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

  July 12, 2023

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  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.

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  *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.  

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  *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

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  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. 

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  *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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• Two background techniques on this pretty Kindest Expressions card

  July 10, 2023

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  I made this card for our June Team swap; our theme was to create our own background.  I went a bit overboard but had a ton of fun making these!

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  It features these products from our Annual Stampin' Up! catalog:

  1. Kindest Expressions stamp set
  2. Paper Florist dies
  3. Countryside Corners dies
  4. Blending Brushes
  5. Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
  6. Embossing paste Matte finish
  7. Adhesive-Backed sequins trio

  Whew!  And I didn't even list the ink and paper!  My colors include Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist and Basic White.

  • I used Berry Burst ink and a Blending Brush to create an ombre background on my Bubble Bath card stock. I let that dry overnight. 
  • I then used a mask over this to spread White Embossing Paste with a Palette knife.  Even though my ink was dry it picked up the color and created an ombre look on the paste too.  I let that dry for a few hours.
  • Add the greeting and the Paper Florist dies seen here.  I can tell that I'll be using these dies a lot.  They're wonderful and make a huge variety of flowers. 

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  I LOVE how they turned out.  

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  I'll be sharing my Flowerbug's Team swaps later this week.  Stay tuned! 

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