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Watercolor Shapes Fun Fold cards - FB Live Replay video

On my weekly FB Live I shared many ideas for the Watercolor Shapes stamp set.  The cards below are just one of the three card versions I shared.  Scroll down to catch the video.  Or click here to see it. 

I offer frequent Creative Card Challenges for my Flowerbug's Team and this is the one we're currently working on: 

Here's a closer view one card. I love how the solid images stamp with multiple hues of color without any effort!  It may look like my ink pad wasn't inked enough but this is on purpose. These Distinctive stamps are wonderful and provide a lot of dimension effortlessly! 

Which do you prefer?  Pale Papaya or Fresh Freesia? 

There are so many possibilities with this set; I just scratched the surface! Click here to see it in my store. 

Below is the video where I share all three of my cards; click on it to watch!

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Dragonfly Garden Quick Fun-fold Card with video!

We made this pretty dragonfly card at last month's Card Clubs.  

I knew I wanted to use the new In Color shimmer vellum and thought the Dragonflies punch would work perfectly.  It sure did!  I wish you could see the shimmer in person; it's beautiful! 

They had a choice of Polished Pink or Fresh Freesia for their card and could punch a variety of colors for their dragonflies.  

We used the Dragonfly Garden stamp set which is bundled with the Dragonflies punch in the bundle seen here. See how the wings are curled?  The bone folder works beautifully for this.  *Watch the video below to see how it's done. 

Tip: I recommend using Stazon Black ink when stamping on the vellum so it dries quickly. Vellum paper doesn't 'absorb' ink easily so it can stay wet a long time. 

Below are the measurements for you and Download May Dragonfly Garden fun fold here

• Black base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  Fresh Freesia or Polished Pink 3 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
  In Good Taste Designer paper 3" X 5 1/4"
  White strip 1" X 3"
  Shimmer Vellum scraps for Dragonfly punches

Click on the photo below to watch the short video. 

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Plentiful Plants Cards

I took some time to play with the new Plentiful Plants bundle last week and came up with these cards: 

Can you believe that both the brick, the pots and leaves are all cut from the designer paper?  I did stamp the plant on the left but the others are all die-cut from the Bloom Where You're Planted DSP. I love when Stampin' Up! gives us paper and dies that coordinate.  

The bottom Soft Succulent CS is made with the Stitched Leaves die; one of my new favorites!  See it here.  

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This next card also features the Bloom Where You're Planted DSP. 

Each of the three plants & pots are from the DSP except for the bowl in the center.  That is a die-cut made from Cinnamon Cider CS.  I placed them on a die-cut from the Hippo & Friends dies.  I sponged the bottom with Cinnamon Cider ink.  

This card is 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 1 1/4" and 6 3/4".  The right flap is glued down and has a 1" X 4" Soft Succulent strip adhered to it.  It was textured with the Macrame 3D embossing folder seen here. 

You can see this suite here. 

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In Symmetry Fun-fold card with video

I played with the In Symmetry bundle on last week's Facebook Live and wanted to share this neat fun fold card.  I got the idea for it from my good friend Susie Wood.  Here's a link to her card. 

It's a standard A2 size card but the unique fold makes it special.  The nice thing is how easy it is to make!  And it really showcases the designer paper and Pretty Flowers embossing folder I used.  

I chose the Navy, Calypso Coral and Bumblebee color combination because of the colors in the Sweet Symmetry DSP seen here.  The cute Navy leaves are from the Symmetrical Stems punch. I fussy cut the flower.

You can see this bundle here. 

Measurements: 

• Navy card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4", layer is 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" 
• Bumblebee 3 3/4" X 5"
• DSP 2 1/2" X 4"
• White strip 3/4" X 3 1/2", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
• Calypso Coral strip is 7/8" X 3 3/4" 

Here's the video from the Facebook Live with two more projects featuring this suite.  If you want to see this card only, scroll to about 24 minutes in.

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Berry Delightful Card kit to go; opt in by June 18th!

I created some cute cards for a kit to go in June featuring the Berry Delightful Designer Paper.  It's perfect for summer-time since it's berry season! The colors are bright & fun and 5 of the 8 cards are unique fun folds. 

This kit to go includes a 8 cards pre-cut kit with DSP & rhinestones as well. I also have a PDF tutorial option as well. *I have a limited supply of these kits; be sure to opt in by June 18th! 

This kit includes the following:

• 8 pre-cut cards including all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces needed to complete the cards.
• 1/4 pkg. of the Berry Delightful designer paper (6" X 6") 
• Rhinestone jewels
• the PDF Tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step-by-step directions sent via email.

This kit does not include ink, stamps or pre-stamped images. I used 2 stamp sets (Strawberry Patch & Berry Blessings) to finish the cards but you can easily substitute any you own. 

There are multiple options for you; the kits to go are available through June 18th.

• PDF Tutorial only $15 seen here 
• Cards kit with tutorial (includes DSP, pre-cut cards & rhinestones) $28 seen here
• Cards kit, Tutorial, pre-cut kit with DSP, Rhinestones & the Berry Blessings stamp set for just $10 more - $38; seen here  *there are only 8 of these kits available
• Click here to get both kits & save on shipping! 

The inks I used are Poppy Parade, Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green & Rich Razzleberry but you can easily substitute others you own. 

**The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it.  Go here to see all of my kits or tutorials. 

*I have a second card kit to go this month as well; see it here.    

  

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Hand-Penned Cards Kit to go!

I had a few requests to feature the pretty Hand-Penned designer paper for a kit to go.  So I had a play with it and came up with these cards: 

This kit to go includes a 10 cards pre-cut kit with 2 each of 5 designs including many fun-fold cards.  *Opt in by June 18th to get it! 

You'll receive the following in this kit:

• the 10 pre-cut cards including all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces needed to complete the cards.
• 1/2 pkg of the Hand Penned designer paper (6" X 12") 
• new Genial Gems
• Pool Party sheer ribbon
• the PDF Tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies used and step-by-step directions sent via email.

This kit does not include pre-stamped images. I used the fabulous greeting set called Create with Friends to finish the cards.  You can add this on to your kit to go at 10% off.  Email me for this option at lagreff@gmail.com 

The inks I used are Mint Macaron, Misty Moonlight, Pale Papaya, Highland Heather and Pool Party but you can easily substitute others you own. 

Go here to get this kit to go by June 18th. It's just $28 plus shipping and you're getting $20 in actual product! 

Or click here for the PDF tutorial. 

**The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder for it. 

*I will have a second card kit to go this month as well.  I'll share that one in a few days.  You can save on shipping and choose both!  

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Pretty Pansy Patch fun fold card with measurements!

Check out this pretty fun fold card using the Pansy Patch suite:  

The flowers are die-cut from the Pansy Petals designer paper.  Yes; the Pansy dies match the Designer paper perfectly - 2 sets each of leaves and flowers coordinate!

Note that adorable golden bee embellishment.  They're called Bumblebee trinkets but they are currently unavailable.  They should be back in stock around June 7th. 

Here are the measurements for this pretty card: 

• Evening Evergreen:  8 ½” X 5 ½” base scored at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼”
• Fresh Freesia: 1” X 5 ¼”
• Basic White:  2 pieces – 3” X 4 ¼” for stitched rectangle die-cut and 2 ¾” X 4” for inside
• Pansy Petals Designer Paper: 1 ½” X 5 ½” plus more for the die-cut pansies

I created this display for the Pansy Patch bundle seen here; see how many dies you get?  And you can see how to put each of them together as well. 

This suite is fresh, springy and unique.  See it all here. 

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You're a Peach fun fold swap card

I actually love to create swap cards.  There's something rewarding about creating multiples of the same cards.  

How do swaps work?  I know many people are curious....  You create one design and make multiples of it; usually for as many of that card as there are people in the swap.  Swapping saves so much time and you get samples using products you don't have to buy. There are so many benefits of swapping but for most of us, the main reasons are it's fun and to get samples we didn't have to design.  

I have gals in my Flowerbug's Team that join just so they can swap! Right now the JOIN+ offer is so great I hope you'll consider it if you are not already a Demonstrator.  The value is incredible!  If you have a wish list over $150 you really need to consider this! 

You can choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99!  Get FREE shipping, a free Paper Pumpkin kit and lots of business supplies to start you out. Click here to read more about it.  

I created the card below for a Flowerbug Team swap this month.  My gals can take part in our monthly swaps if they'd like to.  It's a great opportunity to get a variety of cards to use or share.  

For this card I used the You're a Peach suite seen here.  It's on pages 60-61 in the Annual catalog. 

The card base is Pale Papaya and I added Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral and White accents. The greeting die is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.  I layered it with Pale Papaya CS. 

You might wonder how I achieved the 'blushing' peach image.  I inked the three peaches (all on one stamp) in Pale Papaya and before I stamped I sponged on a bit of Calypso Coral on the outer edges of each. 

Here's the sequence of stamping the main image:

1. Stamp the leaves image twice on the White CS using Pear Pizzazz ink.  I stamped off once first. 
2. Ink and stamp the peaches using the technique mentioned above.  
3. Add Balmy Blue ink all over using Blending Brushes.  Be sure to use a light hand and start off of the card stock. 

Here's a look at the inside: 

Measurements: 

• Pale Papaya card base 5 1/2" square, score at 4 1/4"
• Balmy Blue 4 1/4" X 3 1/4"
• Whisper White - 2 pieces.  Front is 4" X 3", inside is 4 1/2" X 3 1/2"
• You're a Peach DSP 1" X 5 1/4" 

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Beauty of Friendship Fun Fold card

Finally I can share this beautiful fun fold card we made at my May Card Clubs!  

I like to wait until after all of my Clubs are held so I can surprise them with the cards we're making.  I'm not sure why; it's just a habit now after many years of doing it that way!  

I chose to use the Beauty of Friendship bundle (seen here) to make this unique 'Latch fold'. 

I chose to use a few of our new In Colors; So Succulent & Evening Evergreen along with Pool party.  It sure created a pretty, almost monochromatic card.  Everyone sure loved it; which is always my goal!

This fold is very deceiving but so simple!  Just a little trick at the end to put it all together.  Watch the video below! 

Download the Beauty of Friendship latch fold card project sheet or use these measurements:

• Pool Party 5 1/2" X 6 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", 3 1/2" X 3 1/4" scored at 2 3/4" along the 3 1/4" side
  Whisper White 2" X 5 1/4", 2 1/2" X 3 1/4" and 4" X 5 1/4" inside, plus a scrap for die-cut
  Evening Evergreen - scrap for 2 1/4" circle

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Get $56 in free product with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  Choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99 and get FREE SHIPPING as well! 

That's 36% off your products!

Earn an extra $25 in free product if your order is over $250!  That means you get $50 in free product!  *combine your order with a friend.

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