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A new fun fold card with This Birthday Piggy; join me Live tonight!

We're making this cool fun fold card tonight on my Stamp with Me live here on Facebook. It's called a 'pillar' fold card.  Join in and watch or prep your pieces and stamp along with me Live. 

I'm featuring the This Birthday Piggy bundle seen here.  You can get them separately also, but you won't save the 10% then.

The stamp set is in the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog seen here.   These coordinating dies are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here.   

The side pillars fold in toward the middle so it fits in a standard A2 size envelope.  

My colors include Polished Pink, Parakeet Party, White & Black.  The designer paper on the sides is our Black & White designs seen here. 

I used our Blends markers to color the images - Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray & Parakeet Party.  

See those neat confetti pieces?  Those are actually 'windows' die-cut in the White CS so the Pink CS shows through.  They're part of the Playful Piggy dies. Same with the grass, banner and pennants.  The stars are punched with the Witch Hat punch. 

Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

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CUTE Pillowbox 'box' you'll love! Video tutorial too!

I made this cute box using the Pretty Pillow Box dies.  Does it look like a pumpkin to you?  

It does use the Pretty Pillow box dies for the flat shape of the front of this box, but the box itself is made from a piece of card stock (see measurements below or in the video here). I found this idea from fellow demonstrator Lynda Emerson.  As usual I changed it up a bit from hers. 

Products used:

Crumb Cake card stock, He’s the Man DSP, strips of Mossy Meadow for apple die trim & for the leaves die-cuts, Pretty Pillow Box dies seen here, Stylish Shapes (for the circle die-cut), Penned Flower & Apple Blossom dies, Stripes & Spatters EF, Linen Thread for the bow, Simply Scored Scoring tool

The inside of the box would hold quite a few treats; it's a good size!  

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake 5 ¼” X 7 ¼” scored at 2" on all 4 sides, plus two die-cut pillow box pieces
• He’s the Man DSP 2 ¼” X 4 ½”

Here is what the Pretty Pillow box dies look like: 

Here are all of the projects I made in the video. The other two cards feature the Hello Harvest bundle seen here.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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Beautiful Christmas 'Boughs of Holly' card kit to go or PDF tutorial option

I couldn't wait to play with the Boughs of Holly designer paper for Christmas cards! I knew the cards would turn out amazing; don't you agree? 

Each month I offer a few different pre-cut card kits to go and the tutorials to make them. *This is the card kit my monthly subscribers will receive in September. (If you'd like to receive one each month, click here to contact me and I'll add you to my list!)  

This kit includes these 10 beautiful cards, approximately $20 in product and the PDF tutorial for just $28.  The PDF is emailed to you immediately after payment from my Shop. 

RSVP to receive it by September 19th.  *The Kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of September.

The kit includes the following:

• 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts & punched pieces 
• 1/2 pkg. Boughs of Holly designer paper 6" X 12"
• a share of Red ribbon
• a share of the Red Rhinestones
• a share of Gold Holly leaves
• The PDF tutorial with step by step instructions, measurements, supplies & photos
• It does not include stamped images or the stamp set.  

Click here to get the pre-cut kit by September 19th.

Click here for the PDF tutorial only. 

You will need the following to complete the cards: a paper trimmer, adhesives, Real Red, Shaded Spruce & Mossy Meadow inks and greeting images.  I used Leaves of Holly & Merriest Moments here.  

Add on the Leaves of Holly stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off!  Email me here to get a combined price and I'll send you an invoice for it. 

**There is a 2nd kit you can add on in September.  Get both and save on shipping!  See that one here. 

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Butterfly Kisses fun fold card with Enamel Effects

Here's the last fun fold card I made in last week's FB Live video.  Each one featured the Butterfly Kisses designer paper and the Charming Sentiments bundle. 

The dots on the pretty die-cut butterfly and circle are made with our new Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics seen here.  It comes in three colors and is so easy to use.  

You can even make your own removable enamel dots by applying it to excess mini glue dot tape or to our Silicone Mat.  

I used a few sets of dies on this card: Build a Butterfly, Sentiment Silhouettes, Stylish Shapes (stitched circle) & Stitched with Whimsy (stitched frame).  

Measurements:

• Calypso Coral 5 ½” X 4 ¼”
• Starry Sky 5” X 3 ¾” plus 2 1/2" stitched circle 
• White is 9 ¾” X 3 ½” scored at 2 ½” & 5”
• DSP 2 1/4" X 3 1/4" 

Click on the photo below or here to watch the video; there are 2 other super easy but unique fun fold cards too! 

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Two NEW promotions start today! Weekly Deals & Perfect Partners new coordinating dies!!

There are TWO NEW promotions starting today!  

First - they're bringing back Weekly Deals. Every week in the month of September we’re offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week.

This will happen each Thursday - September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd. Stop in here to see them; or go to the online store here.  

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2nd: The Perfect Partners promotion starts today!  Six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog.

These stamp sets and dies are available separately or as a bundle. By buying the bundle, you and your customers will save 10% off the retail price. Download the Perfect Partners flyer here

Dies coordinate with stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These six new dies sets are only available for a limited time. 

Click here to see them all.  

These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion and will not be offered in any catalog.

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September Specials

New weekly deals come out on September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd! 

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Order here

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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?  

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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Perched in a Tree Ink Blending sunset technique

I can't get enough of the Perched in a Tree bundle!  We made these cards at my August Card Clubs this month: 

They had the choice of adding the bird or a set of die-cut, colored leaves.  We added color to both with our Blending Brushes using Crumb Cake & Balmy Blue for the bird and Bermuda Bay & Mango Melody on the leaves.  

The greetings are from the Soft Seedlings stamp set stamped on a 1" X 4 1/4" Vanilla CS strip.  

If you have trouble getting a smooth Ink Blending background please watch the video to catch my tips.  

From the top down I used these colors:  Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody & either Balmy Blue or Crumb Cake on the bottom.  You might think I used a yellow color on the upper right card but it's just very light Mango Melody.

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. 

Below is the video; click on the photo below to watch.  Or here to see it on YouTube.  Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!  

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Last of the Men's card series today!

Have you been enjoying my week of 'masculine' cards?  With today's cards I've shared 16 ideas for the men in our lives!  If you haven't seen them all you have a few options.  Click on each of the links below. 

If you're reading these in an email you're not seeing the entire blog and cannot see the following posts.  Be sure to click on the heading of this post to get to my actual blog and scroll backwards.  These swaps have been so special & incredibly creative!!

The first card today is made by Ginny.  She used our new Masking Paper to create the neat background stripes!

Her colors are Soft Succulent, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Calypso Coral.  She used the 'He's All That' bundle seen here for her stamps & dies.  I love how she die-cut the neat detail dies from her sponged paper!  

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This next striking card was made by Marla.  She used the new Ringed with Nature bundle seen here.  It's in our new Holiday catalog and comes with a Tree Rings embossing folder. 

I absolutely love that she used a pop of Poppy Parade cards tock here.  We tend to use muted colors for guys, but many of them love color like women tend to.  

Her colors include Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, Mint Macaron & White.  I wish you could feel the texture she achieved on her stamped tree ring! And aren't those mushrooms adorable?! 

Next is a super layered card made by Brenda using the He's the Man suite.  See it all here online.  

Her card was inspired by Brian King; her colors by the camping themed sheet in the He's the Man DSP.  She has Early Espresso, Soft Succulent, Crumb Cake & White on her card.  

I certainly hope you've been inspired by the 16 manly cards I've shared with you this week. My Flowerbug's Team is SUPER talented!  

Remember if you'd like to be a part of my Team you can choose to purchase the Starter Kit which is always a great deal!  Our group is growing; we have people from across the country and would love to have you join us.  

It's a $99 order and you can choose $125 in products of your choice.  Then you get a 20% discount on all of your Stampin' Up! purchases and can take part in my Team swaps, challenges, online groups & more!  Of course it's all optional; many of my Team members are simply savvy shoppers; enjoying the discount but not holding classes or actively selling.  You can do it YOUR way!  

Here's the link to join. 

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3rd set of WOW Masculine swap cards by my Team!

I have another set of incredible swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team.  Our theme in July was masculine cards and the cards are out of this world creative!  I'm sharing a bunch each day this week. 

First up is a card made by Candace.  She really went outside the box with her background strip idea.  The various widths & lengths of strips are a clever & unique way to set up her aquatic scene.  

She used the 'Whale Done' stamp set and the coordinating Whale punch.  That neat 'seaweed' is from the Delicate Edges dies seen here.  

Her colors are unique but sure work well together!  They are Soft Sea Foam, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent & Orchid Oasis.  Great job!!

 

Next is Becky's fun 'sailboat' card.  She used the Let's Set Sail Bundle seen here.  

Her colors are Night of Navy, Parakeet Party & Sahara Sand.  The DSP is from the Sun Prints.  It's a fancy fold too!  

Notice her clouds on the background?  She used the Friends are Like Seashells stamps for those!  So clever! 

Measurements:

• The card base is 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2". 
• The long strip is 1 1/2" X 11" scored at 2 3/4", 5 1/2" & 8 1/4" and is adhered only at the two end pieces.  
• The squares are 1 3/4" & 2" in size.  

Next is a wonderful card made by Monica.  She used the Dragonfly Garden stamp set & coordinating Dragonflies punch.

Details:

• Her colors include Soft Suede, Soft Succulent & Evening Evergreen.  She textured the various strips using the new Painted Posies 3D embossing folder. 
• The strips are all 4 3/4" long but vary in width from 5/8" - 1 1/4" all adhered to a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of White CS.  Again, strips to the rescue for a unique background idea; perfect for men.  
• The greeting die-cuts are from the Stitched Rectangle dies. 
• The dragonfly is stamped on Vellum and punched out. But she stamped it again on a piece of the Texture Chic specialty DSP for the center.  So it has gold details on it! 

Stay tuned for more masculine card ideas tomorrow and all this week!  

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July Specials

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Get a free card class in the mail with a $55 order from July 1-30th.

 *click here to order 

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