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Sweet Easter Baskets; Quick & Easy

Need a quick project for Easter?  Or May Day?  Or to make something fun with a child?  This is it!

I made these on a recent FB Live and it couldn't be easier!  

Start out with a square of paper.  I chose to use White card stock for the one above since I wanted to stamp my own background with the Circle Celebration stamp set.  I chose to use Magenta Madness, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Balmy Blue.  

I used a 5 1/2" square of White CS for it so I could get two baskets from one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" paper.  Score it at 1 3/4" on all sides.  Cut up two sides and fold them up to form the basket.  Add a strip of CS for a handle and something fun on the side.  Here I used the Oval Occasions stamp set.

For the butterfly basket on the right I used a 6 X 6" square of Butterfly Bijou designer paper.  Unfortunately this paper is sold out now.  They hoped to have enough through May but we all loved it so much they ran out!  I'm so sorry about that.  

The 6" basket is just slightly larger than the 5 1/2" basket; both work wonderfully for holding treats! 

You can see the video here.  It's a FB live replay; scroll towards the end to see the basket project.  

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

Order online here

Retiring Annual Catalog items here; while supplies last!

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.  

Offset Triple-time Stamping with video & measurements

Before seeing my projects today I need to be sure you know about the Last Chance Sale; click on this link to see it all in my store. 

There are a ton of items on sale; some up to 60% off!  These are while supplies last and some will disappear within days. 

*Please check this list carefully so you don't miss anything you really want! 

Below are a few shockers/surprises that are retiring:

Click here to see them online.  It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online. 

Download ENG only Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021

• Subtles embossing folder 
• Craft & Carry Stamparatus bag; only $11.60; was $29
• Butterfly Duet Punch; only $7.20; was $18
• Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 - one of my favorite punches!!
• Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
• Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
• Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34 
• Stitched Shapes Dies!!  No!!!  My favorite dies ever!
• Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
• Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!  
• Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
• Happy Dies $12; was $30
• Stitched Nested Label dies!!!!  No! $28; was $35
• Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7
• All of the Circle punches!
• Silver, Champagne & Brass Foil papers
• All embossing powders!  Some are coming back in the new catalog but in packs of 3.
• 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with.
• Layering Ovals & Layering Square dies

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On last week Tuesday's FB live I created a bunch of projects featuring the Circle Celebration stamp set in the Spring catalog.  You can see it here. 

The Triple Time Stamping technique is when you stamp on three pieces of card stock all at once.  I layered just the White pieces in place and adhere them together slightly. This holds them in place while stamping with the fun circle images.

Then you adhere them to the larger Navy card stock pieces.  Watch the video below to catch my tips.  It's the first project of three in the video. 

I used the Tailored Tag punch and the Best Year stamp set for the greeting with a few loops of Daffodil Ruched ribbon. 

The colors in the card above are Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate.  It is my Creative Card Color Combo last week. 

Here is the video; I hope you watch it for these fun projects! 

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9HGVYTBV9

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.  

Pretty Window card

Later today the Retired List will be out for the 2019 Annual Catalog!  Items will be available while supplies last. Rococo Rose card stock is already sold out.  Stay tuned; I'll post it as soon as it's out! Or click here after 2 pm Central Time. 

I created this card for a Flowerbug's Team swap this month.  The theme was to make a 'Window' card.  

My colors are Balmy Blue, Black & White here.  That pretty flower is fussy cut from the True Love Designer Series paper seen here and colored with Balmy Blue Blends.  It's my very favorite paper! 

I textured the Balmy Blue CS before I die-cut the window; cutting them both at the same time. 

See the other products used here; click on each to see it in my store:

• Tasteful Touches stamp set
• Hippo & Friends dies (window)
• Dainty Diamonds 3D folder
• Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
• Butterfly Beauty dies (black sprigs)

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9UPP3WVQ

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.  

3 Fun Projects & Video with the Circle Celebration stamp set

I tried not to order the Circle Celebration stamp set but it kept calling out 'Order me!'  So I caved....and am so glad I did!  The images seem like they're almost 'retro' style which I love.  I do enjoy creating my own stamped background and these are perfect for that.  

Today I'm focusing on the cards on the right.  I made them with the Bokeh technique.  It's so fun and almost 3D in appearance.  

You start out with a sponged background. I used our new Blending Brushes that are awesome! They are currently out of stocks but should be back at the end of March.

Randomly sponge ink colors onto our Basic White CS.  Choose colors that somewhat coordinate if possible.  this can be difficult for some who struggle with color combos. I choose colors that when mixed do not make mud.  How do I know which colors don't mix?  Trial and error of course!  Here I used Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay and Gorgeous Grape.  Aren't these colors gorgeous together?!!!

*Another combo I might pick are yellows, oranges & reds.  Or greens & blues!  

Once you're done you add sponged circles using White Craft ink.  I made my own stencils by punching circles out of card stock.  I share tips on using and re-inking our White Craft ink in the video below.

The greeting is from the Best Year stamp set in the Annual Catalog and the butterflies AND white dotted die-cut 'holes' are from the new Brilliant Wings bundle seen here.

Here is the video; I hope you watch it to see how to make these fun projects! 

Stop in here for tonight's Stamp with Me Facebook Live at 7:30 pm Central Time! We're making these paper quilting cards:

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9UPP3WVQ

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!

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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.  

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!

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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.  

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.  

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!

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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.