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Greatest Journey Shadow Box Card Tutorial

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Today’s card tutorial uses a fun fold called the Shadow Box. It’s quick and easy to do with a few score lines and I think you’ll enjoy making it for family and friends.

This card stands on it’s own so it’s great for displaying too.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you.

And of course a PDF too

Greatest Journey Courage Shadow Box Card Tutorial printable PDF

The Layering Circles Dies (151770) are part of the last chance list and are a great basic tool to have. So you’ll want to be sure to check those out before they are gone!

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Greatest Journey Masking Technique Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that I made for my daughters friend who loves to run and it uses a fun masking technique that you create with a Blending Brush. This technique can be a lot of fun and the options are endless depending on the colors you choose.

today’s card uses Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo – a color combination that struck me as a good choice for running. (And the fact they had thought of an orange car made me think it would be a hit. lol).

The card uses the Greatest Journey stamp set which is filled with some wonderful sentiments such as this one. Let me show you how I created this fun card in my video tutorial.

Check it out and enjoy.

Greatest Journey Masking Technique Card (printable) PDF

And of course if you want, why not stop by my online store and check out the Enjoy the Journey Suite Collection (160599)?

And of course, as always with our Suite Collections if one of the items is on back order the Suite will be listed and currently unavailable, so you’ll want to check the individual items out and order that way. You’ll still get the 10% when you purchase the Bundle, just like you would the Suite. Got questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Greatest Journey (160588)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Melon Mambo (115320), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Inks: Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad (147051/115662), Balmy Blue (147105/147168), and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (147113/131159)

Accessories: Decorative Circle Punch (159174), Glossy Dot Assortment (158146), Blending Brushes (153611 & 160518), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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In the Moment Easel Calendar Card

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It’s another card made with the quick and easy masking technique and the In the Moment stamp set – once I started creating for my #OnStage swaps I couldn’t put this set down.

Easel cards are great to hold these little mini calendars since you can set it up on your desk and have not only the calendar to glance at but an image to remind someone that you are thinking of them too. And since Easel cards are so easy to create, you can make as many as you’d like too. Here is a side view for you.

Want to learn how to create your own easel card? I’ve got a Video Tutorial for you along with a PDF with the complete supply list, measurements and step by step instructions today.

And good news my PDFs always have the YouTube link for quick and easy reference so you can find it when you’re ready to create.

In The Moment Easel Calendar Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think about this project?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: In the Moment (157987)

Inks: Blushing Bride Classic Ink (147100/131157)

Paper: Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper (Host 159161) and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Blending Brushes (153611) and Masking Paper (155480)

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Scary Cute Halloween Fun

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If you love Halloween fun and all the sweet little faces dressed up in Halloween costumes, you’re going to love the Scary Cute Bundle (159852).

This bundle not only has fun sentiments for our little trick or treaters but it also has a coordinating die set (159851) that creates wonderful scenes too.

Check out these fun Halloween cards made using this bundle of products. This first card uses simple stamping for the background.

A bit of our Parakeet Party 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159196) highlights the fun little die image. This next card also uses the same die along with Masking Paper (155480) and and Blending Brushes (153611) with our to create this fun scene.

And last but not least this last card uses the dies to create the focal point along with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder (149643) to add texture. The sentiment has been popped up and a bit of Black & White Gingham Ribbon (156485) and Metallic Mesh Ribbon (153550) has been used to add a bit more texture. Fun right?

If you enjoy Halloween and all is trappings why not check out the Scary Cute Bundle of products along with others that can be found in my Online Store and get started creating a bit a fun yourself?

Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a little project with you.

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Welcoming Woods

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This time of year the outdoors are calling and hiking, camping and spending the day in our North Georgia Mountains becomes extremely popular as the highways heading north are filled with campers, leaf watchers, and those seeking the peace and quiet of a day with nature. The Welcoming Woods stamp set (156550) evokes those kinds of images in my mind and since this set has all occasions sentients and year round options I think you’ll find this set a great one to team up with sets you might already have.

Check out this first card for fall and it’s striking colors.

A Blending Brush (153611) or Sponge Daubers (133773) were used to add color to this lovely image. A easy technique that packs a wallop! And this next card uses the set as a back drop for the Nature’s Beauty (150528) wildlife.

Embossed in White Embossing Powder (155554) it uses the snowflake pattern from the Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper (155718) to set the winter scene.

So what do you think? Love the options this stamp set gives you? Why not stop by my Online Store and check out this and all the items from our Mini Catalog?

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Simply Succulents

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Succulents are still so popular and great for those of us who don’t have a green thumb. Check out these lovely cards made with the Simply Succulents Bundle (154480).

This first card uses our NEW Blending Brushes (153611) to add color, creating a soft subtle feel.

Soft and subtle – this next card uses our Petal Pink to create this soft feminine card.

That is the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (154558) peeking out from behind the lovely die cut background.

And finally this fun fold card done in Mint Macaron

Fun, right? And I love the fact that these last two cards uses limited colors making them great for those who are just building their supplies of ink.

Speaking of colors – Did you know that the 2019-2021 In Colors will be retiring soon?

If you love these colors, you’ll want to stock up in the next few days So don’t miss out. The Retirement List will be posting on Wednesday and the In Colors always go fast. While some of these items are already on back order you can still order them right now so that you get them as soon as they come in. (Once our Back Order number hits a certain point they will be come unavailable to order until the shipment comes in.)

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Heal Your Heart

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Sentiment sets are great since they work with other stamp sets you already have and make quick and easy cards too. You’ll want to be sure to check out this FREE Sale-a-bration option when you order.

This set has lovely fonts and covers some of those tough cards we need to make.

Check out these lovely cards using this set. This first one teams up our classic black and white True Love Designer Series paper (154281) with a couple of punches making it a classic card.

And how about this card using the Golden Garden Specialty Designer Acetate (154557) and Dragonflies Punch (154240)?

Done in Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss and Bumblebee its a wonderfully warm card with its rich texture created with the Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder (151801). And how about some Thank you cards too? This first one is made using the Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297).

For a completely different look this final card team up the sentiment with one of my favorite new 3D Embossing Folder, Seashells (154309).

Our new Blending Brushes (153611) were used to add color easily. The Opal Rounds (154289) add a bit of shimmer to the card. Don’t you love how color and simple choices make our cards feel so different? This makes a new sentiment set such a great choice as it changes things up so easily!

So what do you think? See the possibilities of using this free Sale-a-bration stamp set with your favorite products? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which card today is your favorite?

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Sale-a-bration’s Berry Blessings Bundle

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If you love berries, you’ll love this coordinating bundle of products that you can earn for free during Sale-a-bration with a minimum purchase. After all, who wouldn’t love this set and papers filled with wonderful images and sentiments.

Pair it up with the Sweet Strawberry bundle (156214) found on page 44 in the Mini Catalog and you’ve got even more choices to create tasty projects!

Check out these wonderful projects using this Sale-a-bration option. This first card teams up Granny Apple Green and Rich Razzleberry. A bit of shimmer was added to the card with the Fine Art 3/8″ Ribbon (154561) and it’s gold threads.

Blueberries, what can I say – one of my favorite berries with their deep rich colors. As a child I use to eat these right out of the freezer as a treat! Or toss them frozen into some vanilla yogurt and you’ve got a special treat kind of like ice cream, but better.

This card has our Square Vellum Doilies (152484) found on page 153 in our Annual Catalog. These doilies are so easy to add color too with our Blending Brushes (153611) and a Classic Ink Pad, like this one done in Rich Razzleberry.

And this last card shows off the beautiful Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper that is part of this bundle.

The 1/4″ Whisper White Seam Crinkled Binding Ribbon (151326) has also been colored, this time with Poppy Parade. I just love the fact we can add our favorite colors to our accessories so easily!

Well what do you think? Can you taste the berries?

And did you know that the Berry Blessings Stamp set and Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper is one of our most popular Sale-a-bration choices? Why not enjoy this bundle yourself? You’ll want to hurry since this exclusive bundle will disappear soon! Sale-a-bration ends on February 28th this year, not March like it has in the past.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a card tutorial with you using the Dragonfly Garden bundle.

Until then enjoy!

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Floating & Fluttering Thank You Card Tutorial

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Today I’d like to share another tutorial with you. I’m running a bit behind because my internet is having issues. So please bear with me as I work through this problem over the next few days. Today’s card uses the Floating & Fluttering Bundle found in the 2021 January – June Mini.

This bundle of products doesn’t contain sentiments so it was perfect to team up with the FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set Heal Your Heart (Sale-a-bration 152291) that you can earn when you purchase this bundle and spend $50 in product.

Want to see the card now? I chose one of my favorite color combos for it – Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green.

When doing a technique like blending colors you’ll want to choose colors next to each other on the color wheel rather than across from each other for a more pleasing feel. If you use colors across from each other you’ll get a more “muddy” look when you blend them.

If you don’t remember your childhood art class basics, there are primary colors Red, Blue, and Yellow.

When primary colors are mixed with the color next to them you get the secondary colors, orange, violet, green. And of course, if there is more of one of the primary colors in the mix that is more dominate, you’ve got the tertiary colors or 3rd set of colors.

If you’ve been stamping for a while you probably do this intuitively with your color combinations without even realizing it as we all have color palettes we use repeatedly because they make us happy.

On to the tutorial. I’ve created both a video and PDF for you that I wanted to share.

Floating & Fluttering Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Floating & Fluttering Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Floating & Fluttering (*154424) and Heal Your Heart (Sale-a-bration 155291)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708/133456), Granny Apple Green (147095/147163), and Coastal Cabana Classic Ink (147097/131164)

Paper: Basic Black (121045), Granny Apple Green (146990), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Fluttering Dies (*154318), Blending Brushes (153611), Elegant Faceted Gems (152464), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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