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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Double Stampin’ Rewards start tomorrow!

August 18, 2026
Great news! Starting tomorrow you’ll receive double Stampin’ Rewards with your online orders! YAY!!

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Earn double Stampin’ Rewards (2x Rewards) for 3 days only, starting August 19 and ending August 21. That means 20% instead of the standard 10%!
All orders qualify once the Stampin’ Rewards threshold of $20 USD is met.

Details:
- This excludes Paper Pumpkin
- You can shop the deals and get double rewards!
- Check out the Designer paper and Card stock sale here.
- Don’t miss out on the Last Chance list here.
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Simple Lily of the Valley card; it’s a WOW! Grab the free project sheet or watch the video

August 17, 2026

I shared this beautiful Lily of the Valley card on last week’s Live video. It’s one of those cards that looks simple and easy but involves a bit of effort.

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I used the Lily of the Valley dies along with the Everyday Arches dies on the vellum and the Floral Spray 3D embossing folder (it’s back in stock) for the background. White & Granny Apple Green are my colors here.

Since I did-cut the flowers from White CS I used a Granny Apple Green blends marker to color the stems on the flowers. I also curled the die-cut leaves a bit and cut one apart for the thicker stems in the center area. Watch the video to see how.

Did you notice there isn’t a greeting on the front? It’s okay to leave them off now and then. This way my card can be used for any purpose.

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I didn’t even stamp one on the inside. Just a simple leaf/flower image. Click here to see the Lily of the Valley in my store. It’s wonderful.

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I created a free project sheet for this card as well as my video below. Click here for the project sheet you can download or print.

Don’t miss out on the Designer Paper & Cardstock sale! Click here to shop and save.

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Double rewards for three days this week!

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Golden Glow Specialty DSP is just $5 with a qualifying order; while supplies last.

August 14, 2026

I just received my gorgeous Golden Glow DSP and WOW; it’s amazing! It’s so soft and shimmery in person. I cannot wait to play with it.

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The Glow of Harvest 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for August 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! See it here.

Once your order hits the $75 mark you can add it on for just $5. Such a deal!

It includes these colors: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Golden Glow, Pecan Pie Each page has a soft, shimmery background.

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I think what I like the most about this pretty DSP is that it’s so soft in color. Many autumn papers are dark, deep with rich colors; this is so unique!

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