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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.

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!

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. 

 

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.  

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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Free Gift with orders in August: 

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

The more you order the more cards you get!

*cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

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  • Easy Diagonal cards; Stamp With Me tonight at 7:30 pm!


    This week I'm highlighting some of the cards I've recently made on Facebook Live.  With two a week there's a lot! 

    Here are the cards for tonight's Facebook Live 'Stamp with Me' here. 

    I chose the pretty Misty Moonlight & Seaside Spray combination for these cards.  I love the two toned look of these In Colors together.  When you add White for a pop of brightness they really shine!  

    Join me here tomorrow night.  Prep the pieces, gather some supplies and we'll stamp together! 

    I used the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set seen here in Misty Moonlight, White & Seaside Spray.
     
    You can really see the Shimmer Crystal Effects on the flowers in this photo! 
     
    Measurements:
    Card bases 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    Diagonal pieces (card stock or DSP) 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" cut in half on the diagonal.
    Decorative strips 7 1/2" long X 1/2" – punched or die-cut
    Greeting punches or die-cuts (Ornate Frames, Tasteful Labels & Ornate Border dies) 
     
    Supplies:
    Card stock (I used Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, White)
    Stamps of your choice and ink
    Punches or die-cuts for borders & greetings
    Embossing folders or DSP
    Ribbons, embellishments, Shimmery Crystal Effects
    Sponges, mini glue dots, dimensionals

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    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know which color is which! 

    Order online here

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Today’s the last day! Summer Nights cards


    Today is the last day to order or subscribe for July's Summer Night's Paper Pumpkin kit.  

     

    Here's a photo of the add on cards & envelopes available while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. Order them here. Item #154973

    I LOVE these pretty backgrounds!  I think they'll be so much fun to create scenes with!  I know I'll be using my Life is Beautiful stamp set with them. Can't wait!!

    For only $10.00 USD you can have the easiest crafting experience of the summer!

    • Contains 24 pre-printed card bases and coordinating envelopes.
    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

    • Not included with a July 2020 Paper Pumpkin subscription
    • The Summer Nights Add-On is not needed to complete July kit projects
    * Must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this item

    Don't forget about the Bonus Days going on; for each $50 you order in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  Get some of the items on your wishlist now and save in August!

    Order here.

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  • Prized Peony bundle; wow!


    Look at these gorgeous cards Mary and Karen made for a Flowerbug's Team swap last month.  They both used items in the new Peony suite seen here. 

    Mary's colors are Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam with Gray Granite.  She sponged a bit of Petal Pink onto the Peony petals.  The other products here are the new Vellum square doilies and Elegant Faceted Gems. that designer paper is from the In Good Taste package seen here. 

    Karen used the Peony Garden designer paper as a background and the new Magenta Madness card stock with Pear Pizzazz & Old Olive for leaves.  That pretty scalloped edge is included in the Peony dies.  

    You might think it's difficult to put the peony flower together, but Stampin' Up! made it super easy.  It's just 4 die-cuts and they layer easily.  You match up the bottom edge of each die-cut for a perfect fit each time.  I made a video of it here on FB.

    See the whole Prized Peony Bundle here.  

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    Current Host code is 3MFE2KKP

    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know which color is which! 

    Order online here

     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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