Layers of Beauty ~ Make It Monday #170

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Layering is a technique used to add dimension and texture to our creations. By combining different papers, textures, and embellishments, layering can guide a viewer’s eye by creating visual cues that strategically highlight focal points. But what if you tried layering with different masking templates like in our Layers of Beauty Bundle. This simple layer helps to add color detail in all the right places.

https://youtu.be/WSP__a_WnJc

While this is not a 5 minute card technique, it really does not take long to add the differently layers to your floral image. It does take a bit of patience to let the template do all the work, I am sure you will not be disappointed, as creating these layers is simple and if you take the time to add each layer I am sure you will be amazed with the artistic result. Happy Stamping!

#170 Project Sheet Layers of Beauty Bundle

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Fun Fact Friday ~ Dry Embossing!

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Did you know that dry embossing isn’t a new arts and crafts technique? It first appeared in the15th century as personalized stationery. It was created by heating stamping plates and was seen as a high-quality work from a professional. It was expensive and limited, so of course everyone wanted it. Right?

As time went on printing services were improved and turned this embossing into an art making it more affordable for people like us. Fast forward and today we have embossing folders for a little as $10 dollars.  All you need is your folder, some cardstock and a Stampin’ Cut n Emboss or Big Shot machine. And that is exactly how I created today’s card.

I added a little twist to my embossed card panel by using a sponge dauber and some white craft ink. After you dry emboss your image, on the raised side, gently add a touch of white ink to any of the images you want to stand out. I also used white craft ink to stamp my greeting. I think next time I will use some white embossing powder and a heat gun to make it stand out more….next time. LOL Happy Stamping!

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Sweetly Scripted-Weekly Wed. #24

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Are you ready for a touch of sweetness in your craft room that does not make a mess or have any calories? Well, the online exclusive set Sweetly Scripted is the perfect element for creating a variety of cards in under five minutes. Yes, you read that correctly less that five minutes. With a little designer series paper, ribbon and or bling and you will have a fun card ready in minutes.

https://youtu.be/lQqY6DmGkjA

Project Supplies

  • Basic White card
  • 2 1/4 x 5 1/2″ strip of Designer Series Paper
  • 1/2 x 5 1/2″ strip of Pretty Peacock CS embossed with the metallic plate
  • Pretty Peacock Ink
  • Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set

That is all for our Weekly Wednesday video for making a fast and easy birthday card in less than five minutes. Really the hardest part of this card is making sure your cardstock to be embossed is straight and does not shift in the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine. Once you have your faux ribbon pieces cut your future cards will be that much quicker! Happy Stamping!

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Last Day to Earn Bonus Coupons

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Hey all last call for bonus coupons! As a reminder you will earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend today or tomorrow before 11 p.m. (mountain time). Your $5 coupon will be emailed to you and you can redeem them in August. If you are planning to order, I would advise to do it sometime today so you will not experience any last minute delays with the website.

Don’t forget to check out all the amazing online exclusives, including the new Halloween bundle, Potions and Spells. I believe more Halloween sets will be added to the online exclusives next month! Stay tuned for that!

Oh and the Clearance Rack because everyone loves a good deal!

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Attitude of Gratitude ~ Make it Monday #169

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Today I have more crafting fun with the Textured Floral Bundle from Stampin’ Up! Put on an attitude of gratitude and create three fun cards to show your appreciation. You never know when you are going to need a thank you card.

#169 Texture Floral Gratitude CArds Project Sheet

I am always amazed at how different our card creations turn out when we use a variety of colors or we add a little bling. This is one of those stamp sets that looks bold with a darker ink and soft and subtle with a lighter color. Have fun experimenting and Happy Stamping!

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Fun Fact Friday ~ Happy Anniversary

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My husband and I were married in October almost 36 years ago. Then the most popular time to be married was June. Now October is the most popular month for weddings. In 2022 43% of all weddings took place in between September and November with 20% celebrated in October.

Today I am sharing an anniversary card that I created using the new online exclusive stamp set, Sweetly Scripted. I absolutely love, love, love the slim line greeting and the font is perfect for that special occasion.

This stamp set is perfect for celebrating weddings, anniversaries birthdays and more! Add this one to your collection today before supplies are gone! There are a few more days to take advantage of coupon days where you can earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend. Coupons will be automatically emailed to you by Stampin’ Up! and you can collect and spend them all at once next month. Take advantage of this savings this week because this offer ends on July 31st. Happy Stamping!

Item #163600 $24

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Garden of Thanks~Weekly Wedneday Video

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Good morning and Happy Wednesday. What better way to celebrate the middle of a work week than with a new online kit from Stampin’ Up! Check out the video below from Sara Douglas, Stampin’ Up! CEO as she shares the Garden of Thanks kit.

Stampin’ Up! offers a full collection of kits and online exclusives. Be sure to check them out as you will not find them in the Annual Catalog. If you love what you see and want to share this gift with others, consider joining my team and become a demonstrator today, click here or contact me for more information! Happy Stamping!

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FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY! All orders over $75 qualify for free shipping, plus you will earn a $5 coupon to spend in August. Stalk up on those essentials or purchase that special bundle that has been on your wish list. Don’t forget to check out the Online Exclusives! If your order is less that $150, please apply the host code before checking out! Host Code: J6349KVW

I hope you have a fantastic Tuesday! Happy Shopping! FREE SHIPPING is today only on all order $75 or more!

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Sneak Peek New Bundle~Make It Monday #168

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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
#168 Winterly Tree Tops Project Sheet

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Sunshine and Rainbows-Fun Fact Friday!

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Today I am sharing with you a card I sent to a friend who recently had a knee replacement. I am not sure she has received the card yet, so if she sees this post before she gets her card then I guess she gets twice the sunshine and rainbows. The greeting I used to create this card is from Kindest Expressions and is available in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The background was created using the Bubble Up Technique that I shared with you on Monday! Click here if you missed that post.

I stared with a Flirty Flamingo card base and added a layer of Basic Black CS. The Bubble Up technique was created using about 10 drops of Calypso Coral re-inker and 1/4 cup of bubbles. I stamped my greeting with Memento Black ink and yes, I used my stamp positioner to make sure it stamped well on my background.

Fun Fact!

Did you know that according to science, soap bubbles do not actually fly, they float? The bubble film and the air trapped inside of it are incredibly lightweight. When they float through the air, what you are watching is the bubbles riding on top of denser carbon dioxide (CO2) gas molecules in the outside air!

Check out the fun bubble technique in video #166 from my Mondays Make it Monday Video Series. I know you will have fun creating with this technique . Create multiple backgrounds and save them for future projects. My card today took about 2 minutes to create!

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