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Let’s Wander

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Today is the 80th Anniversary of D Day and our landing on the beaches at Normandy. Deep appreciation is felt for our military and the sacrifices they made that day. How different our world would be without the sacrifice they all made. I remember my step father telling me about his days on the ground in France after the invasion. Both he and his older brother were part of the army that went forth to liberate France as they marched into Germany. The Greatest Generation, for sure and those that followed to protect our liberties. Today my daughter and her fiancé were able to participate and perform in the official ceremony at the Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial as part of the Collegiate Mass Band. A privilege I’m sure they will remember for years. History… we need to remember

So today’s cards reminded me of those men and women who protect our freedoms.

While the set isn’t a traditional military set I love the way this boots from the Let’s Wander stamp set (163594) were used to create this card. Isn’t it great how we are only limited by our imagination when stamping and creating?

For this card “dog tags” were created using the die from the Unbounded Love Dies (163383) that has been shortened a bit. And the Baker’s Twine from the Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475) has dots added to it using Metallics Enamel Effects Basic (161610) to create the chain effect. The background uses a simple crumbled paper technique.

How’s it done?

  1. Crumple the paper and then open it gently but don’t smooth out the paper too much.
  2. Open your Classic Ink Pad and drag it over the top.
  3. Repeat with the next color

This card uses Lemon Lime Twist, Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie to create the camouflage effect.

You can add a spritz or two of water or rubbing alcohol to blend the colors a bit or even a bit of Blending Brush with some ink if you want to add color to the low spots. It’s a fun technique that I look forward to playing with. How about you?

This next card uses the more traditional look that the set inspires – the great out doors and hiking.

The Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (163303) was used as a quick background perfect for the sentiment which highlights the disconnecting that one enjoys in the great out doors. A bit of Linen Thread (104199) was used to add some texture and mimic book laces and the sentiment has been cut out using the Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) and some sponging to “weather it”.

This stamp set is one that I totally missed and after seeing these two cards will take another look at. I’m feeling inspired. How about you?

On a personal note: My procedure went well and feeling good about my recovery after seeing my surgeon today. Optimistic about the third time being the charm! I can spend time out of my sling which feels wonderful. I appreciate all your thoughts and well wishes and look forward to seeing everyone at classes again soon.

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Multi Color Technique Card Video Tutorial

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Today’s card uses a quick and easy technique using our Stampin’ Write Markers. It also uses the same sketch that I shared with you last week.

If you’d like to see the sketch and printable PDF you can click HERE and make one for your Sketch collection. I have simply flipped the sketch on it’s side and made it landscape instead of portrait.

This card uses our Countryside Corner Dies (161471), Full of Life Designer Series Paper (163357), and Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs (161954) for a bright cheerful look. And if you love bold and bright patterns you’ll want to be sure to check out this pack of paper.

Here is a quick video tutorial sharing this quick and easy Marker technique with you.

Good Feelings Multi Color Technique Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Multiple Color Accordion Panel Card Tutorial

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Want to learn how to create a fun Accordion Panel Card? Today’s tutorial shows you not only how to create this fun fold but also a simple technique.

Our Stampin’ Write Markers give you a quick and easy way to add multiple colors to an image.

And this card will stand on its own making it a fun way to display that special card

Check out this video tutorial and PDF to learn more about this card.

Inked & Tiled Multiple Color Accordion Panel Card PDF

Enjoy!

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Kindest Expression Shadow Stamping Tutorial

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Today’s card uses a quick and easy technique called Shadow Stamping. This technique creates a shadow effect simply by using two different colors of ink.

This card is bold and colorful and a great way to brighten someone’s day. Want to see how I did this technique and made the card? I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you and of course a PDF showing you a full supply list, measurements, and link to the video

Kindest Expression Shadow Stamping Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Stippled Roses

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Need a soft lovely stamp set with classic images? Love Roses? How about the Stippled Roses Bundle (162667) found in our Mini catalog

This set has some great sentiments for the ladies and to use for special occasions and check out the soft flowing font used to convey well wishes too.

Today’s card uses a quick and easy technique with our Blending Brushes (153611) and it’s a great way to add multiple colors to an image like this one. Simply ink up your brush and “pounce” onto your image to add the color.

You’ll want to start with the lightest color first so you don’t contaminate your ink pads with a darker color. This images uses Berry Burst, blackberry Bliss, Bubble Bath and Mossy Meadow to create this soft floral look.

The background has been dry embossed with our Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (154317) and the 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (161635) gives it a bit of silver shine that is complemented by the Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220). A lovely card for a special day.

Fun technique? Don’t you think?

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Perennial Lavender Mask Wraps

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It’s winter and that always means the skin needs a bit of pampering, so when I ran across these foot masks at my local store I knew I wanted to create a fun wrap to create gifts for my team. After all who doesn’t like a little pampering any time of year?

The wrap allows you to slide the mask out easily

I’ve created this wrap up using the Painted Lavender stamp set (162594) but since I wanted to use the lovely Sale-a-bration FREE Pool Party 5/8″ Crinkle Ribbon (Sale-a-bration 162980)

I changed up the color pallet. You can see just how lovely it is and a great width for a bold pop of color. So I started with the Pool Party base and went from there. The images from the Painted Lavender Stamp set (162594)

were stamped using a quick and easy technique called the stamp off method, this technique will give you a different shades each time you stamp off making it a great way to create depth and give more flexibility when using your Classic Ink Pad.

I finally added some Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (162611) to add a bit of shimmer and texture to the project. These gems come in different colors and are quite pretty, you’ll want to be sure to check them out in my Online store.

Want to see how I made this wrap for my gift? Check out my video tutorial and printable PDF.

Perennial Lavender Mask Wrap Tutorial PDF

You can find all kinds of masks like I did at the Dollar Tree. We got our first ones as a hotel pillow gift on a trim and as my daughter and I found we enjoyed trying them out and enjoyed the bit of pampering it gave us.

Enjoy!

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Quiet Reflection

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Do you like simple stamping? Or stepping your project up with a quick and simple technique? The Quiet Reflection stamp set (162689) gives you all of these options, plus it has some great sentiments too!

This first card uses a simple technique of stamping, crumpling the paper and adding some sponging to the crinkles.

Two Classic Inks were used to ink up the image, Pean Pie and a bit of Mossy Meadow on the top image which gives it a cool effect. The sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow and the Pecan Pie 1/2″ Bordered Ribbon (161634) adds a bit more texture to the project.

This next project uses the same two color ink technique for the image but this time it is Mossy Meadow and Pretty Peacock.

The card has been stepped up with our dies the Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) which have been used to cut out the image. Texture has been added with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505) to the Lost Lagoon layer and a few of the Pretty Peacock sequins from the Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio Pack (161206). And this last card uses a fun technique too.

The image was stamped in our Pebbled Path, if you haven’t added this color to your ink collection you’ll want to since it is a lovely warm gray. Then some color was added to the stamped panel in Balmy Blue and Blueberry Bushel with our Blending Brushes (153611). Add a bit of Linen Thread (104199) as your horizon. Finally our Christmas Pinecones Dies (1569309) were used in a non traditional manner to emboss the Pebbled Path card stock layer. Simply turn the dies over so that it doesn’t cut your card stock and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss. It will emboss your card stock this way rather than cut the pinecones out. A great way to add texture and a fun technique that packs a wow factor.

So what do you think? Can you see yourself creating with this lovely little stamp set? You can find this set along with our other NEW products from the January – April Mini in my Online store. And of course during Sale-a-bration you can earn FREE products too when you place a qualifying order. Or if you have a large shopping list why not join my team and get a discount?

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Greatest Journey & Faux Layers

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Today’s card uses a fun and simple technique to create a wonderful look of multiple layers that create a scene using the Greatest Journey Dies (160593).

I’ve used simple masking, ink and my Blending Brushes for a backdrop for this card that I plan on using for a graduation card. I think the sentiment is perfect for that!

Want to see how I created it? I’ve got a video and a PDF tutorial for you today.

Greatest Journey Something Great Faux Layers Card PDF

I hope you’ve enjoyed this fun technique. If you did you’ll want to be sure to stop back by tomorrow and see a fun fold that I created using this same technique .

Enjoy!

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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!

Enjoy!

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Best Witches & More

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With the days shortening and the leaves beginning to turn Halloween isn’t far behind. So today I thought I would share some cute cards with you for the upcoming holiday. Did you know that Halloween is one of the biggest chocolate holidays of the year? Yep, and my hubby knows it since he was always checking those treats before our children could eat them to make sure they were safe. lol

This first card uses the fun Best Witches stamp set (159860).

Done in bold colors this card is sure to make someone smile. And this next card uses a fun technique with our Parakeet Party In Color Designer Series Paper (159253) called the Twisted Ribbon technique.

The Bewitching Bundle (159857) has a fun little Witch Hat Builder Punch (159856) that is part of it. I don’t know about you but when I see this punch I think of the Sorting Hat. Is it just me or have I watched Harry Potter too much?

Which either set you like, you’ll enjoy treating others with fun little projects this Halloween.

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