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  • The Non-Traditional Valentine’s! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    The Non-Traditional Valentine’s! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today’s project we will be using the Bevel Edge Layering Dies to create our Valentine’s Day Cards! The twist is in the colors we shall use! Not every Valentine’s Day Card has to be in Red, Pink and White, right? LOL…

    As always, we start by cutting our die cuts out and getting them ready our liquid glue assembly line… to get our layers together… But again, let’s choose colors that are against the norm… For one I added an aqua color and the other a lime green!

    Since these dies are separated, they are made to work with each other but they can also work separately!

    Once I have my die cuts layered and set onto my standard A2 size card panel let’s add our sentiment. For this I am using the Honey Script LOVE Sentiment Die Set!

    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


    56105 Mini Dazzle Bevel Plate Layer Set
    56106 Dazzle Bevel Plate Layer Set
    56101 Mini Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer Set
    56102 Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer Set
    57311 Love Honey Script
  • Textured Background Layer Ideas | by Jennifer Svare

    Textured Background Layer Ideas | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Today I wanted to share some ideas for creating simple background textures for the brand new heart layering sets. Here are some ideas!

    Adding a watercolored a background for the layers is a fun, versatile way to create interest, and also tie all the colors of the card together.

    Embossing folders with simple designs can create stunning backgrounds that don’t draw too much attention from the focal image. Layering sheets of cardstock, then ripping the papers to create the layers offers endless possibilities of colors. Combined with the watercoloring the heart background, the card is tailor-made to any color combinations imaginable! I made sure to leave the perfect amount of room for the Handwritten Hello sentiment. The script was cut from a shade lighter than the teal, so it would add extra brightness to the letters. Two layers of the script were glued together for extra dimension.

    Flora Heart with Just a Note

    For the red and pink card, I did the exact same process, but left the top layer empty of the watercolor background. I thought the Just a Note was perfect to match the scripty background, but this would also work perfect with the Handwritten Love You for a Valentine’s Day card.

    Folk Art Heart

    The Flora Heart (above) is so beautiful! I cut all layers from the watercolor paper to match the background and ripped all four sides, framed it with a layer of pink, added the same pink to be the background for the heart, and all went onto a white card base. This would make a great gift set with a rainbow of colors!

    I wanted to share a little sneak peek of a project I’ll be sharing soon, because it also shows the watercolored background, but in very vibrant colors. (If you love this heart, you will have so much fun with the surprise this card holds, so check back soon!)

    Do you have ideas for simple textures you’d like to share in the comments below? We’d love to hear!

    Products used: Flora Heart Layering Set, Folk Art Heart Layering Set, Handwritten Hello and Outline, Handwritten Just a Note and Outline

  • Layered Valentine by Jeanne Jachna

    Layered Valentine
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Hi friends! It’s Jeanne here today and I’m sharing a layered Valentine’s card.

    This card starts out with a the Cherish Plate Layer set in ombre shades of pink. I actually added two of the top layer in light pink to add more depth to the die cut hearts.

    Maybe you noticed something new here too? The Handwritten Love Outline is a two die set that includes the fancy script sentiment and a solid background die for layering.

    The Folk Art Heart is also new! It’s a yummy layered heart embellished with decorative folk art florals.

    These crisp cut die cut layers are so elegant and sure to make a big impression!

    Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5″
    Birch Press Design Folk Art Heart, Handwritten Love You Outline, Cherish Plate Layers

  • Hello Crafty Friend | by Tracey McNeely

    Hello Crafty Friend | by Tracey McNeely

    Hi there it’s Tracey here today with a card and video using the Dazzle Bevel Layer Set and the Mini Dazzle Bevel Layer Set!

    To begin with I ink blended a rainbow background using Distress Oxide inks in Pink Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Mowed Lawn and Peacock Feather. I cut all the layers from the Dazzle Bevel Layer Set from white and glued the layers together to create two panels–one for the top and one for the bottom.

    I created a two line sentiment with the Hello Topper die and the Just Because stamp set. I lightly marked with a pencil where I wanted to emboss my sentiment and then embossed it in white. I ink blending a small panel with Spiced Marmalade and Wild Honey and then cut the word hello to place over the white word topper.

    Thank so much for joining me today and I hope I’ve inspired you to make a colourful background to make your layered dies really pop!

    Supplies

    56106 Dazzle Bevel Plate Layer Set
    56105 Mini Dazzle Bevel Plate Layer Set
    57313 Helllo Topper
    CL8124 Just Because clear stamp set

  • Dazzle Love and Hugsby Jeanne Jachna

    Dazzle Love and Hugs
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Hi friends! It’s Jeanne here today and I’m sharing two cards made with the Dazzle Bevel Layer Set.

    I think the hardest part working with layered dies is what colors to use on which layers. I’ve found that alternating darks and lights works best for high contrast and big impact.

    I made one card in ombre shades of pink and a second card in peacock colors.

    If you look close you’ll see I alternated light and dark card stock so each layer is clearly defined.

    I always like to add a touch of bling because who doesn’t love a little shiny right? Instead of adding sequins to this card I decided to add a bit of gold glitter inlay along the top.

    The Sugar Cut Word dies are cut from coordinating card stock colors. I added sentiment strips stamped with phrases from the Just Because stamp set.

    These cards have a finished size of 4 5/8 x 3 3/4″. The layers give them a thick rich feel and expensive look.

    No matter what colors you decide on I know they’ll be absolutely beautiful and your recipients will be delighted!

    Supplies

    56106 Dazzle Bevel Plate Layer Set
    CL8124 Just Because clear stamp set
    57202 Big Love Sugar Script
    Big Hugs Sugar Script
  • A Shaker Card using a Layering Die! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Shaker Card using a Layering Die! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today’s project we will be using the Lumina Layering Die Set to create a shaker card! I will also be adding the Hello Topper Sentiment Die to help with the shaker element!

    Let’s start by cutting our die cuts out and getting them ready our assembly…

    I then will adhere the main panel to my card base which I chose a mat silver card stock and then using my craft knife cut out the half circle (I will use that section of another card!).

    Now I can build my shaker by adding my acetate and my double layers foam tape and strips on my card panel…

    I found some adorable shaker bits of snowflakes and iridescent stars to fill with, removed my release paper carefully and then placed my panel on the back and made sure everything was secured in place!

    I then traced my cut out on my sentiment topper and then used me craft knife again to cut this section out – but of course I did not measure and did not leave enough to cover the bottom piece of strip adhesive! So, we get creative and I cut a ¼ inch strip from another piece of card stock to cover that completely!

    Layered my sentiment three times and placed onto the background!

    Set my panel onto my standard A2 size card base which is 4 ¼ inch x 5 ½ inch top folding…

    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 this project comes 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


    56097 Lumina Layer Set
    57310 Hello Honey Script
  • Sentiments as a Focal Point! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Sentiments as a Focal Point! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today’s project, let’s use our sentiment dies and make them our focal point! Clean and simple is the theme for today…

    For my sentiments I will be using the Memory Box 6×6 paper pad called Dashing Holiday along with creating our own sentiment backgrounds just by using our inks.

    To get everything prepared I started by die cutting all the elements that I can, when I was using my pattern paper.

    I set my die cuts aside and pulled out my inks, for today I will be using my Distress Oxides, but you can use any inks you have in your stash. We will be creation different effects and they can be completed with any inks we have! Once the panels are completed and dry, I will use my background die to cut them out!

    Variegated Effect…

    Solid Effect….

    Solid with water added…

    When adhering my sentiment to the background I like to use my liquid adhesive to make sure my die cuts are secured.

    Once my sentiments were ready, I started cutting my panels in different sizes and shapes for my sentiment to be set on… any size will do here. They are them placed directly onto a standard A2 size card base…

    In no time at all you have clean and simple cards, perfect for those last-minute invites or drop ins during this holiday season!

    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


    PP1001 Dashing Holiday 6×6 pack
    57307 Merry Honey Script
    57308 Fa La La Honey Script
    57305 Joy Honey Script
  • Stargazer Holiday Quilt by Jennifer Svare

    Stargazer Holiday Quilt
    by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Today I’ll share a really fun idea to create simple greeting cards using patterned holiday papers along with the Stargazer Layer A die.

    I started out by cutting the Stargazer die a few times out of holiday papers from the Memory Box Dashing Holiday 6 x 6 paper pad. I loved using paper pads for projects like this, because the colors and patterns share the same feel and coordinate beautifully together. Makes it so easy!

    Several unique cards can be made with just a few simple die cuts, because it’s all about piecing the cuts together… quilting with paper! These are holiday themed, but any theme would work with this inlaying technique.

    The pieces cut from the die are simply glued into frame or outline the die creates, which is called inlaying or paper piecing. So many dies would work well with this, but I absolutely love the Stargazer’s versatility with the different looks the colors and patterns can create. I especially love the frames cut out of patterned paper, as shown below in a striped pattern.

    Simply glue the frame onto a card base, and start inlaying the negative pieces and shapes from other cuts! It’s truly simple, relaxing, and fun. I matted kraft card stock against another piece of patterned paper to make a colorful frame and was done!

    These would make a great set of cards to give as a gift, too… Thanks so much for stopping by today ~ I hope you have a wonderful day!


    Supplies


    57208 Stargazer Layer A
    PP1001 Dashing Holiday 6×6 pack

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  • A Different Holiday Card and Ornament! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Different Holiday Card and Ornament! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today’s project we will be using the Nobilia Layering Die Set! The die set is very deceiving! So many die cuts that you can chose to put back together or not to get many looks from one die! Let’s get started and you will see what I mean!

    I will be using a paper pad from Memory Box called Dashing Stripes and Dots. These colors are not your typical color pallet and that is what really attracted me to it! They are deeper color values.

    After choosing my colors I started my die cutting, here is where I realized all the different cut outs that you will get and was pleasantly pleased… LOL When I made my first cut I saw the possibility of making a frame for all the panels that you get!, so not only will you get your layering pieces but also a frame that can be a different color all together to make them pop!

    I used different color palette for my outer frame and panels and used another color palette for my focal point! Grabbed my liquid adhesive to adhere all my die cut pieces together, and yes I even had a few extras!

    Grabbed my Standard A2 size card base (4 ¼ in x 5 ½ in) and started by placing my frame down first and then my panel inserts onto my card.

    Added some pearl embellishments and our card is complete! But there is something else here that we can build, and that is a beautiful ornament for you tree or even a gift! Because I changed the color of my center point on my card, I had those die cuts left, let’s not let them go to waste! These are symmetrical dies so you can put a backing on them as well!

    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


    56112 Nobilia Ornament Plate Layer Set
    PP1002 Dashing Stripes and Dots 6×6 pack