Category: Craft Dies

  • Creating Multiple Cards with One Design | by Tracey McNeely

    Creating Multiple Cards with One Design | by Tracey McNeely

    Hi there it’s Tracey. Today I am going to show you how easy it is to use one basic card design and by changing just one element you can make multiple cards each with a different theme.

    Each one of my four cards uses the newly released Kinsley Layer Set. The background paper for each of the die cuts was custom made using Distress Oxide Spray Inks. I sprayed some ink on my glass media mat and then sprayed some water onto the ink. I picked up the water with a foam blending tool and ran it back and forth across a panel of white cardstock until the whole panel was covered. I left some time so the first coat dry and then gave each of the panels a spritz of the same colour Distress Oxide Spray Ink direct to paper to add some subtle interest. I let the panels dry completely and then I cut four of the Kinsley Layer Dies Layer C from each panel. I chose to use only Layer C because on its own it creates a beautiful stitched pattern.

    Next I used the new Jumbo Lingo word dies to create glittery sentiments from the Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad to co-ordinate with each of the die cuts. I used Jumbo Lingo Hello, Jumbo Lingo Thanks, Jumbo Lingo Hugs and Jumbo Lingo Happy. I cut the shadow from vellum cardstock and the individual letters from the glitter cardstock.

    Each white A2 sized card has a 5 1/4″ x 4″ mat that I adhered the Kinsley Layer die directly to and the sentiments added to the top with liquid glue. The mat was then adhered to the card base directly making the card nice and flat for mailing.

    Thanks so much for stopping in today. Give it a try, choose a simple background and change up your sentiments to make a collection of cards to have at the ready. You never know…

    Supplies

    56123 Kinsley Layer Set

    57353 Jumbo Lingo Hello

    57354 Jumbo Lingo Thanks

    57352 Jumbo Lingo Happy

    57351 Jumbo Lingo Hugs

    GP1003 Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad

  • Adding Dimension with Simple Stitching with Birch Press Designs’s Viola Dies | By Leigh Houston

    Adding Dimension with Simple Stitching with Birch Press Designs’s Viola Dies | By Leigh Houston

    Hello, friends! I’m so thrilled you’ve joined me today for this cheery, summery card. I added some texture and dimension to the gorgeous Birch Press Designs Viola die set and I’m excited to share the process with you!

    I started my card by die cutting Layer A from the Viola Layering Die Set twice: once from inexpensive cardstock, and once from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White #110 cardstock. I used my inexpensive die cut panel as a stencil, using alcohol markers to color in the negative spaces. When I was finished, I discarded the stencil and adhered the clean 110# layer on top of my colored card base using a strong liquid adhesive.

    After the adhesive had dried, it was time for the stitching. I used a paper piercer to poke holes inside the die cut lines. I then used coordinating embroidery floss (I used 4 strands) and a simple backstitch to stitch inside these spaces. This went surprisingly quickly… a couple of episodes of bad TV and I was finished!

    To finish my card, I die cut my sentiments from the Sending and Hugs Sugar Script dies from gold mirror cardstock. A few sparkly gold sequins and this card was finished!

    I hope you enjoyed this project! Links to the products I used are below. Thanks again for stopping by today, and I’ll see you again soon with another card project!


    Supplies


    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set
    Sending Sugar Script
    Hugs Sugar Script
  • Small Tile Votives | by Jennifer Svare

    Small Tile Votives | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Today I’ve made two types of votives to share. They are both made the same way, but one is open on the top, and the others are made to cover a flameless candle. I’ve used the beautiful Grandiose Mini Tile layer set for the walls of the votives, and when the center is cut away, the Mod Alphabet dies perfectly fit inside the center! Although this is a custom box, making it was super easy by using the hinge from the Small Square Base set. Sky is the limit with what messages could be conveyed; from holiday greetings to names, it’s a wonderful table decoration or gift!

    These are 2″ x 2″, and are perfect size for a small plant or small flameless candle. Very simple to make, I’ve made an example for a baby shower, or decoration for a baby’s room. The below photo shows what it looks like when used as a votive.

    Check out the video for tips and how this project was created!


    Supplies


    58139 Mod Alphabet
    57342 Small Square Base
    56129 Grandiose Mini Tile Layer Set
  • Kinsley Die Cut Inlay | By Seeka

    Kinsley Die Cut Inlay | By Seeka

    Hi there, it’s Seeka and I hope you’re having a nice week!

    Today I’m using color cardstock for this die cut inlay card featuring the beautiful Kinsley Layer dies.

    I started by cutting layers A and B out of white cardstock and gluing layer B to a white A2-sized panel. Next I cut three more layer Bs, out of pink, blue, and green cardstock, taking care to temporarily hold all of the fallout pieces in place with Post-it Tape. Using tweezers and glue, I adhered the little pink, blue, and green fallout pieces into the Layer B that I’d adhered to the panel.

    I continued to fill in pieces until I completed the pattern. Because there are so many extra fallout pieces, I could easily have made two more cards.

    Next I stamped the “hugs and kisses” sentiment from You Are Awesome stamp set in black ink onto a strip of white cardstock.

    Then, I used the Big Love Sugar Script dies to cut the “love” out of the same pink cardstock, and the shadow layer out of white cardstock. I adhered the two layers together.

    To assemble the card, I adhered the Kinsley Layer A die cut over my inlaid piece, and then adhered the two sentiments with foam tape. I trimmed 1/8″ off of each side of the panel and then used foam tape to adhere it to an A2-sized card base.

    Thank you so much for visiting!


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  • So Glad We’re Friends by Jeanne Jachna

    So Glad We’re Friends
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Thanks for stopping by! Have you seen the newest release in the store? You’ll love the new layered dies and stamp sets. You can see them all here.

    My card features the new Viola Plate Layer Set over a rainbow distress ink background. I used only the A Layer from the set because I wanted to show you the intricate and delicate design.

    I inked the rainbow colors with a cosmetic brush. You can find different sizes at Amazon. The smaller brushes make coloring thinner areas easier.

    Do you see the glittery sparkle in the distress inking? I mixed ultra fine glitter with Ranger Glossy Accents and spread it with a spatula over the inked background. While it was still wet I placed the Viola die cut over it. When it was dry I added a Pierced Rectangle Frame for a more finished look and a JUMBO Lingo Hugs die cut.

    I hope the happy colors make you smile!

    Finished Size 4.25 x  5.5″

    Supplies

     

     

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

     

     

    57351 Jumbo Lingo Hugs

     

     

    CL8143 Lingo Thanks

     

     

    1938 Pointed Rectangle Frames

     

  • 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!

    Supplies

     

     

    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.

    Supplies

     

     

    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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