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Simple Direct to Paper Technique for quick gorgeous cards! Plus 6 ways to add ribbon! Video & free project sheet too!

On last week's Live video I focused on the Most Adored specialty designer paper and shared the Direct to Paper technique and these gorgeous cards: 

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Anytime we have designer papers with foil designs I think of this fun technique! It's basically rubbing or tapping your water based ink pad onto the designer paper. The ink soaks into the background but resists the foil designs. Simply wipe the excess ink off the foil with a tissue – done!

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The colors above are Azure Afternoon and Pretty Peacock. Notice the different ribbon techniques and layouts. The left card has loops of ribbon added to the greeting label; the right has a simple fold of ribbon. 

Each card has two main pieces – the designer paper is 3" X 4" and the layered, coordinating card stock is 3 1/4" X 4 1/4". Check out the different layouts with these basic pieces.  

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The left card above is Highland Heather and the right is Sweet Sorbet.  A few more examples of ways to add ribbon and change up this simple layout.  I added two thin strips of ribbon across the left card and tied a bow around the window frame on the right. 

Remember this pretty specialty paper is available through February during Sale-a-Bration. It's free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase. See it here. 

Keeping to a basic layout like this is a wonderful way to get a bunch of cards done quickly and use up your designer paper at the same time! I chose the Charming Sentiments stamp set for all of my greetings.  

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The colors above are Copper Clay and Pebbled Path – 2 of our newest in colors.  Ribbon uses include a flag and a double bow.

The free project sheet can be downloaded here: It's also a great reference for ways to add ribbon! Download Direct to Paper technique with 6 ways to add ribbon

I hope you're inspired by the simply card idea, the technique and the 6 ways to add ribbon!  Watch the video below to see this technique in action!

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• Just a few days left both kits to go!!

  July 17, 2020

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  There is just a few days left to get the striking Artistry Blooms cards kit to go!  They are gorgeous!  

  Here are two of the fun fold cards included among the 5 different designs.  

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  I used the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set on most of the cards in the kit.   

  There are so many colors in the Artistry Blooms DSP and they're perfect for all styles of stampers.  

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  I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:

  • Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
  • Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
  • I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
  • You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.

  The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:

  • 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
  • 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
  • 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
  • a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
  • The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
  • a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list

  With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

  Be sure to opt in for this kit by July 20th!  

  • click here to order the kit to go mentioned above
  • click here to order the kit to go with the accitional Happiest of Birthday's stamp set 
  • Click here to order the pdf tutorial only

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  The second kit option available in July is the Four Seasons Floral kit.  This is a 12 cards kit (2 full size and 10 note cards) with envelopes plus product. 

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  It includes the Four Seasons Floral stamp set, two ink spots and a share of clear rhinestones.  

   

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  All you need to complete the kit is adhesive, a clear block and optional sponges. No need to cut or prep anything either! It's all done for you. 

  I'll send you the tutorial with photos and directions.  

   

  This kit is perfect for stamping on vacation, with the kids or for yourself!

  • click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit. 
  • *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.

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  For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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  If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

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• 3 cards with my ‘Life is Beautiful’ MDA stamp set!

  July 16, 2020

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  You may have spied my stamp set in a previous post, but I haven't shared much yet!  You can be sure I will be posting quite a few projects with it.

  If you didn't know, it's a stamp set I helped create as a perk of achieving a Million Dollars in sales in my career with Stampin' Up!  It's so cool to have my name posted under the stamp set in the upcoming 2020 August – December Stampin' Up! catalog! 

  I shared three technique cards using the Life is Beautiful stamp set on FB live last week.   I did upload it to YouTube so everyone can watch. *see below 

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  The top left card is created by stamping and heat embossing the leaves with White embossing powder.  Then coloring over with Blends alcohol markers.  Such a cool effect and actually fun to color too.  The dark card stock covers most mistakes if you go off the image a bit. 

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  The colors are Bermuda Bay, Black and Mango Melody.  The pretty label tags are die-cuts from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here. 

  I wanted to have a play with a rainbow style card using the distinktive dots in the set.  

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  I used Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point here.  The greeting is from another MDA set called Ridiculously Awesome. 

  Next is a simple baby wipe technique.  

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  I stamped the tree twice to create a wider trunk and more branches.  The colors here are Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede with Granny Apple Green and Pretty Peacock dots. 

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• Accordion Style Fun-Fold card with video

  July 15, 2020

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  Here's another easy fun fold card that shows off all sides of your designer series paper.  And uses up thin strips too! 

  I made them during my weekly 'Stamp With Me' Facebook Live last week.  

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  I chose to use the Brights 6 X 6" designer paper pack and the Many Mates stamp set.  

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  Aren't they fun?  The back is flat and does not open.  You could include a full card base on it instead of a flat piece if you'd like.  I will write or sign the inside on the larger White part.

  You might notice there are dots around some of the punched pieces.  I used my Blends markers to add that fun detail.  I also colored in some of the words on the greetings too.  This stamp set is fun! 

  When you adhere the greeting on the front add adhesive to just the very top flap. 

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  Measurements:

  Card base: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

  next layer 5 1/4" X 4", textured

  White accordion fold 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1", 2", 4" and 6"

  Designer paper – 3 pieces 4" tall. 3/4", 1 1/4" and 2 3/4"

   

  Supplies:

  Stamps – Many Mates

  Ink – Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Black Memento

  Card stock – Brights DSP, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Black

  Punches – Tailored Tag, Label Me Lovely, 2" circle, Lovely You Pick a Punch, Banner Triple

  Other – Blends markers, rhinestone jewels, Dimensionals 

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  Below is the video for you.  Enjoy! 

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  Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know your Stampin' Up! colors! 

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  It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

   

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