Category: Craft Dies

  • Rainbow Roundabout Hugs by Jeanne Jachna

    Rainbow Roundabout Hugs
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Hi Friends! I hope you’re having a great day! Now that many of us are having elective medical procedures again, I thought a get well card was in order.

    I’m sending big hugs and a rainbow of colors for a quick recovery.

    I cut the Roundabout Layer C from white card stock leaving the cut outs in place. If you put packing tape on the back of your card stock before you run it through your machine it will keep all the pieces in place. I colored the chevrons with Copic Markers – much faster than inlaying the pieces!

    I cut the Layer B from gold glitter card stock – did you know Memory Box has added papers to their offerings? The glitter paper comes in a 6″ pad and lots of colors!

    If you love the Lingo Hugs die you’ll NEED the JUMBO Lingo Hugs die! It’s a nice big size to make your message is clear!

    Hugs and good health to you as we move forward!

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    56124 Roundabout Layer Set

     

     

    57351 Jumbo Lingo Hugs

     

     

    CL8143 Lingo Thanks

     

  • Two Cards from One Die Cut | by Tracey McNeely

    Two Cards from One Die Cut | by Tracey McNeely

    Hi there, it’s Tracey back today with a little inspiration from Birch Press Design. I created two colourful cards from one die cut.

    These cards were both made with the Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer A die. For the first card I cut one Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer A from 110# white cardstock and set it aside. I ink blended a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel of Bristol Smooth cardstock with a rainbow of Distress Oxide ink to make a rainbow of pink, orange, yellow, green and blue.

    I tapped a bit of water over the panel and picked up some colour with a paper towel. Once dry I die cut the Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer A die from the panel and because I am going to inlay the pieces into the white panel and use the outline for my second card. My die cut machine is a Gemini Jr, so the cut is facing up. A piece of 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cardstock is placed over the back of the die and I flipped it over so I could see the coloured pieces. There are a LOT of pieces to inlay so this helps keep it organized.

    I covered the back of the white die cut with strong double sided adhesive tape so the pieces would fully inlay. I used an embellishment wand to help me pick up the tiny pieces to inlay.

    Once I was done inlaying the pieces I attached it to a white card base with foam tape for dimension. I finished it off with the Hello Honey Script die that I added with foam tape.

    For the second card I used the frame cut from the first card. I cut two additional white Grandiose Bevel Layer A dies and glued them together, then put the coloured frame as the top layer. To finish it off I added the Thanks Honey Script die with foam tape.

    Thank you so much for stopping in today. Come back tomorrow for more inspiration on the blog.

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    56102 Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer Set

     

     

    57302 Thanks Honey Script

     

  • Easel Card w/ Viola Layering Plates | by Crystal Komara

    Easel Card w/ Viola Layering Plates | by Crystal Komara

    Hello and happy Thursday readers! This is Crystal Komara here with you today. I hope you have been enjoying some of the beautiful new release products that the Design Team has been sharing. I am always amazed by what each artist brings to the team and how we all create such unique and diverse cards using the same products. In full disclosure, I also look at something another team member has created and I say, “Well, duh, why didn’t I think of that!?” : )

    Today I will be sharing this A2 sized easel card made using all three layers of the Viola Layering Plates and lots of purple jewel toned glitter cardstock. All supplies for today’s card will be listed at the end of this post.

    The card base is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. It is the only white cardstock I use and I love it’s quality both for card bases and for coloring with my Copic markers.

    Here is a close-up of the card to show you the beautiful intricate layering dimensions and the various shades of glitter cardstock.

    I always find things easier to understand when I can see the step-by-step creative process, so I have created this video for you showing how this card was made:

    I hope you have enjoyed my card. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

    Supplies

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

    GP1003 Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad

    57354 Jumbo Lingo Thanks

  • Edgeless Shaker Card | by Ardyth Percy-Robb

    Edgeless Shaker Card | by Ardyth Percy-Robb

    Good morning! Ardyth here with a fun, edgeless shaker card using the stencil.

    I started by gathering my supplies: the stencil, 5 ink colours, and 5 circle masks cut from sticky notes (one for each colour).

    I used sponge daubers and the masks to blend ink into the circular shapes on the stencil. I tried to make sure that they were spaced out randomly over the panel of white cardstock.

    I worked through all 5 colours, and left some areas white for some breathing space.

    I added texture by spritzing the panel with water and lifting the colour with a paper towel.

    I trimmed the panel into 2 pieces and flipped it over on my work surface. I cut a piece of acetate so that it was wider than my panel so I can create flaps.

    I scored the acetate twice on each end, about 1/8 inch apart, and about an inch from the end.

    I glued the acetate to the panel pieces – here you can see the 1/8 inch ‘walls’ and the flaps.

    I added strips of doubled-up foam tape to create the rest of the walls, and to support the panel.

    I filled the shaker area with gems and removed the release paper from the foam tape. I left the flaps standing up for the next step.

    I placed a white panel of cardstock over the back, and then glued the acetate flaps down .


    I attached the shaker panel to a white cardbase, and added the Big Sugar Script Hello die, cut from black cardstock.

    Here’s how the edge of the shaker looks.

    And of course, I made a second card using the leftover ink from the stencil.

    An edgeless shaker has big wow factor, but it’s easier than it looks – I hope you’ll give it a try!


    Supplies


    CL8151 You Are Awesome clear stamp set
    42030 Ring Tike Stencil
    57201 Big Hello Sugar Script
  • Stenciled Viola Plate | By Seeka

    Stenciled Viola Plate | By Seeka

    Hello there, it’s Seeka here and I hope you’re having a good day! Lately I’ve been doing a lot of ink blending. I find it to be soothing, and a quick way to create some beautifully inked backgrounds. One of the things I love about Birch Press Designs’ layered dies is that you can often take the top layer, usually the most intricate, and turn it into a stencil.

    For my card today, I used the Viola Plate Layer A die to cut a piece of Avery Removable ID Labels. I use Avery 6465 but you can use any removeable adhesive sheet that is A2-size or larger.

    I removed the backing from one end of the die cut piece and positioned it over an A2-sized piece of Strathmore Bristol smooth cardstock. Then I gently peeled away the rest of the backing as I smoothed my makeshift stencil down over the cardstock.

    Using a foam blending tool, I blended Tattered Rose Distress Oxide ink over the entire panel. Then I blended Abandoned Coral over the centers of each bloom in the pattern. Next I used an ink dauber to blend Picked Raspberry over the very center of each bloom.

    Once I had the three colors down, I gently peeled away the stencil.

    For my sentiment, I used the Big Hugs Sugar Script die. I cut the word Hugs once out of some pearlescent ivory cardstock and twice out of heavy white cardstock. I adhered the three layers together with the ivory layer on top, and then adhered this piece to the shadow layer, which I’d cut out of vellum. I backed the sentiment with foam tape and adhered it to the card front which I in turn adhered to a card base.

    I made a second card following the same steps, but substituted the Jumbo Lingo Hugs die for the sentiment.

    Thank you so much for visiting!


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  • Stitched Dimension with Birch Press Designs Kinsley Die | By Leigh Houston

    Stitched Dimension with Birch Press Designs Kinsley Die | By Leigh Houston

    Hello, friends! I’m so happy you stopped by today! I’m here sharing a new stitched card made with Birch Press Designs’s new Kinsley and Viola dies. These two dies work so beautifully together and combined to make the perfect summery thank you card.

    I started my card by die cutting my center medallion from Kinsley Layers A (in white) and C (in a medium pink). After adhering these two layers together, I decided to add some stitching along the stitch lines from layer C. I accomplished this by poking through the holes to enlarge them ever-so-slightly, then using a simple backstitch with two strands of white DMC floss. This was really fast and easy and added some pretty texture to the medallion. I then cut a backing piece from Birch Press’s Vivid Bloom Stitched Layer Set (this set cuts the perfect backing for the Kinsley Layering dies).

    To create my background panel, I die cut the Viola Layer Plate A from thin cardstock, and used this piece as a stencil to color a background panel using alcohol markers in lime green and pool shades. I then cut a new Viola Layer A and attached this clean piece over the colored panel using strong liquid adhesive.

    All that was left to do was assemble the card! I adhered my center medallion to the panel, then die cut my thank you sentiment from the Sugar Script “thanks” (I cut off the “s”) and you dies. Some little gems in the centers of the florals finished the card.

    I hope you enjoyed this project! I had such fun creating it. Thanks again for stopping by today, and I’ll see you again soon with another fun Birch Press Design card!


    Supplies


    56123 Kinsley Layer Set
    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set
    57332 Vivid Bloom Stitched Layer Set
    Thanks Sugar Script
    You Sugar Script
  • Ombre Viola Plate Layers | by Kimberly Wiener

    Ombre Viola Plate Layers | by Kimberly Wiener

    Hello Birch Press Design Fans! Today I bring you two cards that are designed by layering blended colors on the middle layer of a three part layering die set, creating a stunning ombre effect.

    This effect can be done with any of the many layering Birch Press Design die sets. I chose to showcase the gorgeous Viola Plate Layer Set.

    First I selected the darkest of the layering colors for the bottom layer. The middle layer was colored in four colors in varying shades from lightest to darkest and blended with a final layer of the lightest color over the entire panel for a more unified blended look.

    As you will see, you don’t have to worry about perfect color blending, the die layering will hide any imperfections, and the blending will appear seamless. In fact, any darker or lighter variations in the colors will create a more unique stunning effect!

    I used alcohol markers for coloring, however colored pencils or watercolor used with water color paper would also bring lovely results.

    The top final layer in a crisp white card stock showcases the vibrancy of the colors so brilliantly. For the sentiments, I chose from the Memorybox Open Studio Peony Corner Garden Clear Stamp Set. This set has several lovely sentiments, large floral sprays, and butterflies too!

    I am very pleased with the ease of use and the versatility of this layering set. Each layer can be used alone or in many different combinations. The pierced bottom layer is stunning on its own. This set is a new favorite. I already have some ideas for different looks and am excited to create again with this set!


    Supplies


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    CL5255 Peony Garden Corner clear stamp and die set

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    Supplies

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

  • Light-Up Christmas Cards with Layering Dies | by Ardyth Percy-Robb

    Light-Up Christmas Cards with Layering Dies | by Ardyth Percy-Robb

    Good morning! Ardyth here with some Christmas-in-July cards with a special light-up feature!

    All 3 cards follow the same steps:

    • create the layered die cut
    • ink blend a background panel (you can use solid cardstock if you wish)
    • cut the hole from the background panel and back it with vellum
    • glue the layered die cut in the hole
    • add the lights to the back of the panel
    • adhere to cardbase

    For my first card, I used 2 layers of the Glitz Snowflake dies, A & B. I stacked up 4 of the B layer and added one Layer A on top, that had been cut with one of the glitter cardstocks from the Delicate Pastels paper pack.

    The sentiment is from the Memory Box Tidings Wreath set, embossed with white powder.

    (The paper clip is just to hold the lights on by putting pressure on the switch).

    My second card uses the Bold Stripe stencil on the background, and 3 of the layers from the Nativity Star set, cut from glitter cardstock from both the Delicate Pastels and Twinkling Jewels paper packs.

    My third card uses the centre, floral portion of the Epiphany layering set, to create a poinsettia.

    Here’s a video showing how I made these 3 very special cards:

    Supplies:


    Supplies


    56065 Glitz Snowflake Layer Set
    57087 Glitz Snowflake Layer A
    57088 Glitz Snowflake Layer B
    57089 Glitz Snowflake Layer C
    56090 Nativity Star Layer Set
    57212 Nativity Star Layer A
    57213 Nativity Star Layer B
    57214 Nativity Star Layer C
    57215 Nativity Star Layer D
    57250 Epiphany Plate Layer A
    57251 Epiphany Plate Layer B
    57252 Epiphany Plate Layer C
    56098 Epiphany Plate Layer Set
    CL5245 Tidings Wreath clear stamp set
    GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad
    GP1003 Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad
  • Frilly Triangles | by Crystal Komara

    Frilly Triangles | by Crystal Komara

    Hello friends! This is Crystal here with you today and I have made a few cards to share using the Frilly Triangle Layering dies. I love to make my cards in multiple colors, because every card truly does look different, yet perhaps one color is more appealing to your eye than another.

    The first A2 sized card was made using a rich blueberry blue and a light baby blue cardstock. To keep things simple, I stayed with a monochromatic color palette for each of these cards. And, surprisingly for me, I did not use any glitter cardstock when creating any of these cards. That’s a first for me. I’m a glitter girl!

    The second card uses an earthy moss green cardstock paired with a lime green cardstock. I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t love this color combo, but I bet someone else will!

    For the last card today, my color palette is a rich raspberry cardstock and a sweet sugarplum (pinkish) cardstock. This one is my favorite!

    I hope you have enjoyed seeing a variety of ways to use the Layering Triangle dies. Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

  • Blended Fiori Plate | By Seeka

    Blended Fiori Plate | By Seeka

    Hello! It’s Seeka here and today I have a card featuring ink blending and the pretty Fiori Plate Layer dies.

    I confess that I forgot to take in-progress photos so I sincerely apologize! That said, this card was very simple to put together so I think it will be easy for you to follow along.

    I started by blending six colors of Distress Oxide inks onto an A2-sized panel of Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock. I didn’t set out to use six colors, but as I played around, I added more colors. From top to bottom they are: Scattered Straw, Carved Pumpkin, Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers, and Faded Jeans.

    When the panel was dry, I used the Fiori Plate Layer A die to die cut it. Then I used the Fiori Plate Layer B to die cut three pieces of heavyweight white cardstock. I stacked and andhered these three Layer B die cuts together and then adhered the ink-blended Layer A on top.

    For the sentiment, I stamped a couple of sentiments from the You Are Awesome stamp set onto a strip of white cardstock. Then I used foam tape to adhere the sentiment strip to a slightly larger piece of vellum.

    To assemble the card, I adhered the sentiment to the die cut background and then adhered that, in turn, to an A2-sized card base.


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