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One Day Only of FREE SHIPPING! Plus a special Hydrangea Hill Fun Fold Window card

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and both Stampin' Up! and I have an ordering special! 

 

Plus I'm giving you 5 free cards with an online order over $30 through Sunday! 

Win win; it's your lucky day!  Get your wish list together and place that order tomorrow on March 17th!  You'll get even more!  Scroll down to the bottom to see what else you'll receive! 

  Order online here. 

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And now I want to share Karen's amazing fun fold card featuring the Hydrangea Hill suite of products.  It's one more in a series of window cards from our Flowerbug's Team swap on Saturday. 

Look!                                                                      

Her colors are Gorgeous Grape & White along with the beautiful Hydrangea Hill designer paper and the Mercury Glass acetate.  See this suite of products here. 

Other items she used here are the Stitched with Whimsy, Stitched Rectangle, Oval dies and the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

She used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set to finish off the inside. Below are the measurements if you'd like to make a card like this beauty.

Measurements:

• White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Inside White card stock 5 3/8" X 8 1/2". Score it at 2 1/8", 4 1/4" and 6 3/8". Die-cut a 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" oval from the center.
• Gorgeous Grape CS 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Designer Paper front is 2 5/8" X 4" (stitched rectangle die) inside 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
• Oval Mercury Glass Acetate 2 1/8" X 3" 

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Lots of March Specials!

Get 5 free cards with a $30 online order through March 20th!

Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

A WOW fun fold card with Dragonfly Dreams!

This weekend my Flowerbug's Team held our monthly card swap & Team gathering.  Our theme was window cards and I'll be sharing them all week long!

Check out this special Z fold card Jacki made!  

Her colors are Terracotta Tile, Black & White and the Dandy Garden Designer paper seen here.  Did you know that the Dragonfly Punch coordinates with this Designer Paper?  She punched her dragonflies directly out of the paper!  No stamping for these at all! See the Dragonfly Garden bundle here. 

Check out the whole suite of products here. 

This card features almost two full card bases with just a few score lines. It looks a lot harder than it is.  

• Terracotta Tile - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Whisper White - front is 4" X 5 1/4", inside fold is 5 1/4" X 8" scored on the long edge at 4" X 6". 
• Designer paper - 1 3/4" X 5" 

Her 'window' in the front is 2 3/8" and the black circle on the inside fold is the same.  The White greeting circle is 2 1/8".  All of these circles are cut with the Circle dies in the Annual Catalog. 

Steps to assemble this card:

• You'll adhere the White front to the main card base and then cut your window. 
• Stamp on the inside White card before adhering to the inside of the main card.
• Add the Designer paper to the inside fold.
• Die-cut the greeting circles and adhere together. 
• Fold the card closed and add the circle to the inside fold 'through' the front window.  Perfect placement!   

More window cards posted tomorrow and all week long! 

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Create gorgeous backgrounds with just a few common stamping items! Video tutorial!

On Tuesday's FB live I shared a fun and easy technique for gorgeous backgrounds.  Once you create them you can use them to create stunning, beautiful cards like these:

This was my first try at this technique this week.  Honestly it's not a new technique at all but I hadn't done it for years! The stamp set is called Soar Confidently (seen here) and I hadn't used it yet.  I think it works wonderfully with a pretty background. 

I used Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point Stampin' Write markers on an E block and spritzed with plain water.  Then 'stamp' on our Basic White CS and let dry with the block on it (this prevents warping).  Then stamp on it with any black ink.  

Here are a few more samples I shared: 

The left card above features the Dragonfly Garden stamp set and the right is the Floating & Fluttering set. 

See what I mean?  And it's fun too!  Each time you do it they turn out differently so it's kind of addicting!  Watch the video below to see how easy it can be.  

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Gorgeous Butterflies with the Brilliant Wing dies

I was playing around with these dies and came up with these striking colored butterflies.   

I used the designer paper as a template to sponge through.  This is what's left after you use the Brilliant Wings dies to cut out the 6 butterflies.  Although in hindsight I should have sponged on the other side so the die fit.  It was upside down on the die; I had to hold it up to the light to get the die placed correctly.  

I added a piece of White CS behind these butterflies and used the Stitched with Whimsy dies to add that pretty stitched edge.  See those here. 

Click on the image below to see these items in my store. Remember this designer paper is available through May 3rd or while supplies last.

The greeting is from the Vine Design stamp set on a 1/2" strip of Poppy Parade card stock. 

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

This week's card sketch for a quick, cute card!

Are you a collector of pretty papers?  I've heard that many of you are!  I equate it to my fabric collecting days.  

This card sketch idea (seen below) will help you use some of it; it's so simple!   

I used the Double Oval punch for the greeting which unfortunately is unavailable right now; they've run out!  But it will be at the end of March.  The stamped greeting is from the Enjoy the Moment stamp set on page 59 in the Spring catalog. This pretty Grape ribbon is also unavailable; it should be back  next week. 

I chose to use the new Butterfly Bijou designer paper; an exclusive paper not seen in any catalog.  It's available here through May 3rd or while supplies last.  It's a 48 pack of 6 X 6" papers.  I love the soft spring-like colors. 

Measurements are:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Gorgeous Grape 5 1/4" X 3 1/2"
• Designer Paper 3 pieces at 1 1/2" X 3 7/8"

You could use this sketch with stamped or textured card stock instead of designer paper.  I would cut a full 4 1/2" X 3 7/8" piece of card stock, stamp it and then cut it into 1 1/2" strips.  

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Season of Flowers cards kit to go; opt in by March 18th

My 2nd card kit to go in March is full of seasonal flowers. These striking cards feature the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards and are some of the easiest cards you'll ever make! 

There is no stamping required!  It's truly a 'kit to go' since you only need adhesives & either scissors or a paper trimmer.

It's perfect for:

• beginner stampers
• creating on the fly, at a retreat, camping or anywhere!
• a gift for your crafting friends 
• cards you need quickly but are trying not to buy at the store....!

You'll receive the following in your kit:

• Flowers for Every Season In Color cards (extra large 4 1/4" X 6 1/4") and matching envelopes
• 1/2 pkg. of the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards with adhesive-backed pre-cut images
• 1/2 pkg. clear Rhinestone gems 
• the PDF tutorial with photos and step by step directions 

Go here to order yours by March 18th.  You can add on the other March kit featuring the Butterfly Bouquet products and save on shipping!  Go here to get the details. 

You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment.  The actual kit will be mailed to you via 1st Class Mail at the end of March (barring any back-orders).  *If you add any other kit shipping will revert to Priority. 

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Dutch Door fun fold card with gift card option on tonight's FB Live!

Join me tonight for this week's Stamp with Me Live on Facebook.  We're making these neat fun fold cards.  It's a Dutch Door card with a gift card option.  

I shared the measurements & supplies list (seen below) on Saturday here on my FB page so stampers could prep their items ahead of time.  This way they can stamp right along with me!  

Has the Ice Cream Corner suite caught your eye yet?  Such cute products!  I used the Sweet Ice Cream bundle (stamps & punch) here along with the Ice Cream Corner DSP and sprinkles.  You can see it all here or on pages 48-49 of the Spring catalog. FYI; the Ice Cream punch is on low inventory. 

I made a bunch of cards using this bundle for February's kit to go.  You can still see them and/or get the tutorial for them here. 

I used the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set for this card too. I chose the True Love designer paper and added a cute Magenta Madness flower made with the Pierced Bloom dies seen here; I love these!  

Here's the inside view where you can see the gift card enclosure.  Use any circle punch and adhere the upper and lower edges closed. 

Measurements:

Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2",

Gift card piece 2 3/4" X 7" score at 3/4" & 5"

Inside layer 4" X 5 1/4"

DSP bottom is 2 1/2" X 4", upper vertical piece is 2 1/2" X 3 1/2"

Vertical CS is 2 3/4" X 4 3/4"

 

Supplies: 

Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and both True Love & Ice Cream Corner DSP.

Other: Ice Cream Punch, any circle punch, Pierced Bloom dies, Oval and Stitched Shape dies

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Quick Hey Chick card

Last week I received this cute card from Donna from the Stampin' Up! home office for reaching a sales milestone.  I think it's sweet & simple!  Two stamps and a bit of coloring. 

It's one of those cards you could make a bunch of to share with friends for just about any reason. 

This card is a great reminder that we don't have to always layer everything evenly. Choose some random pieces from your leftover pieces (that coordinate of course) and place them on the card at will.  Play around until you're happy and the card feels balanced.  

The little 'hey chick' greeting and rhinestones add the perfect finishing touch! 

See the Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick bundle here. 

 

New Catalogs are coming soon!!

**Reminder that if you are a current customer (ordered $50 or more in the last 10 months) of mine and would like a new Annual Catalog sent to you please contact me to get on the list!  

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Butterfly Bouquet Cards kit to go or PDF tutorial

The new Butterfly Bouquet products are incredible and I couldn't wait to make a kit to go with them. They remind me of springtime with the fresh colors & pretty papers. I've been sharing lots of ideas with these items this week.  I hope you've enjoyed them. 

These pretty butterfly themed cards include some unique folds & techniques.  You'll love making your cards while learning new ways to use your brand new products.  

There are 5 different cards and you'll make 2 of each so you have one to save and one to share when you're done!  Plus you'll have plenty of product left to make more cards with the PDF instructions you'll receive.  

This kit includes the following:

• Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper
• Artistry Blooms adhesive-backed sequins
• a 10 cards pre-cut kit including die-cuts 
• the PDF tutorial free!  

   

*Be sure to opt in by March 18th to receive it.

Order the PDF tutorial here.

Or add on the Butterfly Brilliance bundle at an extra 10% off (in addition to Stampin' Up!'s discount!).  Email me to receive this option at lagreff@gmail.com.   **You'll then receive a free adhesive package and a bonus PDF of 15 more projects using your new bundle! 

Details:

• The PDF tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list.  *This is emailed to you immediately upon payment on my Shopify site. 
• This kit will be mailed out Priority Mail at the end of March barring any back-orders.  
• You will use your own paper trimmer to cut your Designer paper to complete the cards.  
• You will need to fussy cut or die-cut a few butterflies from your DSP to use on some cards. Add on the Butterfly Brilliance bundle or the Brilliant Wing dies at an extra 10% discount (over Stampin' Up!'s discount!)   

Email me at lagreff@gmail.com with any questions. 

March Specials!

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.