Striking Masterfully Made pre-cut card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option

July 11, 2023

I chose to feature the Masterfully Made designer paper as the focus on this July card kit. There are 5 designs and you'll make 2 of each. Two are fancy folds.

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*this kit is not included in my July special of buy 2 past kits and get a free stamp set.

You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit, which is sent out at the end of July:

1/2 pkg. Masterfully Made DSP (6" X 12")
two colors of baker's twine
a share of Adhesive-backed sequins trio
All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
the free PDF tutorial

*This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in receiving a kit each month Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product in their package every few months.

The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements. You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment. Please check your spam or junk folder.

The pre-cut kit with tutorial is $28 plus shipping. See it here.

The PDF tutorial is $15; see it here.

To complete the cards you will need the following: greeting images, Berry Burst, Pretty Peacock & Navy inks, a paper trimmer for your new DSP and adhesives.

I used the Layering Leaves & Gorgeously Made stamp sets for my greetings & other images. You can substitute other stamps.

*If you'd like to add either one to the kit (or the Gorgeously Made bundle) at an extra 10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

*add on one or more kits and save on shipping.

*If you're interested in my July special of purchasing two 'past kits' and getting a free stamp set see them here. The July kits (Masterfully Made & One Horse Open Sleigh) are not included in this offer.

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Baby Wipe technique and the easiest Shaker Card ever! Tips for success & Video Tutorial

March 23, 2023
This card was cased from my good friend Susie Wood; creating comes naturally to her. She's fast and super talented. See her cute card here.

I used the Tropical Leaf bundle in the Online Exclusives section of our online store. I also wanted to feature the baby wipe technique.

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The colors include Parakeet Party, Bermuda Bay and a tiny bit of Granny Apple Green. The designer paper inside the clear envelope is Pretty Prints. Here's how I created the clear envelope shaker:

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My Pretty Prints designer paper layer is 5 1/4" X 4" and our clear envelopes are about 1/2" larger. For the shaker elements to stay on the front side of the envelope it has to be tight and smaller. So I added tear & tape to the back edge and folded the extra over tightly. Now, insert your shaker elements on the front pocket and fold down the end flap. Wallah! You have a shaker card front!

This DSP is from the Pretty Prints; soon to retire from the Annual catalog. See it here.

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It includes some of my favorite colors – Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral and Evening Evergreen.

The CS layers on the front are added on top of this shaker element so you still get the feel of a real card; not all slippery. Watch the video here or below to see how it's done. It's the 2nd project of 3.

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You can see this unique Tropical Leaf bundle here: The font of the greetings in this Tropical Leaf stamp set are so unique; love it!

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Now to create the baby wipe leaves I made my own ink pad with a folded baby wipe.

Tips for success of the baby wipe technique:
1. Fold a baby wipe into a thick layer; at least 4 layers thick. Make your 'pad' as large as your largest stamp image. Place it on a plate.
2. Drop multiple drops of each color of ink refill onto the baby wipe, leaving room between colors for another color.
3. I recommend at least 2 colors and up to 4 at the most.
4. Choosing colors? Find complimentary colors in similar shades – blues/greens, yellows/oranges, oranges/pinks etc.
5. Choosing stamps? Solid images work best; outline images will not show off your colors well.
6. Ink your stamp in the new colored pad by tapping up and down in the same approximate place. Traveling while inking may muddy your colors.
7. Huff on the image and stamp.
8. Depending on how much ink you added you can use your new 'ink pad' multiple times. Add more ink drops as needed.
Here's how the inside was stamped:

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Products used:
- Tropical Leaf bundle
- Pretty Prints DSP
- Parakeet Party, Bermuda Bay and Granny Apple card stock and ink refills
- For Everything and Sparkle & Shine sequins (Annual Catalog)
- Clear envelopes (Annual Catalog)
- baby wipe
- Bough Punch a big favorite!
- Basics 3D embossing folder
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In the video below I demonstrate this fun baby wipe technique; Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.

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Baby ‘Swipe’ Technique; two awesome examples!

March 22, 2023

Our Flowerbug's March swap theme was to use a technique featuring an ink refill. The projects were incredible!

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Today I'm featuring two cards using a technique called 'Baby Swipe'. What is it? It's where you roll up a baby wipe and drop ink refill liquid on the edge and use it to swipe across your paper. Super fun to try.

Candace chose to use the Irresistible Blooms bundle and the pretty Naturally Gilded specialty paper seen here. These items are on the Online Exclusives site and available for a limited time.

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Her colors include Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam and Flirty Flamingo. This specialty DSP works wonderfully for this because the surface is glossy. Once you're done adding ink use a tissue or soft cloth to wipe away the excess ink. It will not adhere to the foil areas.

She used Copper embossing powder on her flower, leaves and greeting. The texture is from the new Basics 3D embossing folder pack. These are currently out of stock but will be back in May or earlier.

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Next is a gorgeous scenic card made by Brenda. She also chose to use one of the new Online Exclusive products; the Rhino Ready bundle.

She used the same embossing folder on the Cajun Craze layer and die-cut a window using the Diorama dies seen here. I think her scene is stunning!
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I believe her colors are Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight and Petal Pink for her sunset/baby swipe technique.

Those trees and rhino dies are all from the Rhino Ready bundle seen here.

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Below I demonstrate the baby 'wipe' technique. Click here or on the photo below to watch.

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Baby Wipe technique – 2 great swaps by my Flowerbug’s

March 21, 2023

Our March card swap theme was to use a technique with a re-inker or an ink refill. There are lots of fun techniques out there that you need ink refills for.

These first two feature the Baby Wipe technique; one of my very favorites for getting multiple colors on solid images!

This first card was made by Marla where she featured the Love for You bundle seen here.

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I believe her colors include Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo and Calypso Coral. She even stamped her greeting in the baby wipe technique. Watch my video today here (or later on my YouTube channel here) to see how it's done. It's absolutely fun!!

Next is a pretty card made by Jacki with the Art Gallery stamp set and Floral Gallery dies.

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I believe her colors include Navy, Garden Green and Tahitian Tide. Her White layers are textured with the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder seen here.

Come back for more tomorrow! Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.

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