Fresh Freesia Monochromatic Swap Cards

   

• Fresh Freesia Monochromatic Greeting cards
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I mentioned last week that I was participating in card swaps with other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  This week I'll share some of the wonderful cards I received from these swaps.  Today, I have a few cards from the Monochromatic In Color swap.  These card feature Fresh Freesia, which Basic White and Basic Black accents.  I love this new In Color.  It works so well with florals, butterflies or dragonflies!  I'm so glad we have coordinating ribbons and accessories on top of cardstock, designer series paper, and inks in this color.  It makes cardmaking almost effortless when you know your papers, inks, and accessories will match.   

      

The card below was created by a Demonstrator friend, Lorrie Skinner.  She used the Color & Contour Stamp Set for her floral images.  She created the Fresh Freesia background using the Brick 'N Mortar Embossing Folder.  The curved section was created using the Inspiring Canopy Dies.  The basecard is Thick Basic White, and then a layer of Basic white specked with Fresh Freesia dots.  The Color and Contour Dies were used to die cut the stamped and colored flowers.  The flowers were colored with Fresh Freesia Blends.  Three Rhinestones adorn the upper left corner.  I love the way the bricks show through the curved area.  

 

Crated by Lorrie Skinner

This next card, below, uses the Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set.  This set is part of a bundle that includes a punch for more flowers and leaves. Again, the main colors used on this card are Fresh Freesia Cardstock and 2021-2023 6" X 6" In Color Designer Series Papers.  The sentiment uses the Double Oval Punch and Highland Heather ink for the stamped flowers and Fresh Freesia ink for the sentiment.  The beautiful 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon and bow adds a soft touch, as does the butterfly die cut using the Brilliant Wings Dies.  Unfortunately, there was no name on this beautiful card..  If this is your card, thank you for the beautiful use of Fresh Freesia.

This final card, below, was a card I created for this swap, and posted previously.    I also used Fresh Freesia Cardstock as my Basecard along with 2021-2023 6" X 6" In Color Designer Series Paper, and Basic White Cardstock.  I used the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set and the coordinating Dragonflies Punch to create the images on this card.  I added a sentiment using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and a Pastel Pearls as an accent.  The dragonflies were stamped on 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum with Highland Heather Ink.   You can find a more detailed explanation for creating this card in this earlier post.   

These cards showcase the different looks you can create  with just one of the In Colors, Designer Series Paper, and Basic White. This is a color that feels fresh and honest.  It is the perfect color to convey friendship. You can order any of these items by clicking elements below. Or, order from my Stampin' Up! shopping site  24 X 7.      

Recipe

• Stamps: Dragonfly Garden, Color & Contour, Flowers of Friendship
• Ink:  Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Tuxedo Black Memento, Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends
• Paper:  Basic White, 2021-2023 In color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper, 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum
• Accessories:  Double Oval Punch, Flowers & Leaves Punch, Brilliant Wings Dies, Dragonflies Punch, Scalloped Contours Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, 3/8" Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Rhinestones, Pastel Pearls, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Dimensionals

To learn more about any of these items, visit my online store.

Don't miss out on your favorites.  Last month to order from this catalog.

January - June 2021 Mini Catalog Last Chance Sale is underway.  Download the Last Chance Products List to see which items are on sale.  Sale ends 30 June 2021 or while products last.  

Products sell out fast, so use the list to see which items are on sale, and to decide which items you plan to order.  Plan a few back-up items in the event that an item becomes unavailable while placing your order...items sell out fast, as I've mentioned. Share the Last Chance List with your crafting friends who may not be on my mailing list.  Items up to 50% off.

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Collect $25 in Additional Stampin' Rewards for orders greater than $250 USD (less tax and shipping) until 14 June 2021.  You can combine Last Chance products from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog sale with current catalog merchandise to reach the $250 threshold to earn the additional Stampin' Rewards.

Yes! Once your order total reaches $250, you'll select another $25 in additional merchandise as part of your Stampin' Rewards. 

What are Stampin' Rewards?  Orders greater than $150 (less tax and shipping) earn free merchandise you select as Stampin' Rewards that you add right to the Stampin' Rewards section of your online order once your order total reaches $150+ USD (less tax and shipping). Stampin' Rewards are available for hosting a party, or to those who place individual orders that meet the order totals shown below.  This offer runs 4 May - 14 June 2021.    

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The new annual catalog launched 4 may, and you can shop new products in my online store.  You can also download a free copy of the catalog here.   I love being able to see the images in the catalog up close on my computer.  I'm able to see the details better in the sample cards included for each stamp set by enlarging them on my computer screen.

Want a hard copy of the catalog?  Order a copy when you place your next order.  Add item 159315 | $4.00 USD for a single copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  

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• January-July 2021 Mini Catalog
• Clearance items 
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Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes. 

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Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE

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Dragonfly Garden used for an In Color Monochromatic card

 

• Dragonfly Garden and coordinating Dragonflies Punch
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Here is another card I created for a swap with Demonstrators.  This swap was to create a Monochromatic card with one of the new In Colors.  I'm using Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set with the coordinating Dragonflies Punch.  The In Color I'm using is Fresh Freesia.  I'm also using the In Color Shimmer Vellum in Fresh Freesia, stamped with a Dragonfly image in Highland Heather and punched using the Dragonflies Punch.  I added a little bling with the Pastel Pearls on the sentiment.  I also used the  one of the prints from the In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment to add a subtle geometric background to my card.    

The basecard for this card is Fresh Freesia Cardstock, one of the new In Colors this year.  Then, the next layer is Basic White.  Finally, a layer of one of the prints from the 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment.  

The image layer is Basic White Cardstock.  I stamped the floral from the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set in Fresh Freesia ink on it.  Then, I stamped one of the dragonflies from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set onto a piece of Fresh Freesia 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum and punched them out using the Dragonflies Punch.  Tip to save on the Shimmer Vellum used:  I cut a 2" strip from the Fresh Freesia Shimmer Vellum.  Then I found that I could stamp several dragonflies close to each other with the wings of one dragonfly, fitting  close to the body of the dragonfly next to it.  That way, I could punch out just the large dragonfly with the Dragonflies punch without wasting paper by punching out the tiny butterfly.   Or you could cut a wider piece of Shimmer Vellum, punch out both the large and the tiny dragonefly, and use the tiny dragonfly to decorate the inside of your card.      

  

Then, I die cut a sentiment shape out of Basic White Cardstock using the Scalloped Contour Dies, and stamped one of the sentiments from Dragonfly Garden in Fresh Freesia ink onto it before mounting it on dimensionals.  I added a little bling using one of the Pastel Pearls. 

They say that the brighter and lighter a color, the more happy and optimistic it will make you feel.  I believe that to be true!  Especially with our new Fresh Freesia.  When I photographed the collection of Fresh Freesia cards I made for this card swap, I knew I would be ordering a lot more of this new In Color and Shimmer Paper.   Making these cards put me in such a good mood!  Saving money also puts me in a good mood.   Find  ways to save with this month's specials.  See below. Order from my Stampin' Up! shopping site  24 X 7.      

Recipe

• Stamps: Dragonfly Garden
• Ink:  Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather
• Paper:  Basic White, Fresh Freesia, In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment, 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum
• Accessories:  Dragonflies Punch, Scalloped Contour Dies, Pastel Pearls, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

To learn more about any of these items, visit my online store.

Join my Stampin' Up! team by May 31.  Earn a Bonus

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For Example:  Lets say you had planned to order $100 from the new catalog.  After all, you wanted:

• All of the new In Color 2021-2023 stamp pads (bundle, Item 155638 | $33.75),
• The Hand-Penned Suite which includes the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and Penned-Flowers Dies, a pack of the Hand-Penned 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper, and a pack of the Genial Gems accessories (Item 155503 | $66.25)

That totals $100.  But wait.  Want more, without spending more?  You can sign up as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator this month (ends only a few days from now), and build a starter kit with your items above, AND add another $55 in product for a total of $155 USD and ONLY PAY $99!.  Plus Free Shipping!

So why not add:

• A pack of 20221-2023 In Color 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment (Item 155230, | $11.50) that will add beautifully subtle geometric patterns to your cards
• Two packs of In Color Assortment of 8-1/2 X 11" Cardstock (Item 155643 | $9.00 each or 2 X $9.00 = $18) 
• A Clear E Block (18444 |$12.00)
• A Clear D Block (118485 | $8.50) for your stamps
• And a bottle of Multipurpose Glue (119755 | $4.00)

You pay only $99 for $154 in merchandise, and your merchandise ships FREE.  Of course, if you have these items, you can select anything from current catalogs that totals $155 USD for your starter kit.

Then, as long as you decide to remain a demonstrator, your purchases are 20 to 25% off!  Buy for yourself with no requirement to hold classes or sell to others by turning your hobby into a business and stamping with friends.

This offer is also open to former Demonstrators who dropped and want to rejoin my team.  Read more about joining my team this month to enjoy the extra joining bonus, here.  Offer ends 31 May 2021.

January - June 2021 Mini Catalog Last Chance Sale begins 1 June 2021.  

Don't miss out on your favorites.  Download the Last Chance Products List to see which items will be on sale beginning 1-30 June 2021, while they last.  Products sell out fast, so use the list to see which items are on sale, and to decide which items you plan to order.  Plan a few back-up items in the event that an item becomes unavailable while placing your order...items sell out fast, as I've mentioned. Share the Last Chance List with your crafting friends who may not be on my mailing list.  Items up to 50% off.

Last Chance Sale begins 1 June 2021 at 1:00 PM (MT)
Click to Download List

Get $25 in Additional Stampin' Rewards

Collect $25 in Additional Stampin' Rewards for orders greater than $250 USD (less tax and shipping) until 14 June 2021.  

Yes! Once your order total reaches $250, you'll select another $25 in additional merchandise as part of your Stampin' Rewards. 

What are Stampin' Rewards?  Orders greater than $150 (less tax and shipping) earn free merchandise you select as Stampin' Rewards that you add right to the Stampin' Rewards section of your order once your order total reaches $150+ USD (less tax and shipping). Stampin' Rewards are available for hosting a party, or to those who place individual orders that meet the order totals shown below.  This offer runs 4 May - 14 June 2021.    

Download a FREE Annual Catalog

The new annual catalog launched on 4 May, and you can now shop new products in my online store.  You can also download a free copy of the catalog here.    I love being able to see the images in the catalog up close on my computer.  I'm able to see the details better in the sample cards included for each stamp set by enlarging them on my computer screen.

Want a hard copy of the catalog?  Order a copy when you place your next order.  Add item 159315 | $4.00 USD for a single copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  

  Download catalogs or visit my online store: 

• January-July 2021 Mini Catalog
• Clearance items 
• 2021-2022 Annual Catalog 

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes. 

Quick Links:  

• Shop Online Anytime - To place an on-line order, 24 X 7
• Want to purchase at a discount?  Sign up for $99 and get $155 worth of product you select from current catalogs in your starter kit until May 31
• Download a free 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
• Download a free August-December 2020 Mini Catalog
• Follow my card ideas and upcoming classes by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site, or by following me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.
• Shop & Save Clearance Rack - Available while they last

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 

Current Promotions

Start You Own Business