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Use the Double Wonder Template to make 11 quick cards! Join me Thursday night!

Do you ever planned a stamping session focusing on just a few products? It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything you own.  Using this method is actually quite liberating and fuels the creative process.  I've started doing that more and more often especially when planning my card kits to go.  I pick Stampin' Up! products from the same suite and choose some sketches or layouts for card ideas.  the process is so enjoyable this way!  

Lately I've been seeing groups of cards using the Double Wonder template and had to try it.  It was originally designed by Shannon West from Stampin' Up!  It's so clever!! You start out with 2 pieces of 6" X 12" designer paper and using the pieces you can quickly have 11 finished cards!

Look at these! I'll be making these cards Live tomorrow night at 7 pm CT. Join me either here on FB or on Zoom.  

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Here are the steps: 

1. Pick out 2 different sheets of 6 X 12" designer paper and 11 card bases.  Make sure you have some ribbons or embellishments to match.  
2. Use the template below to cut your designer paper; cutting both at once. 
3. Grab some scraps of White and coordinating colors for punches/greetings. 
4. Cut 4 pieces of layering card stock at 3 1/4" X 5" and one 3 3/4" square for the bonus card. (I used White)
5. Choose a stamp set & ink to coordinate. 
6. Or use the new Share Sunshine Covid-19 digital download like I did for my greetings. No stamping needed!  You can purchase that here. https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca Price: $12.00 USD
7. Come back here tomorrow night so we can stamp together.
8. Or use this link to join via Zoom. *see tips on zoom meetings below  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88215870191

I chose to use the new Ornate Garden designer paper for my cards.  Anything goes but a non directional design is best; try not to choose a paper that needs to be north and south.  

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Below is the template but click here to download the Double Wonder Designer Paper cards & template 

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Zoom meeting tips:

1. You will need access to a camera and/or microphone to participate.
2. You may need to download Zoom to join; depending on the device you are using. It's free!  
3. You will be muted when you join to prevent a lot of background noises. 
4. If you'd like to speak you can un-mute yourself you can do so; or press the spacebar. 

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If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me! 

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• An easy Whitewashing Technique with our Retiring In Colors

  February 2, 2022

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  I had time to play with the Whitewashing technique & our beautiful Calming Camellia stamp set.

  This first card features my top favorite color among the retiring 2020-22 In Colors; Misty Moonlight.  I hope it returns someday! 

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  I decided to cut the pieces down to fit and layer on one 8 1/2" X 11" piece of Basic White CS. I love saving card stock this way.  

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  The In Color pieces measure 3 3/8" X 4 1/2" and the layering White is 3 1/2" X 4 5/8".

  How did I do the Whitewashing Technique?  I use our White Craft ink pad and a water painter.  I added a few drops of the White Craft ink refill to the inside of the ink pad and added water from the brush.  Swirl it around a bit and start painting.  You don't need much if you like it soft; I prefer it pretty diluted. 

  You can see a demonstration in this video; it's the second project. 

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  Heads up!! These 2020-22 In Color will retire at the end of March.  If you have the ink pads, make sure you have the ink refills and grab extra card stock or Designer Paper too!  See all of this color line here. 

  ***Once the retired list comes out these tend to sell out FAST! 

  Here's my other favorite of these In Colors; Just Jade.  I love this pretty, medium toned green.  It fits so beautifully with other colors! 

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  This stamp set is a 'distinktive' set which means it gives multiple hues of color with one inking.  Love these so much! 

  Did you notice that these cards are also monochromatic?  I cannot get enough of a single color with a neutral. This technique truly shows off our gorgeous colors! 

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  The Calming Camellia stamp set is free during Sale-a-Bration with a $300 order.  So if you have a big wishlist you can get this free along with $36 in host rewards AND 6 additional Sale-a-Bration choices too! Click here to see it. 

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  Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

  It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

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  Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

  & the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

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• Easy but adorable Hello Ladybug Cards Kit to go

  February 1, 2022

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  My Flowerbug's and I held a Zoom meeting last week and we all made versions of my Easy 8 Card Wonder.  I chose to use the Hello Ladybug stamp set for mine.  

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  My colors are Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Real Red & Black.  My Easy 8 Card Wonder template takes the guesswork our of creating.  

  Here is how I prepped for the Zoom.  I chose my colors, printed the template on White CS, grabbed my card stock & bags of scraps and stamped a few greeting tags.  
  

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  I loved the cards so much I'm offering them as a kit to go in February.  One Sheet Wonders truly make it easy to create beautiful cards quickly. 

  This kit is $38 with shipping & includes the following:

  • the Hello Ladybug photopolymer stamp set
  • the printed OSW template on 8 1/2" X 11" White card stock (cut on the printed lines!)
  • all pre-cut & punched pieces for the 8 finished cards
  • the PDF tutorial ($15 value)

  It does not include stamped images or textured CS. You will need inks, adhesives, gems & a paper trimmer to finish them. 

  Optional add-ons:

  Add the Ladybug Punch to your kit and save 10% ($54 with punch). If you add on another $20 in product you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration choice!

  Or choose the PDF tutorial here.

  This tutorial includes the following:

  • Step by step directions 
  • photos
  • measurements and supplies for 4 different sets of cards! 
  • the 8 card wonder template

  *Order this kit by February 15th!

  • Get more than 1 kit to go & save money! Click here to email me and I'll combine shipping. 
  • See the other 8 card wonder kit option here:
  • Order all 3 of my February kits to go and get a FREE Sale-a-Bration choice!

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  Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

  It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

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  Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

  & the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

  Orders of any size will receive an Easel Calendar kit.

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• Easel Calendar with a post-it note box; a fabulous gift idea

  January 31, 2022

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  I love these Easel calendars; they're a great gift and actually fun to make too.  I was inspired by my friend Melissa's project; see it here.  

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  Easel Calendar card measurements

  • Card base 4 ¼” X 11” scored at 5 ½”.
  • Easel 4” X 4” scored at ½”, 2” & 3 ½”
  • DSP 4” X 5 ¼” (or 3 1/2" X 5 1/4" on the above project)
  • Note box 4” X 5 1/8” scored at 3/8” on the short side.  On the long side score at 2 3/8” & 2 ¾”

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  Here are some details:

  • The unique scallop edges & cute tag are both made with the Brilliant Rainbow dies – it's part of the Rainbow of Happiness bundle. 
  • The large clouds are punched with our new Cloud Punch. One is punched from the Supple Shimmer specialty paper and the other from the Sunshine & Rainbows DSP/ It's free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. See it here. 
  • The bright striped paper is also from our Sunshine & Rainbows DSP
  • The card stock colors are Bermuda Bay & Melon Mambo
  • The calendars were purchased from Taylored Expressions. 

  Here are the other two I shared using the Friendly Hello bundle from our Sale-a-Bration promotion:

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  Totally different looks from the same Friendly Hello designer paper.  You can go soft or bold with it! 

  On the top right I added the stamped image from the Friendly Hello stamp set (part of the free bundle during SAB) and on the top left I added a few die-cuts from the Tropical Layers dies seen here.  I think they coordinate wonderfully.  

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  *I'll be giving away two easel calendar kits with online orders in February. Details tomorrow! 

  This Easel Calendar is the second project I make in the video below. Click on it to watch! 

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  and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

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  Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

  a $50 order in January, 2022! 

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