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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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• Sending Positive Thoughts; love this new stamp set!

  January 10, 2020

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  This Positive Thoughts stamp set seems to be a 'sleeper' to some people but it caught my eye right away!  Everyone asked where the stamp set was when they saw my cards. 

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  I knew I could make pretty cards with the images; the leaves, flower and feather are perfect with lots of fine details. But the greetings; they are some I will definitely get a lot of use of. 

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  This soft, botanical card is one I made for an online swap I participated in.  I used Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock and of course the pretty Petal Pink. The new champagne rhinestones and Petal Pink/Champagne ribbon was color inspiration. 

  I also used the new Stitched So Sweetly dies; my top pick in the entire new catalog!  See them here.

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  I'll share a second version of this card with you tomorrow. 

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  January Specials 

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  And if your order is over $65 you'll get a free Coastal Weave embossing folder too!

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• Two ‘WOW’ technique cards with video

  January 9, 2020

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  This week's Facebook Live video featured two 'over the top' technique cards.  I uploaded it on YouTube so everyone could see it whether you're on Facebook or not. (scroll down to see the video) 

  If you are on FB be sure to follow my page so you catch each week's video on Tuesday's at 11 am CT. Here's the link to my page: www.facebook.com/flowerbugsinkspot 

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  The left card is a shaker card; they're very special and interactive. And not hard at all! Using Window sheets and our Foam Adhesive strips sure make it easy! I used the following products: (click on each one)

  • Peaceful Moments stamp set 
  • Detailed Hearts die
  • Stitched Be Mine dies
  • Peaceful Poppies sequins
  • Window Sheets
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Peaceful Poppies designer paper

  The card on the right is stitched with our metallic thread; basically like string art.  If you like to cross stitch you will like this fun technique.  I timed it and it took me about 8 minutes to finish one heart.

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  The Heart Doilies make it super simple.  I used these products on this card:

  • Heart to Heart stamp set
  • Heart Doilies
  • Silver or Rose metallic threads
  • Real Red 3/8" double-stitched satin ribbon
  • Heart Epoxy droplets 

  The greeting on the Valentine's card is from the Heart to Heart stamp set.  I chose to order this one because it's not just for Valentine's Day but it does includes the greeting.  That makes it very versatile to me. 

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• Parisian Blossoms Cards Kit to Go

  January 8, 2020

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  For January I chose to feature the Parisian Blossoms specialty designer paper for my cards kit to go.  The champagne foil accents and gorgeous patterns were sure to help create beautiful cards.  Look!

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  I am thrilled with how they turned out.  Two of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create.   There are 10 cards in this kit; 2 each of 5 designs.  I used the following inks: Pool Party, Black, Petal Pink, Cherry Cobbler and Grapefruit Grove.

  This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $4.35!  If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  

  I added the So Sentimental bundle for my greetings and some die-cuts.  It's my top favorite bundle in the new 2020 mini catalog.  Look; it's full of awesome greetings and lots of stitched die-cuts! 

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  The cards kit to go includes the following:

  • a pre-cut cards kit for 10 wow cards; including die-cuts and punched pieces
  • Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
  • 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • 1 full package of the new Champagne rhinestones
  • 1 full spool of Petal Pink/Champagne 1/4" ribbon

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  You have through January 16th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $28 for locals and $35 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.

  If you'd like to add on the So Sentimental bundle (above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice!  See the free items here. 

  The kits are mailed out at the end of the month and the instructions are emailed to you. 

  The easiest way to get this kit is to Click here to sign up on my newsletter. Scroll down and hit 'subscribe'. Or contact me at lagreff60@gmail.com to sign up for it.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice. 

  I am also offering it as a local class this month on January 25th at 10 am at my Super Saturday event.  Please RSVP by the 16th to attend. 

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  January Specials 

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