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Sponge Brayer on an embossing folder? Cool effect!

Have you ever used a sponge brayer?  Did you even know we carry them?  We do!  On page 181 of the annual catalog. Click here to see them. 

 

Valentines brayer card Save

I used Pool Party ink and the sponge brayer to add ink to the flat side of the Parisian Flourish embossing folder seen here.  Then I inserted my card stock or envelope flap into the folder and ran it through the machine.  Super easy!  Then just rinse the ink off your embossing folder when you're done.  Our ink colors are water based so it comes off easily. 

Click below to watch the video; it's at the end of this one below:

I used another 'stitched heart' on the front of this card using the Heart Doilies seen here. The few die-cuts are from the Stitched Be Mine set of dies in the annual catalog. See those here. 

Valentines brayer card Save

I shared how to do this stitched heart doily in a previous FB live video.  Click here to see it.  It took me about 8 minutes to stitch and I do NOT stitch by hand much at all. Maybe once a year.  That should tell you it's easy! 

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Three January Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton! 

  1. All January online orders will earn a ticket in the drawing for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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2. All online orders will receive a 10 cards pdf tutorial in an email.

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

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January Host Code is GEEFZCZV

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  • Look at this Amazing Gift!

    I received quite a wonderful surprise in the mail last week from Jakelle; a demonstrator in eastern North Dakota.  Look at what she made me!  

    Easel Jakelle Save

    It's a 5 X 7" board on an easel and her craftmanship is incredible! She used sooo many different dies & products to complete it. 

    • Tasteful Labels, Playful Alphabet & So Much Happy dies
    • Lovely Labels Pick a Punch
    • In Good Taste Designer Series Paper
    • Nothing's Better Than stamp set

    Easel Jakelle Save

    She sent this gorgeous card too, congratulating me on my Million Dollar in Sales achievement.  

    Celebrate Sunflowers Jakelle Save

    Isn't it beautiful?  She used the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set and dies bundle and the In Good Taste DSP.  If you want to know how to make this Double-point fun fold card here's a link to a video I made.  

    I am so grateful for the fabulous friends I've made; both online and in person.  I would say I have the best job ever; but it doesn't feel like a job!  I'm loving it.  And like my stamp set says, Life is Beautiful!

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    Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55. 

    *Remember that if your order is over $150 do not use the host code above.  You'll get your own host benefits!  

    And if it is over $99 I recommend you choose the Starter kit instead!  It just makes sense! 

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    All the trimming Save

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

    Beautiful Autumn collage Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

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  • Life is Beautiful Apple Tree; get the secret to easy apples!

    Here's one more card with my Life is Beautiful stamp set. We made this one at my August Card Clubs.  

    August club Life is Beautiful Save

    The colors are the new In Color Just Jade with Early Espresso & Real Red.  See the tiny 'apples' on the tree?  Well I wanted just a few apples from the large bokeh dots image. I have a surprising way of stamping just a few of the stamp image.  I dare you to try it!  Watch the video below to see what I did! 

    That pretty stitched shape is from the Celebration Label dies seen here.  There are 5 sizes of this shape in the set! 

    Stamp set Save

    I'm so happy with all of the projects people are making with this stamp set!  It's been fun to see how much everyone seems to like it!  

    Measurements: 

    • Just Jade card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
      Very Vanilla 4 3/8" X 3 1/8" die-cut
      Early Espresso 2" X 4 1/4"
      Real Red 1" X 5 1/2"

     

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    Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55. 

    *Remember that if your order is over $150 do not use the host code above.  You'll get your own host benefits!  

    And if it is over $99 I recommend you choose the Starter kit instead!  It just makes sense! 

    Order online here

    All the trimming Save

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

    Beautiful Autumn collage Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

     

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  • Cool technique with the Wink of Stella pen!

    There are times I like to color and others that I don't. I came up with this cool technique using the Wink of Stella pen and White Craft ink to highlight my main image. 

    Wink of Stella & White craft ink Save

    I pressed a clear block directly onto my White Craft ink pad and used that to pick up the ink with my Wink of Stella pen. You sure don't have to use a clear block but I didn't want to get Wink of Stella in my ink pad. You could use a paper plate or any other non porous surface.   

    I used Purple Posy, Pool Party and Seaside Spray on the cards below. 

    Sept 1 Wink of Stella Save

    Technique tips:

    • Light colored card stock works best here; the White ink can obscure the stamped image on dark card stock.
    • Squeeze out a bit of the Wink of Stella liquid to make a small puddle to mix with the White ink for easier painting. 
    • Paint the image once and go back and highlight parts of it if you want more 'lightness'. 
    • Black Memento ink works fine to stamp your image
    • This should work nicely on a heat embossed image! 
    • You can use the White Craft ink refill instead of an ink pad but a little drop goes a long way! 

    Sept 1 Wink of Stella Save

    I also used Versamark to create a background effect on the card base, stamping the main image multiple times. I love how soft a Versamark background is and I don't use it near enough.  This repetitive stamping could be very busy if done in black or a darker color.  

    Here's the video with 3 different coloring techniques! 

    Sept 1 Wink of Stella Save

    Click on the photo below to get this stamp set and the Queen Anne's Lace set and an 8 cards pre-cut kit for each one; free! 

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    Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

    Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

    online order over $55. 

    *Remember that if your order is over $150 do not use the host code above.  You'll get your own host benefits!  

    And if it is over $99 I recommend you choose the Starter kit instead!  It just makes sense! 

    Order online here

    All the trimming Save

     Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

    Beautiful Autumn collage Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

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