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More Everything is Rosy projects - it's still available so far!

The Everything is Rosy product medley isn't sold out yet!  I'm actually a little bit surprised it's not gone!  

Remember it's only available during May; while supplies last.  I was on the fence about getting it myself until I saw the gorgeous projects others made with it.  And once it was in my hands; I was so impressed with everything included in this big bundle!  

Here is one of the cards included in my FREE tutorial for everyone who's purchased it from me.  I'm also cutting out three free card kits for everyone too!  My tutorial includes 14 cards (including fun folds) and a nice big cards box!  You can see that in the photo below. 

This card is so neat if I do say so myself!  I stamped the pretty images from the Everything is Rosy stamp set directly onto ONE White large Stitched Nested Label die-cut. Then I chose two sizes smaller and die-cut it again.  And one more time.  This gave me three pieces - two large frames and one small label on the top.  

Next I cut two Navy Nested Labels of the sizes in between the two larger White frames for layering.  So cool!  

Below are some super neat bookmarks you can make with a 6" piece of Designer paper.  I shared how to make these and a pretty fun fold card on my weekly Facebook Live video below:

I hope you can watch it; there are actually three projects included here plus a bunch of card shares too!

 

I highly recommend this Product Medley for anyone who loves coordinating products and foil accented projects.  They truly are gorgeous products! 

Click here to order yours and get the free 15 project tutorial (valued at $18) and a free 3 cards pre-cut kit! 

Control Freaks Blog Hop; Saying Goodbye to Old Friends

Yay!  It's time for another Control Freaks Blog Hop!  This time we're saying goodbye to some of our favorite retiring products. Many of these items are on the retiring list so if you like any, be sure to grab them before they're gone!

Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of each post to see each post!  

You may have arrived from Julie Davison's blog; aren't her projects great? I love her clean and fresh style!  

I have two unique fun fold cards to share with you today!  First is a group of cards designed for my May Card Clubs.  

I'm not sure if this fold has a name but it reminds me of an accordion. I chose to use the Happiness Blooms designer paper along with the Bloom by Bloom stamp set.  This stamp set has become a big favorite of mine from the Occasions catalog.  The bold stamps and fresh patterns are striking! 

I paired it with the Well Said bundle giving them lots of options to personalize their cards. They could choose from any of these including a graduation option below.

On this card I created a graduation hat from a 1 1/4" square of card stock with a hand made tassel from our Night of Navy twine.  It's added with a Basic brad. 

Here are the measurements: 

• Call Me Clover 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4"
  Night of Navy 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3 1/2", 5 1/2", 7 3/4" & 9 3/4"
  Happiness Blooms DSP 1 piece at 1 1/4" X 4" and 1 at 2" X 4"
• White Stitched Shapes 3" circles 

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Next is a unique corner fun-fold card that shows off both sides of this Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper.  How many times do you want to use both sides of your double sided paper but have to make a decision which one to use?!  With this card fold you can show off both sides! 

I chose to use the Treat Time stamp set here; there are tons of great greeting option in this one! The little punches are from the Bitty Blooms punch pack which are already sold out, unfortunately!  But the Happiness Blooms enamel dots are still available.  Love those! 

This is a standard A2 card measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" finished.  Here's how you do create it: 

1. Start with a 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base, scored at 4 1/4" in the center.  
2. Measure from the top right corner of this piece and make a mark at 3 1/2" across and 3 1/2" down. Then score diagonally on that line.  
3. Now place your 4" X 5 1/4" piece of Designer Paper onto the card; do not adhere it!  
4. Press and fold the corner flap down to 'crease' the Designer Paper.  This is where you'll cut.  
5. Now trim off 1/8" along the long edge of that triangle of paper.  It's a perfect fit on the corner flap! 
6. Adhere your pieces and add a greeting as desired. 

Finish the inside with a White layer measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and add a 1" X 4" strip of your Designer Paper to finish it off!  These stamps are from the 'Around the Corner' stamp set.  So fun and unique! 

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I hope you like these fun fold cards I've shared today. Don't miss out on what Debbie Henderson has to share with you next!   

Color Challenge swap

For our Flowerbug's Team swap in May we chose a color challenge.  Here's the graphic we used as inspiration:

 

We left it up to everyone to interpret the colors.  It's been fun to see what everyone chose. 

Candace made this eye catching card!  Love the many circles and how it's all pulled together by the color combination.  Her colors are Lovely Lipstick, Mint Macaron, Soft Suede and Blushing Bride.  *For some reason it shows up as a dark green here but it's really Soft Suede.  The stamp is from the Strong & Beautiful set in the Occasions catalog on page 48. 

Marilyn made this pretty card using the Beauty Abounds stamp set.  Her colors are Soft  Sea Foam with Petal Pink and White.  She colored her pearls with the Soft Sea Foam Blends marker.  She also used the Blends to color in the main image.  I love these colors together!  

Thanks for stopping in today. I hope you have a wonderful Friday and a fabulous weekend!  

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Don't miss out on the Geared Up Garage kit to go! 

Saturday is the last day to get this pre-cut cards kit geared for the men in our lives; or those who like cars.....! 

Get the details here. 

 

 

Classic Garage; May's Class Kit to Go!

The Classic Garage suite of products is one of those sets you'll keep around for a long time.  I think many of us struggle to design masculine cards.  Most of us love our flowers and pretty things!  But this bundle sure fits the bill and makes creating manly cards easy!  

The Classic Garage designer series paper is retiring and already out of stock.  Luckily I stocked up on it before it was gone so I can offer this kit to go!  

I created 10 fun cards for this month's kit to go; perfect for men or anyone who loves cars or motorcycles.  Look!

The kit includes $20 in product (before tax & shipping) including the following:

• a pre-cut kit for 10 cards including many fun folds
• 1/2 package of the 6" X 6" Classic Garage Designer Series Paper
• 1 full spool of the 1/4" Black & Silver Metallic ribbon
• 1 full package of the Metal Elements
• A complete written pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements and supplies list (sent via email)

***RSVP to receive this product based kit to go by May 18th by paying with the link below.  The cost with Priority Shipping is $35.  For locals it's $28. 

The kits will be mailed out around May 29th. 

If you'd like to add on the Geared Up Garage bundle at an extra 10% off please let me know by Friday the 17th.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice for it. 

$35 

*You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time before the 18th of each month. 

Everything is Rosy Fun Fold cards plus a wonderful cards box with video!

I finally received my Everything is Rosy product medley order!  I loved playing with it!  Here's what I came up with.....

Aren't they pretty?  These 8 cards and box will be part of my free tutorial given to anyone who orders this product medley from me.  And I'm not done creating yet!  There will be more included but they'll be a surprise!  Plus you'll get 3 free pre-cut card kits too! 

Lately I've found that when I pull out a group of coordinating products it's so easy to create!  Using the colors featured in a pack of Designer Paper keeps me focused.  And having almost everything in one product medley sure made these cards come together quickly!  I looked up some of my favorite layouts and sketches and went from there. 

The Everything is Rosy product medley is only available in May while supplies last.  I highly recommend it!  It's $80 for it all and you receive over 10 items including the following: 

Medley includes these exclusive products:
* Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c
* Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies
* 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 6" x 6" rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
* Printed die cuts—2 sheets
* Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
* Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4"
* Melon Mambo 1/4" Ruched Ribbon—10 yards 
* Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards
* Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. 

I hope you watch this video where I share the complete product bundle and how to make a quick and easy fun fold card that helps you make some quick cards while using up that Designer Paper you're saving (hoarding!).  I'm sorry the video is pour quality; when I download it from Facebook YouTube changes the size and it distorts the image.  We're working on a solution!  

You can see this bundle here in my Online Store.  

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May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you the code to get your tutorial. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.

Geared Up Garage Fun Fold card with video!

Look at these double Z fold guy cards!  Who wouldn't love to get one of these?  

The Geared Up Garage stamp and dies bundle is not retiring.  But it will not be a bundle at 10% in the new Annual catalog in June.  So if you like saving $$ order it soon!

Everyone thought you'd have to color in the car image.  Nope!  We just stamped it onto colored card stock.  The oil stain image is my favorite.  It's a great background for the images.  

The Classic Garage 6 X 6" designer paper is sold out now!  I'm so sorry but it was on the Last Chance 'retiring' list.  

I also chose to use the Itty Bitty Birthday stamp set.  Luckily this set is carrying over into the new Annual catalog.  

Measurements:

• Tranquil Tide 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
  Smoky Slate 4" X 5 1/4" plus scraps for die-cut gears
  Black 1 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
  White 3" for die-cut
  Real Red 2 3/4" square
  Scraps of colored or Smoky Slate for car
  Classic Garage DSP 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"

 

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May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Ordering Special

Get a FREE written tutorial valued at $10 or less with any online order in May. 

After you order I'll email you the code to get your tutorial. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.