Category: Craft Dies

  • Framed Ornaments | by Toni M Maddox

    Framed Ornaments | by Toni M Maddox

    Hello, BPD fans!  Toni here with you today sharing a couple of cards with glitter and more glitter!

    Both of the cards use the Marisol Frames and Ornament Layering Dies. I think it’s brilliant to be able to frame these gorgeous ornaments.

    I cut both in white and the red from the Memory Box Glitzy 6×6 Glitter Pad. The card base is from the Memory Box Ocean Blue 6×6 Pad. I love this color combo so much!

    As you saw above I created a belly band for the card, embossing the Christmas Mandala sentiment with Gina K Red Hot.

    I did wonder about the having space to write a personal message but there’s plenty of room.

    For my second card I wanted to use the Marisol Frame adhered to the card front without the interactive element.

    I used the Marisol Ornament as a mask and used my Copic Airbrush with BG07 for the center. So so pretty. And easy cleanup: I just threw some 70% isopropyl alcohol onto the die to clean off the Copic and dried it.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s cards and have a great rest of your week!

    Supplies

    57441 Marisol Frames Layer Set

    56114 Marisol Ornament Layer Set

    GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

    SP1005 Ocean Blue 6×6 pack

    CL8161 Christmas Mandala clear stamp set

  • Starburst Layers | By Dilay Nacar

    Starburst Layers | By Dilay Nacar

    Hello, friends! Dee here today to share this fun, geometric hello card! 

    To begin, I embossed a piece of A2-sized black cardstock with the Memory Box Ringadings 3D embossing folder. Next, I cut the Starburst layer die (layers A, B, and C) twice, in white, and adhered them together, forming two stars. 

    I cut both stars in half then adhered them around the edge of the black embossed panel. Next, I ink blended a small piece of white cardstock in rainbow order, then cut it with the Big Sugar Script hello die. I die cut the shadow in silver glitter cardstock, adhered it behind the rainbow hello, then adhered the completed sentiment to the card with foam adhesive. 

    As a finishing touch, I added some iridescent sequins and mounted the card onto a top-folding base. I hope you that enjoyed reading more about how I created this card! Thanks so much for joining me today, friends!

    57415 Starburst Layer Set
    Hello Sugar Script
    EF1015 Ringadings 3D Embossing Folder
  • Gothic Christmas | by Toni M Maddox

    Gothic Christmas | by Toni M Maddox

    Hello, BPD fans! Toni here with you today sharing a trio of cards using the Viola Plate Layering Dies. I LOVE this set. I like gothic architecture–all those layers and lines–and this reminds me of that so much. I also read Pillars of the Earth this summer which piqued my interest in the style.

    For the first card, I used all 3 layers on a base of Distress Oxide Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio which I had spattered with Copic Opaque White and a bit of water.

    I used Memory Box Delicate Pastel Glitter 6×6 Paper for Layer C but kept the rest in white. I sponged the Honey Script Peace outline diecut in Peacock Feathers with just a touch of Salty Ocean at the top in keeping with the base ombre effect.

    As I worked on this card I wondered how it would look without using Layer C so that the background would show more. Umm, amazing!

    I used Lindy’s Magicals in Saltwater Taffy as well as a bit of Ranger Perfect Pearls to create the delicate pink background. Using only the top two layers of the Viola Plate set is like the best of both worlds–the background is easily seen AND the gothic pattern still remains.

    For the final card, I found that the majority of the “bits” of Layer A which I had cut out of the Delicate Pastel Glitter 6×6 Paper remained as a whole (still cut out but within the diecut panel). I’m not one to let good glitter go to waste so I adhered those bits to a leftover hot foil experiment in my stash.

    It’s like glittery poinsettias, right?! I cut the panel into a square and used the Christmas Ornament & Labels stamps and die for the sentiment. The lot is mounted on an off white base embossed with a wooden plank pattern. I love that the Viola Plate Layering die set is so versatile!

    I hope you were inspired and have a wonderful rest of your day. Thanks for visiting!

    Supplies

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

    57304 Peace Honey Script

    8154 Christmas Ornament and Labels clear stamp and die set

    GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

  • Tranquility Layers | By Dilay Nacar

    Tranquility Layers | By Dilay Nacar

    Welcome back! Dee here today sharing a clean and simple card with lots of white space and a pop of color! 

    To begin, I added texture to an A2-sized white card base with the Memory Box Ringadings 3D embossing folder. Next, I cut the Tranquility layering dies (frame and circle center) in three different colors: Layer A in yellow, Layer B in hot neon pink, and Layer c in dark pink/purple. 

    I adhered the frame portion to the center of the embossed panel, then adhered the circle with foam adhesive

    Next, I cut the Big Hugs Sugar Script die three times in white then stacked and adhered them together. 

    To finish, I adhered the stacked hugs to the center of the circle and mounted the card onto an A2-sized, top-folding card base. 

    Thanks so much for joining me today!

    57412 Tranquility Layer Set
    Big Hugs Sugar Script
    EF1015 Ringadings 3D Embossing Folder
  • Boho Tree | by Toni M Maddox

    Boho Tree | by Toni M Maddox

    Hello, everyone! Toni here with you today getting sassy for the holidays. Both my cards use the Christmas Mandala stamps and dies.

    For the first card, I stamped the tree image onto Copic-friendly cardstock and colored it up with Copics BG49, R43, Y18, and YR09. I then diecut the tree outline from the Memory Box Majestic Hues 6×6 Glitter Pad.

    Isn’t that glitter dreamy? I added a few Fairy Jewels as well because why not–bling it on! I stamped the Christmas Mandala sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black and kept the remainder of the card very simple to really showcase that fabulous tree.

    Since I had the Christmas Mandala set out, I made a very different second card. I used Catherine Pooler inks as well as Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink to stamp the Joy sentiment onto the card base bokeh-style. I made a few of these since they’re time-consuming to set up but once you do, easy peasy to stamp and off stamp on multiple cards.

    I hope you were inspired today and find a bit of time to get crafty. Have a great rest of your day!

    Supplies

    CL8161 Christmas Mandala clear stamp set

    8161 Christmas Mandala clear stamp and die set

    GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

    JWL003 Bright Jewels

  • Pumpkins in Every Color | by Crystal Komara

    Pumpkins in Every Color | by Crystal Komara

    Hello crafty readers! This is Design Team member Crystal Komara here with you today sharing a couple cards made using the beautiful Pumpkin Lacework stamp set and coordinating dies. This is probably my favorite stamp set from Birch Press Design, so just like the old expression “if the shoe fits, buy it in every color”, I decided to stamp it in every color! Now the question is, do YOU prefer the more traditional orange/brown pumpkin, or do you like the blues and purples?

    So, let’s take a look at the most conventional card first. It’s beautiful and elegant heat embossed with gold embossing powder and then colored using Copic markers in brown, oranges and yellows. It is very traditional, warm and earthy.

    But, now let’s step outside-of-the-box and try the same exact card simply using a different color pattern. Does it still emit fall vibes? I think so!

    Card details:

    Each of these A2 cards were made using all the same dimensions and products, I simply alternated some colors. The base of each card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. I matted a 5″ x 3 3/” piece of white woodgrain cardstock with a coordinating piece of blue, purple or brown cardstock from the Ocean Blue, Vibrant Violet and Earth Neutral 6 x 6″ paper packs. I cut 5″ x 1/4″ strips of ombre colors from these same paper packs and diagonally lined them up along the card alternating with 1/4″ strips of gold glitter cardstock from the Twinkling Jewel Glitter 6 x 6″ pad.

    I stamped the pumpkins and stems using the Pumpkin Lacework stamp set. I stamped the image in Versamark ink on white cardstock and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. I used the coordinating dies to cut the pumpkin and stem out. I colored the pumpkins with Copic markers and then adhered the colored pumpkins to the card with 3M foam adhesive. I stamped the tag in coordinating colored cardstock in Versamark ink and heat embossed it with white embossing powder. I adhered the tag to each pumpkin and added linen thread for extra dimension. Lastly, I cut the sentiment “thanks” and “hello” from white cardstock using the Thanks Sugar Script and Hello Sugar Script.

    I hope you have enjoyed seeing these cards in a variety of colors and that you’ll feel encouraged to try adding more color to your fall cards. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

  • Pinpoint Radial Arista | By Dilay Nacar

    Pinpoint Radial Arista | By Dilay Nacar

    Welcome back, crafters! Dee here sharing a card that combines the Arista and the Pinpoint Radial plate dies for a clean and simple geometric design! Let’s get started!

    I began by cutting the Pinpoint Radial plate die with white cardstock, then die cutting Layer A of the Arista layering dies four times – once in white and three in different colored cardstock. I stacked all four together, offsetting each one, and adhered them together for a kaleidoscope effect, then adhered it to the center of the Pinpoint Radial background. 

    To finish, I cut the Big Hello Sugar Script die once in colored cardstock and once in gold, stacked and adhered them together (offset), and adhered it to the background. For a little extra shine, I added gold embellishments to the center of the Arista circle!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

    57418 Arista Layer Set
    57384 Pinpoint Radial Plate
    Hello Sugar Script
  • Hello Autumn | by Crystal Komara

    Hello Autumn | by Crystal Komara

    Hello friends, it’s almost the last day of September and we are officially in the midst of PSL season! That’s Pumpkin Spice Latte for anyone unfamiliar with the popular influencer inspired lingo. This is Design Team member Crystal Komara here today inspiring you to embrace fall (while dreading winter) and I’m sharing a simple, yet elegant card made using my favorite Birch Press Design stamp set called Pumpkin Lacework.

    Card details:

    The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White smooth cardstock. Using Layer B of the Autumn Breeze Layering Plates, I cut the background from white cardstock. I adhered this leafy imprinted background directly to the card base.

    Using the Pumpkin Lacework stamp set, I stamped the large pumpkin in Versamark ink on orange cardstock. I heat embossed the pumpkin with white embossing powder. I used the coordinating Pumpkin Lacework die to cut the pumpkin out. I adhered the pumpkin to the lower right side of the card using 3M foam adhesive. I stamped the pumpkin stem in Versamark ink on brown cardstock and heat embossed it with white embossing powder. I also stamped a variety of the leaves in Versamark ink on white cardstock and heat embossed the leaves with gold embossing powder. I used the Pumpkin Lacework dies to cut all the small images out before adhering them to the pumpkin using a Tombow adhesive runner.

    I stamped the “hello autumn” sentiment from the same Pumpkin Lacework stamp set in Versamark ink on white cardstock. I heat embossed the sentiment with gold embossing powder and used the coordinating die to cut the sentiment out. I adhered the sentiment to the left side of the pumpkin using 3M foam adhesive.

    I hope today’s card will inspire YOU to create some beautiful fall things! Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day.

  • Butterfly Hugs | By Dilay Nacar

    Butterfly Hugs | By Dilay Nacar

    Hi friends and welcome back! Dee here today sharing a card featuring the Viola and Eloquent layered dies that I combined with a simple ink blending combo for pops of color!

    To begin, I first cut the Viola Plate dies (layers a, b, and c) in white, then stacked and adhered them together. Next, I watered colored two A2-panels in yellow, To begin, I cut the Viola dies (layers a, b, and c) in white, then stacked and adhered them together.

    Next, I watered-colored two A2-panels in yellow, orange, and pink, adhering one panel behind the Viola layers and die cutting the other panel with layer a of the Eloquent butterfly set. I then die cut layers b and c of the Eloquent set in gold and white, then adhered the three layers together.

    I then die cut layer b and c of the Eloquent set in gold and white then adhered the three layers together. To finish the butterfly, I die cut the body of the butterfly from the Butterfly Basics set in gold and adhered it to the center. 

    Once the layers were complete, I adhered the butterfly to the front with foam adhesive. To finish, I die cut the sentiment from the Handwritten Hugs in gold, added gold embellishments, and mounted the panel onto an A2-sized card base. 

    Thanks so much for joining me today!

    57426 Eloquent Butterfly Layer Set
    57403 Butterfly Basics
    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set
    57419 Handwritten Hugs and Outline
  • Follow That Star | by Toni M Maddox

    Follow That Star | by Toni M Maddox

    Hello again! Toni here with you today. I was playing along with a card challenge and went ahead and expanded on that to create a couple more cards to post here as well.

    The challenge involved using 3 shades of blue so I sponged Distress Oxide Salty Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean and Prize Ribbon onto the card base. I spattered that with water, Copic Opaque White and Peerless Silver Transparent Metallic liquid watercolor.

    I then added the BPD String Art Nativity Star cut from silver foil cardstock. Swoon! Btw, I used a wet wipe to remove some of the color around the star so it “glows.”

    Now I had part of the silver star leftover so I experimented with using the coverplate itself as a mask with my Copic airbrush (RV04, RV09, Y08). So dreamy! I love the unexpected holiday colors.

    Note I remove the spray from the coverplate with a bit of denatured alcohol (don’t know that the type matters; it’s just what we had on hand).

    And in another experiment, really more an attempt not to waste a diecut that got mangled when my electric diecutter went haywire, I used the star from BPD String Art Nativity Star over the BPD Dazzle Mini Frame Layer A cut from Memory Box Pastel Glitter Paper. Talk about a perfect fit.

    For the background on this one I used Lindy’s Magicals (Sassy Sapphire, Hydrangea Blue, Stormy Sky) ombre style with a spritz of Dylusions White Linen Spray on top for a nebula effect then another sprinkle of the Sassy Sapphire Magical. The shimmer and opalescence is amazing!

    I’m always amazed at how just a little sprinkling of powder becomes such a magical thing.

    I also used a bit too much of the darkest blue so blotted that off with a paper towel before spritzing with additional water and all that. A little powder goes a LONG way.

    Btw, I used my heat gun to dry this. If I had patiently waited for it to air dry, it likely would have maintained more of the speckled effect.

    I hope you were inspired by today’s creations. Have a great rest of your day!

    Supplies

    57380 String Art Nativity Star

    57406 Dazzle Mini Frame Layer Set

    CL8154 Christmas Ornament and Labels clear stamp set

    GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad