Striking and fun Black Magic technique with video!

June 30, 2026

I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It’s the Black Magic technique!

My colors include Peaceful Pine, Old Olive (ink only), Golden Glow and White. It features the Fern & Flora bundle seen here.

What is the Black Magic technique? It’s where you start with a light neutral piece of card stock and add color with sponges or markers. Then stamp images in Versamark and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. The magic happens when you cover it completely with a water based ink (here I used Secret Sea). Then wipe off the ink that does not ‘stick’ to the heat embossed areas. True magic!

Watch my video tutorial further below to see this technique in action.

On this card I used mostly the stamp images; only the greeting die-cut is from the dies. I added a few In Color butterfly gems and the pretty Golden Glow ribbon too.

I created a free project sheet for this card; click here to download it or to print it.

I made one with Golden Glow as the card base and the other as Peaceful Pine as the card base.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.

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Lots of Heart; not just for Valentines!

February 1, 2021
I received this beautiful card from Diane last week. She's one of my talented Team members! Isn't it wonderful!!

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She used the Lots of Heart bundle on page 15 of the Spring catalog. You can see it here. It's filled with lots of pretty dies, heart images and greetings too!

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I love that there's a buffalo check heart image in this set! And the stitching!. Remember that for every $50 order you can pick out a free item. This bundle is $47.50. Add on some gems or adhesive and you get this Oh So Ombre Designer Paper FREE! Then you'll get the cute Resin Hearts below free from me.

Measurements:
- Bermuda Bay card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- White is 4" X 5 1/4"
- Oh So Ombre' DSP is 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"
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All online orders receive a projects PDF for both Hydrangea Hill AND Sand & Sea!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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Darling Donkey’s Birthday card

January 29, 2021
The Darling Donkey's stamp set (seen here) is one of the most popular sets in our Sale-a-Bration promotion right now. So I chose to use it for my card clubs in January. We made this cute but easy card:

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The colors are Pool Party, So Saffron and Black. That cute designer paper is called Flower & Field and is also from our Sale-a-Bration promotion that runs through February. See it here.

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Both are free with any $50 order! I love Sale-a-Bration where we can earn free items with an order.

Sale-a-Bration traditionally runs through March. But this year it's one month short because they're offering another one in July & August!! So we actually get an extra month this year!

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The inside is stamped with the third Sale-a-Bration choice called Approaching Perfection. See it here. It has lots of fun birthday greetings!

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You can watch the video for this quick card below.

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Measurements:
- Pool Party card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- So Saffron 2" X 4 1/4"
- Flower & Field DSP 3" X 5 1/2"
- White die-cut 2 1/2" X 4"
I used the Balloon Bouquet punch with this DSP for a quick accent. I glued the Black & White twine down with liquid Multipurpose Glue. The donkey is colored in with Blends markers.

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All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial PDF!

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Striking cards with Pretty Perennials with True Love DSP

January 28, 2021

If the True Love designer paper hasn't caught your eye yet look at these cards:

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I paired it with the Pretty Perennials stamp and dies bundle for a recent FB Live. I used Bermuda Bay, Real Red and black. Simple Stamping at it's best! No die-cuts or punches either! Sometimes it's fun to just stamp and layer.

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You can see the measurements below. I try to share the printed list in my videos so they're easy to jot down.

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Lastly here's the stepped-up card I made using heat embossing and the Perennial Petal dies. See the Pretty Perennial bundle here.

I also used our new Blending Brushes to add color to the white flowers. Love these so much!

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Measurements are below and you can watch the FB Live replay video below:

I think cards featuring black and White with a pop of color are so striking and stand out. What do you think?

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January Specials:

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit!

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Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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