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CUTE Halloween cards

Our monthly Team swap was last Saturday and our theme was Halloween or Fall cards.  Here are two of them I'm happy to share with you.

This first card was made by Lori.  She is featuring the Cute Halloween designer paper and the Picture This dies. 

The pumpkin, ghost & cat are punched with the Halloween punch directly from the Cute Halloween designer paper seen here.  This punch is on back order until October 11th.  But you CAN still order it. 

I really like how she added different patterns & textures behind each window from the Picture This die cut seen here.  And that peak of the black & white dsp behind it all really sets off the fun colors. 

Next is a cute card made by Candy using the Clever Cats stamp set.  See it here. 

That cat peeking from behind the pumpkin is adorable. Her colors are Rich Razzleberry, Black, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie & White. Other products she used here are:

• Double Oval punch
• Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here
• Parisian Flourish 3D folder

I can see this stamp set be used all year.  These cats are hilarious and so true to life! 

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Feels Like Home Sale-a-Bration swaps

We had our monthly Flowerbug's Team meeting this weekend and as usual swapped cards.  This month we chose a Sale-a-Bration theme.  Here are two pretty cards I am sure you'll love.  

The first is made by Tracey.  She used the Feels Like Home stamp set and a monochromatic look with Cinnamon Cider. I love the fact that you do not have to color this set in.  It's beautiful stamped in one color!  See this stamp set here. 

It's such a rich color! She added tons of texture & details to this card  including the torn edges.  

Details:

• Stacked Stone background stamp
• One ink - Cinnamon Cider
• Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder
• Greeting tag die-cut from the In Bloom dies
• Champagne rhinestones

This next card is made by me in Black, Cherry Cobbler & White.  

I stamped the image in Black Memento ink and colored in just the door with Cherry Cobbler blends markers.  It adds that fun pop of color.  It's also less time consuming than coloring the entire image.  

Other details: Silver metallic pearls, heat embossed image punched out with the Double Oval punch.

I added a 2" strip of the Beautifully Penned designer paper on the left.  I do love Black & White paper!

This paper is also a free choice during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  You can see it here. 

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September Specials

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All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

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Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Delicate Dahlias & Very Versailles

Look at this pretty, multi-layered card made by Roxann. She used the Delicate Dahlias stamp set and the Very Versailles. 

Her colors are Pale Papaya, Vanilla & Black.  She stamped the Dahlia twice; once on the large Vanilla and again on a scrap to fussy cut.  It's a 2-step stamp set with a DistINKtive look. What is DistINKtive mean?  It's a process Stampin' Up! created that gives a multi-toned look with just one ink color.  

Look at the detail and multiple hues on these stamps!  

This stamp set if free with a $100 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  It lasts through September 30th.  See it here. 

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September Specials

Host code: ASETFASJ or T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

3 great ideas with the Peaceful Prints Designer Paper

Have you seen the Peaceful Prints designer paper?  It's in our Sale-a-Bration catalog and is free with any $50 order through September. Click here to see it. 

This photo does not do it justice!  The colors are rich & vibrant - Black, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Garden Green & Sahara Sand.  

Our August Team swap featured all Sale-a-Bration products.  I sure love sharing what my Flowerbug's made!  These three cards all feature this fabulous designer paper. 

Candy made this first card with the Peaceful Deer bundle. It coordinates with this free designer paper too!  

She did stamp the image in the set using Red ink and punched it out. Then she added the Soft Suede antlers and a Red rhinestone. 

Lots of details on this card:

• Stitched Whimsy dies
• Stitched Rectangle dies
• Merry Melody 3D embossing folder
• Colors are Real Red, Crumb Cake & Garden Green with White 

Marilyn made this next card with one of my latest fun folds shared on FB Live.  It's called a Faux Pocket card. You can see the video for this fold here. 

She used the Layering Circle dies and the Stitched Rectangle dies for her main pieces.  The deer on the circle is cut from the actual designer paper. The greeting is from the Time of Giving stamp set and is heat embossed with White embossing powder on Black CS. 

This card fold might look complicated but it sure isn't!  Again, click here to see the video. 

Next is Annette's card featuring Garden Green, Black & White

Her greeting is from the Peaceful Cabin stamp set.  It's on an Everyday Label punch.  She punched a second piece in Black and cut it in half vertically to layer on the White one. Simple & beautiful! 

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August Specials

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All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

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Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Summer Shadow dies & Shaded Summer; a beautiful pairing!

I'm sharing our Flowerbug Team swaps featuring Sale-a-Bration choices. This amazing card was  created by Paula. 

She used the Summer Shadow dies seen here along with the Shaded Summer stamp set. This stamp set is in the Annual Catalog on page 75 and the dies are a free choice during SAB/Sale-a-Bration. However remember that these dies are expected to sell out before the end of September when SAB ends.  See them here. 

This is also a fun fold card.  Her Black card is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and is scored at 2 1/8" X 4 1/4".  The front left panel is folded back.

Look at the many layers of die-cuts she added here!  Lots of Vellum along with Polished Pink ink and Just Jade & Soft Succulent card stock & inks. Placing the die-cuts on Black really brings out the color & details. 

The designer paper on the left panel is from the Pattern Party 12 X 12 Host paper.  It's one of the choices you get free with an order over $150; host rewards kick in at this level.  See it here or on page 171 in the Annual catalog. 

Have a great weekend everyone! 

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August Specials

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*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! Use this host code: 7JB43RUH

Order here

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Welcoming Woods Holiday Catalog Sneak Peak

With each new catalog I join a bunch of online swaps so I can get lots of samples to share with my customers.  Both the Holiday catalog and a 2nd Sale-a-Bration catalog start on August 3rd!  I know my customers started to receive theirs last week. 

I loved the Welcoming Woods stamp set immediately.  Nature, trees, 'scene building' sets are some of my favorites.  

I went for a soft look of winter trees on my card. 

I stamped the trees in Crumb Cake ink onto the White CS.  Then I added snowflakes in Balmy Blue ink and sponged a light 'mist' of Balmy Blue on the sky.  Of course I added a few rhinestones for sparkle!

That beautiful Designer Paper is called Harvest Meadow.  

The tags for the greeting is from the Tailor Made Tags dies seen here. 

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• White 3" X 4"
• Balmy Blue 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"
• Harvest Meadow DSP 2" X 4 1/4"  

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July Specials! 

Current host code: D9HSKBNA

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

Fun Swaps by my Flowerbug's Team with Sneak Peaks from the Holiday catalog

Today I'm sharing two swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's Team.  I love seeing their style & creativity!

Karen made this fun fold card using the Bunches of Fun stamp set seen here. 

Her colors are Black, White & Crushed Curry.  She also used a fun technique called Paper Piecing.  She stamped the gal onto Pattern Party DSP and fussy cut the dress out.  Love this!!  

See that texture on the large Crushed Curry layer?  That's a sneak peak from the upcoming Holiday catalog.  It's called Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder.  

Measurements:

• Black - 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Crushed Curry 4" X 5 1/4", 2 3/4" X 4"
• White 2 1/2" X 3 3/4" 

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Next is another Sneak Peak card made by Lori.  She used the new Penguin Place bundle in the Holiday catalog.  It includes a cute Penguin punch!  

She added a layer of White to her Balmy Blue card base and torn the upper edge. She added a bit of Wink of Stella to the torn area for snow.  A super fun winter birthday card!  

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July Specials! 

Current host code: D9HSKBNA

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

AMAZING Give it a Whirl & Stellar Birthday card!

Heads up!  Don't miss tonight's FB Live where we're making Split Front cards.  I'll share a template that makes it so easy!  If you're on FB I hope you'll join me - click here and follow my page. It's tonight, Monday, July 26th at 7:30 pm CT. 

*It will be uploaded to my YouTube channel later as well. 

I am excited to share this card swap Candace made for our July 'use yellow' theme for my Flowerbug's Team.  She used the Give it a Whirl dies seen here and the Stellar Birthday stamp set seen here.  Isn't her sponging and coloring amazing!!!?

She fussy cut the kids but the rest of the die-cuts are all from the Give it a Whirl dies seen on pages 57 & 163 of the Annual Stampin' Up! catalog. 

 

Her colors are Night of Navy, Highland Heather, Pacific Point & Daffodil Delight.

Amazing, right?? 

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July Specials! 

Current host code: D9HSKBNA

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

Another Nature's Harvest sample - Sneak Peak!

I created this card for an online swap I participated in.  I love to join card swaps!  I can create one card and make multiples of it.  Then I get a nice variety back that I didn't have to think of!  Plus I receive cards that may not be my style but are my customers style.  Isn't it wonderful that we are all different?!  

I decided to focus on the 'blues' in the Harvest Meadow designer series paper.  I am usually very happy with a monochromatic card.  They can be very easy on the eye.  

I cut out two of the 'tall flower/botanical' die-cut in White CS and adhered it to the largest tags in the Tailor Made Tags dies seen here. I added a bow in White Baker's Twine.  The greeting is one of the dies in the Nature's dies along with the tall flowers. 

The Nature's Harvest bundle can be found in the upcoming 2021 Holiday July/December Mini Catalog.  If you're on my customer list you should be receiving this catalog AND your Sale-a-Bration catalog any day now.  This catalog goes live on August 3rd along with Sale-a-Bration too! 

In this photo you may be able to spy the texture on the tag.  It's called Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder.  It's subtle design will be a favorite of many! 

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July Specials! 

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!