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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Wow; Mixed Florals Reverse Image Technique with window sheets!

July 24, 2025
I'm continuing to share our July team swaps featuring window sheets.

Look at the stunning card made by Paula. For her card swap she made a Reverse Image technique cased from Kylie Bertucci.

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The stamp & die bundle is called Mixed Florals and can be seen here.

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She used Crushed Curry for her card base and Floral Impressions designer paper. I'm so impressed by her gorgeous coloring with the Blends markers! What pretty shading she achieved!

Below you can see how she also colored the reverse side so when you flipped up the card front it's just as pretty on the inside! So neat. I also love the diagonal slant on the front.

The card opens to reveal 3 layers!

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Measurements:
- Crushed Curry card base- 1 at 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2", another at 7 1/4" X 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" (cut on the diagonal) and two extra slat pieces to cover both front & inside of the card.
- DSP – 4" X 5 1/4" X 3 pieces
- White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"; plus die-cuts
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Thanks so much for your creative & beautiful card Paula!

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Free Shipping starts today! Get an extra $10 in rewards with me. Adorable Tractor & Co card

July 23, 2025
Today starts the Free Shipping promotion that lasts for 3 days! And I'm adding on to your rewards too!

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When you order $75 in product from me you'll receive an extra bonus of $10 in product rewards. Here's how it works:
- Once your order reaches the $75 mark (before tax) the free shipping will kick in.
- You'll automatically receive 10% product rewards from Stampin' Up!
- I'll gift you an extra $10 in rewards to your online account. *you must opt in for both contact and gift rewards though.
- You'll have up to a year to redeem these rewards.
- You'll also receive a gift of a DSP sampler from me as well (see details below).
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Look at this super cute tractor card Candace made! This bundle has some amazing pieces in it.

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This new Tractor & Co bundle is from our Online store and can be found here.

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Here's the inside view where you can see how she trimmed a portion of her card front away to create the window effect. *She'd normally stamp or add to the inside but she had to rush to get them mailed out in time.

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Measurements:
- White card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2". Trim away 1 3/8" from the center
- Navy layers – top is 5 1/4" X 1 3/8", lower is 5 1/4" X 1 1/4"
- White torn edge 5" X 1"
- scraps for tractor & tree die-cuts
Her colors & sponging are amazing as usual. She used Silver foil for her tire rims and clear rhinestones for the starry sky.

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Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

July 22, 2025
Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video:

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There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:
- Encircled with Love stamp set
- 2 circle punches – 1 3/4" & the new 1 7/8" circle punch
- Banner dies seen here
- Extraordinary Washi Tape & coordinating die-cut seen here
- Eyelet Embossing folder
I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?

Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon or Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive?

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The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week! See it here.

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Here's the free project sheet for these cards: Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

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Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial. Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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