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Seasonal Sale is on!! A fun project with the Good Feelings stamp set on today's Live video!

It starts today!

Here's the list - all from the 2022-23 Annual Catalog: 

• 10% off all punches (yes every punch in the annual catalog)
• 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
• 20% off all dies (every die set too!)
• 20% off all embossing folders
• 20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper (all paper priced at $12)

Download 2022 November Seasonal Sale list here

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I am so excited about sharing this project on today's FB Live video!  

In the photo below you'll see something that looks like a card.... but it's not!  

It's actually a card folio that 'fits' cards inside.  Today is a sneak peek; I'll share details in the video today and more on tomorrow's blog post. 

I've made one years ago and when my friend Susie Wood shared hers I had to make one too!  I chose to use the Good Feelings stamp set seen here.  It's on sale starting today with the Seasonal Sale.  It was $24 but is not $20.40.  

In the folio I used the Contoured Scalloped dies for the frame, a few dies from the Penned Flower dies seen here.  They were $30 and are now $24. I also used the coordinating Hand-Penned Petal stamp set seen here.  They were $22 and are now $18.70. 

My colors include Soft Succulent, Petal Pink, Evening Evergreen and Calypso Coral.  The pretty Designer Paper is the new Fitting Florets seen here; it's available through January 4th or while supplies last.  It's also part of my card kit to go seen here or the PDF tutorial here.

Join me here at 11 am Central time on Facebook.  Or click here to see it on YouTube later.  

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November Specials: 

*Seasonal Sale Nov 15-18!

10-20% off select Annual Catalog items

1. Seasonal Sale is on from November 15-18!  Discounts on Annual Catalog items!

2. Get a pack of mini dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

3. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Framed Florets; new starting today!

Note: Typepad, my blog host, is still having issues.... especially with photos. 

I am unable to add any photos to my blog posts.  But at least I can add links to products you can click on.  And that's how you can see the new Framed Florets collection available starting today. 

Today starts the Framed Florets collection seen here.  I did a video featuring it on my Facebook Live here.  I also shared it on YouTube here.  

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

Order online here

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November Specials: 

1. Get a stack of designer papers from me with online orders over $50!
2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Use your scraps with the Double Twisted Ribbon technique; live class tonight!

If you like using up those paper scraps I have a fun technique to share.  It's called the Double Twisted Ribbon technique. 

I'll be demonstrating it on tonight's Stamp with Me Live on Facebook.  It's at 7:30 pm Central time on the last Monday of the month and it's a free class!  See the replay here

I chose to use the Lights Aglow specialty designer paper seen here for my card samples.  It's so pretty with the gold foil accents and fine patterns.  

Tips:

• You'll need 6 strips of two different patterns; you can also use card stock for them.  I cut them into 1/2" X 4" strips.  
• The strips are adhered to a White piece measuring 2 1/2" X 5 1/4".  This is scored every 1" from the top down.  These score lines help you when adhering your strips. 
• Once your strips are adhered you will add it to a layer measuring 2 3/4" X 5 1/2".  I recommend you use a color that coordinates with a color in your DSP.  

For this card I chose to use the Holly Berry dies for the leaves & berries.  The greeting die-cut is from the All That dies.  

My card base is Evening Evergreen.  The greeting is from the upcoming Framed & Festive stamp set.  It's new and available to Demonstrators in October, but will be out for customers in November.  

For this next card I stamped the greeting (also from the Framed & Festive stamp set) onto a die-cut circle from the Stylish Shapes dies.

That pretty gold leaf die-cut is from the upcoming Framed Floret dies - also coming out in November for customers.  I added a few Festive Pearls for berries.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

Which one is your favorite? 

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Triple Accordion fun fold card with Lights Aglow DSP; easy but WOW!

I love this unique fun fold card; I'm calling it a triple accordion card.  I demonstrated it on this week's FB Live video.  See it here on my YouTube channel.  

 

I featured the Lights Aglow specialty designer paper seen here.  It's so beautiful in Cherry Cobbler, Soft Succulent, Black, Evening Evergreen and pretty gold foil accents. Luckily it's back in stock right now. 

 

Here's what the card looks like folded flat.  It shows off multiple sheets of the designer paper and fits in a standard A2 envelope, measuring 5 1/2" X 4 1/4". 

I used a few other products here; especially gold themed items. 

Gold foil and Gold Distressed paper, Elegant Metallic trim, Gold embossing powder & Festive Pearls.  I also used the Twinkling Lights and Layering Circle dies and the Brightest Glow stamp set.

For variety I added some Evening Evergreen to the next card.  

Measurements: 

• Cherry Cobbler card base 4 ¼” X 11” scored at 2 ½”, 3 ¾”, 6 ¾” & 8 ¼”
• DSP 2 pieces at 4” X 4”, the center Cherry square is 3". Vanilla 2 ½” X 4”

Below you can see the gold tree & dotted die-cut snowflakes & garland from the Twinkling Lights dies here.  Again, the greetings are all from the Brightest Glow stamp set seen here. 

The greeting die-cut for the 'joy' is from the Potted Succulents dies; a few loops of gold cord are added underneath it.  

 

Which one do you prefer; the card with some Evergreen or the one all Cherry Cobbler?  

 

Click on the photo below to watch this card tutorial demonstration.  

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Look what you can do with the Charming Landscapes embossing folders

I shared a fun way to use the Charming Landscapes embossing folders in this week's FB Live video.  Look! 

After I textured White card stock with the folders I trimmed the excess off and adhered it over a piece of Lights Aglow designer paper and then onto my White card base.  So simple with just a little bit of fussy cutting.  See the Charming Landscapes embossing duo here. 

The greeting is from the Brightest Glow stamp set, heat embossed with Gold embossing powder.  A few loops of gold cording is added to the back.  

Here's another version; a bit more fussy cutting on this one though! 

This one did take more time to trim....  I added light So Saffron Blends marker and Wink of Stella to the little village houses.

What do you think?  I love the elegance of the Black, White & Gold colors.  

 

Below is the video where I show these cards and a special fun fold card too.  All made with the beautiful Lights Aglow specialty designer paper seen here.  

 

There are still a few spots left in my Lights Aglow Christmas card kit to go.  Click here to see it.  Or get the PDF tutorial here.  

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October Specials

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EASY 5 at a time cards with Leaves of Holly

I created a set of gorgeous Christmas cards on last week's FB Live video using my two templates.  

I used the Leaves of Holly bundle seen here and these colors - Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Real Red & Cherry Cobbler.  My Soft Succulent card bases are either 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" or 4 1/4" X 11".  

I did use a few images from Merriest Moments stamp set as well.  

Here is the main template that you stamp on.  It shows the cutting measurements that give you 5 pieces for your card fronts.  I frequently use these measurements for the inside of cards; especially when I make a bunch at a time.  Instead of just 4 layers you get 5 from one piece of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock. 

Each piece measures 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" 

In the photo below I stamped on the Basic White card stock (shown on the right) and then cut that into 5 pieces using the template above.  I stamped down the center mostly, leaving open areas in each section so I could stamp a greeting.  If it didn't work out (or I just want to), I add a die-cut or punched greeting. 

To see how I did this the link for the video is here.

 

Here's the other template for the colored layer under the stamped White piece.  In my case it's Cherry Cobbler. Each piece measures 4 7/8" X 3 5/8" giving you a narrow edge, but all 5 from one sheet with very little waste!  Love that! 

What do you think?  Are you going to try the 5 at a time templates?  

Click here or on the photo below to watch the video; it really is super easy. 

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October Specials

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Get a free embellishment from me with online orders over $50!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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The Gorgeous Leaves of Holly bundle is not just for Christmas!

The Leaves of Holly bundle is back!  It was unavailable for awhile but it's back in stock now.  

I made this pretty card for last month's Flowerbug's Team swap.  The theme was Fall or Halloween.  I wanted to show that this bundle isn't just for Christmas.  What do you think? 

I used Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss and a bit of Old Olive here.  The greeting is from the Charming Sentiments set seen here.  

After I stamped the card panel I felt it was a bit busy so I added a layer of Vellum card stock over it.  I love the soft feel that the vellum gives!  

Here's a peek at the Leaves of Holly bundle. It's full of pretty images and wonderful dies.  The greeting die-cut with the leaves attached is my very favorite; see it on the bottom left below. See it in my store here. 

For added texture I added sponging around the edge and on the die-cut leaves.  

You can see another group of cards I did on a video I just shared.  It features my 5 at a time templates.

Click here or on the image below to see it: 

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October Specials

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Get a free embellishment from me with online orders over $50!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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Quick & Easy treats box with measurements & video!

Today is the last day of September and the specials end today!  

September Specials

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I shared this cute & easy box on Tuesday's FB Live.  It's quite simple to make and fits a bunch of treats too!  

I decided to feature this month's Paper Pumpkin kit I just received.  It's called Spooky Treats.  I used the ghost and greeting images from the stamp set plus the greeting element and the bats paper from the kit.  I chose the Black & White designs paper for the designer paper.

The finished box measures 3" X 5" in size.

Here are the measurements: 

• Box card stock 7” X 9” – Score at 1” on all sides.
• Place CS with long side at the top, score at 4” & 5”
• DSP - sides 2 at ¾” X 2 ¾”, front & back 2 at ¾” X 4 ¾”. Top is 2 ¾” X 4 ¾”

For the second box I chose to use Gorgeous Grape for my box instead of Pumpkin Pie.  The designer paper is also the Black & White designs.  

 

This Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin kit is still available while supplies last!  You can choose between the full kit here for $20.50 or the refill here (without the stamp set & ink) for $11.  

You have a few choices when purchasing Paper Pumpkin.  You can subscribe to get one kit each month here.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription here.  You can choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription. 

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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Spooky Treats alternative card with Aspen Tree dies

Here's one of the projects I shared on Tuesday's FB Live video this week.  I focused on the Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin kit.  

Good news!  This kit is still available - you can get the full kit here.  Or if you're a subscriber you can get the refill here.  

 In the video seen here, I share a bunch of alternative projects with both my Paper Pumpkin subscribers AND my Flowerbug's Team. 

Here's the stamp set that is included in the kit; it's so cute!

Here's what the Spooky Treats kit makes if you follow the kit directions as directed. It includes 18 nice size treat boxes; perfect to add your candy or Halloween treats in.  

I look forward to getting these kits in the mail each month.  I know that October's kit is Christmas cards.  We always get a hint on what it will be. That way you can opt out or even choose to get more than one kit!

You have a few choices when purchasing Paper Pumpkin.  You can subscribe to get one kit each month here.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription here.  You can choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription.  

You can see how I stamped the inside below.  The card base is Orchid Oasis. 

I used three inks and our blending brushes to create the smooth background under the Aspen Tree dies. I share a few tips on getting smooth results in the video.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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Get free cards from me with online orders!

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