Hello crafters! Our Wishing Mandala Stencils can be used to create some remarkable backgrounds – from simple to complex, they can be used individually or layered to create really unique images.
I created a simple background using a single stencil to highlight a word image at the center of the card – some clear glittery embossing paste created a raised textured burst effect that is eye catching!
You can use any type of embossing paste with these stencils – and during the month of February they are on sale as our Item of the Month! In fact they are bundled with the Wishing Mandala Stamp Set at a special price!
Check it out today!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’re having a great day! Today I’m playing with the new Adora Layer set! I love the versatility and many different looks you can achieve with this die set.
You can change the look by stacking the colors of the layers, but you can also remove the center circle design too!
I started by cutting a colored card stock panel slightly smaller than my card base. Next I die cut the Adora die from the panel before adhering it to the card base. This creates a clean window to insert the die into.
I adhered the layer C die into the open negative space and then adhered the Layers B and A over it creating a neat stack. Make sure you insert the center circle as you go – don’t save them for last. The dies are easier to assemble one layer at a time, vs. inserting the assembled circle stack in the center later.
I added a Big Lingo Type Thanks and a few gold glitter hearts as accents. I cut the hearts with the Adora dies.
I cut each die layer twice with a total of 6 different colors of card stock and then just swapped the centers to add more interest. Who doesn’t love a rainbow of color?
The new Lingo Type word dies are easy to work with.. each set includes a background die as well as an outline word die. The center of the letters on the outline die are removeable so you can use them on other projects or to create personalized messages if you like.
You’re going to love the many ways and fun different looks you’ll achieve with these beautiful stackable dies!
Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5″
During the month of February, this stamp set is on sale as our February Item of the Month for $34.99 and includes a set of matching layering stencils!
Hi there, it’s Tracey here today and I have a bright and cheery thank you card to share with you using the fabulous 
To recreate this card start out by stamping the longest of the rectangle stamps on to Bristol Smooth cardstock using VersaFine or other watermark ink. Emboss the images using white embossing powder and then cut the rectangles out with the co-ordinating Hex Fade dies.
Using Distress Oxide inks or any other inks that you have, sponge a different colour ink on to the cut out rectangles. For this card colour was added to the images using Distress Oxide inks in Spiced Marmalade, Candied Apple, Mowed Lawn, Mermaid Lagoon and Wilted Violet.
The rectangle strips were adhered directly onto a white card base in rainbow order. HINT–start by placing the one strip in the centre of the card front, then add one strip to each outer edge. Finally place the other two strips in between. This is an easy way to get your spacing correct.
The bright colours over the white embossed rectangles really highlight the ombre effect of this stamp set. Just imagine what it would look like if you were to blend two shades of the same colour on each rectangle.
The ‘Thanks’ sentiment was cut using the 
The finished card looks so good in the bright colours and the shine from the embossed images adds extra elegance to the overall design.
Thank you for stopping by to create with me today. The Hex Fade stamp set has endless possibilities. It can be used for almost any occasion and just by switching up the colour scheme or the method in which you stamp the images you can get totally different looks! See you next time here on the Birch Press Design blog!
Check out this video – you’ll see how using each stencil, one at a time to add color upon color, helps you make a masterpiece in no time!
Hi there it’s Tracey here with you today. With Valentines Day only a week away I thought I would share a shaker card with you made with Birch Press Design craft dies! I created a video below to show you my process for creating my shaker card.
Smooshing with Distress Oxide inks is one of my favourite technques that I haven’t done in a while. My smooshing colours were inspired by a card I saw on Kristina Werner’s YouTube channel the other day. I started out by smooshing some Distress Oxide Ink onto my craft mat and then I spritzed it with water. Using a panel of watercolour paper I lay it down into the ink, held it briefly and lifted it. Before adding more ink I dried the panel with my heat tool and repeated this process two more time until the colours all worked in together. This panel is the background to the shaker card. I adhered that watercolour piece to a white top folding card base. Here are the supplies I used today.
To make the shaker I adhered a piece of acetate over the back of the heart on the card front. I used tape runner to make sure the acetate was completely sealed close the edge of the heart. Turning it over on to the tissue backing paper helps to keep any dust off the front while working on the card. I adhered two layers of foam tape all over the back of the front panel, close the edge of the heart and right over to all exterior edges. Then I filled my shaker with sequins. I adhered the background panel/card base carefully to the shaker. Once it was flipped over I inlay the silver sparkle Dahlia die cut into the heart on the front panel.
The last step was to add the ‘Hugs’ sentiment which is from the 
Making a shaker is a great way to get more use out of your dies. Your could step this up a notch and build your layers up on the front panel like I did in this post 
