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Country Wreaths & Christmas Barn card ideas by the Flowerbug’s

October 28, 2022

This week I've been proud to share my Team Christmas card swaps from our October swap event. I am thrilled with the quality of our swaps each and every month!

Today's projects feature some pretty bundles in the 2022 Holiday catalog by Stampin' Up! First is a fabulous card by Candy with the Cottage Wreaths bundle.

Her colors include Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, White & Crumb Cake.

Details:

It's an easy fun fold card; she trimmed off 1" on the right side of her card front to reveal the Lights Aglow DSP on the inside edge.
She textured the Crumb Cake layer with the Timber 3D embossing folder.
Silver 3/8" edge ribbon and Festive Pearls are the embellishments

Next is a book binding fun fold card by Mary; she also featured the Country Wreaths bundle.

A book binding card is made by adding an extra score line to your 4 1/4" X 11" card. Score at 4 1/4" and 5 1/2".

The DSP layers are 3/4" X 3 7/8" and 3 7/8" square. Red layers are 7/8" X 4" and 4" square.

She used the Gingham Cottage DSP on her card front and Real Red & Garden Green card stock.

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Lastly today is a beautiful scene made by Roxann with the Christmas Barn bundle seen here.

Her colors include Cherry Cobbler, White & Mossy Meadow. She used Blends markers to color the images and our new Very Best Trio tag punch on the corners.

Here's her inside view:

Stay tuned for more incredible swap cards by my Team.

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3 unique techniques on these pretty swap cards

July 13, 2023

I'll be sharing our July Flowerbug Team swaps this week and next. Our theme was to create our own backgrounds. They came up with some amazing ideas. I absolutely LOVE seeing their creativity and style.

First is a monochromatic card by Annette. I bet you'll never guess how she did this special background…..

She used Orchid Oasis and Boho Blue ink spots and dragged the ink across her white card stock. One color in each direction. I was shocked at how pretty and evenly colored it is. I think it looks like denim. It's the perfect way to highlight the pretty die-cut. I'm going to try this myself soon!

Her greeting is heat embossed with White embossing powder on a die-cut from this bundle.

She used the Wonderful Thoughts bundle seen here.

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Next is a pretty card that Monica made with the Color & Contour stamp set & Scalloped Contour dies.

She created a blended and masked background using Orchid Oasis and Daffodil Delight. She added a bit of Pool Party on the flower and the card base too. I love these colors together!

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And lastly today is a unique technique by Lori. I'm not sure I've done this one! Can you guess how she did it….?

She first scored her White card stock about 1" apart, on the diagonal. Then she folded the card stock on each score line and sponged Balmy Blue ink on each fold. I know I've never done this one; at least in my memory I haven't. So cool and very precise too!

She used the Circle Sayings bundle for her greeting & punch. The bird is water-colored with our watercolor pencils.

She used the new Bird's Eye View stamp set seen here. She also stamped her envelope.

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Beautiful One Horse Open Sleigh Fancy Fold in a card kit to go or tutorial; you choose!

July 12, 2023
My second card kit option in July features the new One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6" designer paper by Stampin' Up! This new scenic paper is featured in our Online Exclusives here. There are 5 designs and each is a fancy fold card.

*this kit is not included in my July special of purchasing 2 past kits and getting a free stamp set (see below).

You'll receive the following in the kit, which is sent out at the end of July::
- A share of the 6 X 6" One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper
- A share of Boho Blue ribbon
- A share of the Adhesive-backed snowflake assortment
- the pre-cut pieces to make the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
- the PDF tutorial
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.

Click here to order this pre-cut kit to go. Or click here to get the PDF tutorial. See all of my kit & tutorials here.

You will need the following to make the kit to go cards as I did:
- greeting images
- Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow & Misty Moonlight inks
- a paper trimmer and adhesives.
Here's one of my favorite cards in this kit/tutorial. I love how it shows off the gorgeous scene in this beautiful designer paper.

*I used the Layering Leaves & Lasting Joy stamp sets for my greetings & other images. If you'd like to add on either set at a 10% discount, please message me here.

*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. This deal runs through Saturday, July 15th. The July kits (Masterfully Made & One Horse Open Sleigh) are not included in this offer.

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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.

*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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July Specials:

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