Striking card swaps; Black & White with a ‘Pop’ of color

March 25, 2022

Our Flowerbug's Team swap theme in March was to make a Black & White card with a pop of color. I'm proud to share the cards my talented gals made in today's post.

First is Candy's card featuring Melon Mambo as her pop of color.

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She used the Happiest of Birthdays (retiring) & Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets
Lots of Stitched Rectangle die-cuts!
Black CS is 5 1/4" X 4"
DSP is 5" X 2 1/4" Pattern Party host paper in the Annual Catalog (retiring!)
White 3/4" frayed ribbon from the Jan-June catalog
Her dragonfly is punched using the Dragonflies punch (in a bundle now at 10% off)

Next is Karen's card featuring Granny Apple Green.

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Details:

She used the Scalloped Contour and Artistic dies
She offset the same size Black & White scalloped die-cut!
the ribbon is gingham; it carried over from the Holiday catalog
Her DSP is 4" X 5 1/4" & is also the Pattern Party host paper – retiring now!
the bling is Iridescent Rhinestone gems

Next is Karen G's card featuring Polished Pink:

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Details:

Butterfly dies are from the Brilliant Wing dies in the Annual Catalog
DSP is 3 3/4" X 5" and is Pattern Party host paper
Black CS is 4" X 5 1/4" & aa 3/4" X 4" strip, White strip is 1/2" X 3 3/4" strip, Circle is 2 3/8"

Next is Paula's striking card with Real Red & Granny Apple Green.

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Details:

She used the Medium daisy punch with Real Red CS & Vellum layering designs
The designer paper is also Pattern Party host paper!
She cut the Black & DSP paper into those points using the Basic Borders dies
The double oval punch was used for her greeting layers, sprig & Medium Daisy punch too.

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Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

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Newest 5 sheet wonder with Positive Thoughts

February 13, 2020

I knew the Positive Thoughts stamp set would be perfect for a one sheet wonder but it's even better with my 5 Sheet Wonder!

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What is a 5 sheet wonder? See the templates above the cards here? Those are the 5 pre-measured templates you use for the layers on each of the cards. Absolutely no measuring here; just cut on the printed lines! My husband and I have created multiple 'wonders' with printed layers to make card making easy. See them all here.

The neutral 'one sheet wonder' template is what you stamp on, creating your own patterned paper. First you'll print the template on it then flip it over to stamp on. The other 4 templates are colored 'layers' for your cards. Cut on the printed lines for perfect layers!

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I'm offering this class locally and as a kit to go or just the pdf tutorial for anyone else who cannot attend.

Local class is Tuesday, February 25th at 6 pm. Cost is $20 and includes the 10 cards with envelopes and the pdf tutorial. RSVP by Feb 23rd.

The kit to go includes the printed templates, 10 card bases and assorted ribbons. It does not include punched greetings or rhinestones. Cost is $20 plus $8.50 for Priority Shipping. Email me by February 25th at lagreff60@gmail.com to order. Combine it with my February Fun-fold cards kit to go for discounted shipping.

The pdf tutorial is always available at my Tutorial shop here.

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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4. Choose a FREE stamp set of any value when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free! It's a $200 value! Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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Pleased as Punch; another fun fold card with optional pocket

February 12, 2020
I am loving the spring-like Pleased as Punch designer paper; it's available now while supplies last! See it here. I highly suspect this paper will run out before the end of March. I have no inside information but it's happened before and if you really want it; don't wait! click here to get yours.

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I knew I wanted to make the focus of this card a square shape so I could add four pieces of the Designer Paper on the front with the greeting on top. So I had to figure out a way for the side to be separate. I rarely make square cards so this was my compromise.

I adhered the side flap to the card base just at the outside edges to form a pocket. This is for either money or a gift card.

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Details:
- Front greeting is Seriously the Best stamp set. I cut apart the 'Hello Friend' greeting so I could ink it up separately.
- Inside stamps and front flowers are from the Thoughtful Blooms set; free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.
- Flower punch is the Small Bloom punch; free during Sale-a-Bration.
- Front stitched die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies
Measurements:
- Mango Melody card base – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". I cut up to the score line at 1 1/4" on the outside edge. The extra piece is textured with the Coastal Weave embossing folder. It measures 7/8" X 4"
- White – 4" square
- Balmy Blue 1" X 5"
If you like this unique designer paper check out my Pleased as Punch Fun Fold card kit to go here. There are just 4 days left to opt in on it.

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Coordination Product Release – While supplies last!

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

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

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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Power of Hope meets Peacock Foil

February 11, 2020
For our February Flowerbug's Team swap we chose to do a swap featuring Sale-a-Bration cards. They are all fantastic! Over the top wonderful. I cannot wait to share them all with you.

Here's the one I made using the Power of Hope bundle seen here. It's one of the free items you receive with purchase during our Sale-a-Bration promotion from now through March 31st; or while supplies last. I do suspect this will sell out before March is over.

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I textured the Noble Peacock Foil (seen here) with the Stone embossing folder from this bundle. Adding texture to this pretty foil brings it over the top! I also added a layer of vellum and a few flags of Peacock foil. It comes in 6 single-sided sheets of 12 X 12" foil paper. 2 each of 3 colors: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock. There are Noble Peacock rhinestones that match this paper perfectly.

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Measurements:
- White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", White stamped layer 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"
- Vellum 2 3/4" X 4"
- Foil paper 2 1/2" X 4 3/4" plus two 3/8" strips
- Black 4" X 5 1/4"
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Coordination Product Release – While supplies last!

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Four February Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

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

Save

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

Save

February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

Order online here

4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free! Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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