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Perched in a Tree Ink Blending sunset technique

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

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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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  • Fun shaker card with the Bottled Happiness bundle!

    We made this fun shaker card at my June card clubs.  It features the Bottle of Happiness bundle and the Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes seen here. 

    I shared how to make it in last week's FB Live video.  You can see it here on my YouTube channel too. 

    Heads up!  Soon I will be posting my weekly videos on YouTube each Tuesday morning instead of Facebook. So be sure you're following me on YouTube.  Click on the red bell so you're notified when I go live.  

    Bottle of Happiness shaker card Save

    I wish you could shake it yourself!  There's just something extra special about an interactive card and the Bottled Happiness bundle makes it so easy. 

    BOTTLED HAPPINESS BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    The colors are Pear Pizzazz with the new Orchid Oasis.  The products I used are:

    • Bottled Happiness bundle (stamp set & Vintage Bottle punch)
    • White CS, Pear Pizzazz & Orchid Oasis inks and card stock
    • Stitched with Whimsy dies
    • Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes 
    • Effervescent Elements (pretty beads inside the dome)
    • Charming Sentiments greetings (inside) 
    • In Color twine combo pack

    Below you can see the card front on the left and the inside of the card on the right.  

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    I hope you'll watch the video to see my tips on making a super easy shaker card!  Click on the photo below to watch. 

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    Last Chance List is out!  

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    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment from me. *click here to order 

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    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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    Due to popular demand I have one more Annual Catalog paper share going.

    Contact me here if you'd like one. It's $26 for 82 6 X 6" sheets!

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  • Artist of the Month with Sending Smiles; fun fold card & tags box

    Today I'm sharing the rest of Marilyn's projects featuring the Sending Smiles bundle.  See the first set here. 

    This cute card is a Dutch door fold where the front panel is attached to the lower 'door' opening. 

    June Sending Smiles Sweet Sorbet Save

    She used the new Sweet Sorbet & Parakeet Party In Colors here. 

    Her measurements are as follows:

    • Sweet Sorbet – 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" plus a 8 1/2" X 2 3/4" scored at 4 1/4".  The front panel is 2 3/4" X 4 1/8"
    • White front is a stitched rectangle at 2 5/8" X 4" & inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
    • In Color DSP is2 5/8" X 4" 

    Next is an adorable box made with the Tailored Tag dies.  

    June marilyn Tailored Tags box Save

    She used 2 of the Tailored Tag die-cuts and adhered them to the little box she made with the template seen below. 

    Details: 

    • The tags are approximately 1 3/4" X 3 3/4" and the box is1 1/2" square. 
    • She used the Sending dies for the flower & greeting. 
    • The DSP is the 2022-24 In Color 6 X 6" pack and the ribbon is the Tahitian Tide 1/8" ribbon.  

    To make this box start out with a 4" square of card stock and score at 1 1/4" on all sides.  

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    And below are all of her projects using the Sending Smiles bundle.  She sure did a fabulous job!!  

    June Sending Smiles Marilyn all Save

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    Last Chance items are selling out!  

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    Kits Collection BOGO – buy 1 get 1 50% off!  

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    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a set of Solid Faceted Gems from me. *click here to order 

    June 21 free gift Save

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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    Due to popular demand I have one more Annual Catalog paper share going.

    Contact me here if you'd like one. It's $26 for 82 6 X 6" sheets!

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  • Artist of the Month Sending Smiles cards!

    Each month my Flowerbug's Team has a featured 'Artist of the Month'.  For June, Marilyn chose to use the Sending Smiles bundle seen here.  

    She made 5 projects and I'm showing the first three here: 

    June Sending Smiles Marilyn Save

    Her card base is Orchid Oasis and the flowers are stamped in Orchid, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive.  The flower centers and leaves are separate images so it's easy to have multiple colors on your flowers.  

    She layered the two 'Sending' dies using our awesome Adhesive Sheets; no glue mess!  The Birthday Wishes greeting is heat embossed and die-cut with one of the long dies in the bundle.  The background texture is the Quatrefoil embossing folder seen here.  

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    Next is a simple card with just a few layers using Fresh Freesia and Parakeet Party.  

    June Sending Smiles Fresh Freesia Save

    I love the stamped background she did using Versamark.  The White layer is textured with the Painted Texture folder.  The Brass Butterflies are the perfect finishing touch!  

    Her measurements are 2 7/8" X 3 7/8" for the White and 3" X 4" for the Parakeet Party. 

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    Next is a fun fold card featuring the new hostess paper pack called Design a Daydream.  Anyone can get this with hostess benefits if the order is over $150. 

    June Sending Smiles Marilyn Save

    Here's a tip on making this diagonal fun fold card.  Cut your card base at 4 1/4" X 11" and score it at 5 1/2".  Now with your card base laying flat and horizontally, cut off the upper left half of this card base on a diagonal.  You'll add the layers of card stock and DSP to that but flip it before adhering it to the main card.  

    She used the Layering Circles dies for her greeting.  I love that you can personalize your greetings with so many options.  This was one of my top 3 sets in the new Annual Catalog.  In fact it was one of the ideas I shared with Stampin' Up! for my Million Dollar stamp set!  

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    There are 22 stamps in the set and 14 dies!  

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    Last Chance items are selling out!  

    Last chance Jan June catalog Save

    Kits Collection BOGO – buy 1 get 1 50% off!  

    Everyday Heroes Save

    Host codes: 9F9AJHYG

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a set of Solid Faceted Gems from me. *click here to order 

    June 21 free gift Save

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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