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Sneak Peek New Bundle~Make It Monday #168

Happy Monday everyone! I am so excited to share with you a sneak peek for a new bundle that will be coming in September in the Holiday Mini Catalog. Coming this fall, Winterly Tree Tops. I know you will have fun creating all year round with this adorable set of birds and greenery. Even though it will debut in the Holiday Mini, it is definitely a set that is great for all seasons.

My mom would have loved this set. She always enjoyed sitting on her deck and watching the birds, especially in the spring as they were building their nests. If you are a bird lover, this bundle is for you!

https://youtu.be/4BgXabwRzVo

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Bubble Up Technique ~ Make It Monday #166

Today I am excited to share with you a technique I am calling Bubble Up! It is a fun technique that uses bubbles and re-inkers. There are several videos on the internet using dishwashing soap, water, and re-inkers. I just found it a bit easier to use already prepared bubble from the dollar store. I hope you enjoy this fun technique. It is certainly one you can do outside with your kids this summer.

https://youtu.be/FeUuenT-oBI

A Closer Look…..

Gorgeous Grape Re-inker
Gorgeous Grape Re-inker
Calypso Coral Re-inker
Basic Gray Re-inker

This is one of those techniques that turns out different every time so have fun playing around with different colors. Let me know in the comments what you think about this technique. If you try this at home and I hope that you will, please consider sharing your projects with us. Happy Stamping!

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#166 Planted Paradise Make It Monday

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Today I am sharing three cards that I created using the Planted Paradise. I was trying to think outside the box and use other sets so two of my cards also feature the Fields in Bloom set. My last card features Trusty Tools, all featured in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

https://youtu.be/s-WA3woSNyE

I hope you enjoyed today’s cards, it was a lot of fun creating them. Don’t forget to download the free project sheet by clicking the button below.

Card # 1 was created using the Planted Paradise flower pot and the flowers from Fields In Bloom!

Card #2 was a graduation congratulation for my niece and was created using the Planted Paradise and the Fields in Bloom stamp set.

Card # 3 is just a fun birthday card created using the Planted Paradise and Trusty Tools stamp sets. I am not sure who is going to receive this one yet but I am sure it will be someone who enjoys the art of painting.

I hope todays video inspires you to create something to share with others. Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any future videos. Until then I hope you are blessed!

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#164 Fields In Bloom-Make It Monday Video

Happy Monday….Did you know that modern scrapbooking first emerged in 1800 when photography was invented. Scrapbooking is still popular today because it is all about expressing one’s thoughts, feelings and sentiments. It’s about preservation of memories and special moments, and recording family stories. Scrapbooks were cherished and kept by families for many years. Welcome to our Close to My Heart Friends!

https://youtu.be/m6CiVntqsEo

The Fields of Bloom stamp set is great for creating card but is also one of those sets that would enhance any scrapbooking page. I hope these projects have inspired you to let your creative juices flow.

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More Team Swaps-Favorite Things Friday

Hey folks we continue our Friday fun with more swaps from the talented crafters on my team. Nothing beats stamping with friends. I hope you enjoy these cards. Thanks to all who so generously shared their talents.

Grassy Grove page 77 (Annual Catalog)
Country Birdhouse page 50 (Annual Catalog)
Thoughtful Wishes page 47 (Annual Catalog)
Ice Cream Swirl page 77 (Annual Catalog)

Thanks again for stopping by. I am sure you are inspired by the amazing talent of our guest stampers today. Happy Stamping!

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Country Flowers Bundle-#162 Make It Monday Tutorial

Happy Monday all, it is time again for another Make It Monday tutorial and today I am featuring a new bundle in the 2024-2025 AC, Country Flowers. This bundle is perfect for using your watercolor pencils and a blender pen. If you have never tried our blender pens they are amazing. It really makes coloring so much easier and gives it more of a marker look. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/dilMJDD2mxU

Don’t forget to download your free project sheet. It has photos, measurements and detailed directions for creating today’s cards.

Let’s take a closer look …..

Country Flowers Bundle Card #1
Country Flowers Bundle Card #2
Country Flowers Bundle Card #3

If you love using watercolor pencils I am sure you will love our blender pens. They really do take your coloring to a whole new level. The come three to a pack and are double tipped making them an amazing value. Check them out, you won’t be sorry. Happy Stamping!

Item #102845 Blender Pens $14

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#19 Weekly Wed. Fun Fold Technique

Create this super fun and easy fun fold card using your favorite designer series paper. All you need is a piece of your favorite 12 x 12 pattern paper that measures 5-1/2 x 11-1/4. Just make a few simple scores at 1″, 4″ and 7″, fold and burnish with your bone folder and you will have an amazing greeting card for any occasion.

Stamp Sets/Bundles

  • Everyday Details
  • Something Fancy
  • Grateful Blessings
  • Spotlight on Nature Dies-circle dies

Cardstock/Designer Series Paper

  • Flowering Zinnias DSP-5-1/2 x 11-1/4
  • BlackBerry Bliss-2-5/8 x 5-1/8 and 4 x 4 (circle)
  • Rococo Rose (retried)-2-3/4 x 5-1/4 and 4 x 4 (circle)
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5 and 3 x 3 (2)-circles

Inks/Accessories

  • Rococo Rose (retried)
  • Blackberry Bliss
  • Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Bone Folder

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I hope you enjoyed this fun fold technique. Join me next week for another Weekly Wednesday video. Happy Stamping!

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Thoughtful Journey DSP-Make It Monday #159

Happy Monday all! I do hope you all had a beautiful weekend and enjoyed celebrating those special women in your life on Mother’s Day! Today I am super excited to share with you three cards and the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey paper pack. This new designer series paper comes in a 6 x 6 pack with 48 sheets and the watercolor images are so beautiful it will be hard not to create the perfect card.

https://youtu.be/nssRSVsnG9I

I am so amazed by the talents of this designer and I know I will be ordering a few more packs of this paper. The watercolor images are so soft and welcoming, plus it makes creating gorgeous cards a snap.

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I hope you enjoy this paper pack as much as I have. Happy Stamping!

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Latte Love Bundle ~ Make It Monday #158

Thanks for joining me for another Make It Monday tutorial. Today I am excited to share three new cards using the Latte Love Bundle. Yes, I am totally loving this bundle. I guess some stamp sets inspire more creativity then others and this is a wonderful online exclusive. Even if you don’t love coffee you are going to love creating with this bundle.

https://youtu.be/cyx3xuP5QLY

Three are so many possibilities with this bundle and you will want to be sure to add the A Little Latte Designer Series paper pack to your order. This paper is not only beautiful but will make your card making super easy.

I hope you enjoyed today’s video. Here is a closer look at our three cards!

Be sure to join my on Wednesday for our Weekly Wednesday video series and again next Monday for another Make It Monday tutorial. I also post cards on Tuesdays and Fridays. Be sure to let me know if there is a bundle you would like me to feature. Happy Stamping!

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Flowering Zinnias Happy Birthday!

One of my favorite things is celebrating birthdays and my card today was the birthday card that I gave my niece, Shelby, yesterday on her 31st birthday. She is an elementary teacher at my parish’s school and she is doing an amazing job. I just had to celebrate her with these beautiful paper flowers. Of course real flowers would have been better but if you know me then you know I don’t have a green thumb. I decided on the next best thing and surprised her with a birthday cupcake from Jilly’s cupcakes.

Here is the card I created for her.

This card was so super simple. I just started with a Berry Burst card base and added a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series paper on the card front and stamped the greeting with Memento Black ink directly onto the DSP. The greeting is from Sentimental Park and yes, that will be carrying over to the new catalog.

For the inside I attached a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Basic White and stamped the You from Sentimental Park and the second greeting from Notes of Nature. Sorry Notes of Nature is retiring but you still have a few more days to add that to your stamping stash before it is retired for good! I hope you have a fantastic Friday! Happy Stamping!

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