Perched in a Tree Ink Blending sunset technique

August 25, 2022

I can't get enough of the Perched in a Tree bundle! We made these cards at my August Card Clubs this month:

They had the choice of adding the bird or a set of die-cut, colored leaves. We added color to both with our Blending Brushes using Crumb Cake & Balmy Blue for the bird and Bermuda Bay & Mango Melody on the leaves.

The greetings are from the Soft Seedlings stamp set stamped on a 1" X 4 1/4" Vanilla CS strip.

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If you have trouble getting a smooth Ink Blending background please watch the video to catch my tips.

From the top down I used these colors: Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody & either Balmy Blue or Crumb Cake on the bottom. You might think I used a yellow color on the upper right card but it's just very light Mango Melody.

The Aspen dies are available in three ways – in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion.

*Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free! See them all here.

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Below is the video; click on the photo below to watch. Or here to see it on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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August specials include a free class with online orders!

August 1, 2025
Happy August!

This month I’m offering a free class with online orders over $55. It will include a 3 card kit featuring the Floral Impressions DSP seen here. All you’ll need are greetings, inks and adhesives.
- Everything is pre-cut and punched for you. Ribbon is included but embellishments are not.
- I’ll mail you the pre-cut kit including the printed project sheets! All you need to do is place an order with me over $55 before tax and shipping.
Go here to order!

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Starting August 5th Stampin’ Up! is offering a discount on tons of 2025-27 In Color products! This will include many DSP packages, embellishments, kits, inks, refills and Blends markers!

See everything that will be discounted 15% on Tuesday, August 5th here.

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New products will be released to the Last Chance list on August 5th. Don’t miss out on the best deals that day!

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An easy card with Prairie Grass & Thoughtful Journey

July 30, 2025

Here’s the last card I shared on last week’s video – all three featured the beautiful Prairie Grass stamp set seen here. Unfortunately it is now out of stock but you can add your email to be informed when it’s available.

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I stamped it onto a piece of Thoughtful Journey designer series paper. Then I cut it into 3/4″ strips before adhering it onto the Black CS layer and then the White card base.

You might wonder where the layered greeting shape is from. I used the To the Point punch with a 3/4″ strip of DSP like this:

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Tip: Insert your paper through the back of the punch like you see above. Notice it’s not through the side; but inserted into the back area. Once you do both ends and you’re happy with the length of it, adhere it to a Black strip 1″ wide and punch both ends to layer evenly.

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Here’s the free project sheet for this card. Print or download it by clicking on this link: Download Prairie Grass scene

And here’s the video below where I share how to create this gorgeous card and two other cards featuring this amazing Prairie Grass stamp set.

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Stunning Prairie Grass sunset scene with a masked moon & video tutorial

July 29, 2025

I'm thrilled to share this amazing card with you today. We made it at my July card clubs.

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I created a beautiful sunset with stamps, ink and a 'moon mask'. I used Blending Brushes with Secret Sea, Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger inks.

It features the beautiful Prairie Grass stamp set seen here. Since I'm from North Dakota where we have tons of 'prairie' this set was a must have! *Unfortunately it is now out of stock but you can add your email to be informed when it's available. It should be back around August 11th.

After stamping the grassy image we added a post-it note mask made from a circle punch. Then we blended the inks on little by little. It's important to use less ink and more time to get this pretty soft effect.

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See the flap on the left side of the card above? That flap holds down the front of the card. So simple but a fun technique. Notice the light sponging on the greeting inside?

I created a free project sheet for this card. You can print or download it by clicking on the following link: Download Prarie Grass July 2025

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And here's the video below where I share how to create this gorgeous card and two other cards featuring this amazing Prairie Grass stamp set.

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