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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!

I'm Live on Facebook here every Tuesday at 11 am. Follow me to catch it live. 

Or see and follow me on YouTube here! 

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Get a free Gold Foiled cards & envelopes kit

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All online orders in February will receive this free tutorial with 8 projects!

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  • April’s card kit to go

    I chose to use the Well Dressed designer paper for my card kit to go this month.  This paper is full of stylish images and soft florals.

    This month's kit includes 4 unique fun-fold cards but you get two of each!  Plus I added an adorable pre-cut bag filled with mini cards too!  Look! 

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    Each card is finished differently giving you lots of options! This kit to go includes $20 in product plus more!

    • a full package of the 6 X 6" Best Dressed designer series paper seen here. 
    • 1 full spool of Mint 3/8" satin ribbon
    • a full package of Pearl jewels
    • a pdf tutorial for all 8 fun fold cards plus the purse and mini cards
    • the pre-cut kit!  It includes pre-cut, punched and die-cut pieces ready to stamp and assemble.
    • You'll cut your own designer paper using the measurements in the tutorial. 

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    I used the Dressed to Impress, Butterfly Gala and Peaceful Moments stamp sets to finish mine.  In the tutorial I give you two examples of each card so you can make either or both.  Add on either stamp set or bundle at a 10% discount! 

    You have two choices: get the pre-kit to go which includes the pdf tutorial.  Or opt to purchase the pdf tutorial alone. 

    You can see and purchase both here on my Tutorial Shop.  Be sure to opt in by Friday, April 17th! 

    Here are some comments from happy customers: 

    • Your directions are always so easy to follow and your projects are unique.
    • Wow!  That was slick!  I’m sure I will be ordering more from you in the future.
    • I absolutely LOVE your cards and can't wait to get my fingers inky!!
    • I just received the March card kit and love it!  Please sign me up for the monthly kits. 
    • LeeAnn, I purchased this class last Sunday.  I made all the cards, and had a great time.  I loved all the different folds and color choices.  Thanks for making my week!

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    Two April ordering specials to choose from:

    All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

    featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

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    Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

    Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

     

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  • Music From the Heart; in a rainbow of colors!

    I saw a card like this online made by Diane Barnes and had to make it for my friend Becky's workshop a few weeks ago.  She loves color!  It's made with the Music From the Heart stamp set seen here.   It's just $17!

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    We stamped the treble clef multiple times and the greeting on a separate piece of White CS.  Then we fussy cut the words apart and colored each one with a Blends marker.  

    The rainbow of sponged colors are done on another piece of card stock measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"; the same size as the finished card.  Our sponge daubers work perfectly here.  It looks pretty messy but you are only seeing a 'peek' of in on the edge so it really doesn't matter much. It's the rainbow of colors you're wanting on the edge. 

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    Measurements:

    • White full card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • White sponged layer is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    • White stamped layer is 3 3/4" X 5 1/2"

    Details:

    • Ink colors are Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Gorgeous Grape.
    • Blends colors are Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Light Navy, Dark Highland Heather  

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    Two April ordering specials to choose from:

    All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

    featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

    Ornate Garden collage Save

    Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

    Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

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    Or….

    Join my $1000 party! 

    The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit! 

    There are 4 sets left!

     

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  • Did you want a Little Ladybug stamp set? Now you can get one; FREE!

    The cute Little Ladybug stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration promotion was very popular; everyone wanted it!  It was free with a $300 order but that was difficult for many people to achieve.  

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    If you've been wishing and hoping for this set now you can get one; from me!  I have 10 of them and the first 10 people to order over $100 online using this host code will get one. 49HFZ6G3  **I have 1 left as of April 10th.  

    **I suggest you consider getting any of the new Ornate Garden products OR get the retiring 2018-20 In Colors before they retire later this month.  Everything goes fast once the retired list comes out! 

    Besides getting a free stamp set you'll also get a pre-cut cards kit and written tutorial!  Here's one of the cards in the kit; it's a cute, interactive waterfall card.  

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    Here's how it looks when you pull the ribbon; you get to see every ladybug.  The card opens up also with more fun inside! 

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    Everything is cut out and ready for you to stamp using your very own brand-new Little Ladybug stamp set!  

    The kits will go out mid-late April; as soon as the reserved sets are spoken for.  If you're wondering if there's any left just send me an email at lagreff60@gmail.com to check.  

    Click here to order. Be sure to use this host code when you order online:  49HFZ6G3

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    All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

    featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

    Ornate Garden collage Save

    Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

    Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

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    Or….

    Join my $1000 party! 

    The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit! 

    Little Ladybug free class Save

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