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  • Sending Winter Thanks | By Amanda Wilcox

    Sending Winter Thanks | By Amanda Wilcox

    Hello everyone. This is Amanda from Twiddler’s Nook today getting a jump on winter thank you cards that I’ll be sending out after Christmas.

    For these cards, I die cut the layers for the Floral Star from two different blue cardstocks and then the bottom layer from white and silver glitter cardstock. I was playing around with different looks and wanted to see which I liked better.

    I used liquid glue to adhere the layers and put clear blocks on top to help them dry flat.

    Next, I die cut the Radial Pinpoint Plate from a light gray and white cardstocks and adhered them to white card bases.

    I knew I wanted these to be thank you cards so I pulled out the Big Sending Sugar Script word dies out and cut the shadow from vellum and white, and the word from white and the darker blue cardstock.

    I really like the look of the stacked word dies for that dimension and visual interest so I cut each word 3 times and glued them together. Once those were dry, I moved on to assembling my cards.

    I used liquid glue to adhere the floral star, then a combo of liquid glue and foam squares for the sentiments.

    For finishing touches, I added some white pearls to the gray card and clear gems to the other.

    I appreciate you sharing your time with me. Have a fabulous day.

    Supplies

    57384 Pinpoint Radial Plate

    Big Sending Sugar Script

    56118 Floral Star Layer Set

  • Pink Poinsettia Joy | By Seeka

    Pink Poinsettia Joy | By Seeka

    Hello there! It’s Seeka here and today I’m using the Floral Star die set which, this time of year, reminds me of a poinsettia. For a modern twist on traditional Christmas colors, I used pinks and teals instead of reds and greens.

    I started by die cutting the three layers of the Floral star set in three shades of pink. I glued the layers together, the darkest fullest layer on the bottom. To allow some flex in the petals, I only added glue to the centers of the flowers, leaving the tips unglued. When all three layers were adhered together, I curled the tips of the petals around my fingers so they’d curve upward a bit for added dimension.

    Next, I used the Big Joy die set to cut the sentiment three times from white cardstock. I adhered the three layers together, for dimension, and then adhered the combined piece to the shadow layer, which I’d cut from vellum.

    For the background, I used an ink-blending tool to blend aqua ink onto an 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel of white cardstock. I concentrated the color at the four corners and when I finished, I splattered some white paint onto the panel, to mimic snow.

    To assemble the card, I adhered the sentiment to the center of the Floral Star and then adhered the Floral Star to the ink-blended panel. Finally, I adhered the card front to an A2-sized card base.

    Thank you so much for visiting and I hope your holidays are warm and cozy!


    Supplies


  • String Art Nativity Star by Jeanne Jachna

    String Art Nativity Star
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Hi and thanks for stopping by! Today I’m sharing a glittery card made with the String Art Nativity Star background die. It’s got me singing “Star of Wonder” while I make!

    I wish you could see the sparkle on this one in person! Here’s how I made it!

    I wanted to cut the die and leave only an impression to color. I didn’t want the cuts to go all the way through the paper. You can accomplish this indifferent ways.. you can emboss the die or add a piece of packing tape to the back of your cardstock. My machine is getting old and requires a shim to cut completely. So all I had to do is remove the shim.

    You can use any media you like to color the design. I used Copic markers. You don’t have to be clean and stay in the lines – you’re going to cover this panel with a clean die cut image.

    To add some sparkle I mixed Ranger Glossy Accents with Gina K Glitz Gliter Gel. This made the gel more fluid and easier to spread. I added the clean die cut image die while the paste was still wet.

    I stacked a second clean die cut to the first to add dimension and to give the look of stained glass.

    This is a fun technique that will work with lots of different dies – I sure hope you’ll give it at try!

    Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5″

    Supplies

     

     

    57380 String Art Nativity Star

     

     

    57304 Peace Honey Script

     

  • Stitched Stripe Background | By Leigh Houston

    Stitched Stripe Background | By Leigh Houston

    Hello, friends! Thank you for stopping by today! I’m here sharing this card featuring Birch Press Designs’s Frosty Flake layering dies. I accented this perfect snowflake with a stitched stripe background, and I’ll walk you through the process today!

    I started my card with my background. I cut an A2-sized panel of blush cardstock and some coordinating 1/4″ strips of coordinating pink and white cardstock. To create the background, I would glue one strip down at a time and then add a quick and simple line of backstitching down its side before adhering the next strip. I did the stitching by hand, but this would be equally easy to do with a sewing machine.

    To make the snowflake, I die cut all three layers of the Frosty Flake layering dies from white cardstock, adhering them together with liquid glue. I then cut an additional layer A from heavy 110# vellum, adhering it on top of the snowflake only in the center to allow the edges to raise up for some dimension. I finished the snowflake by adhering a silver gem in the center.

    To finish the card, I die cut my “thanks” sentiment from the Thanks Sugar Script die (die cutting it from white and a darker pink, slightly offsetting the white on top to create a shadow). A few glittery sequins and this card was finished!

    I hope you enjoyed this project. Links to the products I used are below. Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you again soon with another Birch Press Designs’s project!


    Supplies


    Thanks Sugar Script
  • Rainbow Snowflake | By Dilay Nacar

    Rainbow Snowflake | By Dilay Nacar

    Welcome back, crafty friends! Dilay here from justcallmedee.com sharing a fun, holiday-themed rainbow snowflake card! Today’s card is quick and easy to recreate,  perfect for your last minute cards!

    To begin, I die cut the ‘Frosty Flake Layer Set’ A, B, and C layering die and adhered them together. I also cut an additional layer A and set that aside to place under my snowflake for added dimension. 

    Frosty Flake layers A. B, and C
    A, B, and C layered and adhered together

    Next, I ink blended the snowflake using colors in rainbow order and set that aside to dry while I worked on the background. For this step, I cut an A2 sized background using the ‘Radial Pinpoint Plate’ die then adhered that onto another piece of A2 sized white cardstock for added stability. 

    Pinpoint Radial Plate

    Next, I created the sentiment using the ‘Warm Wishes’ stamp from the ‘Christmas Ornament and Labels’ stamp set, first stamping it in black ink then die cutting it with the coordinating banner die. 

    Sentiment
    Layer A adhered to center of background

    To put the card together, I glued the extra layer A to the center of the ‘Radial Pinpoint Plate’ panel background then glued the snowflake on top of that. Once dry, I added a few iridescent flat back pearls and adhered the banner sentiment with foam tape.

    Embellishments

    I hope you enjoyed this fun, non-traditional holiday card! Thank you so much for visiting and I wish you a very happy holiday season!

    57388 Frosty Flake Layer Set
    57384 Pinpoint Radial Plate
    8154 Christmas Ornament and Labels clear stamp and die set
  • Snowflake Poinsetta | by Crystal Komara

    Snowflake Poinsetta | by Crystal Komara

    Hello readers! This is Crystal here with you today sharing a unique way to turn the Pinpoint Snowflake die into a poinsettia or similar Christmas flower.

    The base of this A2 sized card is made from Cherry Red cardstock. I used a scalloped frame die to create the white scalloped background to allow the vibrant red Pinpoint Snowflake Poinsettia to POP!

    Here is a step-by-step instructional video showing how to use the Pinpoint Snowflake die to create this card:

    I hope you have enjoyed seeing a more non-traditional way to use this die while learning another way to get more use from your Birch Press Design products. Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful holiday season!

  • A Dimensional Christmas! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Dimensional Christmas! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    I am here today featuring a few die sets! For today’s project I will be using the Pinpoint Snowflake Die, String Art Frame Die, Frosty Flake Layering Die Set and the Merry Honey Script Die Set!

    Layering all these dies together will give your card added dimension and make your focal point come to life!

    I dug into my stash of specialty papers for the right color combination, and for these cards I chose the cool spectrum of blues and greens…

    Once all my images where die cut, I used my liquid adhesive to make sure I had a good bond for my papers and set them all aside to dry.

    I chose a 5-inch x 7-inch card base for each of my cards, and even though the string art frame is made for a standard A2 size card, I positioned it towards the bottom of the card base and then set the snowflake towards the top!

    Added my sentiment to the bottom right-hand side of the designed and we have three beautiful card designs ready for your Christmas Gifts!

    I grab traditional Christmas Colors – Red, Green and Ivory and started my die cutting.

    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!


    Supplies


    57327 String Art Frame
    57307 Merry Honey Script

  • Peaceful Snowflake by Jeanne Jachna

    Peaceful Snowflake
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by! I hope your holiday preparations are going smoothly and you’re enjoying time with the family!

    If you like a little bling then this card is for you! There’s something about winter that makes me want to bring out the glitter and foil that remind me of ice and snow.

    I’ve told you before that one of my favorite dies is the Viola Cover Plate Layer C. It’s just gorgeous with a stitched design and die cut openings. I’m convinced that it can make anything beautiful!

    I inked the panel with Distress Oxide in Worn Lipstick, Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac. The inky panel is layered over a silver foil panel so the foil peeks through the die cut openings.

    The panel is topped with the Mini Snowflake Frame cut from white card stock and silver glitter paper.

    A Double stitched Rectangle Frame from Poppystamps keeps the edges clean and gives the card a finished look.

    I wish you could see this sparkly design in person.. the photos just don’t capture the shine! Hugs and all the best to you for a great day!

    Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5″

    Supplies

     

     

    57391 Mini Snowflake Frame Layer Set

     

     

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

     

     

    57304 Peace Honey Script

     

     

    1996 Double Stitch Rectangle Frames

     

  • Versatile Mini Snowflake Frame Layer Set | with Ardyth

    Versatile Mini Snowflake Frame Layer Set | with Ardyth

    Good morning! It’s Ardyth here with the new Mini Snowflake Frame Layer set, to show you how versatile it can be!

    Last week I made a see-through tag with it by discarding the inner pieces of the snowflake, but keeping the pieces between the frame and snowflake for the bottom layer in place with some clear tape on the back.

    I spritzed it with some shimmer spray, then added mica flakes on the frame for a really frosty look!

    I finished the tag with just the shadow layer of the Simple Joy die (which fits perfectly inside the frame!), cut from silver glitter card from the Holiday Glitter pad.

    That hole in the top of the snowflake is the perfect place to add some sparkly twine to attach the tag to your gift!

    But it also makes a perfect addition to a card! I created another tag in the exact same way, and then popped it up onto a plain white card base. The dimension allows you to see through the snowflake again, creating interest and depth.


    Supplies


    57391 Mini Snowflake Frame Layer Set
    57218 Simple Joy
    GP1005 Holiday Glitter Pad

  • Nativity Star Trees | by Crystal Komara

    Nativity Star Trees | by Crystal Komara

    Hello readers and happy Friday! I hope you have fun things planned for the weekend ahead. This is Crystal here with you today sharing a whole new way to use the beautiful String Art Nativity Star die! I have used select pieces of this background die and fussy cut it to create some very stylish triangular Christmas trees! Please continue to the end of today’s post for a video showing I made these trees.

    This slimline card measures 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. Slimline cards are designed to fit inside a regular #10 business sized envelope and require no additional postage. The base of this slimline card was made from 80 lb. cherry red cardstock.

    Here is a step-by-step YouTube video showing how I created this card:

    I hope you have enjoyed seeing another creative way to use the beautiful Birch Press Design products. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!