A Single Lumina – GIVEAWAY! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

For today we have a couple of projects to show. The first we will work with all 3 layers of the Lumina Layering Die Set and the second will once use Layer A! Stay Tuned for the Giveaway Details! LOL

For our first card and as always let’s start by choosing our cardstock colors and getting them ready for die cutting.

Once they are die-cut we can then start to glue then together. I like to use a liquid adhesive; I feel it gives a better bond to this type of intricate images.

I cut a piece of vellum to 4 ¾ inch x 5 ½ inch and scored at the ½ inch mark on the long edge. I adhered my layered panel onto the vellum and then attached a card panel that measured 4 ¼ inch x 5 ½ inch. This panel helped to hide the vellum strip I had on the inside of my card.

I continued to cover up the back side of the vellum so we would no longer see the glue marks by cutting another bottom layer of the set. Also cut out a semi-circle using the inside die-cut as a template.

I added the HUGS sentiment to the outside towards the bottom with another sentiment on the inside as well being hidden behind the panel we attached on the other side.

For our next, let’s just use one of the layering dies from the set! The layer I chose was Layer A… I wanted to create a lot of color for this die cut, so I grabbed a piece of white card stock and used my oxide inks to create a blend of colors to resemble a sunset.

Once this panel was dry, I die-cut my layer.

I adhered my die-cut to my standard A2 size card base and then used black card stock for the backing of the smaller semi-circle. This helped to make the belnded colors to pop off the page.

Added some double-sided foam squares for a little bit of dimention!

For an added touch I used my Nuvo Black Gloss Drops in the die openings!

And our cards are completed and ready for any occasion!

GIVEAWAY ALERT!!
Yup here are the details!

We are all celebrating this recent and new release at Birch Press Design, and are giving away this Lumina Layer A die! Here is how you can get your chance to win! It’s simple just comment on this blog post and wait patiently until August 26 when the winner will be announced!
Now of course there is a second chance for you and even your friend to win!

Just follow Birch Press Design on Instagram @birchpressdesign make sure you like this Instagram post and make sure you tag your firend!. Only one comment will be selected and you and your friend will both receive this die.

You must comment by 12 midnight US standard eastern time August 23. FINGERS CROSSED!

As always, I hope you enjoyed today’s project… and if you want to see more details just click on the video below and see how these projects come together step by step!

Make sure you stay tuned for more wonderful projects coming soon! Have a great day and always remember… Be Creative!


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Comments

119 responses to “A Single Lumina – GIVEAWAY! | By Desiree Kuemmerle”

  1. Lisa Miceli Avatar
    Lisa Miceli

    Desiree knocked it out of the park once again. Fabulous card showcasing how gorgeous this die is!!! Love it ❤

  2. Nandini Karmarkar Avatar

    These die are so beautiful! They remind me of a peacock’s tail.

  3. Leanna Mohr Avatar
    Leanna Mohr

    Love the layering dies, and love all of Desiree cards that she makes.

  4. Lagene Avatar

    0woezers! These are Gorgeous! I especially love the luminarie card! Thanks for the video & the chance to win!

  5. Andre M. Avatar
    Andre M.

    Lovely palette and blending, the dies create gorgeous cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  6. Amanda Nolt Avatar
    Amanda Nolt

    Love the die!!! Beautiful cards! And love the blog!

  7. Carla Hundley Avatar
    Carla Hundley

    Love the colors you used!
    Great work on the first
    card.
    Carla from Utah

  8. Betty Johnson Avatar
    Betty Johnson

    Beautiful dies and cards. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Have a great day.

  9. Genita Anderson Avatar
    Genita Anderson

    I always love the Birch Press dies. The Lumina is no different. Plus, the different card making ideas give great options.

  10. KANDICE Zaffarano Avatar
    KANDICE Zaffarano

    I would love to try some of the birch press dies. Great ideas! TFS

  11. Mary Holshouser Avatar
    Mary Holshouser

    I see beautiful peacock feathers.
    this is a fantastic die set (if it
    comes from Birch Press they
    always are). Thanks for sharing
    some gorgeous cards.
    txmlhl;(at)yahoo(dot)com

  12. Char Meyer Avatar
    Char Meyer

    Your designs are beautiful. You inspire me.

  13. Jean marmo Avatar
    Jean marmo

    How pretty! I am new to Birch Press dies. These are lovely and such creative cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

  14. ROSALIE JOHNSON Avatar
    ROSALIE JOHNSON

    Thank you for the detailed instructions – this card is so beautiful! It looks like I might be able to make it!

  15. Jan D., FL Avatar
    Jan D., FL

    Very pretty. I love the colors you used and the use of vellum was interesting. Very nicely done.

  16. Sue D Avatar
    Sue D

    These are beautiful–what a fabulous die set.

  17. A Starr Avatar
    A Starr

    I have been staring at this die and know it has to become part of my collection.

    1. Andrea H Avatar
      Andrea H

      What a stunning set of dies. Your cards above are beautiful and could be used for every and all occasions. Thank you for the chance to win this A plate die. Xx 🤞

  18. Amy Cooley Avatar
    Amy Cooley

    How gorgeous! I just love these layered dies!

  19. Karthikha Uday Avatar

    Love all your layering dies! This one is so pretty 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway!

  20. Dee Earnshaw Avatar
    Dee Earnshaw

    beautiful work – these dies are gorgeous – love how you used them – I enjoyed your video – your voice did not sound that bad lol!! – very inspirational – thanks for the chance:)

  21. Gail Hesselholt Avatar
    Gail Hesselholt

    I love your dies. They are different and stunning. Would love to win this new beaytiful design. Thank you for the inspiration and the opportunity.

  22. Marisela Delgado Avatar
    Marisela Delgado

    What a FABULOUS card. The black cardstock adds some punch and it looks FAB!

  23. Denise Bryant Avatar
    Denise Bryant

    Awesome designs on these beautiful dies! Love the gorgeous cards!

  24. Gina Lysyczyn Avatar
    Gina Lysyczyn

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! ❤️😍❤️😍 Your cards are beautiful!

  25. Barbara-Jean Avatar
    Barbara-Jean

    What wonderful dies! and your work is beautiful!

  26. Lee Cockrum Avatar
    Lee Cockrum

    Very pretty, and very nice that there are lots of ways to use them!!

  27. Sondra Casser Avatar
    Sondra Casser

    Your dies are so out of this world gorgeous. Unusually different and the results are outrageous. There is definitely nothing on the drafting market like these. Thank you.

  28. Sondra Casser Avatar
    Sondra Casser

    Unusual and different dies with outrageous results. There is definitely nothing on the drafting market like these. Thank you.

  29. Tina C Avatar
    Tina C

    Love how simple but elegant the cards are with these dies! Another set of dies to my wish list!

  30. Diane T. Avatar
    Diane T.

    Such beautiful dies! I love your color blending with Oxides. Your cards are so stunning! Love it!

  31. Karen Reategui Avatar
    Karen Reategui

    Oh Gosh! These cards are awesome! And these dies are definitely amazing because they make such a difference on a card!

  32. Brenda Turner Avatar
    Brenda Turner

    I love the layering dies, they make amazing cards.

  33. Meghan Kennihan Avatar
    Meghan Kennihan

    Absolutely STUNNING die! I love the layering and beautiful samples!

  34. ck d Avatar
    ck d

    Love the die and the fact it is in 2 pieces. Great cards!

    1. Danean Jordan Avatar
      Danean Jordan

      I love layering dies.

  35. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Stunning die! I love it!! I love all your layered dies

  36. Pamella Albright Avatar
    Pamella Albright

    Beautiful cards! I especially love the vellum technique and look forward to trying it out! Sure hope you feel better soon Desiree!

  37. Jacqueline Bruce Avatar
    Jacqueline Bruce

    All three layers together look gorgeous. I love the blue and white combo.

  38. Christine O'Malley Avatar
    Christine O’Malley

    Love this release! You guys outdid yourselves!

  39. Connor Avatar
    Connor

    Can’t wait to get my hands on these dies!! You’re brain is a genius!!

  40. Barb McCarthy Avatar

    So beautiful! I love this die set!

  41. Pennie Avatar
    Pennie

    I think your variate amazing! Gorgeous colors and beautiful designs. This is great inspiration for all of us. Thanks so much for sharing.

  42. Pennie Avatar
    Pennie

    I hate auto correct! It’s suppose to say cards!

  43. Lisa Coppus Avatar
    Lisa Coppus

    I fell in love with your stacking layer dies when I received a set as a gift. This die set looks so versatile. I picture a teal and purple watercolor base layered with the die cut rubbed with various shades of silver and gold. You just can’t go wrong with a design like this one.

  44. Heather Mills Avatar
    Heather Mills

    Wow, these stacking dies are gorgeous!!! And your cards are beautiful; specially the one with the blue–stunning!

  45. Nicole Nardi Avatar
    Nicole Nardi

    Absolutely Stunning!
    Love that you can use one die and still make a beautiful card.

  46. Kelsey Thomas Avatar

    These are beautiful cards! 🙂

  47. Nancy Lyn Avatar
    Nancy Lyn

    Love these new dies and all the things you can do with them!

  48. Cynthia Johnson Avatar

    Your cards are beautiful! I love the dies, but then, I always do!

  49. Stephanie T Avatar
    Stephanie T

    Birch Press Design dies are of the highest quality and this new one looks so versatile. Thank you for the Giveaway chance.

  50. Mary M Avatar
    Mary M

    Your dies are sooooo amazing. Love the new release.

  51. Diana B Avatar
    Diana B

    A beautiful set of dies, and the cards you made are equally beautiful!

  52. Greta H Avatar

    Beautiful cards & fingers are definitely crossed! What a great prize!

  53. Katie K. Avatar
    Katie K.

    Thanks for the tutorial on using this gorgeous die. It’s my new favorite.

  54. Amanda Wong Avatar
    Amanda Wong

    I love your dies and this one is just beautiful!!! I want them all 😁

  55. Teri Spracklin Avatar
    Teri Spracklin

    I just LOVE those layering dies! Absolutely gorgeous!!

  56. Marianne Avatar
    Marianne

    Love all the Birch Press dies. They are so versatile. ❤️

  57. Bodil B Avatar
    Bodil B

    😍😍😍 Love this die 😍😍😍

  58. Crafty Cassi Avatar
    Crafty Cassi

    Loved all the cards, but especially the last one! Just lovely. Thanks for sharing with us 😊.

  59. Shannah Avatar
    Shannah

    Beautiful cards made with gorgeous dies! Thanks for the chance to win! Good luck everyone! 💕💕

  60. Becca Yahrling Avatar
    Becca Yahrling

    What a fabulous die this is and your cards are magnificent.

  61. JHays Avatar
    JHays

    This card project is so cool. Love all of the pics showing the step by step.

  62. DeNel Avatar
    DeNel

    Your card is beautiful!! Love! Thanks for the chance to win!😍

  63. NickiB Avatar
    NickiB

    I love these!

  64. Deb Heinritz Avatar
    Deb Heinritz

    This set of layering dies are gorgeous!

  65. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Wow wow wow, these are so gorgeous. Added to my wish list.

  66. Leanne S Avatar
    Leanne S

    Beautiful cards!!

  67. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Your dies are beautiful and they inspire me to be more creative!

  68. Christine S. Avatar
    Christine S.

    What a beautiful product. Love what you did with it♥️ Thanks for the chance😻

  69. Julissa Padilla Avatar

    I love the versatility of these does. So beautiful. And this is a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

  70. Heidi H Avatar
    Heidi H

    Wow!! Just gorgeous! These caught my eye on IG, so I had to stop by for more info!

  71. Kayla P Craftypenpalmoma Avatar
    Kayla P Craftypenpalmoma

    What a beautiful die! And the cards you made are absolutely gorgeous!! I would so love to play with this die!!
    Thanks for sharing these beauties!!

  72. Kathy Mc Avatar
    Kathy Mc

    Oh so beautiful! Love that you shared different ways to use this die set. Since I don’t own anything like this, I’d be thrilled to win so I can play around with it. Thanks for the chance to win!

  73. Lisa Harnum Avatar
    Lisa Harnum

    Love BPD dies. This one is beautiful!

  74. Jennifer G Avatar
    Jennifer G

    More beautiful layered dies that can be used so many ways!

  75. Debbi S Avatar
    Debbi S

    As always, Birch Press hits one out of the park with this new die.
    So many things to do with this one. Love it!

  76. Sandra W Avatar
    Sandra W

    Nice cards!

  77. Rebecca Ednie Avatar
    Rebecca Ednie

    Wow I love his die! And it looks amazing with a sunset sponged on it. Such a generous giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.

  78. Pam Steffenhagen Avatar
    Pam Steffenhagen

    I love this set of dies! Your video really inspired me! Thanks!

  79. karenajo Avatar
    karenajo

    Beautiful dies – love all the layers and dimension created with them! Lovely cards – thanks for sharing and for a chance to win!

  80. Gail Davidson Avatar
    Gail Davidson

    I just adore these layering dies and have started my collection …

  81. Laurie Brown Avatar
    Laurie Brown

    What a pretty cards!!! Just love all your fabulous layering dies!!

  82. Sharon Gullikson Avatar
    Sharon Gullikson

    The layers make this just AMAZING!!!!! I am in awe of the look. I think that I need to do this. LOVELY

  83. Brian Poteraj Avatar
    Brian Poteraj

    I like both projects–the one with just colored paper, and the one that used ink to make the color changing look. Great job. I didn’t know that you have this sort of die available.

  84. S. B. Avatar
    S. B.

    Your cards are beautiful. I never realized how much of an impact background dies could make.

  85. Becky Reeder Avatar
    Becky Reeder

    Birch Press layering dies create such stunning cards, wish i could afford them all!

  86. Jerilyn Hudson Avatar
    Jerilyn Hudson

    Love, love, love this die set. It reminds me of a peacock. It’s many uses makes it a must have.

  87. Blue Stanley Avatar
    Blue Stanley

    Such a beautiful die set. There are so many ideas going through my mind. I live it.

  88. MaryG Avatar
    MaryG

    I love all the dies in his new Birch Press release—Lotus, Lumina, and Epiphany! I think these are the most versatile dies yet. Thank you for the lovely card ideas!

  89. Debbie Rumpza Avatar
    Debbie Rumpza

    Gorgeous! Birchpress dies are so fancy!

  90. Maureen Reiss Avatar
    Maureen Reiss

    Really Beautiful cards!!

  91. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Such a pretty die set. Thanks for your ideas for it.

  92. lee Avatar
    lee

    Very pretty – I love that die!

  93. Jeanne Beam Avatar
    Jeanne Beam

    Such amazing cards and a great die set….
    Thanks for sharing.

  94. Mary-Anne V Avatar
    Mary-Anne V

    What a beautiful die and such great projects! Have admired your dies for a while!

  95. ionabunny Avatar

    Beautiful cards. These dies are so gorgeous. Hugz

  96. Marisela Delgado Avatar
    Marisela Delgado

    What a beautiful die set. Beautiful cards, too.

  97. Michele W Avatar
    Michele W

    Love the card you made using all three layers but I’m also amazed at the beautiful card you made using just one layer with ink blending. The black Nuvo drops were the perfect touch to pull it all together. Thanks for sharing!

  98. Virginia Ellison Avatar
    Virginia Ellison

    These dies are so beautiful and versatile..
    I love the card you made with the vellum. I always like cards with vellum, it gives them the expensive touch.

  99. Heather Hightower Avatar
    Heather Hightower

    Thank you for doing this giveaway. You cards are gorgeous! I hope you are feeling better.

  100. Sondra Casser Avatar
    Sondra Casser

    I came across Birch Press dies on YouTube. It was love at first sight. It has drawn me away from everything ordinary when it comes to die cutting. I watched all their YouTube demonstrations and immediately went to their website. I purchased one die layering set on Friday. Went back every day for three days and made another purchase. I have vowed to eventually purchase every one they produce. They are unique and stunning. They make all the difference from ordinary to extraordinary.

  101. Starqueen Avatar
    Starqueen

    He Desiree,
    I think the Birch Press layering dies are beautiful, and the lovely Luminata is just gorgeous. Your cards are, too! Thank you!

  102. Beverly Borda Avatar
    Beverly Borda

    Wow, such beautiful dies….can’t wait to create with them!!!

  103. Lucy E. Avatar
    Lucy E.

    What gorgeous creations!
    The layered dies on the vellum
    is so lovely! I’d sure love to win
    this die set!

  104. Donna Billingsley Avatar
    Donna Billingsley

    What a gorgeous project! Thanks for sharing this with us. Thanks for the giveaway too!

    DonnaB

  105. Dana M Avatar
    Dana M

    Absolutely gorgeous layering die design! Stunning cards Desiree and I hope you are feeling better. Ha – inner piece/peace 🙂

  106. Kirsty Avatar

    YOU SO ROCK THE FABULOUS PRODUCTS!!!

  107. Tina z. Avatar

    I love these dies and your cards are amazing.

  108. Kari VanNoy Avatar
    Kari VanNoy

    I love these layering dies! This is a beautiful card!

  109. Rebecca Stocks Avatar
    Rebecca Stocks

    I have just discovered Birch Press Designs and I’m now completely obsessed! Such gorgeous designs that have gotten my creative juices flowing. Can’t wait to get my hands on these products.

  110. Melanie Allen Avatar
    Melanie Allen

    Great cards!

  111. Vivian C. Avatar
    Vivian C.

    Changing the colors made the designs look so different.

  112. Michele Baird Avatar

    Dreamy! Love your color choices.

  113. Sandra W Avatar
    Sandra W

    Beautiful card!

  114. Lisa Stewart Avatar
    Lisa Stewart

    Love the layering die! Great cards.

  115. Alison Woodstock Avatar
    Alison Woodstock

    Desiree – your cards are beautiful! First I am seeing these dies and I love them

  116. Leanne S Avatar
    Leanne S

    Very pretty!

  117. Margery C Avatar
    Margery C

    Gorgeous cards. Appreciate the photos as you made the cards.