Hello friends, and welcome back! Dee here and today, I am sharing this intricate card that I created with the Tranquility layer die set! For this card, I decided to use a single color in three different shades for an elegant and sophisticated feel. I hope that you like what I came up with! Let’s begin!
First, I die cut the center circle of the Tranquility die (saving the outer layers for a future project), cutting layers A and C in white and layer B in all three shades of blue. I then adhered the layers together with each combination containing a blue middle layer.
Next, I cut a piece of white cardstock down to 3.75” x 4” and adhered the circles to it in a random pattern, and trimmed off the excess, using those pieces to fill in any gaps. I heat embossed a sentiment from the Rainbow Days stamp set and die cut it with a circle die (from my stash), and adhered it to the card with foam tape.
To finish, I added silver metallic pearls to the center of each of the circles for some extra shine and mounted the card onto an A2-sized top-folding base.
Thank you so much for stopping by, crafty friends!
Hello friends and happy Monday! I hope you all had a pleasant weekend. This is Crystal Komara here with you today sharing a fun design featuring the Tranquility Layering Set.
Card details:
The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. I cut a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock as the first mat. I used the Pinpoint Radial Plate to die cut a piece of white cardstock that I adhered directly to that Bermuda Bay cardstock. I die cut the three layers of the beautiful Tranquility Layering Set using the Fresh Aqua 6 x 6″ paper pack. The top layer, Layer A was die cut from a light blue-green color. Layer B, the middle layer, was cut from a turquoise piece of cardstock from the Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad. Layer C, the bottom layer, was also cut from the Fresh Aqua paper pack.
I adhered the three layers of the die together using Lineco Neutral ph bookbinding glue ,my go-to liquid adhesive. I adhered the three layers to the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I die cut the word “hugs” using the Hugs Honey Script dies. I die cut the bottom shadow layer from black cardstock and the top layer from white cardstock. I adhered both layers together before adhering them to the card. Lastly I stamped the sentiment “you are awesome” in Bermuda Bay ink from the Ticker Tape stamp set. I cut out the sentiment and adhered it just below the word “hugs.”
I hope you have enjoyed today’s card. I simply love using the layering dies from Birch Press Design because they are so unique! Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day.
Welcome everyone! This is Amanda from Twiddler’s Nook today with a fun little technique to try with your heat embossed images. I paired it with some layering die cuts and the beautiful Pinpoint Radial background die too!
Let’s jump in and get started. First, I chose the roundabout layering dies and a color palette from the Memory Box ombre paper pads. I absolutely love these for layering dies. I decided to go with a glitter cardstock for the middle layer on both cards so that’s where the second pad comes in.
After I die cut all of my layers. I chose background colors from two other Memory Box ombre paper pads as well. I die cut each one from the Pinpoint Radial Plate.
I used liquid glue to adhere all of my layers and then adhered the roundabout ring to the die cut panels. The pinpoint circles made it really easy to line up too.
I had kept the center circles from die cutting the roundabout layers just in case and decided to stamp a sentiment from the Brush Sentiments stamp set for each card on them.
Next, I pulled out the Lovely Butterflies stamp and die set and heat embossed two butterflies in white on vellum. Then I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. I pulled out a couple of copic markers and colored on the back of the vellum. Nothing fancy, this just gives the wings a little tint like stained glass.
I repeated the exact same thing twice so that I had butterflies for both of my cards. Then I moved on to assembling the rest of the pieces.
With the roundabout rings already ahered to the pinpoint background, I added foam squares to the sentiment circles and popped them up in the center. Then I added a dab of glue to the body area of the butterflies and held them in place with tweezers for a minute while the glue dried.
Once those were all dry, I added a scattering of yellow and orange fairy jewels to both designs. I just love the beautiful rainbow of colors that these come in and they give just the perfect something to finish off your design.
I appreciate you sharing your time with me. Have a fabulous day!
Hi Everyone, It’s Renee’ from Delaney Jane Cards here with a Christmas in July card! Yes, Christmas in July. I also used an unexpected background die to create the “tree”! Sometimes it is about stretching your dies to make them really worth owning.
I really wanted to use the Marisol Ornament layering dies because, let’s face it, they are so beautiful!!! I decided on purple, silver and green for my color scheme.
I picked out some glitter cardstock, polished cardstock and some purple and green from the cardstock 6×6 stacks.
I created one entire Marisol Layering Die set and used the top layer (a) to create two other ornaments. The Christmas Ornaments and Labels Stamp and Die set has this solid die that works so well with the Marisol Ornament Layering Dies and the topper for the ornament. I used that solid die to back all three ornaments.
I added foam tape to the main image and adhered the other two down using liquid adhesive. Then snipped the excess off and adhered them to to other areas on the card. No need to create multiple ornaments when you can use just a few and place the bits and pieces in the blank spaces.
By being creative with how I layered them atop of the String Art Nativity Star background die I was able to “hide” the star and create the look of the branches of a pine tree. What a cool way to stretch that die, am I right?
I even stretched the Christmas Ornament and Label Stamp and Die Set and to selectively stamp the sentiment. I wanted to use the Merry Die so I only stamped the word Christmas.
You’ll have to let me know if you think this “feels” like a closeup of a Christmas tree because I think it does. Also, if you’d like to see how my card came together, you can click on the video below.
Happy weekend everyone! It’s Amanda from Twiddler’s Nook with a simple missing you card that I made for a friend that I haven’t seen since before the pandemic. I hope you like it!
I started today’s card by choosing cardstock and cutting the layers for the Mini Grandiose Bevel layers.
Then I took the mid-tone cardstock color and trimmed it down to A2 size. I stamped and heat embossed a sentiment from the Brushed Sentiments stamp set in black.
Next, I die cut the Big Friend Sugar Script word from black cardstock 3 times and the shadow from white cardstock once. I used liquid glue to adhere all the layers together and put an acrylic block on top while it dried.
I took the heat embossed panel and actually decided to trim it down to strips and adhere them to a white card base with the Mini Grandiose Bevel layers.
I trimmed the heat embossed sentiment into a 1 1/4 inch strip and then also cut another strip of that teal to 2 3/4 inches. I used liquid glue to adhere these to a white card base and then adhere the layered strip in the opening.
Next, I added foam squares to the back of the friend die cut with the exception of the bottom of the “f” because it overlaps the layers and doesn’t need the extra lift to lay flat. I removed the release paper and placed it above the layered strip.
To finish things off I added the smallest size of fairy drops to the center points of the layered strip and then a scattering of various sizes across the design for a little extra interest.
I hope you enjoyed today’s project and found inspiration to create something wonderful and share it with someone!
I appreciate you sharing your time with me. Have a fabulous day!
Hello friends! This is Crystal Komara here with you today sharing another way to use the beautiful Eloquent Butterfly dies. I am SOOOoo in love with this latest release from Birch Press Design featuring a variety of unique layering butterflies because the options are truly endless when you combine layers and colors. Today I chose to use a monochromatic blue and a monochromatic purple color scheme for my cards, but you could choose yellows, reds, oranges or the list goes on for an entirely different look.
For this first A2 sized card, I used 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock as my card base. This is my go-to white cardstock for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g! I use it for my card bases, distress oxide inks, Copic coloring and die cutting. It is one of the only white cardstocks you will need. For the first layer, I die cut the Butterfly Garden Layer C from white cardstock and adhered it directly to the card base. I used the Eloquent Butterfly dies and die cut Layer C, Layer B and Layer A using cardstock from the Ocean Blue 6″ x 6″ paper pack and the Frosted Glitter Twinkling 6″ x 6″ pad.
I layered the butterflies together using LineCo ph neutral bookbinding glue, which is my favorite liquid adhesive. Once the layers of the butterflies were adhered together I used 3M foam adhesive to add the butterflies to the card. Using blue ink, I stamped the sentiment from the Brush Sentiments stamp set on white cardstock and punched it out with a 2″ circle punch. I adhered the sentiment circle to the card using 3M foam adhesive.
For this second A2 sized card, I used the same 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock for my base. I also die cut the Butterfly Garden Layering Plate C from white cardstock and adhered that directly to the base of the card. I die cut the Layer A, Layer B and Layer C of the Eloquent Butterfly dies using the Berry Red 6″ x 6″ paper pack and the Twinkling Jewel Glitter pad.
I stamped the sentiment from the Brushed Sentiments stamp set in raspberry ink on white cardstock and punched it out with a 3″ circle. I adhered the sentiment and butterfly to the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension.
The Design Team has been WOW’ing you with amazing samples from this butterfly themed release and I hope today’s cards continue to inspire you. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!
Hello readers and happy Monday! I hope you all had a nice weekend. This is Crystal Komara here with you today sharing a slimline card using the beautiful new Butterfly Basics dies. I am absolutely in love with this latest release from Birch Press Design featuring a variety of layering butterflies like the Eloquent Butterfly and the Glimmer Butterfly, so I envision lots of butterfly themed cards in my future!
Today’s slimline card measures 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. Slimline cards are designed to fit inside a regular #10 business sized envelope and require no additional postage. The base of this slimline card is made from 80 lb. black cardstock. I cut an 8 1/4″ x 3 1/4′” miscellaneous piece of black and white diamond printed paper for the first layer. Using a hexagon shaped die, I die cut three 2 1/2″ hexagons from white cardstock. I adhered the hexagons directly down the center of the card using a Tombow tape runner.
From a piece of rainbow cardstock, I die cut the body of the butterfly from a section of the paper that included more red and oranges, then a section of yellows and greens and a third section from blues and purples, to mimic the colors of the rainbows. I die cut the butterfly outline from black cardstock. I adhered the black outline over the rainbow bodies and adhered the three butterflies to the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I stamped the sentiment “just because” from the Brush Sentiments stamp set in Memento Tuxedo black ink on a thin strip of white cardstock and adhered it to the card also using 3M foam adhesive. Lastly, I added a couple black rhinestones to the card for added texture.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s card featuring the beautiful new Butterfly Basics dies. Thank you for reading and have a wonderfully creative day!
I layered the butterfly layering dies from the Starlight Butterfly die over the Solid butterfly from the butterfly basics set. I also die cut the butterfly body to finish off my butterfly. All done with the 6×6 paper pads. I love the weight of that cardstock. It cuts like BUTTAH!
I wanted to highlight this super cool texture but also tone down this amazing polished foil cardstock. I loved the metallic feel but it needed a bit of grunge. I added a little bit of alcohol ink over this. This polished foil cardstock works so well with alcohol inks, if you are looking for a fun new technique.
And a single sentiment wasn’t enough, clearly! So I added 3!!! I think they all work well with this card design. These sentiments are in the Lovely Butterfly Stamp Set.
Oh my creative heart! This card has everything, this photo showcases it so well. Shine, depth, clean lines, graphic sentiments. I’d love to know if this card does the same for your creative heart as it does mine.
Also, if you’d like to see how my card came together, you can click on the video below.
I thought this embossing folder was reminiscent of blowing wind so I thought it was a good backdrop for this fun watercolored rainbow, especially on this polished foil paper.
I used the coordinating dies to cut out the rainbow as well as the hello and even the clouds. A very versatile set for sure! Can you imagine adding a cloud or two to a sweet little scene with these? I cut them from glitter cardstock, from the frosted glitter pad but imagine the possibilities!!!
I’d love to know what you think of my design and of this gorgeous stamp set. And if you have any ideas on creative ways to use Rainbow Days Lingo Notes Stamp or Stamp and Die set. Please let me know in the comments below.
Oh, before I forget, I finished the rainbow with these beautiful gems called Fairy Jewels in the Brights collection. These were absolutely perfect for some shine and I was able to follow the curve of the rainbow.
Also, if you’d like to see how my card came together, you can click on the video below.
Hello friends and happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. This is Crystal Komara here with you today sharing two cards using the Torus Ring Die by Birch Press Design in monochromatic colors to create some cheerful greeting cards. I’ll admit that I didn’t love this geometric shaped die initially, but after creating these cards, I’m now giving it a second chance!
The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. I die cut just Layer Plate A from the Viola Layering Plates out of white cardstock and adhered it directly to my card base using Lineco ph bookbinding glue, my go-to liquid adhesive.
I die cue the Torus Ring outline from white cardstock. Using the second small die in the Torus Ring set, I die cut various pieces of blue paper that I adhered behind the white frame. I adhered the entire Torus Ring to the card with 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. For the sentiment I used the Big Hello Sugar Script die. This is a two-piece layering word die that creates a shadowlike effect. I die cut the large base layer from white cardstock and the top layer from blue cardstock. I adhered both layers together with liquid glue and then adhered the entire sentiment to the card using 3M foam adhesive.
I added the word “hello friend” from the Ticker Tape stamp set. I stamped the sentiment in blue ink and fussy cut the block outline. I adhered this sentiment below the word “hello” with 3M foam adhesive.
I die cut the Torus Ring outline from white cardstock. Using the second small die in the Torus Ring set, I die cut various pieces of pink paper that I adhered behind the white frame. I adhered the entire Torus Ring to the card with 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. For the sentiment I used the Big Hugs Sugar Script die. I die cut the large base layer from white cardstock and the top layer from pink cardstock. I adhered both layers together with liquid glue and then adhered the entire sentiment to the card using 3M foam adhesive.
I added the word “thank you” from the Ticker Tape stamp set. I stamped the sentiment in pink ink and fussy cut the block outline. I adhered this sentiment below the word “hello” with 3M foam adhesive.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s cards and hopefully I have inspired you to step outside of your comfort zone, because that’s when amazing things can happen! Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!
