Welcome to your weekly Card Class From ME. This week, I am using the Sweet Citrus Bundle, which is found on page 49 of the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog by Stampin’ Up!. This fabulous bundle contains a Hybrid Embossing Folder, something that should not be missed!
Want to see another card class from me? Click here for the Two-Tone Flora Card Class.
The Sweet Citrus Bundle
This is an amazing bundle at an amazing value. You will get the Sweet Citrus Stamp Set, and the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, complete with the Sweet Citrus Dies. Let’s break them down:
Sweet Citrus Stamp Set
The Sweet Citrus Stamp Set is photopolymer, which helps you to line up your two-step stamping easily because the stamps are see-through. While there are 11 stamps in this set, several of the images are linked together. That means there are more than 11 images altogether.
With two-step stamping, you will be creating your citrus outline and then filling the middle with the citrus inner stamp. And repeat this two-step process for the flowers! Just create the outline images, then add a center to each with the tiny dot like stamps.
Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies
Let’s get excited about the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder! This is not the first one that Stampin’ Up! has created, but it is by far my favorite. The embossing folder and dies are designed to work together to both emboss and die cut at the same time.
While it is true that you can use either of these items individually (just emboss, or just die cut), the magic lies in the option to do them simultaneously. Keep these important tips in mind:
- Add your die into the open embossing folder, same inside flap with the Stampin’ Up! logo on it, with the die cutting edge facing up. The citrus shapes will match up like a puzzle and sit nicely together.
- Always put the hinged edge into your die cutting machine first.
- Treat the hybrid combo of embossing folder and dies as if it were an embossing folder only. Use your base plate and the dark gray #4 plate. No other sandwich is needed.
Live Card Making Class On Monday
Every Monday at 8pm EST, I am live with your weekly card making class on my FaceBook page, The Maine Stamper. I create 3 beautiful cards and share tips and techniques along the way. This class serves as your tutorial when you receive your card kits in the mail and need to put them together.
Get Your Card Kits For Free
Yes, FREE. You will receive 2 each of 3 card designs (for a total of 6 card kits!) when you place an order of $35+ (before tax and shipping) in my online stamping store using Host Code 46CH2PTE thru February 10, 2023. I will mail the card kits on the Monday following the live class.
Want more details about what is in these kits? Check my blog post here for more info.
Get Your Embellishments For FREE Too
When you bump your order to $50 (before tax and shipping), I will send you the card kits AND a FREE pack of the embellishments ($7.50 value) I used on my cards. For the Sweet Citrus Card Class, I used the Three Twine Combo Pack. These fantastic threads come in 3 colors: Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green.
Your Card Class From ME Awaits
I hope you enjoy the Sweet Citrus Card Class with my FaceBook Live Event on Monday, February 6 at 8pm EST. I hope you join me to see how easy it is to put your card kits together. If you miss the live, catch the replay on FaceBook or my YouTube Channel, The Maine Stamper.
I look forward to getting your weekly card kits from Maine in the mail to you. And I know you will be looking forward to receiving them and creating gorgeous works of paper crafted art!