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The easy way to make a ‘Fractured’ card! Video tutorial & free project sheet!

You may have seen these cards online lately; they're quite popular.  It looked s bit intimidating to me; I thought I'd have to do a lot of measuring to get the pieces to fit exactly.  

Well my team member Karen shared how to make them at our August Team meeting and I was surprised to learn it's quite easy peasy!  So I had to share the fractured card on a recent Live video so YOU could see how fun & quick it is.

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I chose to use the Hello, Irresistible designer paper and the Irresistible Blooms stamp set; both Online Exclusives. See all of our products available online here.  There are so many they have their own category!  

This card starts out with a full 4" X 5 1/4" layer of designer paper.  The center squares and strips are added on directly over the designer paper!  No measuring needed!!  

**Get the free project sheet here Download Irresistible Blooms Fractured card

This pretty designer paper is in low inventory.  Do you have it yet?  It's just beautiful!

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My center squares are approximately 2" in size and are from the Stylish Shapes dies – the middle die of the 5 square dies. I chose to add a 2 1/4" layer under my square.  

Tip: Once you adhere your square to the upper center (eyeballing, no measuring needed) you will start adding your 1/4" X 5" strips of card stock.  You start at the upper center.  Leave the excess strips hanging off the card until you're done; then just trim off.  *watch the video below to see my helpful tips for success. 

Here are both cards I shared in the video; one in Pretty Peacock and the other in Petal Pink. 

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Which do you prefer?  One is soft and pretty and the other is vibrant. I like the 1/4" strips to match the card base; I feel it gives a greater sense of continuity.  

I kept these cards quite simple but you could certainly add more to it.  

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Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  I believe it will give you the confidence to try it.  

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The more you order the more cards you get!

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*cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

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• The NEW Annual Catalog starts today! More new catalog launch boards too

  May 2, 2023

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  The new catalog goes live today!!  It's always an exciting time when we get a brand new Annual catalog.  

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  Check out the new products online here. 

  Each year Stampin' Up! adds a brand new set of 5 In Colors; this year it's Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, Boho Blue and Pebbled Path.  Beautiful earthy colors! 

  Below are more of my New Catalog Launch party displays. 

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  This year we said goodbye to 11 colors and now say hello to 11 new core colors!  7 returning colors and 4 brand new! 

  In the photo below the top 4 are our newest colors – Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath and Pecan Pie. I'm so excited about them; we needed these colors!

  Tip: did you know there is a set of both card stock AND Stampin' Write markers?  You can order these without having to order entire packs of each color families.    

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  I'm thrilled to have some of these returning favorites back in our color line!  

  Below is my Fresh as a Daisy board.  Beautiful lifelike Fresh as a Daisy designer paper with the Cheerful Daisy bundle; pretty images and fabulous dies. 

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  This pretty Fresh as a Daisy designer paper is another contender for my upcoming card kits to go.  I like to use our pretty designer papers as my starting point for the 10 cards I create.  You can see the kits I have available now here. 

  And here is one of my top picks from our pre-order – the Timeless Arrangements bundle.  I shared a few projects in a recent video seen here.  

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  Watch the video here (or below) where I share how to use this bundle; the designers were so smart on this one!  The way they added the rectangular anchor pieces is genius!  You can watch a video here where I featured this bundle. 

   

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  Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

  Offer good through May 17th  

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  My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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• Last day for both the Last Chance sale and my In Color special offer!

  May 1, 2023

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  Before I share photos of my New Catalog Launch I want to remind you that today is the last day you can order from either the Annual catalog or the Spring catalog. 

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  Make sure you have what you need BEFORE it's gone and retired.  Click here to see what's left!

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  Saturday I held my new catalog launch party and I thought you'd like to see my displays too.  Unfortunately I did not receive many of my card swaps in time, but I had some and I had made quite a few samples myself. I worried my boards would be empty but I think they turned out quite well.  

  This first photo shows off two displays; from left to right – the Circle Sayings bundle, the Countryside Inn Suite, the Bright & Beautiful suite and the Little Monkey bundle.  

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  Here are a few close-ups of these two:

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  this was a clear favorite of many.  I'll be featuring this beautiful Countryside Inn DSP for one of my May kits to go.  Many people asked about the cute baskets; I'll feature them on an upcoming video.  

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  And here's the incredible Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6" designer paper.  Amazing color combos and patterns!  This is another contender for my May card kits….

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  I use inexpensive foam boards from the dollar store and attach my projects with either poster putty or clips.  

  And here are my kits to go boards; I prepped extra kits for my April offerings. You can see and purchase them on my Shop here.  Remember you can save $$ on shipping when you purchase more than one.  

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  I'll share more tomorrow; the new catalog goes live May 2nd!!

  Today is the last day to get in on my new 2023-25 In Color special bundle offer. 

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  I put together a big bunch of products and then give something free with the purchase. This year it's free gems AND a new ribbon share! Plus I have extra spiral bound catalogs left too!  I can add this to your bundle for free! 

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  This bundle is available through Monday, May 1st. Choose from the following options and I'll send you an invoice. 

  Option 1: Get the 5 ink pads, 5 ink refills, 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock, 10 sheets new 6" In Color DSP and get the free ribbon share, in Color gems AND a free spiral bound catalog! $93 (*Long distance customers add $8.50 for Priority shipping for options 1 or 2) 

  Option 2: Get all of the In Color items above PLUS 5 new In Color Blends markers – pay for 4 and get 1 FREE. Cost $142 total

  Option 3: Add on the new Designer Paper share to either option 1 or 2 – 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP. Cost is $28.50. *see photo below.  *click here to order it separately. 

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  See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

  *current host code: DAZNHPH2 

  Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

  Offer good through May 17th  

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  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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• 2 days left to grab this amazing deal – NEW In Color bundle with free gems & ribbon share!

  April 29, 2023

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  Monday is the last day to get in on my annual 2023-25 In Color bundle special offer.  Here's the display board I created for my New Catalog Launch Party: 

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  Colors include the following; they're pretty, earthy colors this year. 

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  I put together a big bunch of products and then give something free with the purchase. This year it's free gems AND a new ribbon share!

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  This bundle is available through Monday, May 1st. Choose from the following options and I'll send you an invoice. 

  Option 1: Get the 5 ink pads, 5 ink refills, 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock, 10 sheets new 6" In Color DSP and get the free ribbon share and in Color gems. $93 (*Long distance customers add $8.50 for Priority shipping for options 1 or 2) 

  Option 2: Get all of the In Color items above PLUS 5 new In Color Blends markers – pay for 4 and get 1 FREE. Cost $142 total

  Option 3: Add on the new Designer Paper share to either option 1 or 2 – 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP. Cost is $28.50. *see photo below.  *click here to order it separately. 

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  April Specials:

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  See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

  *current host code: DAZNHPH2 

  Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

  Offer good through May 17th  

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  Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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