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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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  • LOTS of beautiful Flowering Zinnias card swaps by my Team!

    I'm continuing to share our March card swaps made by my Flowerbug's.  Our theme was Online Exclusives and many of us chose the Flowering Zinnias and the Simply Zinnia bundle for our cards. 

    *Currently the Flowering Zinnias Suite and bundle are unavailable.  The Simply Zinnias stamp set is out of stock and expected back in around March 25th.  The Shiny Sequins are also out of stock but expected back in April. 

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    First is a pretty card made by Karen G.  

    March Karen G Flowering Zinnias Save

    She showed off the beautiful Flowering Zinnias designer paper AND the Berry Burst & Old Olive glimmer paper seen here.  It also includes a sheet of White in the pack.  This designer paper pack includes two sheets of paper perfect for an easy card front. 

    The greeting is from the Simply Zinnia stamp set. Her colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White.

    Next is a fun fold card made by Karen A. 

    March Karen Flowering Zinnias Save

    She tore the Flowering Zinnias designer paper into strips and added to her card front.  What a great layering technique! She used Black, Petal Pink and Lemon Lime Twist here.  It's actually a special fun fold that twists!

    March Karen Flowering Zinnia Save

    This is one of those cards you have to see in person or on a video; it's very cool! 

    Measurements:

    • Black card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2".  Then make a mark on one side at 4 1/4" and score diagonally to that line.  You'll fold the card on that diagonal back to the top and add the Green layer to it. 
    • Lemon Lime Twist 4" square
    • Petal Pink 3 3/4" & 1" X 4"
    • DSP strips measure 3 1/2" across.  The vertical strip on the side is 3/4" X 3 3/4"

    Next is a neat card made by Rita. 

    March Rita Flowering Zinnias Save

    She used the Flowering Zinnias designer paper and a window sheet layer to create a peek-a-boo card. The sentiment is from Forever Fern (now retired) stamped on a Hexagon punched piece. The flowers are fussy cut from the designer paper. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 7 1/2" score at 5 1/2"
    • DSP – 4 pieces at 4 1/4" X 2"

    I love seeing what my gals make! Many times I'm reminded of neat card folds, layouts or techniques. 

    Next is a pretty card made by Ginny who focused on the Simply Zinnias stamp set. 

    March Ginny Simply Zinnias Save

    She used Blends markers to color the pretty zinnia image.  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight & Pumpkin Pie are her cardstock & Blends colors.  She popped up the top two layers on Dimensionals; what a difference this makes! 

    I'll share more team swaps next week! 

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    March Specials: 

    See over 20 brand new Online Exclusive products here!

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    Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

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    All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

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  • Beautiful Online Exclusive card swaps

    We held our monthly Team Gathering and our swap theme was to feature Online Exclusive products.  Honestly our current line of OE products is amazing. Did you know there are over 90 items?  Be sure to check them out here.  

    Joan made this first one with the In My Heart stamp set seen here. 

    March Joan Save

    Her coloring is amazing! I believe she used Blends markers for the scene. She used two sizes of the Deckled Circles and her background is made with the Foursquare decorative masks seen here. She used a Blending Brush with Orchid Oasis ink to create that gorgeous, striking background. Her colors are Orchid Oasis & Sweet Sorbet – both of these In Colors are retiring in early April! 

    Here's how she finished the inside: 

    March Joan Save

    Next is a stunning card made by Tracey. She chose the Courage & Faith stamp set in the Annual catalog; see it here.

    March Tracey Meandering Meadow Save

    I just love how this layout shows off the pretty Meandering Meadows designer paper! 

    Measurements: Each of the designer paper pieces are 2 1/2" X 1 1/4". This allows you to make two cards with each 6 X 6" piece of DSP.  The greeting is stamped on a the Scalloped Contours diecut seen here.  

    Next is a wonderful card perfect for either guys or gals. It features the Trucking Along bundle seen here. 

    March Candy Trucking along Save

    I love the stamped and textured background! She also used the Deckled Circles (in low inventory) and the Basics 3D embossing folders – both can be seen in our Online Exclusive line here.    The greeting die-cut is from the Perennial Postage dies

    Stay tuned for more swaps tomorrow! 

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    March Specials: 

    See over 20 brand new Online Exclusive products here!

    March Online Exclusives. Save

    *current host code link:  ZQW9KYDC or ZDUGF6KY

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    Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

    with online orders over $55 in March

    Rainbow gems Save

    All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

    Lighter than air graphic Save

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  • Colorful Flowering Zinnias card kit or PDF tutorial – reserve yours as supplies are limited

    Look at these fabulous cards featuring the new Flowering Zinnia designer paper!  

    Flowering Zinnias cards Save

     

    These striking floral cards feature 10 cards; 4 of the 5 designs are fun folds. 

    This kit to go includes the following:

    • 1/2 pkg. Flowering Zinnias designer paper (6" X 12")
    • a share of 2 ribbon duo pack (Petal Pink & Lemon Lime Twist)
    • a share of Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs
    • all pre-cut pieces including punched or die-cuts
    • the PDF tutorial with step by step directions, photos, measurements & supplies

    I used only greetings from the Simply Zinnia & Circle Celebration stamp sets to finish the cards; you can substitute any other greetings you own.  Unfortunately the Simply Zinnia stamp set is out of stock until later in March. 

    The kit will ship out at the end of March. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut kit for $28 plus shipping.  Or click here to purchase the PDF tutorial at $15. 

    Order more than one kit to save on shipping; I have quite a few other options.  See my other March kit – the A Little Latte  here.  

    March card kits Save
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    March Specials: 

    See over 20 brand new Online Exclusive products here!

    March Online Exclusives. Save

    *current host code link:  ZQW9KYDC or ZDUGF6KY

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    Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

    with online orders over $55 in March

    Rainbow gems Save

    All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

    Lighter than air graphic Save

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