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You’re a Peach fun fold swap card

I actually love to create swap cards.  There's something rewarding about creating multiples of the same cards.  

How do swaps work?  I know many people are curious….  You create one design and make multiples of it; usually for as many of that card as there are people in the swap.  Swapping saves so much time and you get samples using products you don't have to buy. There are so many benefits of swapping but for most of us, the main reasons are it's fun and to get samples we didn't have to design.  

I have gals in my Flowerbug's Team that join just so they can swap! Right now the JOIN+ offer is so great I hope you'll consider it if you are not already a Demonstrator.  The value is incredible!  If you have a wish list over $150 you really need to consider this! 

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I created the card below for a Flowerbug Team swap this month.  My gals can take part in our monthly swaps if they'd like to.  It's a great opportunity to get a variety of cards to use or share.  

For this card I used the You're a Peach suite seen here.  It's on pages 60-61 in the Annual catalog. 

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The card base is Pale Papaya and I added Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral and White accents. The greeting die is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.  I layered it with Pale Papaya CS. 

You might wonder how I achieved the 'blushing' peach image.  I inked the three peaches (all on one stamp) in Pale Papaya and before I stamped I sponged on a bit of Calypso Coral on the outer edges of each. 

Here's the sequence of stamping the main image:

1. Stamp the leaves image twice on the White CS using Pear Pizzazz ink.  I stamped off once first. 
2. Ink and stamp the peaches using the technique mentioned above.  
3. Add Balmy Blue ink all over using Blending Brushes.  Be sure to use a light hand and start off of the card stock. 

Here's a look at the inside: 

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Measurements: 

• Pale Papaya card base 5 1/2" square, score at 4 1/4"
• Balmy Blue 4 1/4" X 3 1/4"
• Whisper White – 2 pieces.  Front is 4" X 3", inside is 4 1/2" X 3 1/2"
• You're a Peach DSP 1" X 5 1/4" 

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• Cool technique with the Wink of Stella pen!

  September 8, 2020

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  There are times I like to color and others that I don't. I came up with this cool technique using the Wink of Stella pen and White Craft ink to highlight my main image. 

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  I pressed a clear block directly onto my White Craft ink pad and used that to pick up the ink with my Wink of Stella pen. You sure don't have to use a clear block but I didn't want to get Wink of Stella in my ink pad. You could use a paper plate or any other non porous surface.   

  I used Purple Posy, Pool Party and Seaside Spray on the cards below. 

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  Technique tips:

  • Light colored card stock works best here; the White ink can obscure the stamped image on dark card stock.
  • Squeeze out a bit of the Wink of Stella liquid to make a small puddle to mix with the White ink for easier painting. 
  • Paint the image once and go back and highlight parts of it if you want more 'lightness'. 
  • Black Memento ink works fine to stamp your image
  • This should work nicely on a heat embossed image! 
  • You can use the White Craft ink refill instead of an ink pad but a little drop goes a long way! 

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  I also used Versamark to create a background effect on the card base, stamping the main image multiple times. I love how soft a Versamark background is and I don't use it near enough.  This repetitive stamping could be very busy if done in black or a darker color.  

  Here's the video with 3 different coloring techniques! 

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• September Kits to Go – Gilded Autumn and Banner Year; each with 3 options!

  September 7, 2020

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  Who's ready for Fall?  It's coming faster than I want!  But it does give me the opportunity to play with Autumn themed cards.  

  I chose the Gilded Autumn specialty designer paper as my inspiration for this month's kit to go cards.  They DSP is so pretty!  I absolutely love the addition of Mint Macaron and Cajun Craze to this years colors.  

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  The cards include a few fun fold designs, which I love to make.  There are 5 different cards and you'll receive 2 of each in the kit.  Change them up with either different choices of paper or greetings if you'd like.  

  This kit includes $20 in product and the pre-cut cards kit.  And it's just $28!!  That means you're paying about $4 for the 10 cards!  

  • 1/2" package Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP
  • The Basket Weave metallic ribbon combo pack
  • 1/2" pkg Champagne Rhinestones
  • 10 pre-cut cards including punches and die-cuts (Texturing is not done for you)
  • PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions. The Tutorial is emailed to you immediately upon payment.
  • The kit will be mailed to you at the end of September. 
  • *This kit will be sent to my monthly kit subscribers.  If you'd like to subscribe to receive a kit every month click here.  

  Everything is cut for you except the Designer Paper.  You'll use your own paper trimmer to do that. 

  You will need the following to finish your cards like mine:

  • Beautiful Autumn stamp set (can easily substitute other greetings)
  • ink pads – Cajun Craze, Early Espresso & Mint Macaron
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Embossing folders (not absolutely necessary)
  • Sponges, ruler
  • Adhesives

  You can choose from the following; the cards and product kit, adding on the Beautiful Autumn bundle (extra 10% discount) to the kit or just the pdf tutorial.  Click here to order

  I'm also offering a second cards kit this month.  If you'd like both I will combine shipping as I can fit them all in one package and still send via Priority mail.  Please use this link to purchase both kits.  

  This kit includes the Banner Year stamp set and features all Fun Fold cards with upcoming Holiday themes!  

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  This kit is also just $28 and includes the Banner Year stamp set, the pdf tutorial and the 8 cards pre-cut kit.  You will need a few ink pads and adhesive to finish your cards.  With the tutorial you can make many more with your new stamp set! 

  You have the option of adding on the Banners Pick a Punch at an additional 10% off too!  Or choose the Tutorial only option.

  Go here to order any of the above kit options! 

  If you love receiving my card kits and don't want to miss any click here to see my newsletter.  There's a subscribe button half way down; click on that and you can subscribe to receive a kit every month. It's $36.50 with shipping and always includes $20 in Stampin' Up! product and a pre-cut 10 cards kit!  Subscribers will receive surprise product from me in your kit every 6 months or so. 

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• Quadrangle Cards Technique; a great use of your 6 X 6″ Designer Paper!

  September 4, 2020

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  Check out this great template where you cut a 6 X 6" piece of Designer Paper into 4 pieces for 4 cards.  I also layered it with a 6 1/2" piece of card stock for easy borders!  Look!

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  I created the above cards with a sheet of the beautiful Plaid Tidings 6" DSP from the 2020 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  I also used the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle and the two Daisy punches in the annual catalog.  Super easy cards! 

  The colors are Mango Melody, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White.  

  Then I used a different sheet of the Plaid Tidings DSP on Facebook Live last week.  I LOVE Black & White with a pop of color so I added Magenta Madness and used the Zany Zebras stamp set seen here.  

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  Aren't they fun?!  I wasn't sure if I wanted to add any pink to the zebras but I ended up loving it! I colored just a bit on the zebras with the Magenta Madness Blends marker.   

  If you're wondering just where this stamp set is, you can find it in the Beginner's Brochure or click here to see it online. 

  Below is my template for the Designer Paper. 

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  Next you'll see how you can place the DSP pieces onto a piece of 6 1/2" square piece of card stock and get nice layers. 

  You can see how I did it in the video below.  Remember I host 6 FB Live's a week.  Every Tuesday at 11 am CT and the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm.  Check them out here.   Just click on 'more' and then 'videos'. 

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  Tip: If you have trouble measuring things I suggest that once you have a template for both the Designer Paper and the layered card stock piece you save one to reuse over and over again.

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  I hope you like these cards!  Be sure to watch the video below to catch the tips & tricks on using this template. 

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  Here's the FB Live replay for you.  Enjoy!

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