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Swedish Stars in both Shimmer Vellum & Simply Marbelous Designer Paper with easy video tutorial

Have you seen some of these fancy folded stars online and thought you could never make them?  Well this one is so much easier than it looks and I made them on a FB Live recently.  

Honestly they are quite easy.  Basically you need a 6 X 6" piece of Designer paper - twelve 1/2" X 6" strips to create them.  I did add a medallion in the center but it's not necessary at all.  Here I used the brand new Simply Marbelous designer paper from the new Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's available in 6 different colors and absolutely gorgeous!!

I also made a few in our 2021-23 In Color Shimmer seen here & Gold Shimmer vellum seen here. I used snowflakes from the So Many Snowflakes dies in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

You can see the video below; I share these beautiful Swedish stars as well as a two cards featuring a brand new stamp set; Calming Camellia! 

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Plenty of Patterns with new Tropical dies; video tutorial

This card in Pacific Point & White is so pretty!  I shared how to make it on last week's FB Live.

The window frame is made with the Stitched Rectangle dies on a piece of White CS 4" X 5 1/4". The pretty die-cut leaf is from a new set of dies coming out in the 2022 Jan-June catalog called Tropical Layer dies. 

I used White Craft ink with the Plenty of Pattern masks seen here & below.  I did not use a sponge; I pressed the ink pad directly onto & through the mask on a separate piece of Pacific Point CS.  You can watch how it's done in the video here.  It's the first project. 

The greeting is from the Artfully Layered stamp set that coordinates with the Tropical Layer dies.  It will be in a bundle at 10% off next year.  

Below is the video with these projects & lots more! 

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New Artfully Layered stamp set with Plenty of Pattern masks; embossed grid technique & video

Here's a card made in my series featuring the Plenty of Pattern masks from a recent FB Live seen here.  I think it's super neat!  

I explain how it's done in the video here.  Basically I laid the mask over my card stock and repeatedly pressed my Versamark ink pad directly over it.  Then I heat embossed with Clear embossing powder & my heat tool. I love this effect!

The greeting is from the Artfully Layered stamp set in the upcoming 2022 Jan-June catalog.  It will be in a bundle with the Tropical Layer dies at 10% off.  

After I created the embossed grid background layer I used a scalloped stitched rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly dies to die-cut a piece from the center.  Then I adhered the outside piece to my Black layer and added the center piece on Stampin' Dimensionals. I wanted the Black to show a bit behind it.  

The oval die-cut for the greeting is from the Beautiful Layers dies; also from the upcoming new catalog. Adding a 1/2" Black strip brings the Black outer layer forward a bit.  

Below is the video with this project & lots more! 

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A Stunning Christmas to Remember card

The picture does not do this card justice!  It's stunning in person! 

 

I received it from Bobby, one of my Flowerbug team members.  It's elegant in the all White & Gold colors.  She added two main layers of the large pine dies; one in white & another in Gold under it offset a bit.  Then a few layered pinecones too.  

It's made with the Christmas to Remember bundle with White, Gold Foil paper, Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed dots, Gold heat embossing & Gold shimmer ribbon.  You can see this bundle here.  

The dies are called Christmas Pine Cone dies and can be seen here. 

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Star & Snowflake Ornaments; so pretty!

I had to give these gorgeous star projects a try!  Sara from Stampin' Up! made them for a tree topper but they were one sided.  I decided to turn her idea into ornaments by making them 2-sided.  

They're made with our Stitched Stars dies seen here.  I used the largest and third smallest to make these. I used the Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP but unfortunately it was on the retired list and is sold out now. 

You probably wonder where the snowflakes come from.  They are called 'Wonderful Snowflakes' and they also just sold out! The retiring list can be so hard; items you want can be gone in an instant! 

You need a good stack of Dimensionals between each layer like this: 

You can see why you need a smaller star inside; to support the stacks of Dimensionals. *There's a second stack under that smaller star.  You'll add a second large star on top of the dimensional stack seen above. 

Tips:

• I found a stack of 4 to work best.
• I added a rolled up mini glue dot to the tip of each star point to secure them together.  It's not necessary but does finish if off so they stay closed. 
• Add the cord with a glue dot to one of the star points. 

They were so fun to make I couldn't stop! I plan to add these to my cookie trays or to Christmas presents instead of a traditional bow. 

I thought this last one would look sort of ho hum in this pattern.  But once I added our Red Rhinestones to the snowflake it sure came to life!  

Below is the video to see exactly how to make these pretty ornaments.  They're the third project I share. 

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Easy Christmas Ornament card

I think this is pretty clever & unique; it's a 'faux' Christmas ornament on a card. And it's quick & easy too!  

It looks so real; like you could lift it off!  And you actually could if you use temporary adhesive; or add it to a pocket.  

I shared this project on a FB Live last week.  It's the second project I made in this video.  

Products used:

• Merry Melody embossing folder on the White CS
• The ornament is made with the largest smooth circle in our Circles dies. 
• The DSP is called Painted Christmas and is in low inventory right now.  
• Elegant Trim for the 'hanger'. 
• Brushed Metallic specialty CS for the 'hanger'. 
• Heat embossing for the greeting - from the Words of Cheer stamp set. 
• CS is Real Red, White & Evening Evergreen 

Here's a close-up of it. 

I give a few hints in the video on achieving this.  Basically you want to stamp your greeting first and add it to your DSP.  THEN cut both pieces out at the same time with your circle die. 

Below is the video for you. I share another special card project and some pretty star/snowflake ornaments as well.  

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BEST DEAL!! Get the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine at almost half price!

Have you been wanting the new Cut & Emboss machine but didn't want to pay $120 for it? 

Well I have the answer!  

During November you can add it to your Starter kit and pay just $75 instead of $120!  Or choose anything you want up to $125 and pay just $75 plus FREE SHIPPING! 

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People love how smooth this machine is; it's so well made and I really like that the ends fold up for storage or travel.  *See it here online. 

Or maybe you've been eyeing the Mini Cut & Emboss machine....?  It's a smaller version; nice & compact to fit on your work surface.  It has a $60 value and if you add this to your Starter kit you can add another $65 in product and pay just $75!  Crazy!

And did you know you get free shipping as well?  That's another $12.50 saved. *See the Mini here.

Go here to get your Starter Kit; this fabulous deal ends November 30th!

I'd love to have you on my Team!  

Our Flowerbugs group is super active.  We have all kinds of options for every type of stamper.  You can join in as much as you want to or just enjoy the sharing & camaraderie. We have prizes, swaps, sharing, featured stampers, videos, free tutorials galore & more.  They all say they love being a Flowerbug! 

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Here are two more cards made by my talented Flowerbugs! Both used the Expressions in Ink suite. 

Candace made this first one using a nice piece of the beautiful Expressions in Ink specialty DSP.  She stamped her greeting and leaves directly onto the DSP using Evening Evergreen ink.  

Then she stamped the large flower on a separate piece of White CS and die-cut it out using the Artistic Dies.  Lovely!

Tracey made this one using just the Artistically Inked stamp set.  She stamped all of her images on the White CS and added that to a layer of textured White CS.  She used the Timber 3D embossing folder.  You can see she added a bit of sponging to the embossed layer to really bring out the texture.  

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Peaceful Wishes Christmas - limited supply available; 20 cards!

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A treat bag from an envelope? Yes!

I cannot believe what a nice size this treat bag is - all from an A2 size envelope!  

• Basic Border dies seen here 
• Tailor Made Tag dies seen here 

Steps:

1. First I stamped just the flap with snowflakes from the Snowflake Wishes stamp set using Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather inks.  Then I stamped the Highland Heather tag and heat embossed it with White embossing powder.  

2. Next score 1" on the bottom and up both sides while the envelope is flat.  Fold on the score lines and press each fold well. 

3. Open up the envelope into a box. Secure the bottom corners to the flat bottom. 

4. Die-cut the flap using the Basic Border dies. Add a second layer of Coastal Cabana - also die-cut.  

5. Fill the bag with treats, wrap the mesh ribbon around it and add the tag.  Tie it into a bow.  Done!

And below is the video; it's the last project I share on this FB Live replay! 

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Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card class of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.

*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

Peaceful Wishes Christmas - limited supply available; 20 cards!

Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

CUTE package shaped fun fold card!

The Seasonal Sale ends tonight; do not miss out on the discounts on Classic ink pads, card stock and dies! 

ALL of the dies in the Annual Catalog are 20% off! Woo hoo! 

Download the November Seasonal Sale here to see the list and prices. 

Have you ever made one of these 'gift shaped' fun fold cards?  They're so unique & look just like a boxed gift!  You could do this card for birthday's, babies or weddings also.  

Yesterday I focused on the Basic Border and Tailored Tags dies for this projects. See that neat zig zag trim?  I also used the Tidings of Christmas DSP and Tidings & Trimmings stamp set.  

I show how to put this together on the video below.  You can also see it here on my YouTube channel. 

The Basic Border and Tailor Made tags I used here are discounted through Thursday, November 18th.  

• Basic Border dies seen here were $29 and are now $23.20
• Tailor Made Tag dies seen here were $22 and are now just $17.60 

The measurements are in the photo above but watch the video below to see how to assemble it.  There are a few tricks on this unique fun fold card! 

And below is the video; it's the first project I share on this FB Live replay! 

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Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.

*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

Peaceful Wishes Christmas - limited supply available; 20 cards!

Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

There are a few Eden's Garden kits left here!