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Sending Cheer Diamond Flap card – free project sheet & video

We made this adorable cards at my November card clubs.  They could choose between Christmas & birthday. I love it when products are this versatile!

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The Sending Cheer stamp set and dies are on the Last Chance list now and both are reduced in price!  Originally this bundle was $53 but now it's just $38.40! The stamp set is $14.40 and the dies are $21; they do have to be purchased separately to get the discounted price. 

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I'll start with the Christmas version.  The colors are Poppy Parade, White & Shaded Spruce. Isn't the Santa hat adorable?! 

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This fun fold might look difficult but if you watch the video here you'll find it's quite easy.  It involves a bit of scoring and trimming. The diagonal square layer is separate from the card base.  The designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright seen here.  I'm featuring it in one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month; click here to see it. 

The inside layer is textured with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder seen here.  It's retiring and discounted. 

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The inside greeting is from the Beary Cute stamp set. I sure love this fold!

Here is the birthday version using the same Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper seen here.  It's so versatile! 

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The colors here are Blueberry Bushel, White & Lemon Lime Twist. We fussy cut the gift and added that neat ribbon die-cut over it.  

Products used:

• Basics 3D (dots – Online Exclusive) & Merry Melody embossing folders
• Tailored Tags dies
• Adhesive-Backed Iridescent discs
• In Color Baker's Twine
• stamps – Enjoy the Rhythm 

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*click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards.  Download Nov '23 Sending Cheer Diamond flap card

See how this card is made with this video seen here; or click below. 

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• Don’t miss out! Today is the last day to get the Christmas kit!

  October 10, 2021

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  I always love the Christmas Paper Pumpkin kits so I ordered two this time!  I know they'll be quick but beautiful cards I'll be happy to make for my friends & family. Yay; stress free crafting!  

   

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  Here's the description of this kit:

  Ready to roast chestnuts on an open fire? With sprinkles of snow, shimmering silver skies, and heartwarming holiday wishes, the Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit is the perfect pick to kickstart your Christmas crafting.

   

  Brew a cup of cocoa, snuggle up with a soft blanket, and prepare for a cozy craft night in with October’s Christmas kit!

  To find out more about this fun, festive, and frosted kit, dash through the snow and make your way here to subscribe!

  Or choose to order just this month's kit here. 

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  Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

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• Pretty Pumpkin projects in out of the box colors with Video too!

  October 8, 2021

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  On Tuesday's FB Live I featured the Pretty Pumpkins bundle in out of the box colors.  I was inspired by the white pumpkins that are trendy now and by a card made by Deb Crowley.  

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  Isn't it gorgeous?  The colors are Pool Party, Olive & Smoky Slate. I stamped the pumpkins in Smoky Slate onto White Basic card stock and colored them in with our Watercolor Pencils seen here.  A Blender pen is the magic tool when using watercolor pencils!  Watch the video below to see how.  

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  I stamped the greeting directly onto the die-cut stitched rectangle using Smoky Slate ink.  It's cut from In Good Taste designer paper.  I used a blending brush to add a bit of Coastal Cabana ink behind the die-cut pumpkins. 

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  Next is another pretty card in Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Rose Gold.  This pretty specialty paper is in our Annual Catalog on page 134 seen here.  It's also my free gift for orders in October! *see details below

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  These pumpkin and leaf die-cuts are in the Detailed Pumpkin dies seen here.  *Save 10% when you purchase the bundle – stamp set & dies. I did fussy cut the greeting after stamping it. The embossing folder is called Brick Wall.  

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  Look at this pretty & quick treats box.  It's one of our 3 1/8" square Acetate boxes seen in the annual catalog here.  You get 10 boxes for $6.  Inside can hold either treats or 3 X 3 cards & envelopes.

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  I added a 2" X 9" belly band of Coastal Cabana card stock, a few pumpkin die-cuts, a wrap of Gold 3/8" shimmer ribbon and a fussy cut greeting.  

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  Did you know we carry 3" square envelopes in the Annual Catalog? Check out page 136. They're perfect for little note cards and they fit in this box too!  

  You might wonder where you get 3 X 3" cards….   I made them from a piece of 12 X 12" card stock. It's the best size CS to start with. You'll get 8 small cards from one sheet with no waste!  Watch my tip on this in the video below. 

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  I think these cards would be great at each place setting on the Thanksgiving table!  Think white pumpkins, autumn colored leaves & turquoise ribbon or accents.  Mmm – I think I have a plan! 

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  And here is the video; click on the image below to watch it. 

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  Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

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  All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

  This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

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• Beauty of the Earth cards

  October 7, 2021

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  I'm continuing the sharing of our Flowerbug's Team projects from our September swap – Fall cards. 

  Both of today's cards feature the beautiful Beauty of the Earth designer series paper seen here.  First is Mary's pretty card.

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  Her colors include Misty Moonlight, Merry Merlot, White & Early Espresso.  

  Products used:

  • Inspired Thoughts bundle seen here
  • Floral Gallery dies for greeting die-cut

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  Jacki made this next card using just four 3/4" strips of this pretty designer paper. Think of all the cards you could make with your leftover thin strips!

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  Her card base is Mossy Meadow with a 4" X 5 1/4" layer.  Besides the DSP she added the greeting strips and a pretty leaf in yellow that pulls those peeks of yellow from the DSP.  LOVE it! 

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  October Specials

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  Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

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  All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

  This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

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