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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?  

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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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  • Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder technique; with free project sheet & video tutorial

    I joined quite a few swaps featuring our newest group of Online Exclusives and this is one of the cards I made:

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    It features the Changing Leaves bundle seen here.  It includes a stamp & die bundle AND a coordinating hybrid embossing folder as well. 

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    I used two different embossing techniques on this card. If you look closely at the die-cut leaf you'll see there's ink in the recessed part of the leaf.  That was done by adding ink to the embossing folder before I cut & embossed the leaves.  Please watch the video here to see how it's done. 

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    My colors include the new Basic Beige and Mossy Meadow with White. I also ran a piece of Basic Beige CS through the clean folder and added ink with a blending brush afterwards. 

    In the two cards below you'll see that the Beige card stock looks different.  The left card was done by blending Mossy Meadow ink very lightly over the textured CS. The right card was done by adding ink to the embossing folder before I textured it. Two totally different results! Again; watch the video below to see how it's done. 

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    For the greetings I used another new Online Exclusive stamp set called Everyday Greetings. It's a fabulous greeting set. See it here. 

    The oval die-cut is from a new set of dies called Greetings of the Season dies seen here. They're paired with a stamp set but are great on their own too. 

    Did you know that Online Exclusives simply mean that they're seen online and not in any printed publication? Anyone can order them! See them all here; there are tons of them! 

    Or print this flyer to see them all. Download July 24-OnlineExclusivesRelease

    Click on the following link to get the free project sheet for this card: Download Changing Leaves textured diagonal card

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    I share a few cards using this gorgeous new Changing Leaves bundle in the video below; I hope you watch it! 

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    Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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  • Lily Pond Lane card kit – limited quantities!

    The adorable Lily Pond Lane designer paper is the star of these colorful cards. I created 5 card designs; 3 of which are fun folds. What I like about this DSP is how versatile it is; young or old, men, women or kids – it's great for anyone! 

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    Each month I create two card kits where the DSP is the focus of the projects. These cards can be purchased as a pre-cut kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial option. Those who choose the kit will make 2 each of the 5 cards for a total of 10 cards.

    I have a limited number of kits available due to limited stock; opt in soon! 

    This kit includes the following Stampin' Up! products:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of Lily Pond Lane 6 X 6" designer paper (some fussy cutting needed)
    • a share of Dappled Dots gems
    • a share of Peach Pie 3/8" ribbon
    • the free PDF tutorial with measurements, photos, supplies list and step by step directions.

    You will need the following to complete the cards:

    • Pretty Peacock ink (or a similar color)
    • Greeting images (i used Simply Said & Unbounded Love but any will work)
    • Paper snips scissors & Paper Trimmer, Adhesives 

    Opt in for the pre-cut card kit ($30) with products here.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option for $15 here. 

    The card kit will mail out at the end of July. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment.  Add on a second kit to go & save on postage.

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    See my other available kits or tutorials here. 

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  • Bonus Days are here! Plus lots of exciting new products seen online!!

    First, I want to wish you a wonderful & happy 4th of July!  I hope you get to spend it with family or friends.

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    Bonus Days start today!  That means that for each $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you earn a free $5 coupon to redeem in August. 

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    Tips on earning & using these coupons:

    • Spend in July & redeem in August – if you tend to order monthly or every other month it makes sense to assure your order is over $50 in July so you can redeem it in August
    • Need some of the new colors – In Colors or the new Basic Beige? Grab them in July!
    • Wanting to try Paper Pumpkin kits? Or if you already love Paper Pumpkin grab a 3 or 6 month pre-paid subscription here and earn free coupons!

    Below is a sneak peak of the upcoming 3 months of Paper Pumpkin kits. There is an optional add on that coordinates with each of these kits! See that here. 

    Remember that Paper Pumpkin subscribers get perks!  They are eligible to purchase any of the available past kits, refills or add ons.  I love the refill options; they're a fabulous deal!  See those here. 

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    Subscribe here to receive a kit sent to you each month. *Remember you are in charge of the kits you receive.  You can opt out or skip a month.  If you want to receive the Painted Petals kit be sure to opt in or subscribe by July 10th!

    My subscribers get a free project tutorial that includes multiple bonus projects each and every month!  Here is a peak at May's tutorial projects: 

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    Click here to see the many new Online Exclusive products released yesterday; you can print it out too.  Fall, Halloween and Christmas as well as everyday greetings.  Here's a flyer made by Terri Gaines that you can print so see them all. Download July 24-OnlineExclusivesRelease

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    Starting July 3rd, earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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    Get a free glue stand from me in July with your online order!

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    All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

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