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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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• Hey Girlfriend with a paper strips background!

  April 14, 2021

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  Coloring these sweet girls can be intimidating but not with our Blends markers!  Look at her! 

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  I will admit that my friend & team member Audrey colored this one.  She shared a bunch of stamped & colored girls with me and I've made a few cards with them.  If you look closely you can see the changes in color hue that gives great dimension. Such as her skirt. See how the outside is darker than the inside?  Same with her cheeks. 

  The Blends markers are fabulous tools!  

  I had a bunch of colored card stock strips laying on my desk and decided to use them for a background.  I cut some into thinner strips to add interest. I did not measure; they vary in widths which adds some interest & fun.

  I adhered them to a 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" piece of card stock. Then I trimmed off the excess and added the entire piece to a piece of 3 5/8" X 4 7/8" piece of Black CS before I added it to the White card base.  

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  This stamp set will not be carried over; it will retire in June.  You can see it here. 

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• TWO Amazing Sales Happening Now! New Clearance Rack items will go FAST!

  April 13, 2021

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  They're updating the Clearance Rack Tuesday!

  The deals are so amazing that they can sell out within minutes! 

  Be sure to check it out ASAP here.  

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  Remember to check out the Last Chance deals seen here while you're shopping.  Combine these big sales and save big!  

  Save even more here with the BEST DEAL we offer!

  Did you know you can choose items from these two sales to add to your Starter Kit?  And you can choose items from the upcoming Annual Catalog (Sneak Peaks) as well including new products, In Colors and more! 

  You'll get even bigger savings since it's always 25% off!  

  Choose up to $125 in products for just $99 and your shipping is free!! From then on all of your Stampin' Up! products are 20% off. And you don't need to place another order until September to stay active.  

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  Perks of joining my Flowerbug's Team:

  1. Enjoy 20% discount on all future Stampin' Up! purchases (for as long as you wish; no pressure to stay). 
  2. The ability to pre-order NEW product a month before everyone else (May/June is Sale-a-Bration & Holiday catalog pre-order)!
  3. Direct access to demonstrator only websites & FB groups with TONS of project sharing you won't see anywhere else. 
  4. Get $125 in product of your choice with the $99 kit purchase!  (A free Paper Pumpkin Kit, business supplies including 8 new catalogs and more)
  5. As a member of my Team you have access to some exclusive benefits including:
  6. An exclusive Team Facebook group where we share inspiration and ideas.
  7. Access to every project tutorial I create (at least 2 per month) including all previous PDF tutorials. Use them as you wish! 
  8. The option of monthly card swaps with my Flowerbug's Team.
  9. Monthly creative & business challenges with Prize Patrols. 
  10. Monthly team meetings &/or Facebook Lives for just my group!

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• The last of my 10 amazing card ideas for Paper Strips!

  April 12, 2021

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  Today I'm sharing the last of the 10 cards I made on my Facebook Live video.  If you aren't following me on Facebook yet click here. I host a video each Tuesday morning at 11 am CT and twice a month on Monday evenings as well. 

  I had a bunch of paper strips leftover from cutting out for cards and kits and created some fun & unique cards with them.  We're calling them 'Stripper Cards'! 

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  Here's a favorite I made with 3/4" X 3 3/4" strips of Bermuda Bay, Pool Party & Pumpkin Pie.  

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  I started out with a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of White CS.  Starting at the bottom I added a strip and alternated colors and directions each time.  I focused on keeping the tips at the same area and left the excess 'wide' end hang over the edge.  

  I had to leave enough space to stamp the greeting (You Are Amazing set seen here) so I stopped about 1 1/2" up.  The last piece may need to be trimmed before you add that skinny little edge strip.  A few Holiday rhinestones finish it off. 

  On my video (scroll down) I used Real Red with the Pool Party & Bermuda Bay.  Which do you prefer?  

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  This is another of my favorites!  So easy and just plain fun!

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  I cut random lengths of 1/4" strips and adhered them to a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of Black card stock. The greeting is from the Sweet Ice Cream set stamped on a 1" X 4 3/4" strip of White CS.  Add this and trim the ends off before you add it to the main Coastal Cabana card base.  

  Here are both versions; which do you prefer?  

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  • Left features Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry & Pumpkin Pie.
  • Right has Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight. 

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  Below is the video for all 10 'stripper' card ideas using leftover strips of paper! 

  
   

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