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Cactus Cuties Birthday Card w/tutorial Video

If you've been following my blog for awhile, you've probably noticed that I've not posted as often in the last month. Life has been super busy with many other obligations and my creative mojo has just been on a hiatus! Therefore, I'd taken a bit of a break from posting and videoing. Hoping that I'm back.

I participated in a swap with other demonstrators this month, so I would have to push my creative juices a bit. 

This card is what came from that:



I knew when I saw the January-June Mini Catalog that I wanted this bundle. There's just something I love about cactus. This photopolymer stamp set with coordinating builder punch has so many design possibilities. This is just the beginning.

Here are the measurements:

Soft Succulent cardstock: (base) 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored along the 8-1/2" side at 4-1/4"

Cinnamon Cider: 1-3/4" x 5-1/2" and textured using the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

Basic White: 4" x 5-1/4" (inside); 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (front cactus layer); 3-1/4" x 2-1/4"  or assorted scraps (for stamping & punching cactus)

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper: 3/4" x 2-1/2" (for stamped greeting)

Here is the video tutorial:


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Product List
Cactus Cuties Bundle
$31.50
Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
In Good Taste Designer Series Paper
$21.00
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$0.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00

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