Latest Post

Surprising Botanical Layers bundle includes a stamp set & vellum!

Happy Memorial Day

Today we remember those we've lost and whole heartedly thank those who've served our nation. 

Save

 ~~~

I played with the new Botanical Layers bundle for last week's Facebook Live.  This unique bundle includes a stamp set and a pack of 60 sheets of printed & plain vellum and can be seen here.  

Here's my favorite project: 

Save

I sponged colors of Bermuda Bay, Parakeet Party & Tahitian Tide onto one side of the vellum before adhering it to a layer of White CS.  I added a die-cut from the Tropical Layer dies seen here (50% off right now!) and a greeting die-cut.  

Save

I created a few more projects in the video with other techniques you may want to see.  Click here to watch it. 

Save

Click on the photo below to watch the video and see more ideas using this bundle. 

~~~

There's just two days left! 

Get a bunch of NEW In Color products FREE in your Starter Kit! 

It's $99 for $220 in products!!!  And Free Shipping! Click here. 

Save

Host codes: CZARP9KR

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive a set of new embellishments from me.

Save

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

Save

Opt in for my New Catalog Designer Paper Share

It's $26 plus shipping

All Posts

• Inked Embossing Folder technique; it’s SO pretty!

  June 10, 2021

  ---

  I decided to play with an old favorite technique where you add ink directly onto an embossing folder 'before' you run it through the die-cutting machine.  I shared how on the FB Live video here.

  This first card features the Polished Pink CS & ink.  

  Save

  I used two new products in our 2021-22 Annual Catalog; the Pretty Embossing folder and the Create with Friends stamp set seen here.  That pretty die-cut label is from the Potted Succulents dies seen here. 

  This Pretty Embossing folder seen here is my free giveaway for online orders over $50 this month (before tax & shipping) using the host code seen below.  

  I made one in each of our newest In Colors; Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Soft Succulent and the Polished Pink. 

  Save

  I shared a video with other techniques using the Pretty Embossing folder my FB Live here.  Or click on the photo/link below.

  Save

  I cannot stop playing with these fabulous new In Colors.  They are my absolute favorite grouping for many years!  And that ribbon!!! See the entire new 2021-23 In color line here. 

  Save

  Measurements:

  • White card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
  • Evening Evergreen CS 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"

  Save

  *Below is the video to see how to do this and get my tips on being successful. 

  June Specials:

  The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

  Save

  
  

  Save

  Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

  Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

  *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Coloring Techniques with the Pretty Flowers Embossing folder! With video!

  June 10, 2021

  ---

  Have you ever added color/ink directly onto your embossing folder?  It's actually fun and the results can be amazing!  I shared three different techniques on my weekly FB Live Tuesday.  Here's a link to it on my FB page or on YouTube here.  Or scroll below to see it here.  

  This first card is done by coloring on your folder with markers.  These are regular water-based markers; not Blends.  I share tips for success on this technique in the video.  

  Each card features the stamp set Create with Friends seen here.  I love this set! The embossing folder is called Pretty Flowers; it's my free gift for online orders over $50 in June! *see it here

  Save

  I chose to use Soft Succulent on both cards adding Pale Papaya on the left and Fresh Freesia on the right.  Love our newest In Colors!!!  The greeting layer is from the Tasteful Label dies. 

  Save

  Next is a sponging technique.  I embossed the White CS with the folder in the die-cutting machine first.  Then used sponge daubers to color the White CS.  I highly recommend you use pastel colors for this for the best results. It's much more forgiving! 

  Save

  I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer. 

  Save

  And the last technique is to add ink directly onto the folder itself; before you run it through.  Press your ink pad lightly to the side of the folder you want inked.  Do this lightly to avoid getting ink in the recesses of the folder.  Again; watch my video for more tips! 

  Save

  The pretty die-cut for the greeting is from the Potted Succulent dies seen here.  

  Save

  *Below is the video with lots of specific tips on being successful with these techniques. Click on it to watch.

  June Specials:

  The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

  Save

  
  

  Save

  Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

  Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

  *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Two In Symmetry cards; bright & colorful

  June 9, 2021

  ---

  Here are a few more cards I made with the In Symmetry bundle on last week Tuesday's FB Live.  These are also cards I made for some online swaps I joined. 

  Save

  The colors are Calypso Coral, Night of Navy & Just Jade.

  Products used: *click on the item to see it in my store

  • Images are from the In Symmetry stamp set & bundle
  • the little leaves are from the Symmetrical Stems border punch
  • The Designer Paper is the Sweet Symmetry DSP
  • That pretty stitched leaves texture is made with the Stitched Greenery die seen here. 
  • The white greeting label is from the Hippo & Friends dies here 

  Measurements: 

  • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
  • Just Jade 2” X 4 ¼”, Navy strip ½” X 4 ¼”
  • DSP strips are 1” and ¾” X 5 ½”

  Next is the other card I created using the same colors and In Symmetry stamp set.  

  Save

  Products used:

  • Inks – Calypso Coral, Just Jade, Night of Navy
  • embossing folder – Checks & Dots
  • greeting tag – Tailor Made Tags dies

  Measurements:

  • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
  • White square is 2 ½”, Just Jade is 2 5/8”
  • DSP 1 ¼” X 5 ½”, Coral strip 1 ¾” X 4 ¼”

  *Below is the FB Live replay/video for these two cards and more. 

  June Specials:

  The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

  Save

  
  

  Save

  Host code: RB3VHBUK  Click here to order

  Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

  *All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.