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  • Sending Sunshine by Jeanne Jachna

    Sending Sunshine
    by Jeanne Jachna

    I’m so excited with the latest Birch Press Design Release because it’s all about FLOWERS! I am anxious for spring to arrive, and until I have some blooms of my own in the garden I’m making away in my craft room with these beauties.

    I love that the new florals are sized perfectly for arranging together. And each layered floral die set comes with a fold out graphic showing you how to assemble each one so there is no guessing.

    I always start by laying out images on a clear sheet of plastic the size of my card base. I can slide different color panels underneath to see exactly what the card will look like when it’s assembled.

    My card features the Wispy Blooms, Fuddled Leaf and Tiny Tuft Flowers. The sentiment is from the Kind Hearts stamp set that has a mixed pretty handwritten and print font.

    My background is just a single layer of the Viola Plate die trio background set. It’s gorgeous enough with it’s pinpoint print to leave all on it’s own.

    The new layered blooms are absolutely stunning and have you smiling like the real thing! The only thing you’ll miss is their fragrance!

    Finished size 4.25 x 5.5″

    Supplies

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

    57506 Wispy Blooms Contour Layers

    57500 Fuddled Leaf Branches Contour Layers

    57501 Tiny Tuft Flowers and Leaves Contour Layers

    CL8163 Kind Hearts clear stamp set

    SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack

    SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack

    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack

    SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6×6 pack

    SP1006 Stormy Blue 6×6 pack

  • Fresh, Green, Springtime | By April Antonio

    Fresh, Green, Springtime | By April Antonio

    Happy Monday! I am so excited to be with you today sharing a floral card in celebration of Springtime.

    I used the Eucalyptus Stem & Berries die to create fresh, green leaf and berry sprigs. I used two shades of green, and three shades of purple and magenta from the Lush Green aand Vibrant Violet 6×6 paper pads.

    I used double sided adhesive sheets on the back of the cardstock before diecutting the leaf and berry pieces to make the layering that much easier.

    Once I had all the leaf and berry sprigs cut out and and assembled, I used a sheet of the white woodgrain cardstock from Open Studio to cut a 4″ x 9″ piece of cardstock. I folded this in half to get a slimline card base on which I arranged the floral sprigs.

    For my sentiment I used the beautiful Kind Hearts stamp set and heat embossed it with Versafine black pigment ink. I finished the card off with some twinkling jewels scattered around the card.

    That’s it! I hope you have a great rest of your day, and can find time to create during your week.

    -April

    Supplies

    57496 Eucalyptus Stem and Berries Contour Layers

    CL8163 Kind Hearts clear stamp set

    SH44001 Woodgrain Paper Pack White

    SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6×6 pack

    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack

    JWL002 Pastel Jewels

  • A Star and Fuddled Leaf on a Layered Wreath! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Star and Fuddled Leaf on a Layered Wreath! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    We are always finding ways to stretch our supplies, so I figured I would add to your list! The Tranquility Layering Die Set has a center circle that is separate when die cutting! This is the perfect opportunity to not only get multiple card fronts, but to also create a wreath design! So, that is what we are going to do and add a few flowers and leaves from the Contour Layers Collection!

    Complete all your die cutting at once and then start layering!

    I chose very neutral colors, ivory and kraft, for the outer ring of the tranquility layering set. I also cut multiples of each layer to add more dimension!

    Our flowers and leaves are die cut from the Earth Neutral and Berry Red Card Pads. I always completed my layering with liquid adhesive first before going to my card front panel.

    Using double sided foam tape I placed my wreath in the center towards the top of my panel and then started adding my leaves first and then my florals on top!

    I then used the Hello Honey Script die for my sentiment and placed just below the wreath and allowing some of the florals to overhang the hello. This just adds a little more interest!

    To finish our card I placed this panel on an ivory card stock cut to 4 1/4 in x 5 1/2 in and adhered this to a Standard A2 size card base that measures 4 1/4 in x 5 1/2 in.

    Hope you enjoyed today’s project!

    Make sure you stay tuned for more wonderful projects coming soon!


    Supplies


    57412 Tranquility Layer Set
    57505 Star Flowers Contour Layers
    57500 Fuddled Leaf Branches Contour Layers
    SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack
    SP1009 Earth Neutral 6×6 pack
  • Berries Galore | By Seeka

    Berries Galore | By Seeka

    Hello and welcome! Seeka here and today and I’m sharing another clean and simple card featuring the Eucalyptus Stem and Berries Contour Layers die set.

    For this card I went with pink and red berries and aqua leaves. I started by die cutting the leaves and branches from two colors of aqua cardstock. I glued the darker detail layers of each leaf onto the lighter base layer. Then I cut berries from pink and red cardstock and glued them to their stems.

    Next, I created the sentiment using the Big Hello Sugar Script die set. I cut the detail layer from red cardstock and the shadow layer from white cardstock.

    To assemble the card, I glued the base of the leafy stems to a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel of white cardstock and then I used foam tape to pop up some of the leaves and berries. I also used foam tape to adhere the die-cut sentiment as well as a smaller sentiment from my stash. I trimmed any stem ends that were peeking out from behind the sentiment and then to finish, I adhered the card front to a card base.

    Thank you so much for visiting!


    Supplies


  • Dainty Rose Hugs | Natasha Vacca

    Hello Crafty Friends, it is Natasha here and I am excited to be back today to share a bright and colorful card using the beautiful Dainty Rose and Leaves Contour Layers die set! So let’s get started!

    I started by die cutting the the Dainty Rose layers using the Vibrant Violet card stock paper pad. I love these paper pads as the colors coordinate beautifully together! I chose 3 colors of card stock from this paper pad for my roses. I die cut all the layers for the 3 roses and set them aside. Next I die cut the leaves from the Dainty Rose set using the Lush Green paper pad. For the leaves I chose 2 coordinating colors of card stock from this paper pad.

    Next I ink blended on each layer of the roses and leaves die cuts. I used Distress Oxide Inks to ink blend on the card stock. I used a combination of Distress Oxide colors. I was so happy with the result! I love the added dimension this provides. Once my ink blending was complete, I carefully adhered each layer together using liquid glue.

    For the background today I used a gelli print I had previously created from my stash. I loved the combination of colors with these gorgeous roses and leaves! I trimmed my panel down and then adhered this to an A2 card base. I then started to work on placement for my roses and leaves. I first adhered the leaves with a both liquid glue and foam tape. Once these were adhered I added some metallic watercolor splatters to my leaves and and background for added dimension. Once this was dry, I then adhered my roses to my card panel.

    To complete my card I chose a sentiment from the Kind Hearts stamp set. I stamped the hugs sentiment using black ink. This completes my card! I hope you enjoyed today’s card and I will be back soon with more inspiration!

    57499 Dainty Rose and Leaves Contour Layers
    CL8163 Kind Hearts clear stamp set
    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack
    SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6×6 pack
  • Rose Bunch | by Crystal Komara

    Rose Bunch | by Crystal Komara

    Hello crafty readers! This is Design Team member Crystal Komara here with you today. I’m excited to be featuring an exciting new product today called Rose Bunch, it is part of the new Contouring Layer Die release from Birch Press Design. This is a 3-piece layering die set that will create beautiful, intricate, realistic looking flowers.

    Card details:

    The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. Using the Pinpoint Radial Plate, I die cut the first layer from black cardstock. Using the Rose Bunch Contour Layering die, I die cut the three layers from three different colored yellow cardstock using the Sunny Orange 6 x 6″ paper pad. Below I’ll show more details photos from how I die cut the layers:

    The base layer
    The middle detail layer
    Layering the bottom and middle together (using the imprinted lines to align layers)
    The top most intricate layer
    Using the included guide to help align layers

    I’ll be completely honest that while lining up the layers was easy enough, it did take a good amount of time and a fair amount of patience. Admittedly, patience in intricate things is NOT my strong suit, so it was a learning curve for me. *I also found that a fine-tip liquid glue held the layers together well, although my tip for the future would be to use adhesive lined cardstock for easier assembly.

    Using the Dainty Rose and Leaves Contour die, I die cut the leaves only using the Lush Green 6 x 6″ paper pack. I adhered the leaves behind the roses. I adhered the roses to the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment “thinking of you” in yellow ink on a piece of white cardstock. The sentiment is from the Contempo Greetings stamp set and it also has a coordinating die. I adhered the sentiment using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension.

    These new Contour Layering dies are SOoooo gorgeous! With this rose bunch you could create floral designs in every color of the rainbow leaving you with so many options. Flowery cards are also great for nearly e-v-e-r-y occasion!

    Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

    Supplies

    57495 Rose Bunch Contour Layers

    57384 Pinpoint Radial Plate

    SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack

    57499 Dainty Rose and Leaves Contour Layers

    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack

    8160 Contempo Greetings clear stamp and die set

  • Vintage Pimpernels | By Allison Frazier

    Vintage Pimpernels | By Allison Frazier

    Hello, Friends! Today I am sharing this card featuring the new Pimpernel Contour Layers die set with a vintage inspired color combination. This card is part of our current Instagram Hop! If you haven’t yet participated in the hop, click here to head over to Instagram for your chance at winning one of our new floral layering die sets. Comments close today (Tuesday) March 22 11:59 pm EST, so there is still time!

    I started my card by dry embossing the Flora Plate Layer C die onto a panel of teal card stock. I then inked up part of the panel with some darker teal ink in order to create a glow in the center. I splattered the panel with gold paint and then adhered it to a parchment colored A2 card base.

    I used the Pimpernel die to cut the two main parts of the flower from a light orange card stock. I inked the top layer with a darker orange ink and then inked the edges of the bottom layer with white pigment ink to create a bit more contrast. I used gold foil card stock for the small middle piece of the flower, the top layer of the leaves, and the “hello” sentiment. To give the flowers even more dimension, I used a stylus tool and popped them up on foam tape.

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

    Wishing you a crafty day,
    Allison


    Supplies


    57488 Pimpernel Contour Layers
    57437 Flora Plate Layer Set
    Hello Sugar Script
    FP1001 Polished Foil Pad pack
  • Fresh Floral Wreath | By Dilay Nacar

    Fresh Floral Wreath | By Dilay Nacar

    Happy Monday, crafty friends! Dee here today sharing this fresh floral card featuring the Star Flowers dies from the latest Floral Contour Layers collection! 

    I started by cutting Layer A, B, and C of the Petal Triangle dies twice, then adhered them (mirrored) onto a piece of white cardstock that I cut down to 5.5” x 4.25”.

    Next, I cut layers A, B, and C of the Tranquility Layer die (saving the center circle for a future project, then adhered it to the center of the two triangles. 

    I cut the Star Flowers Contour Layer dies twice in yellow cardstock and once in coral. I layered each flower then adhered them together and onto the Tranquility frame. Next, I die-cut leaves from the Dainty Rose and Leaves dies set in shades of teal then adhered them tucked behind the flowers. 

    For the sentiment, I die cut the Handwritten Hugs in gold glitter cardstock and adhered it to the card with foam tape. As a finishing touch, I added embellishments in coordinating colors to the center of each flower! 

    Thanks so much for joining me today!

    57505 Star Flowers Contour Layers
    56107 Petal Triangle Layer Set
    57412 Tranquility Layer Set
    57499 Dainty Rose and Leaves Contour Layers
    57419 Handwritten Hugs and Outline
    GEM102 Winter Fantasy Fairy Gemstones
    GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad
    SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack
    SP1004 Fresh Aqua 6×6 pack
    SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack
    GEM101 Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones
  • Instagram Hop & Giveaway

    Instagram Hop & Giveaway

    It’s the first day of spring! To celebrate we’re sending you flowers from the latest release at Birch Press Design! Join us in celebrating by following along on our Instagram Instahop!

    Hop along to each participating member’s account, follow each person, and prepare to be inspired! Make sure to leave a comment tagging a friend to let us know that you stopped by and to be entered into the @birchpressdesign GIVEAWAY! (Comments close on Tuesday, March 22 11:59 pm EST. One comment per team member’s post, please.) Winners will be announced on the Birch Press Design Instagram Account.

  • Easy Bright Birthday | by April Antonio

    Easy Bright Birthday | by April Antonio

    Happy Saturday and welcome back to the blog! Today I am sharing another very easy card using the awesome Floral Balloon die set.

    Sometimes I feel like getting inky, and that’s how I felt when preparing this card. I didn’t want to choose cardstock colors, so I diecut all the pieces from white cardstock and did ink blending to add color.

    I started by die cutting layers A, B and C of the Flora Plate set. I ink blended with pink onto Layer B, and with yellow onto Layer C. Then I adhered all of them to an A2 card front.

    Next I die cut Layers A, B and C of the Floral Balloon die set from white cardstock. Similar to above, I ink blended on the layers, but this time using yellow for Layer B and pink for Layer C. I then adhered those together in order — placing the white Layer A on the bottom, then stacking layers B and C on top of that.

    I assembled the card by gluing my ink-blended balloon die cut in the upper left corner of the card, and tying yellow cord around the end.

    For the sentiment, I used my new favorite — the Contempo Greetings set, to heat emboss ‘happy birthday’ onto white cardstock, and then die cut it out using the coordinating dies.

    The final touch was to add a few well placed pink jewels for some sparkle.

    Supplies

    57437 Flora Plate Layer Set

    57433 Floral Balloon Layer Set

    CL8160 Contempo Greetings clear stamp set

    JWL003 Bright Jewels