Hello again everyone! Ashlea here and I’m thrilled to be back with some tips using one of the newest die sets available from Birch Press. The Epiphany Layer set reminded me so much of the holidays, specifically a wreath, so I wanted to bring in festive colors that would help remind others of that as well! To do this, I customized my colors for each layer by creating my own colored card stock. I used Catherine Pooler inks for this and used a “pad to paper” technique that I’ve used here before, but it’s so useful that I thought it warranted another mentioned.
To create the wreath part of the image, I used Lime Rickey on white card stock for Layer A, Grass Skirt on white card stock for Layer B, and finally Spruce on white card stock for layer C. I love the dimension these colors give to my “wreath” and that they work so well to get the point of the wreath across.
For the center of the wreath I thought I’d bring in the reds to complete my holiday palette. I used Samba for Layer A, Polished for Layer B, and Peppermint Scrub for Layer C. Again the choice to darken the tones on the descending layers gives a great deal of shadow and depth to the collections of die cuts.
As you can see from the die in the photo above, there is even one more piece to the die that I have omitted for this card but saved for another time. I love these types of cover dies that can be used together or separately to create so many looks and types of designs for cards.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed learning a bit about how I created this look using the new Epiphany Layer set!
GIVEAWAY ALERT!! We are celebrating the new release at Birch Press Design, and are giving away the Epiphany Layer A die that I used on today’s card! For your chance to win leave a comment for me on today’s post. I love to read your comments.
2) For a second chance to win one for YOU and a FRIEND, follow us on Instagram @birchpressdesign Like the Instagram post for this card and TAG YOUR FRIENDS. One tag per comment please–the more friends you tag, the more chances you have to win. Both you are your friend must follow @birchpressdesign to be eligible to win. One comment will be selected and you and your friend will both receive this stamp set.
You must comment by midnight EST August 23. Winners will be announced August 26.
Comments
58 responses to “DIY Custom Colored Card Stock AND GIVEAWAY | Ashlea Cornell”
This is a beautiful design, thanks for sharing.
So beautiful! <3
So so pretty!! Another fantastic die and a super fun technique!! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful colors. So bright and cheerful.
thanks for sharing.
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Oh so GORGEOUS!
Those hand inked card
stock colors are so vibrant
& really accentuate the
layered die cuts. I’d love to win
this amazing die!
Your color combination is amazing! And I have always love these dies,
Love the color combination. I’ve been using mostly monochromatic combos when using Birch Press dies…I will have to try this color combo. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow, what a beautiful die! Love how you used it for a Christmas card.
This card was so beautifully made! Love the die and the colors you chose. This will be perfect for Christmas time 🙂
Very beautiful. Love the color combo. And great idea to use a pad-to-paper technique to get custom colored cardstock.
Gorgeous! I love your intricate layered dies!
I love the custom look of ink pad to paper and it stretches your supplies! I always forget about this technique thanks for the reminder. Beautiful card!
Beautiful card!
Yay! This one, the Epiphany die, is my favorite from the new release. Your example is lovely!
Love your card and technique! Beautiful!
Beautiful and the colors are just up my Florida alley!
Festive and pretty card! I do so love the “mandala” type dies and creating a wreath gives yet another possibility! Great idea to use the pad to paper technique for the die cutting.
What a gorgeous die.
Fantastic card. The dies are so pretty and versatile. I love the bold word dies. I have one set in my inventory and love it. Haven’t got any stackables yet, but they are definitely on my wish list.
Great card & design, you should win a prize!
What a gorgeous die and card! I love the colors!
Such a pretty card. Love this die!
What a pretty card…love the colours you chose and the gorgeous die.
Gorgeous dies & love your color choices!
This is gorgeous!! Loving the card
Such a cute card, thanks for sharing💗
Love the colors you used. Such a pretty card!
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
So pretty in these colors.
Love your color combos and the ‘wreath’ look you created. This is a wonderful die and would be so versatile. Thanks for sharing!
I love your idea of using these dies for a wreath—one more creative way to use them!
Such a beautiful card! The new layer die is so neat. Great ideas!
Love this uniques design – so cheerful
Love the color combo! Awesome card and awesome dies!
These dies are so stunning and have so much detail! Great card and I really like your color choices.
Gorgeous color choices and a classic beautiful design.
Wow, this is a gorgeous design! What a beautiful card!
Oh what a lovely card! Beautiful design and color combination.
Lovely work on this
card. The layered
dies work so well
together!
Carla from Utah
Thanks for reminding me that I can color my cardstock with ink pads. There are so many new ideas out there, and sometime the older techniques get forgotten. I’m attempting to keep a list of them to jog my memory. I’ll add this to it.
Another beautiful Birch Press Die! I love seeing different ways a die is used by others. Sometimes just the change of colors can give it a totally new look.
Love your Fabulous work!
Fabulous colors. So bright.
Gorgeous card, awesome dies, I love the custom colored cardstock!
This is very pretty!
Wow, I just love these colours.
So beautiful, I love this die and the way your project turned out!
What a beautiful and colorful card!
I love your use of color. Your designs are quite unique and wonderful.
What a pretty card! I love the colors.
Beautiful. Simply love the layering dies!
Wow, it has such depth. And it’s in my favorite shades!
Yay for CP inks! And the card is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win!
Very pretty card. Your colors really make the center pop.
Love this die and the custom color paper using the inks!
So beautiful!!!
Beautiful card. Love how you make your own colored cardstock. I forget to use to pad to paper technique.
Reminds me of stained glass windows!