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Water-coloring TWO ways with video tutorial!

In August our Flowerbug's Team had our usual card swap – this time we featured either Sale-a-Bration or Holiday catalog products.  I chose to use both!  

I created this card for a few reasons; I wanted to use the Aspen dies (LOVE THEM) and also wanted to create a water-colored background.   What do you think?  

Perched in a Tree WC swap Save

I chose to use Orchid Oasis as my card base and added Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and a bit of Tahitian Tide in the water-color wash at the bottom. 

Be sure to watch the video below to see how it's done.  It's super simple and hard to mess up!  Honest!  

Tips for a successful water color wash:

  • Wet the water before adding ink.  This is super important!  The ink will spread so much easier and without lines if the paper is wet. 
  • I used our Water Painters – but a paintbrush also works. 
  • Use a heavy paper such as watercolor paper, Thick White or Vanilla or Shimmer paper. Here I used our Silver & Gold DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It worked but thicker paper is easier and has less chance of the paper fibers lifting. 
  • Let the paper dry between layers if you want a definite line between colors – like this sunset & water combo.  

Other details:

  • I stamped the bird in Orchid Oasis and colored him in with our watercolor pencils and a blender pen.  
  • The greeting is from the Perched in a Tree stamp set – it's in a bundle with the Aspen dies I used here. 
  • The greeting die-cut is from the All That dies. 

The Aspen dies are available in three ways – in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

*Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free!  See them all here. 

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August Specials

Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

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  • Quick cards with the Field & Flower DSP & In Color cards & envelopes

    Have you noticed our In Color cards & envelopes?  They're called Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards & envelopes; whew!  That's a long name, right?!  See them on page 154 of the annual catalog or click here.  They're larger than our average card at 4 1/4" X 6 1/4" and come with 10 printed cards and envelopes.  All for $11 and in our pretty 2020-22 In Colors.  


    In Color Field & Flower Save

    This week I'm sharing cards made with this beautiful Flower & Field DSP; it's free with any $50 order in February during Sale-a-Bration.  See it here. 

    Here I added a piece of the Flower & Field DSP measuring 3" X 4" to these pretty cards. Then a layered greeting and a punched flower.  So easy, but aren't they cute?!

    In Color Field & Flower Save

    I used a few of our Pick a Banner punches for the White 1" strip and the Blossom punch for the flower. I added a vellum piece underneath punched with the Story Label punch.   The greeting is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set. 


    In Color Field & Flower Save

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    February Specials:

    Did you know?

    In the Starter kit you get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit ($21) with no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! Amazing! 

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

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

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
     
    Sand & Sea collection Save

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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! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

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

    Multipurpose Glue stand Save

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  • Make the most of your double sided DSP! FB Live Stampin’ with Me tonight!

    The 2nd & 4th Monday nights are Stamp with Me FB Live videos.  I share a layout and encourage my followers to stamp right along with me.  They prep their pieces ahead of time and we stamp together. Join us here.  

    Here's what we're making tonight at 7:30 pm CT: 

    Feb 8th graphic Save

    Here are a few more versions of this layout.  I love it!  Many of our double sided papers coordinate so nicely.  Check your favorite Designer Papers and you can create some fast and special cards. 

    Feb 16. live Save
      
    Feb 16 Live. Save

    The greetings are from the You Are Amazing stamp set on page 7 of the Spring catalog. You can see it here. 

    I used the following dies & punches for my greetings: Painted Poppies (circle), Stitched So Sweetly (below), Label Me Lovely (Navy), Story Label (Seaside Spray) and Banners Pick a Punch (banners). 

    Feb 16. live Save

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    February Specials:

    Did you know?

    In the Starter kit you get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit ($21) with no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! Amazing! 

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

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

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
     
    Sand & Sea collection Save

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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! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

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

    Multipurpose Glue stand Save

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  • Get yours by February 10th!

    Bouquet of Hope by Paper Pumpkin Save

    The February Paper Pumpkin kit is a beautiful set of cards with a 'thinking of you' theme.  Here's how Stampin' Up! is describing this cards kit: 

    The Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit provides enough supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. This soft, sympathetic kit includes patterned card bases, die-cut floral elements, ribbon, embellishments, and more!

    The kit’s exclusive Bouquet of Hope Stamp Set features supportive sentiments centered around comfort, care, hope, and love. Such a versatile stamp set can be used throughout the year! 

    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose
    • Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

    **Remember that if you purchase a 3,6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription in February you can earn a free Sale-a-Bration item (or 2-4!).  It's what I do each year at this time.  You can see the pre-paid options here.  

    Here's what I suggest:  Get a 6 month pre-paid now and then in August get a second one during that SAB promotion!  You'll earn 2 free SAB choices each time!  

    Paper Pumpkin during SAB Save

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    The kit for January is darling!  It's Valentine themed of course.  Here's one of the alternatives I made with my kit. 

    Jan 2021 Sending Hearts. Save

    Did you know that my PP customers get a free bonus projects PDF tutorial each month?  And so does my Team!  It has 9 different projects in it every single month!  

    Fact: SU gives us a 3 weeks 'heads up' each month on the theme of the upcoming kit. This way we can decide if we want the kit or not!  It's simple to go in to your account and suspend it for that month.  

    Jan 2021 Sending Hearts. Save

    Click here to get a kit for yourself.

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    February Specials:

    Get the best deal we have during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

    Fact: You get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), free Past Paper Pumpkin ($21), no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! What? 

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

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

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

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
     
    Sand & Sea collection Save

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    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts 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! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

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

    Multipurpose Glue stand Save

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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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