Water-coloring TWO ways with video tutorial!

August 26, 2022

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?

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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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Triangle DSP cards with video

September 30, 2020

If you want to make quick yet fabulous cards join me every other Monday night for Stamp with Me Live on Facebook. It's the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm CT here.

I tend to focus on using Designer Paper but sometimes it's just a great layout or a new technique. I share the projects & measurements on Saturdays so you can prep your supplies and stamp right along with me.

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I used the Gilded Autumn specialty designer paper(sadly it's on back order right now though) and the Celebration Tidings bundle seen here.

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Here's the FB live replay video on these pretty cards we made last Monday night.

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Tomorrow is the last day!

September 29, 2020
Tomorrow is the last day to get this fabulous deal on the Starter kit! It's always the best deal we have in the catalog but now it's even better!

If you've ever considered becoming a Demonstrator this is a great time! Remember you do not have to sell anything as a demonstrator. You can if you'd like but you can also choose to be a discount shopper as long as you want!

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For just $99 you get to pick out $125 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice plus you'll receive the following:
- Two FREE stamp sets; So Much Love and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set
- enough pre-cut card stock pieces to make 16 cards with the project sheets too
- a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels,
- Plus a business pack with 8 of each; Annual and Holiday catalogs, order forms, Beginner brochures & more
- a coupon code for a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit! *sent out within weeks of joining
Go here to read more about being a discount shopper!

Benefits of being a Flowerbug:
1. Being a part of our fun Flowerbug's FB group!
2. Enjoying the 20% discount with the opportunity to increase that to 25% & more!
3. Receiving and ordering from new catalogs early! *November we can see the Spring & Sale-a-Bration catalogs!!
4. Having the option to take part in our group challenges, swaps & more with prizes & other perks!
5. Getting ALL of my class tutorials FREE!
6. Access to exclusive websites just for Demonstrators with tons of project ideas! They're amazing!
7. Business training is also available.
Remember there's never any pressure to sell or hold events. Most of the gals on my Flowerbug's Team are happy shoppers and LOVE being a Flowerbug!

The top three reasons they love it are:
1. The discount on all purchases.
2. Ordering early from new catalogs.
3. Being a Flowerbug and enjoying the fun group we have.
Check out the latest swaps made by my talented team! We swapped Fun Fold cards this month. I'll be sharing each of them in the next few weeks. Swapping is also one of their favorite things to take part in but it is always optional!

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Crazy HUGE BOGO & Fundraiser Event; Septemer 29th.

September 28, 2020
Tuesday, September 29th I'm holding a HUGE Birthday BOGO Sale! (It's my birthday today!) I'm selling 100's of retired Stampin' Up! products at this event. I don't save any of my retired items and have to clear it all out to make room for new! *I've vowed to myself I won't store anything outside of my studio.

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If you're local to me in Minot, tell your friends about this amazing event where you get FREE product with purchase of retired items. Yes! It's crazy!

I may be able to offer some extras to long distance customers after the event. There's just too much to list until some is sold.

It's at my home studio at 429 Cedon Drive in Minot, ND from 4-7 pm.
- Come with a wish list for quick ordering
- Stock up on card stock, In Colors or anything in our three catalogs!
- Masks are encouraged!
- There should be plenty of room to shop; retired items are outside and ordering is in!
- Orders can be shipped to your home or mine; your choice!
At the same time we're holding a Medical fundraiser for my stamping friend Donna who has had multiple hospitalizations and surgeries. Insurance isn't covering much at all. We're selling hand made cards, gifts, baked goods and more. Free will offerings accepted!

Remember this is a rare event; don't miss it!

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Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55.

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.

Order online here

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Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

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