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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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• Darling Donkey’s Birthday card

  January 29, 2021

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  The Darling Donkey's stamp set (seen here) is one of the most popular sets in our Sale-a-Bration promotion right now.  So I chose to use it for my card clubs in January.  We made this cute but easy card: 

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  The colors are Pool Party, So Saffron and Black.  That cute designer paper is called Flower & Field and is also from our Sale-a-Bration promotion that runs through February.  See it here. 

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  Both are free with any $50 order!  I love Sale-a-Bration where we can earn free items with an order.  

  Sale-a-Bration traditionally runs through March. But this year it's one month short because they're offering another one in July & August!! So we actually get an extra month this year!  

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  The inside is stamped with the third Sale-a-Bration choice called Approaching Perfection. See it here.  It has lots of fun birthday greetings! 

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  You can watch the video for this quick card below.  

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  Measurements:

  • Pool Party card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • So Saffron 2" X 4 1/4"
  • Flower & Field DSP 3" X 5 1/2"
  • White die-cut 2 1/2" X 4" 

  I used the Balloon Bouquet punch with this DSP for a quick accent.  I glued the Black & White twine down with liquid Multipurpose Glue.  The donkey is colored in with Blends markers.  

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  January Specials:

  During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

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  Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

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  All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial PDF!

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  Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

  *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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• Striking cards with Pretty Perennials with True Love DSP

  January 28, 2021

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  If the True Love designer paper hasn't caught your eye yet look at these cards:  

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  I paired it with the Pretty Perennials stamp and dies bundle for a recent FB Live.  I used Bermuda Bay, Real Red and black. Simple Stamping at it's best!  No die-cuts or punches either!  Sometimes it's fun to just stamp and layer.  

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  You can see the measurements below. I try to share the printed list in my videos so they're easy to jot down.

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  Lastly here's the stepped-up card I made using heat embossing and the Perennial Petal dies.  See the Pretty Perennial bundle here.

  I also used our new Blending Brushes to add color to the white flowers.  Love these so much! 

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  Measurements are below and you can watch the FB Live replay video below: 

  I think cards featuring black and White with a pop of color are so striking and stand out.  What do you think? 

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  January Specials:

  During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

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  Go here to read about it

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  Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

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  All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

  Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

  an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

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  *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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• Quick yet beautiful cards with the True Love Designer paper & video

  January 26, 2021

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  Sometimes you can let the designer paper do all of the work.  Look at this classy, beautiful card I made with the True Love Designer Paper! 

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  This designer paper is all Black & White, full of floral and other prints you can use as is or color like I did above.  Click here to see it online.  

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  I heat embossed the greeting and punched the end with our new Treasured Tags Pick a Punch.

  This beautiful stamp set has a gorgeous font and is free with any $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration (SAB).  SAB is a perfect time to purchase from your wish list since you get something FREE with your orders.  See the Heal your Heart set here.   

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  I used Daffodil Delight Blends marker to color in the flowers; coloring mainly on the printed lines on the flowers. Granny Apple Green for the leaves. Simple & quick! 

  I also made two more striking cards with this paper and the Pretty Perennials bundle. You can watch the Live video below. 

  Measurements:

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • Designer Paper 3" X 4"
  • Black layer 3 1/4" X 4 1/4", greeting strip is 1/2" X 3 3/4" 

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  January Specials:

  Today is the last day of my BOGO Sale!  

  *Order new Stampin' Up! items and get retired items FREE!

  Go here to see it all. 

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  During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

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  Go here to read about it

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  Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

  Order online here

  All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

  Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

  an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

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  Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

  *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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