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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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Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

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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• Merry, Bold & Bright card kit to go; for both Christmas & Birthdays!

  November 6, 2023

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  I chose the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper for one of my card kits this month because it's filled with fun, bright & colorful designs that can be used for  Christmas, Birthdays or other celebrations.  They're my theme for these colorful cards I created this month. 

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  Aren't they fun? Each one is a fun fold card that truly shows off the neat prints in the designer paper. I know they don't look like fun folds but they are!

  As I usually do with my monthly kits to go I am including approximately $20 in product along with the pre-cut cards.  You also have the option of getting the PDF tutorial only.  

  This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive.  If you'd like to receive a pre-cut cards kit (with extra products to make more) each month click here.  It's $28 plus shipping and they get bonus free products every few months. 

  This kit includes the following: Reserve yours here.

  • 1/2 pkg of the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper (6" X 12)
  • a share of Iridescent white ribbon
  • a share of the Iridescent Adhesive-backed circles
  • the pre-cut cards including punched and die-cut pieces
  • the PDF tutorial (a $15 value)

  The PDF tutorial is an option for those who have their own products.  It's $15 and can be found here. It includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list. 

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  I have two NEW kits available this month plus a few extras too!  Save money and order multiple kits!  See them all here.

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• Pretty Rustic Crate bundle ideas by Mary

  November 3, 2023

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  Today I'm sharing a few cards made by my Team Member Mary.  She was my October Artist of the Month and she chose to feature the Rustic Crate bundle seen here. 

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  Her first project shows off her beautiful coloring and that neat create die-cut. 

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  I believe she colored the fall image with Blends markers. Products used include the Let's Go Fishing designer paper, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso and Wild Wheat card stock as well as the Nested Essential dies and In Color twine. 

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  That cute little 'hello' die-cut is included in this bundle. 

  Measurements:

  • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • Wild Wheat banner 4 1/4" X 1"
  • Let's Go Fishing designer paper 2 1/2" X 5 1/4"

  Her next card features a beautiful color combination of Copper Clay with Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla and Lost Lagoon. 

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  It also shows off the pretty All About Autumn specialty designer paper.  It's back in stock now too; see it here! 

  She simple sponged a bit of Copper clay ink over the fall image. 

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  The Pretty Peacock die-cut leaf is from the Autumn Leaves dies. 

  Measurements:

  • Copper Clay card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • Lost Lagoon 5 1/4" X 4" plus a 1 3/4" circle punch
  • All About Autumn Designer paper 5 1/8" X 3 7/8" plus a 4" X 1/2" strip
  • Vanilla 3" X 2 1/4"

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• Get free handmade cards from me in November. And a brand new card kit in the Kit Collection!

  November 2, 2023

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  It's November! It's hard to believe we're starting to think about Thanksgiving already!  

  I have a bunch of handmade cards I'd love to share with you. I know many of you love having card samples in hand for ideas. I have a shoebox full saved for quick reference when I'm creating.  

  My November special for online orders is a set of handmade cards. The more you order the more cards you'll receive!  

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  Please use a host code when ordering from me. This helps me a lot so I can afford to gift you all with free items each month. 

  Starting today there's a brand new kit in our Kit Collection; it's a set of cards with a 'destination' theme. It's called the Best Destination Kit – item #163186. 

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  This all inclusive kit is $20 and includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 

  Here are the pretty scenic cards:

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  Remember that our Kit Collection kits are all inclusive. This means that everything you need is in the kit.  However you may need a paper snips scissors and I recommend adhesive too. The kits usually include dimensionals or glue dots but if you're a crafter you'll want your own adhesive.

  Look at all you get!

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  Here's a close-up of the stamp set that's included:

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  See this kit & others here in our Kit Collection. 

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