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Merry Christmas | By Natasha Vacca

Hello Birch Press Friends! I am super excited to be back today to share a holiday card with you using several AMAZING and beautiful new products from Birch Press Designs latest release! So let’s get started!

I had so much fun creating today’s card and couldn’t wait to create a sparkly holiday card using several new products! I started with the beautiful new Gilded Grace Hot Foil Plate and Die set! I used my hot foil system and followed the instructions per my machine. I foiled the Gilded Grace plate using a deep brown/gold foil. This foil/die set also has a middle circle you can foil/cut separately as well (I did not use this on today’s project). I wanted to mention this as this provides you with so many options with this set. Next I used the new coordinating/layering stencil. I used the Gilded Grace Outside Stencil set and chose 3 shades of blue ink. I started with the largest layer in the stencil set and the lightest shade of blue. I then continued with the next 2 stencils, using a medium shade and then my darkest shade last.

Once I had the background panel foiled and ink blended, I set this aside. For the middle of my panel I used the new Snowy Circle die set! This is a gorgeous 3 piece die set. I die cut the bottom layer using white card stock, the middle and top layer were die cut using the Memory Box Ocean Blue Collection paper pad. To add more texture on the middle layer I added some oxide inks to darken the middle layer a bit. Next I added embossing powder to both the middle and top layers. Once these layers were complete, I adhered them together using liquid glue. I then added foam tape to the back of the Snowy Circle layered set.

I then added a bit of ink blending to my center of the Gilded Grace background panel using Oxide Ink. Next I adhered the Snowy Circle onto the Gilded Grace panel with foam tape. To complete my card I chose the Handwritten Merry Christmas and Outline die set. I die cut the shadow layer using vellum and then die cut the inner script using white cardstock, as well as blue from the Ocean Blue paper pad collection (same blue as layer 2 in the Snowy Circle). I then adhered these layers together using liquid glue and added a bit of Foundry wax for added texture and interest. This completes my card today using several new products from the beautiful new release! Be sure to check out all of the beautiful new dies! I know you will love them!

Thanks so much for stopping by – I will be back next week!

Supplies

57478 Handwritten Merry Christmas and Outline
57467 Snowy Circle Layer Set
BPF512 Gilded Grace Hot Foil Plate and Die Set
42035 Gilded Grace Outside Stencil Set
SP1005 Ocean Blue 6×6 pack

August 2, 2022
Piped Icing Star Cookies

Hello, Birch Press Friends! Have you seen the amazing new, festive release? There are so many new dies, including snowflakes, ornaments, Santas, and more! And, there are new hot foil plates. I had to play with this fun Piped Icing Star die set because I love making cookies just like this for the holidays.

I first created a 5″x7″ card base out of red card stock. I then cut all of my stars from beige card stock. I inked up the edges of the stars with Vintage Photo Distress Ink to mimic the browning that cookies get when they’re ready to pull out of the oven.

I used the detail snowflake die to cut several pieces of white card stock. I placed each of these on a piece of copy paper and pressed VersaMark ink onto them. I then transferred them to a container of white embossing powder, made sure they were coated, and then embossed them with my heat gun. I repeated this process three times, which results in a thicker and more rounded look to the embossing powder. I then glued these to the center of the stars. It is so shiny and smooth just like real icing!

For the sentiment, I used a retired Birch Press Design stamp set called “You Are Awesome.” I just couldn’t pass up this perfect sentiment. I heat embossed the sentiment with white and red embossing powders, cut it out with a circle die, and inked up the edges with the Vintage Photo ink to make it look like another cookie.

After arranging all of my elements on the card, I cut off the edges where necessary and then popped them up on craft foam for dimension. I finished with some white enamel dots.

Thank you so much for joining us today. I hope this card inspires you and brings a smile to your face!

Wishing you a crafty day,
Allison

Supplies

57454 Piped Icing Star
sp1009 Earth Neutral 6×6 pack

August 1, 2022
Sage Meridian | By Seeka

Hello and welcome! Seeka here and today I’m sharing a card featuring the new Meridian Ornament Layer die set in shades of sage. This set is beautiful on its own but for this ornament, I added elements from the Ornament Basics die set.

I began by cutting the three layers of the Meridian Ornament in light sage, sage, and silver carstocks (great options are available in the Memory Box Vintage Pastel Mirror and Fresh Aqua 6×6 pads). I stacked and adhered the layers together and then adhered the ornament to a solid layer, from the Ornaments Basics die set, that I also cut from silver cardstock. I used another die from the basics set to create the silver hang piece.

To assemble the card, I used foam tape to adhere the ornament to a 4″ x 5.25″ panel of white cardstock which I then glued onto a 4.25″ x 5″ sage panel. I used a small sentiment stamp from my stash to stamp the sentiment and then added some matte silver embellishments. I finished by adhering the card front to a card base.

Thank you so much for visiting!

Supplies

57470 Meridian Ornament Layer Set

57314 Ornament Basics

SP1004 Fresh Aqua 6×6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6×6 pack

July 31, 2022
Tropical Hibiscus Hello | By Dilay Nacar

Hello, Birch Press Design friends! Dee here today sharing this embossed fresh and floral‘ hello’ card!

To begin, I embossed an A2-sized panel with the Memory Box Blooming 3D Embossing Folder, then adhered it onto an A2-sized, top-folding card base. I then cut the Linear Triangle die and adhered it to the bottom left corner.

Next, I cut the Tropical Hibiscus Contour Flowers and ink blended them with vibrant blues, green, yellow, and pink. I repeated this step three times, assembled them, then adhered them to the edge of the triangle with foam tape.

For the sentiment, I die cut hello three times in white and once in pink, then stacked and adhered them together and then onto the embossed portion of the card. As a finishing touch, I added clear droplets between the flowers and leaves!

I hope you enjoyed learning more about today’s card. Thank you so much for stopping by!

57486 Tropical Hibiscus Contour Layers

EF1014 Blooming 3D Embossing Folder

57393 Linear Triangle

57313 Helllo Topper

DRP101 Fairy Drops

July 27, 2022

Rosy Crochet Snowflake | By Seeka

Hello and welcome! Seeka here and today I’m sharing a snowflake card using the brand new Crochet Snowflake Layer Die set. This die set is gorgeous and each of the three layers can be used together or separately for different looks!

I started off by positioning Layer C, the base layer, just above the center of a 4″ x 5.25″ panel of white cardstock. I ran the piece through my die cutting machine and then set aside the resulting snowflake for another time; for this card I wanted to use the negative space which includes the small cut out out details between the snowflake’s “arms.”

Next, I used Layer B to cut once from a light rosy mauve cardstock (some similar options can be found in the Memory Box Berry Red 6×6 Paper Pack) and once from a scrap piece of heavy white cardstock. I adhered these two layers together with the rosy mauve layer on top.

Next, I used the Layer A die to cut from a rose gold metallic cardstock (a similar color can be found in the Memory Box Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6×6 pack).

To assemble the card, I first glued the white panel (with Layer C cut out of it) to the center of a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel of dark mauve cardstock. Next, I used a glue dot behind the center of Layer B to adhere it to the background panel. Then I used another glue dot behind the center of Layer A to adhere it to Layer B.

Finally, to finish the card, I stamped a small holiday sentiment from my stash in black ink and then glued the card front to a card base.

Thank you so much for visiting!

Supplies

57474 Crochet Snowflake Layer Set

Sp1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6×6 pack

July 26, 2022

Rainbow Floral Star | by Crystal Komara

Hello readers and happy Monday! Welcome back from the weekend! This is Design Team member Crystal Komara here with you today sharing a cheerful rainbow themed card made using just layer plate B of the Floral Star Layering dies.

Card details:

The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White smooth cardstock. I cut a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of the same white cardstock and ran it through my Big Shot using the Memory Box Blooming 3D embossing folder. This is one of my favorite embossing folders as the detail is impeccable and the result is always gorgeous.

I cut 5 1/2″ x 1/4″ strips of cardstock in a rainbow array of colors. I used cardstock from the following 6″ x 6″ paper packs:

I adhered the strips of cardstock down the center of the card. I die cut Layer B of the Floral Star Layering dies from white cardstock. I then fussy cut small pieces of the colored cardstock and adhered it behind sections of the floral star to continue the rainbow theme. I adhered the floral star to the center of the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension.

Lastly, using the Lingo Thanks stamp set, I stamped the “you mean the world to me” sentiment in Versamark ink on black cardstock. I heat embossed the words with white embossing powder. I adhered this thin sentiment strip across the center of the card.

I love creating cards with rainbow themes. I just think they are so colorful and cheerful. Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

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July 25, 2022

Floral Thanks by Jeanne Jachna

I’m smitten with flowers so I adore the last floral release from Birch Press Design. The flowers are generally all three layer and look great in any color combination. Each layer has embossed lines to help guide you in assembling them.

To get started I always cut and arrange several flowers in different shades so that later when I decide to make I have lots of assembled flowers to choose from.

I like to assemble the images on a piece of plastic the size of my card front. The clear plastic makes it easy to pick up the entire arrangement and layer it over different backgrounds to help me decide which one I like best.

Because I cut the flowers ahead of time, before I make my cards, I find that I choose colors I might not have originally selected. Just as an example.. I wouldn’t normally think the plum colored berries would compliment the red roses, but they do, and I think they’re perfect!

If you look close you’ll notice I changed one of the Fuddled Leaf branches in the background. The color was too similar to the lime Flora cover plate so I selected a different shade for more contrast.

Enjoy creating your own floral bouquets with beautiful layered blooms from Birch Press Design!

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July 24, 2022

Glossy and Bright Butterfly

Hello, Birch Press Friends! I have been loving glossy black card stock so much lately, and I thought it would be great for a butterfly. So today I am sharing this card featuring the Glimmer Butterfly Layer Set.

I started by making the butterfly. I used yellow card stock for the bottom layer, pink card stock for the middle layer, and the glossy black card stock for the top layer. I adhered the layers together with liquid glue. I added some clear fairy jewels as an embellishment.

For my background, I used Layer A from the Epiphany Plate Layer Set. I die cut it from white card stock and adhered the main outside layer to a white A2 card base. I also adhered the inner ring to the card base. I kept the small center piece to use at a later time. I never throw pieces out! I added some clear fairy jewels around the ring to accentuate the circle.

I white heat embossed the sentiment onto black card stock and then cut it out with the matching die. I also used the die to cut two layers of white card stock and adhered those to the back of the sentiment for dimension.

Thank you so much for joining us today. I hope this card inspires you and brings a smile to your face!

Wishing you a crafty day,
Allison

Supplies

56098 Epiphany Plate Layer Set

57429 Glimmer Butterfly Layer Set

SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

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cb510 Say It Big clear stamp and die set

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JWL001 Clear Jewels

July 18, 2022

Peony Hello by Jeanne Jachna

I hope you’re having a great weekend doing something that you love. If I get my way I’ll be in the garden seeing what’s new to discover. Maybe some new blooms or perhaps the beginnings of some summer veggies! I love when my hobbies overlap and these gorgeous blooms made from paper are just as beautiful as the real thing.

The florals are easy to assemble. This is a three layer die so I chose three shades of pink cardstock. To save time I cut all of the layers from each of the three shades. I mixed up the shades when I assembled them to create each bloom. I don’t think you need to always have blooms dark to light or vice versa.

To add some sparkle I cut the Honeycomb Bevel Layer set from white and gold glitter cardstock. To compliment the flowers I layered the assembled honeycomb panel over shades of pink cardstock.

The Hello Sugar Script foil die adds even more gold elegance to this floral card. The sentiment die includes an outline die cut so there’s lots of possibilities.

I hope you’ll enjoy creating with the layered florals in the shop – they’re total eye candy!

Supplies

57504 Prime Peony Duo Contour Layers

BPF501 Hello Sugar Script Hot Foil Plate and Die Set

56104 Honeycomb Bevel Plate Layer Set

SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

July 16, 2022

Swirling Waves of Thanks | by April Antonio

Hello and happy Wednesday! Welcome back to the Birch Press Design blog — April here bringing you some waves of crafty goodness with a new project.

Today’s project features the new Curling Waves stencils, embossing folder and matching die set.

I started today’s project by really wanting to use the new Curling Waves stencils. This was my first time using the stencils and I was intrigued by the two-tone look that could be achieved by using both together. The set comes with two stencils; one has larger waves, and the other smaller waves that fit right on top to give that 3-D wave effect.

I aligned the first stencil with the larger waves over an A2 sized piece of white cardstock and ink blended using a light blue ink. Next I aligned the stencil with the smaller waves right on top, making sure to line up the waves, and ink blended using a dark teal color ink.

The next important step I did involved the embossing folder. The stencil design actually matches up to the embossing folder exactly. I took the A2 sized piece of cardstock, carefully aligned it with the embossing folder waves, and used a piece of painter’s tape to keep it in place. Then I ran it through my die cut machine.

Since this is a 3-D embossing folder, and is thicker than regular embossing folders, I used two plastic shims instead of two cutting plates to run this through. I am using Gemini die cut machine, and it worked beautifully.

Next, I took a piece of teal colored metallic paper from the Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad and also ran that through my die cut machine with the Curling Waves embossing folder — the results? Wow!

Now I have two A2 panels with the waves on them. I took the metallic A2 panel and used my paper trimmer to cut it at an angle starting at the bottom left edge. I took one of those pieces and cut a about 1.5″ off from the top.

Now I had to metallic pieces with the exact same embossed pattern as my white A2 panel that I stenciled on. Using liquid glue, I lined up the metallic pieces in the top left and bottom right corners of the white panel, make sure to line up the curling waves embossed pattern so it would appear to continue on as one seamless pattern.

Next, I took a piece of light blue metallic cardstock from the same Vintage Pastel cardstock pack and used the matching Curling Waves die cuts to cut out the individual waves. I glued these to the front of the card using liquid glue.

Next, I adhered the entire panel to an A2 card base and used the ‘thank you’ from the Kind Hearts stamp set to heat emboss the sentiment to the middle portion of the card. In hindsight, I should have stamped the sentiment before dry embossing the white panel, but it worked out okay.

My final touches were to add some gemstones from the Winter Fantasy Fairy set to the center of the curls.

This card took a little bit more time, but it turned out great. I’m especially excited about using these new Birch Press 3-D embossing folders. I hope this has inspired you to get out there and craft. Have a great day!