It’s that time again. I’m getting tags ready and showcasing the Snowy Wonder Bundle. The Bundle is in the Last Chance section, while supplies last.
When I originally saw the Snowy Wonder Bundle, tags came to mind. I knew it would be a great Bundle for tags, along with cards, and creating my own ephemera for other holiday and winter projects. There are lots of little elements you can stamp and cut with the coordinating dies.
Creating these tags was easy since I cut some of the elements directly frm the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper using the coordinating dies.
So, let’s make a tag!
Parts & Pieces For the Little House Tag
I die cut the tag from one of my Tailor Made Tags Dies (they’re no longer available). You can cut a piece of Basic White cardstock 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, use a corner round punch to round the edges, and punch a hole in the top.
I stamped the house directly to the tag using Poppy Parade ink.
I created a “mask” of the house using the stamp and a sticky note. (You can also use Masking Sheets – #155480. I die cut the sticky note house with the coordinating die.
Place the mask house over the stamped house on the tag.
Stamp the snowflake image (using Pool Party ink), over the masked house, as shown.
Remove the mask. The snowflake appears to be behind the house.
Stamp the smaller snowflake as shown.
I stamped and die cut the two little snow drifts.
The Garden Green trees are die cuts.
Assemble the elements as shown, and use your Markers or Blends to shade the windows and door.
Technique Tip: Masking
I chose the first tag in my photo to illustrate the “masking” technique. I masked the house and stamped the snowflake over the mask to give the appearance the snowflake is behind the house. For those who have never tried “masking”, you can download and print the PDF Tutorial by clicking the blue button below. There are additional photos in the Tutorial.
The snowman and penguin tags are quick and easy. I die cut them directly from the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper.
The Snowman Tag has no stamping. The trees and snowflakes, along with the snowman, are die cuts.
The Penguin Tag has two stamped snowflakes, and I stamped the snow drifts.
You can quickly and easily put together a bunch of tags using the Snowy Wonder Bundle and the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper. They’re both in the Last Chancecategory on my website under “Specials & Promotions.
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post, I’m showcasing another card we made at our crafty gitls group gathering this past week. As I mentioned, we enjoyed ink blending and creating inked backgrounds with stencils.
I completed this card using the Layers of Beauty Bundle and one of the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. (Stampin’ Up! refers to Stencils as “Masks”).
The Layers of Beauty Bundle includes the stamps, dies, and Layers of Beauty Decorative Masks. This makes it so easy to create the flower cluster.
How To Create This Inked Background
Stamp the large flower cluster using Black Memento Ink.
Choose your color palette. I chose Pool Party, Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock for my flowers.
The Color Coach Color Wheel can help you choose the colors. You can choose a light, medium and dark tone of a color family by looking at the Coloc Wheel.
One of the ladies chose Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo and Calypso Coral; one chose Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry. We also had Poppy Parade, Real Red and Cherry Cobbler flowers. They were all stunning!
Here are the color combinations we used:
The “How To” Continued
We inked the leaves on the flowers with Granny Apple Green and Old Olive ink.
There are five Masks you will use to complete the flower cluster.
The Masks are numbered. Starting with “Number 1”, use the lightest color, then work from there.
Use Granny Apple Green, then Old Olive when you get to the leaf Masks.
Once your flowers are inked, the last step is to cut the cluster using the coordinating die in the Bundle.
We used different background Masks for our projects. I used one of the patterns from the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. Although, no longer available, I thought it worked well with the flowers. I used my White Pigment Ink and a Blending Brush.
One of the ladies used a linear background pattern from the Lovliest Layers Decorative Masks for her card.
Although, not all of the products we used for this card are available, you can create an inked background using a favorite background stamp and ink.
I truly enjoyed sharing this post with you, and hope it inspires you to get out some ink, a blending brush, a stamp or Mask, and create a beautiful and unique card to share.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Reindeer Funb Stamp Set. It’s on page 27 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through November 30th, 2024.
My card is showcasing more patterns featured in the Iconoc Celebrations Designer Series Paper Pack. This is another simple design you can duplicate quickly and make a bunch using the Iconic Celebrations Suite, or your favorite products.
I am really enjoying this Designer Series Paper. I’ve used only a few of the designs, and each time I go through it, I get inspired for more projects.
Today, I used the Misty Moonlight snowflake design and got a little surprise. There’s a die in the Iconic Imagery Dies that cuts the snowflakes directly from the patterned paper. I always love this feature of the coordinating products.
So, let’s make a card!
Pieces And Parts
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
The snowflake card front layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
I cut a Basic White cardstock layer 3″ x 3 3/4″ to act as a “frame” for my diagonal patterned paper layers.
The pine bough patterned paper layer is 2 5/8″ x 3 1/2″.
I cut the striped patterned paper layer 2 1/2″ x 3 3/8″.
Tip: It’s always fun to use diagonal offset layers for a card design. I found that if you cut the top layer slightly smaller than the bottom layer, you will be able to easily center one offset layer over the other. (It helps you to create equal distance on all four corners). Take a look at the offset layers on my card.
I die cut a few snowflakes from the patterned paper, and die cut the sentiment with dies from the Iconic Imagery Dies.
I stamped the sentiment on the inside using images from the Iconic Imagery Stamp Set.
For a little sparkle, I added a few of the Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots. They’re one of the proeucts in the Iconic Celebrations Suite.
I attached all of the card layers with glue. The snowflakes and sentiment are attached with Dimensionals.
Do you love to cut and match patterned paper? I do. This is one of those designs that easily allows you to do just that.
So, cut a few patterned paper layers, die cut matching elements, add a little sparkle, and crate something to share peace and joy!
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for your glue or tape runner. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Everyday Details Bundle.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through July 31st, 2024.
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I thought I would take a look at the current January – April Mini Catalog to get inspiraion for today’s card. Inspiration came as soon as I saw the card on page 40 of the Mini Catalog.
I changed the base color of the card, but the color combination is what inspired me. Calypso Coral paired with Pebbled Path and Granny Apple Green, along with lots of white space, is striking. I liked it and hope you do, as well.
There are two predominant neutral colors in this card. Adding two bright colors to the neutrals, especially in the card focal point, will always work well.
Take a look at these color combinations, and imagine them on this card design.
So, my alternate color combination for this design is Sweet Sorbet, Pebbled Path, and Pretty Peacock. What’s yours? I think any one of these combinations would be a fun alternative to today’s card.
So, fina some great inspiration, switch up the colors, and create your unique design.
Here’s a clean and simple card featuring the Excellent Eggs Dies, and the fun “Inlay” technique.
These dies are the perfect tool to have fun with a little bit of “paper inlay”. It’s a technique that allows you to piece the die cuts together (like fitting together puzzle pieces), to create colorful, custom die cut images with the appearance of lots of dimension.
Parts & Pieces
If you take a close look at my “Parts & Pieces” photo above, you’ll see that I die cut three eggs using the Excellent Eggs Dies.
Once I had the three eggs cut, I mixed the pieces and glued them inside the open sections of the eggs. I “inlaid” the pieces to custom design my eggs!
How about die cutting a Glimmer Paper egg. Would’t a little shimmer and sparkle be a pretty accent to a custom egg?
It’s a quick and easy technique, and the results are great.
By layering the pieces inside the open areas of the eggs, I also created fun texture.
Glue the large egg die cut outline to the front of your card base, as shown.
Mix the die cut pieces, “inlay” them to their corresponding home in the egg design, and create a custom colored egg!
It’s fun and easy. Try it!
I kept my card clean and simple to focus on the technique. When I first saw these Dies, I knew I would use them, not only for Easter, but for lots of little extra touches on other card designs.
What about adding a small border to a die cut circle, or square. Or, adding a border across a card base or layer to create a unique “grounding” layer” for an element cluster. These are just a few uses. There’s more that will come to you as you create your designs.
So, get Excellent Eggs, send Easter Wishes, and use the die cuts to border, decorate, and embellish lots of other projects.
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