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Double Dutch Door Fun Fold card with video!

This Double Dutch Door fun fold is super easy AND you can get almost two cards from one sheet of card stock.  Be sure to watch my video to see how.

I chose to use the colors in the pretty gingham Come to Gather designer series paper; Pretty Peacock, Pear Pizzazz and Cajun Craze.  I couldn't resist adding a bit of copper also.  I used both the ink and the Copper foil paper; seen here and here. The new Delicata metallic inks are awesome and dry so quickly. No smudging with these inks! 

We also brought out the wood grain from the Pinewood Planks 3D embossing folder by sponging lightly over it with Sahara Sand ink AFTER we stamped and embossed it.  Do this by rubbing against the grain.  Such a neat effect!

Here's the video; enjoy!

Measurements:

• Pretty Peacock - 4 1/4" X 8 3/4" scored at 5 1/2" plus 2 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
• DSP - 2"X 1 7/8"
• White - front is 2 3/4" X 3 3/4"; inside is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Cajun Craze 3" X 4"
• Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 4 1/4" plus scraps for sprig punches

You can see all of the products I used below; if you do not see them click on the title of this post and you'll get to the actual blog where it shows everything. 

Framed Snow Front Card

If you're following my blog you know that the Snow Front stamp set is a big favorite of mine.  I absolutely love creating scenes with stamps!  I cannot paint or draw so I stamp!

We made this pretty 'faux framed' card at my September Card Clubs. 

We die-cut a stitched rectangle window in the front of the Soft Suede main card first.  Then added the Birch background stamp to the 'frame' using Crumb Cake ink.  I wanted to save the Soft Suede stitched rectangle die-cuts for another future project; without the Birch stamp on it. 

Then we could place our stamped scene inside the front of the card adding it with dimensionals if we wished to. 

I chose to use Shaded Spruce ink to stamp the trees and land, Soft Suede for the 'naked' trees and deer.  I sponged the water with Pacific Point and the sky with Pool Party.  There's a sure trick to getting smooth sponging as a background.  Please watch my video for my best sponging tips. 

I kept the inside very simple; ready for the perfect greeting or writing a note. 

Measurements:
- Soft Suede main card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- White front 4" X 5 1/4"; inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"

Remember that you can get my 10 cards tutorial from me FREE in September by placing an order of $40 or more using this hostess code: EBBHNZS7

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Here's the video; I hope you watch it! 

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September Specials:

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**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones! 

Apple & Pumpkin treat boxes

You can make some CUTE and quick treat boxes with the Apple Builder punch! 

I created these on my weekly Facebook Live two weeks ago on September 3rd.  You can see the videos here. Scroll down to September 3rd's video.

I stamped and punched two apples AND two pumpkins with leaves and stems.  Then I created the box to sandwich each pair.  The boxes are made from 3 X 3" pieces of card stock. Score them at 3/4" or 1" on each side and cut two sides to form a box. 

 Here's the Harvest Hello bundle that has both the stamp set and the Apple Builder punch in it at a 10% discount. 

The apple in the Harvest Hellos Stamp Set is fun to use for teacher or student gifts. Then, like the autumn colors shifting from red to orange, the apple becomes a pumpkin with a spooky face! The punch is about 2 1/2" in size. 

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

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*If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones! 

 

Back on Your Feet; 3 ways with video!

We made these cute and totally adorable cards at my August Card Clubs.  The 'Back on Your Feet' stamp set (seen here) is going to be a classic set we go to when we need a 'get well' card or a 'thinking of you' in difficult times card.  The critters are fun and a bit quirky and the greetings are so perfect when you struggle with just what to say.

It's a simple fun fold card where I trimmed off 1" along the outside front of the card flap so I could showcase the Mosaic Mood specialty designer series paper on the edge.  This paper seems to work beautifully with this set.   For inks I used So Saffron, Mint Macaron, Terracotta Tile, Black Memento and Garden Green. We colored the images with Blends markers. 

For the dotted background I used the bokeh dots stamps from the Beauty Abounds set.  They're one of our Distinktive stamps that has multiple hues of color and a lot of depth. 

If you can, take a few minutes to watch my video on this card below.  And don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! 

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

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*If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones! 

 

Make a cute fall wreath with the 'To Every Seasons & Punch Pack bundle!

The new 'To Every Season' stamp set didn't catch my eye at first.  But when I saw the Every Season punch pack I knew I had to have it.  There are three sizes of leaves, snowflakes, hearts and bats plus lots of greetings too!  

The 4 pack of punches has a leaf, a snowflake, a bat and a heart in it.  PERFECT for the next few months of holidays!  Below is the first card I made with this stamp and punch bundle. 

I made this on my weekly Facebook Live last week Tuesday, August 27th. Check it out here.

Here are the other products I used:

• Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Bermuda Bay card stock and inks
• Frosted Frames dies (I trimmed off the snowflakes on the edge so it's less wintery)
• Brick & Mortar 3d embossing folder (sponged the surface)
• Sponges, linen thread and the 1 1/2" circle punch

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

Order online here

*If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones! 

 

Silhouette Scenes video with my easy sponged background technique

We made this pretty card at my August Card Clubs using the Silhouette Scenes bundle seen here.  

Isn't it pretty?  The sponging looks hard but it's so easy!  I share my favorite sponging tips in the video below.  Watch it and you can get this soft sponging effect too!

Steps:

1. We die-cut the tree from Black CS using the Sweet Silhouettes dies.  
2. The background is sponged with Gorgeous Grape, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight. 
3. The main image is heat embossed using our new Shimmer Black embossing powder.

We saved a bit of card stock by die-cutting the large tree from our Black layer.  I love saving paper this way!  Another benefit is that your card is less layers for mailing.

Here's the video for you.  

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

Order online here

*If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones!