Author: birch press

  • 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!

  • Merry Christmas Poinsettia | By Amanda Wilcox

    Hello everyone, it’s Amanda from Twiddler’s Nook joining you today for another idea to stretch the dies you may already have. I’m taking the Dahlia Mini Frame and choosing colors to make it look more like a poinsettia for Christmas.

    Isn’t the red and gold glitter a perfect combo to make this dahlia look enough like a poinsettia to use for Christmas? I think so. Here’s how I did it.

    I cut all 3 layers from white cardstock, then the bottom later flower from red glitter and the center from gold glitter cardstocks.

    I knew I didn’t want a white base for the Dahlia Mini Frame to be on so I pulled out my alcohol pearl ink in celestial and created a mini background.

    I glued the base layer to the alcohol ink background and treated it like a puzzle to insert all of the glitter flower pieces, adhering them with liquid glue. Then I also glued down the top two layers of the Dahlia Mini Frame.

    At this point I also cut a white card base and another white panel measuring 4×5.25. I used my scoring board to create some embossed lines in the extra panel 1/4 inch from each side. I added foam tape to this panel and popped in on the card base.

    I went with a sentiment banner from the Christmas Ornament and Banners stamp and die set. It is heat embossed in white on vellum and die cut with the coordinating banner die.

    I tied twine around my Dahlia Mini Frame and added foam tape to the back. I popped it in place on the card front and used liquid glue to adhere my sentiment banner.

    I don’t typically add blue to Christmas cards, usually just reserve it for more winter themed ones, but I love the contrast between the bright red and gold against the blue.

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

    Supplies

    56092 Dahlia Mini Frame Layer Set

    8154 Christmas Ornament and Labels clear stamp and die set

  • String Art Stitched Holiday Card | By Leigh Houston

    String Art Stitched Holiday Card | By Leigh Houston

    Hello, friends! I am so happy you stopped by today for this holiday string art card made with Birch Press Designs’s Flicker Ornament Layering dies. I had so much fun making this card… let’s walk through the process!

    I started my card by making a string art base on a panel of kraft cardstock. You can find a photo tutorial on how to make this panel here. Then it was time to make the ornament. I cut a base layer from blush pink cardstock using Birch Press’s Ornament Basics die set (an absolute must-have for creating beautiful Christmas bauble ornament). I also cut accents from metallic gold cardstock and plain white cardstock, layering them to create the ornament.

    For my embellishments, I used the Flicker Ornament Layer B die to cut pieces from wool felt. Before cutting, I adhered double sided adhesive to the back of the felt and used a precision cutting plate to make sure I got nice clean cuts. After adhering the pieces to my ornament, I poked holes around the edges and added simple backstitching for added texture. I also added french knots along the pierced border of the ornament embellishments for some more interest.

    To finish my card, I stamped my sentiment onto blush cardstock using the Christmas Ornament and Labels stamp set, embossing it in gold. I adhered my ornament to the string art base, added my sentiment, and dotted a few gold sequins here and there for a little sparkle.

    I hope you enjoyed this fun holiday card and that it inspired you for your holiday craft projects! Links to the products I used are below. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you again soon with another Birch Press Designs cardmaking project!


    Supplies


    57314 Ornament Basics
    56117 Flicker Ornament Layer Set
    CL8154 Christmas Ornament and Labels clear stamp set
  • Thinking Of You | By Seeka

    Thinking Of You | By Seeka

    Hello, I hope you had a nice holiday!

    Seeka here, and today I have a clean and simple card featuring the Layer A die from one of my favorite sets, the Dahlia Mini Frame Layer Set.

    I began my card by using the Layer A die to cut a piece of heavy white cardstock. I carefully removed the die cut from the die, keeping as many pieces in place as possible, and adding Post-it Tape on the backside to hold it all together. Then, using three red Copic markers (R20, R14, and R27), I colored the petals without worrying about staying within the lines. When I finished, I used clear tape to hold all the pieces permanently in place.

    Next, I used the same die twice more to cut two more frames, this time letting the fallout layers drop away.

    I stacked and adhered the layers together, with the Copic-colored layer on the bottom, and a clean, uncolored die cut on the top.

    Next, I used black ink to stamp a sentiment from the You Are Awesome stamp set onto one of the large fallout pieces. I pieced this into the frame and then used a bit more clear tape, on the backside of the piece, to hold it together.

    To assemble the card, I adhered the frame to a 3.75″ x 5″ piece of aqua cardstock which I then adhered to an A2-sized white cardbase.

    Thank you so much for visiting!


    Supplies


  • Traditional Christmas Layers! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Traditional Christmas Layers! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    I am here today featuring the Cora Layering Die Set! These layering dies are perfect to dig into those scraps bins we have all around!

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

    For my card base I chose a stain mirror cards tock from my stash, it provided that bit of shimmer I was looking for without overpowering my focal images.

    I set one layered image in the upper left-hand corner and the other in the lower right-hand corner and set my sentiment in between towards the center.

    I embellished each image using gold gems to show the detail of the layers!

    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


    56121 Cora Layer Set
    Mandala Circle Base