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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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• Unique ideas with the Oh So Ombre designer paper; Promo ends Sunday!

  February 25, 2021

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  Here are a few more ideas with the gorgeous Oh So Ombre designer paper.  It has been my favorite Sale-a-Bration item this year!  

  Playing with strips has always been fun for me.  On this first card I started with one sheet of DSP and cut it first at 4 1/2" long.  Then I cut strips off of the main piece at random angles.

  Next I laid these strips on my grid paper and stamped the leaves from Forever Fern stamp set on them using Granny Apple Green ink.  

  I then glued these strips to a 3 3/4" X 5" piece of White CS leaving a thin 1/16" gap between.  I didn't worry about the edges at all.  After I was done I trimmed them off even with the main White CS.  

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  Next is a fun card playing with the Playful Alphabet and 1/2" strips of this pretty Ombre paper.  I adhered the letters to the end of the paper strip with rolled up mini glue dots and trimmed any excess off that showed around the letter. 

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  The 'birthday' greeting is from Vine Design and the bottom edge is punched with the Postage Punch.  

  Below are more cards I shared in a video you can see here. 

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  Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

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  Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

  *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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• More ideas with the Oh So Ombre DSP & A Touch of Ink stamp set; both FREE for just 5 more days!

  February 24, 2021

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  The end of Sale-a-Bration is nearing and I had to get one more play in with these two amazing products. A Touch of Ink stamp set & Oh So Ombre Designer Paper.  Both of these are free with a qualifying order through February 28th.

  This sliding latch card is quite unique and fun too.  My friend Karen shared it with us at a recent Team meeting and I had to learn how to make it. She found the idea from Chris Slogar.  It's so cool!

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  You need the Classic Label punch, Designer paper and a few punched or die-cut images for the front and inside.

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  I chose to use the flower and hummingbird images in this set.  I stamped the flower using both the outline and solid images.  For the hummingbird I stamped the outline image on a scrap of White CS and colored it in with Blends markers.  Then I fussy cut it out and added to the circles.  

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  This card is so neat!  But you'll definitely want to watch the video below to catch the important 'how to' tips.  

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  Next is a fun card with a neat masking tip using the leaves in this set.  I stamped them in a 'round' to create a loose wreath. 

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  I chose to use the Granny Apple Green and Bermuda Bay papers and inks here.  Watch the video below to catch my matching tip to connect the four stamped leaf images perfectly.

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  Click on the video below to see how I made these and one more Fun Fold card! 

  Get your free Sale-a-Bration items by February 28th here. 

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  Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit!   Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!  

  Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

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  Get a free 10 cards kit when you redeem the Berry Delightful bundle from me by Sunday, February 28th.  Sale-a-Bration ends that day! 

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  Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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• A Touch of Ink Fun Fold card with Oh So Ombre; quick & easy!

  February 24, 2021

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  We made these pretty fun fold cards at my February card clubs!  I think the A Touch of Ink stamp set is incredibly versatile!  There was an option for everyone's needs. 

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  I shared this card on my FB Live yesterday plus two others with this paper & stamp set.  You can see it here.  

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  Aren't they pretty?!  I feel like these two Sale-a-Bration choices go together perfectly.  The Ombre DSP lets the stamp shine though.  You can get either or both free with an order through February 28th.  Sale-a-Bration ends then and there won't be anymore 'free' with purchase options.  

  Go here to see the A Touch of Ink stamp set and here to see the Oh So Ombre DSP.  

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  I added some of our new Black Matte gems and the pretty Black Glittered ribbon too.  That neat stitched die-cut is from the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here. 

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  Measurements:

  • Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” score at 1 ½” and 4 ¼”
  • Designer Paper – 5 1/2" X 6". Cut in order from left to right so the pattern matches making sure the 6" side is along the top.  2 ¾” X 5 ¼”, 1 1/8” X 5 ¼”, 2 1/8” X 5 ¼”. Plus the last piece on the right is 1 3/4" X 5 1/4"
  • White inside 2 3/4" X 3 1/2", die-cut is 2" X 3 3/4"
  • Black strip 1" X 2 3/4"

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  February Specials:

  There's just 5 days left of Sale-a-Bration and the Starter Kit promotion! 

  Get over $200 in product for just $99 and free shipping.  The current bonus is 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

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  Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

  Order online here

  All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

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  Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

  *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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