & unique we’ve never had before. See it here.

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Click on this link to get the free project sheet for this card.

Below is the video tutorial where I shared this card and another gorgeous sample. Be sure to follow me on my YouTube channel here.

Reasons to ShopwithLeeAnn.com
- Get a free PDF project tutorial with any online order! (changes monthly)
- An order of $55 or more earns you a free 3 card stamping kit with pre-cut layers; ready to stamp & assemble
- Earn 10% host rewards on each order you place (over $20). Redeem on a future order.
- Join my Flowerbug’s Team and get $90 in free product of your choice in October! Details here.
- Be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and enjoy the free bonus project PDF tutorial every month. Subscribe here. Refills here.
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October Specials

3 new kits and a Starter Kit special! See the kits here.

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And get the Starter kit here. *Choose your deal – $35 or $99 plus $90 in free products including free shipping, free Paper Pumpkin kit & free catalogs/business supplies!

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Autumn Abundance card kit; so gorgeous and in limited quantity!

October 11, 2025
Here’s a beautiful set of cards perfect for the next few month’s of Autumn.

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Aren’t they pretty?! They started out as a previous Paper Pumpkin kit but I changed them up a bit and added extra cards and layers. Now it’s 12 cards with envelopes, Linen Thread & gems too.
Most of the layers are pre-cut for you however you will need to trim a few card bases down to add to the card bases I include in the kit.

The PDF tutorial includes all instructions, photos, measurements and supplies needed. You will need assorted greeting images and a few inks too.

Click here to grab the kit to go with extra product for just $30.

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Don’t forget to shop around a bit; there are lots more kits to choose from and you’ll save shipping by adding at least one more to your cart.

Reasons to ShopwithLeeAnn.com
- Get a free PDF project tutorial with any online order! (changes monthly)
- An order of $55 or more earns you a free 3 card stamping kit with pre-cut layers; ready to stamp & assemble
- Earn 10% host rewards on each order you place (over $20). Redeem on a future order.
- Join my Flowerbug’s Team and get $90 in free product of your choice in October! Details here.
- Be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and enjoy the free bonus project PDF tutorial every month. Subscribe here. Refills here.
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October Specials

3 new kits and a Starter Kit special! See the kits here.

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And get the Starter kit here. *Choose your deal – $35 or $99 plus $90 in free products including free shipping, free Paper Pumpkin kit & free catalogs/business supplies!

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