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

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• Spotlight on Nature – sneak peak of the fabulous new bundle

  April 26, 2024

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  Look at the beautiful card my friend & team member Candy sent me last week.  One of our team challenges was to send RAK cards.  Random Acts of Kindness.  I was very grateful to receive one from her!

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  It's made with a new bundle in the 2024-25 Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up!. It's called Spotlight on Nature.  It includes floral, leaves and butterflies along with pretty sentiments.  And an amazing set of detailed & texture circle dies.  

  Notice her softly sponged background around the flowers & leaves. She used Balmy Blue, Old Olive & Calypso Coral here, coloring in her images with Blends markers.  Note that Olive circle die-cut – you can spy it in the photo below.  

  We're going to love these dies!!

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  Demonstrators were able to pre-order this gorgeous bundle in April but everyone can order it after May 1st. In fact you could add it to your Starter kit too.

  I'll be sharing more projects with this bundle soon. Thanks for the fabulous card Candy!! 

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• New Catalog shares! In Color bundle bundle & designer paper share; limited time offer!

  April 25, 2024

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  It's time for my new catalog product shares!  Have you been waiting?  

  The 1st option is the 2024 Annual Catalog designer paper share.  Oh, the papers are fabulous this year.  

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  This share costs $40 with shipping ($34 without) and includes 83 sheets (6 X 6") of all new designer papers including the following:

  • Unbounded Beauty
  • Country Woods
  • Wildly Flowering
  • To Market
  • Take to the Sky
  • Mediterranean Blooms
  • Country Lane
  • Thoughtful Journey
  • Lily Pond Lane
  • Full of Life
  • Wood Textured specialty
  • 2024-26 In Color Glimmer specialty
  • Textured Metallic specialty
  • Silver and Gold foil specialties

  Details:

  1. If you'd like a double share most papers will be 6 X 12" in size (except the 6 X 6" DSP's). $68 plus $8 shipping.
  2. It may take a few weeks to receive your papers. I have to order, wait for delivery, cut and package.
  3. They'll be shipped 1st class. 
  4. Pay via PayPal, Venmo, credit card or a cashier's check.  Contact me here to reserve yours. 
  5. If some products become unavailable I will wait and ship all papers together. 

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  Here's a new In Color ribbon share option:

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  You'll get 2 yards of each ribbon for $9 (shipping is additional unless combined with another share; then it's free).  You can double the share and receive 4 yards of each ribbon for $18.

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  Next is my In Color Bundle offer.  It's a favorite because you'll get these colors all at once.  No waiting to receive a color every month like others offer. 

  There are two options for you to choose from – (the photo below does not show the products included): 

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  Option 1 – Basic Bundle is $83 & includes the following:

  • all 5 2024-26 In Color ink pads
  • all 5 In Color ink refills (you can substitute other products if desired)
  • 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" In Color card stock (4 of each color)
  • 10 sheets In Color 6 X 6" designer series paper
  • FREE In Color Shimmer gems
  • a new spiral bound Annual Catalog! 

  Option 2 – Blends markers add on plus everything in Option 1 for $163:

  • 5 In Color Stampin' Blends combo pack (2 each for 10 Blends) 
  • Bonus In Color ribbon share!

  *Pay via PayPal, Venmo, credit card or a cashier's check.  Contact me here to reserve yours.  If some products become unavailable I will wait and ship it all together. 

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  ***However….. if you're wanting the new In Colors you need to know about the upcoming incredible In Color join offer!

  You may decide to skip my bundle offer and choose the join offer instead! 

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  Here's the deal – during May, New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:

  • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
  • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
  • 2024–2026 In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper
  • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

  The Starter Kit costs $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Choose up to $125 in products of your choice. The In Color products are added on to that; all FREE!  The value of your kit is $207 and you're paying just $99!  

  This deal starts May 1st and is amazing; I hope you consider taking advantage of it.  What a great way to get the In Colors and then enjoy the discount on future Stampin' Up! orders.  

  Remember these things:

  • You do NOT have to hold events, classes or 'sell' as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
  • You can enjoy the discount as long as you wish; when you're done ordering you just stop.  It's just that simple!
  • If you already place orders regularly it's silly not to get your products at a discount. 
  • You'll be welcomed to my Flowerbug's Team FB group and can take advantage of my free tutorials, group challenges, Team newsletters, swaps & prizes as long as you'd like. 

  So many people say they wish they'd joined earlier. Contact me here with any questions you have. 

  *This deal starts May 1st – start making your list!  

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• See how the Josephs Coat Technique is done; with video & free project sheet

  April 24, 2024

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  Here's another project made on last week's Live video; it's the Josephs Coat technique using the new, upcoming Leaf Collection stamp.  

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  That greeting stamp & scalloped oval die-cut are from the new Unbounded Love bundle from the upcoming 2024 Annual Catalog. I showed how to do this technique in the video here.  I also have a free project sheet with directions. 

  Here are the steps:

  1. Sponge ink all over a neutral piece of card stock – Pretty Peacock, new Summer Splash and lastly Granny Apple Green. 
  2. Wipe off any excess ink with a tissue to remove moisture.  Swipe with an embossing buddy.
  3. Ink your stamp in Versamark ink. Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder.  
  4. Use a water-based ink pad like Memento Black and rub or tap the ink over it all.  This is called 'Direct to Paper'. 
  5. With a damp tissue or paper towel, wipe off excess ink from the embossed area. It will not stay on the embossed area. 
  6. Finish your card as you'd like. 

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  I inked the stamp again in a few colors – Granny Apple Green & Summer Splash, and fussy cut some leaves out for accents. Dies used above include Something Fancy & Stylish Shapes. 

  The card below features an emboss resist technique.  Same colors but the steps are different. 

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  1. First I stamped using Versamark ink onto White card stock and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. 
  2. Then I added ink over the clear embossing; using Blending Brushes. Inks include: Summer Splash, Pretty Peacock and Granny Apple Green.  *This must be water-based ink!
  3. Use a damp tissue or paper towel to wipe off excess ink that will not stick to the embossed areas. Done! 

  The greeting is from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (online exclusive) and the tags are from the Something Fancy dies (carrying over). 

  Click here for the free project sheet:   Download Leaf Collection Josephs Coat cards

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  Which card do you prefer above?  Left or right? 

  Below is the video on how I made this card along with a few resist techniques featuring new Annual Catalog products. I hope you watch it AND subscribe to my YouTube channel too. 

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