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Blue Hydrangeas, yes please…

in Cardmaking on 03/25/25

Hello Crafters, Bonjour!

I’m so behind sharing details of a bunch of creations.  It’s not because I haven’t been creating, it’s simply because I have not sat in front of my computer lately… Today I wanted to share a simple card featuring the Thankful Garden Suite Collection.  After making my cards for the Artisan Designers swap at On Stage, I had so many flowers left over that I needed to use them.

If you have been following me either on Instagram, Facebook or on my blog, you all know that blue is my favorite color.  So I decided to make Blue Hydrangeas.  They are part of my childhood memories…. We use to get these around Easter.

Have you ever used Decorative Masks?

If I could suggest something to Stampin’ Up!…. I love love love the Decorative Masks that coordinate with Stampin’ Up! ‘s Stamp Sets.  It’s a simple way of adding color to a stamped image.  And let me tell you, it does have that wow effect….

If you don’t know how to use decorative masks, I suggest you watch my video below…

Couple Reminders: 

It’s almost the end of March.  I’m going to remind you of a couple of things…  You only have until the end of April to shop the current Annual Catalogue as well as the Current January to April Mini Catalogue.  This means that the 2023-2025 In colors are almost gone for good.  Boho Blue is part of the 5 In Colors.  “sniff sniff”.  So I am very sad that it’s almost gone for good… I have adored creating with ALL of the 2023-2025 In Colors.  I don’t even think I will part with them because I love them so much… That is why I am going to stock up on cardstock and blends and coordinating products.  If you love them as much as I do, I suggest you do the same asap before they run out or are gone for good!

It is bitter sweet, although I am sad that these colors are retiring, I am also very excited about the new 2025-2027 In Colors.  I am already planning my In Color Club in person and to go….so stay tune for that special in color club email in your in box.

Color Combination:

Balmy Blue
Boho Blue
Old Olive
Soft Sea Foam
If you have never tried adding colors to your stamped images using the coordinating masks,  I suggest you give the Decorative Masks a try.  You will fall in love with this easy technique.
Suite Collection Is Available in French:
The Suite Collection is also available in French and called Jardin Charmant.  You can see the images in my store below.
Want to see step by step this card and the Decorative Mask Technique, Catch the Facebook Replay HERE

Multiple ways to get my Cards By Mail Class:

  • FREE Cards By Mail with a $75 order (4 precut card pieces, video tutorial, PDF and bonus sampler)
  • FREE Pdf to Team Members (Join My TEAM HERE )
  • Card Kit To Go (sent by mail in Canada Only)
  • PDF and Video Tutorial Available for purchase

A Special Offer For My Dear Customers and Team Members:

Don’t forget about my exciting offering for you this week, place an order with me for $75 before taxes and receive an exclusive cards by mail kit (all precut pieces) for FREE, a video tutorial and a bonus DSP sampler. This offer ends Sunday, March 30th.  My Team Members receive My Tutorials for FREE.

Do you have a big wish list?  Do you want to take advantage of the preorder for the next catalogue? 

Get your Starter Kit  and Join My Team HERE

Shop in my Online Store  using March Host Code:  E32BWFHY

Happy Stamping,

Kim x0

165541
Lovely Garden Suite Collection (English) – 165541

Price: $130.75

165542
Jardin Charmant Suite Collection (French) – 165542

Price: $130.75

165535
Jardin De Reconnaissance Bundle (French) – 165535

Price: $89.00

165534
Thankful Garden Bundle (English) – 165534

Price: $89.00

163729
Round We Go Dies – 163729

Price: $41.00

165538
Thankful Garden Decorative Masks – 165538

Price: $18.00

161724
Boho Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 161724

Price: $15.75

146988
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146988

Price: $15.75

166780
Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 166780

Price: $20.00

164855
Stripes & Florals Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes – 164855

Price: $13.75

161650
Boho Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad – 161650

Price: $12.25

147090
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147090

Price: $12.25

147105
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147105

Price: $12.25

147102
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147102

Price: $12.25

161659
Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 161659

Price: $15.00

154892
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 154892

Price: $15.00

154830
Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 154830

Price: $15.00

154902
Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 154902

Price: $15.00

132708
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: $11.00

104199
Linen Thread – 104199

Price: $7.00

161627
Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins – 161627

Price: $10.25

153611
Blending Brushes – 153611

Price: $21.00

160518
Small Blending Brushes – 160518

Price: $20.00

160519
Blending Brushes Storage – 160519

Price: $22.00

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I'm the Founder and Designer of Kim McGillis Papercrafting. My crafting style is vintage chic with a dash of softness! CLICK HERE to shop my online store.

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