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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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  • Today – Clearance Rack refresh & Last Chance List! A Free stamp set & 8 card kit with online orders in December!

    Today they've refreshed the Clearance Rack – lots of items up to 60% off!  Go here to see them. 

    Last Chance Holiday Save

    And the Last Chance List is on now too.  Click here to see it all.  

    If you want to download the list, click on this:  Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance

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    I'm giving away a free card class with a stamp set in December! 

    All online orders over $55 that use either of these host codes below will receive the Wonderful World  stamp set, PDF tutorial and an 8 card pre-cut kit!  I have a limited supply of these kits!  *After these run out I'll be giving away another stamp set instead. 

    Host code links: DXYW7GV3 

    Everything is pre-cut for you; you'll use your NEW stamp set and a few greetings to complete your cards.  

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    Inks used on these cards include: Starry Sky, Pool Party, Old Olive, Polished Pink and Daffodil Delight.  

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    Clearance Rack Refresh!

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    Last Chance list is here!  

    Last Chance Holiday Save

    Order online using the links below:

    Host code link: DXYW7GV3

    Free Card Class in December: 

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    Get a FREE card class from me with online orders over $55 when using either host code above!

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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  • Vertical Slider card – a neat and easy fun fold with video

    Tomorrow on December 1st there are two wonderful things happening; deals you won't want to miss!

    There will be a Clearance Rack refresh AND the Last Chance list starts too. BOTH of these will have numerous products discounted up to 60%. 

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    I'm not sure what will be on the Clearance Rack but I do know what's on the Last chance list.  Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance here

    Go here to see them all Thursday, December 1st.

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    I am loving this Vertical slider fun fold design!  I've made two so far and I can easily see me making more.  

    It basically a gatefold card but the additional layer holds it closed. 

    Scottie dog swap Save

    I chose quite unique colors for the Scottie dog.  Think of it as a stuffed animal; ha!  The colors include Pool Party, Petal Pink and Pumpkin Pie.  I wanted to use the Metallic & Shimmer 6 X 6" DSP; I think it's perfect for a celebratory card with the shimmer & dots.  

    The Scottie Dog punch is 30% off starting December 1st; instead of $19, it will be $13.30!  

    For the inside I used the ribbon image from the Christmas Scottie stamp set and the greeting is from Charming Sentiments.  

    Scottie dog swap Save

    The main element comes off when you open the card; plus it slides up and down too.   It consists of three 2 1/4" circles.  2 are scored in half and adhered to the back of the main element.  Then the last one is adhered over both folded circles.  

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    What do you think?  Do the colors work for you?  

    Measurements:

    • Petal Party card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
    • White 2 5/8" square
    • Pumpkin 2 3/4" square
    • Pool Party 2 7/8" square 
    • DSP 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"

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    In the video below I share another version of this Vertical Slider card; plus another special fold and easy treat bags.  

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    Order online using the links below:

    Host code links: KA9ZYZB6 or DXYW7GV3

    November Specials: 

    1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

    Nov 22 mini dimensionals Save

    2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

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    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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  • Leaves of Holly card with a gift card option & video

    We made this pretty Christmas card at my November Card Clubs.  It features the Leaves of Holly bundle seen here. 

    Leaves of Holly Nov Save

    I chose these colors – Evening Evergreen, Real Red, White & Soft Succulent.  I sure love the dies in this set; the greeting label with the attached holly leaves is special. 

    *Unfortunately the Holly Berry dies are unavailable right now; they expect they'll be back in stock around December 19th.  

    LEAVES OF HOLLY BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    I think this is a classic Christmas bundle you'd find yourself using often.  It's retiring on December 1st and while supplies last. 

    I gave my gals a choice of 'berry' options.  On the left card below we added two die-cuts from the bundle.  On the right card we added a Textural Element that is colored with Blends markers.  It was almost a tie on which option they chose.  

    Leaves of Holly Nov Save

    I stamped the two more open leave images 2-3 times each in the two green colors and added the greeting element over them.  You can see how in the video below.  It's actually an easy card to make. 

    Leaves of Holly Nov Save

    If you want to add an easy gift card option to any card simply add a strip of DSP across the bottom of the inside. Punch the center with any circle or decorative punch and aAttach it with glue on the outer and lower edges only.  

    Leaves of Holly club Nov Save

    Click here to watch it or on the photo below.  There's a special wiper fun fold card shown too!  

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    Order online here

    Host code link: KA9ZYZB6

    November Specials: 

    Check out the Last Chance items from the Holiday Catalog; it starts December 1st

    Last Chance Holiday Save

    1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

    Nov 22 mini dimensionals Save

    2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

    Fitting Florets compilation of projects Save
    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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