Category: Toni M Maddox
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A Haunting | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, friends! Toni here with you today sharing my love of all things spooky! I masked a moon on the card front and sponged around it with Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed, Suede Shoes, and Dress Blues. I cut out the Littletown Spooky Manor and Wavy Hillside dies. I used white cardstock for most of it…
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Late Summer Evenings | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you sharing a card the reminds me of warm summer evenings. I cut the card base from Memory Box Fresh Aqua paper and sponged it with Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes and Something Borrowed. I spattered this with water and Copic Opaque White. I next cut out Forest Canopy Layer C…
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Autumn Thanks | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today after a bit of a hiatus. I’m glad to be back! For today’s card I used a base of Memory Box Pool Party Solid Core Cardstock which I cut with the Pinpoint Contour Plate then sponged with Catherine Pooler All That Jazz, leaving the center alone to create a…
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Black Tie Holiday | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing an elegant and rather unexpected holiday card. I used a variety of Neenah metallic shimmery papers to cut out the Splendid Poinsettia Contour Layers. So so pretty. I used the same shimmer paper for the bottom layer of the Herbarium Plate with the second layer in an…
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Holiday Kisses | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing another holiday card–my favorite! As I was working with the Oval Leaf Branches dies for another card, I realized they reminded me of mistletoe so I ran with it. I prepared the card base by cutting out the Epiphany Plate Layer A and adhering two of the…
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Sunset Sympathy | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a sympathy card although it could be used for any occasion really. I sponged the card front with Distress Oxide Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves, and Prize Ribbon. I spattered the panel with water then set it aside to dry. I cut out the…
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Smooshed Ornament | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today with a holiday card featuring the Revello Ornament Layering Dies. I’m a huge fan of Birch Press ornament dies and was thrilled to work with this one. This set is the 3 layering dies only. If you want a solid base for the ornament you can pair it…
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Plaid Three Ways | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a trio of holiday cards with the same basic layout but totally unique looks. The first card I made used a warm red-toned plaid from the Memory Box Christmas Plaid 6×6 pad. I cut that down to fit on a card base with a tiny margin around…
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Poinsettia Blues | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today with a glorious holiday card. Isn’t the Splendid Poinsettia die set absolutely stunning?! It was so easy to create this detailed bloom using Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers and Uncharted Mariner with just a touch of Mustard Seed on the stamen. Gor-ge-ous! For the card base I…
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Pumpkin Hugs | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today with another fall-inspired card. Yay, fall! I used the Adornment Pumpkin dies as separate dies rather than using the outline die to create an impression. So clever to be have such a versatile die in the package, right?! I sponged the Memory Box Cream Woodgrain cardstock with Distress…
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Autumnal Deer | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing an autumnal card featuring a nature scene. I sponged the card front with Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina which I spattered with water, Copic Opaque White and a touch of Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina Spray. The base is a weird cement-type color which I let show through on the…
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Autumn Leaves Bouquet | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today all geared up for fall, my favorite season when the nights are cool, the days warm and the leaves are changing. I cut out and impressed the new Adornment Oak Leaf from a sturdy white cardstock which I sponged with Distress Oxide Mustard Seed and Lumberjack Plaid. Check…
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Pink Cosmos | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a bold floral card using the new Large Cosmos and Curved Leaf Branch Contour Layer dies. I used Copics to color up the Large Cosmos layers because I wanted a striated look. I used Distress Oxide Rustic Wilderness and Mowed Lawn to sponge the Curved Leaf Branch. I…
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Summer Sky | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today. I love, love, love the new release. The Forest Canopy Layers dies I used here are especially amazing! I’m crossing my fingers we’ll see a layered birds release someday. I used Layers A & B which I sponged with Distress Oxide Vintage Photo, Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness…
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Tropical Thanks | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a tropical thank you card. I guess I’m feeling the summer weather big time! I started the card by cutting out some Phlox Blooms Contour Layers from Memory Box Berry Red and Sunny Orange 6×6 Paper. I added some Copic airbrushing (G09, G14, YR09, and R39) shading…
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Rainbow Hello | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a card that’s perfect for PRIDE month or any occasion really. I cut out a bunch of the Jovial Blooms & Leaves Contour Layers in Copic-friendly cardstock and colored them up with a bunch of bright colors. I thought about sponging but really wanted bright. I adhered…
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Tranquil Thank You | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a rather tranquil thank you card. Such a calming, spa-like color palette, don’t you agree? I don’t use a lot of blues but, man, this combo is one I love. I started the card by cutting out the BPD Dazzle Mini Frame Layer A in a sturdy…
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Patriotic Birthday | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a card suitable for a patriotic birthday (in the US), congratulations, retirement or even an invitation to a Memorial Day BBQ. This card was so easy and fun to make. Who doesn’t like spattering and shiny things? I started the card by cutting out the Piped Icing…
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Kind Heart | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a simple thank you card using one of my favorite colors combos, aqua blue and kraft. I cut out the Wispy Blooms as well as the Sylvan Berries and Leaves Contour Layers in white and kraft. I then sponged the Wispy Blooms and the Simple Butterfly with…
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Focal Point Buds | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a spring-theme card using the Delicate Floral Buds Contour Layers. I found a piece of my cardstock in my stash with a circle cut out of it (why did I cut it from the middle?!) and thought it would make a great focal background for the buds.…
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Phlox Hugs and Smiles | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a card that just makes me happy–I love the colors and the blossoms. So pretty! I cut out randomly size strips of Memory Box Sunny Orange and Stormy Blue 6×6 cardstock which I adhered to the card base, leaving empty areas so the white base acted as…
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Holiday Rainbow Joy | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a colorful holiday card with a really cool rainbow look. I started the card by using the Gilded Petalpoint Hot Foil Plate & Die with Spellbinders Glimmer Rainbow Confetti Hot Foil. It was my first time using this foil which has the colors in random splotches rather than…
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Cotoneaster Greetings | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a floral card that reminds me of my cotoneaster bush. The blooms of my cotoneaster aren’t very exciting but the resulting berries are prolific and gorgeous. I cut the Sylvan Berries Contour Layers from Memory Box Glitzy Glitter 6×6 cardstock and leftover cardstock I had used Brushos…
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Hello, Spring! | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a spring-themed hello card using the new Sprouting Crocus Contour Layers. I sponged the crocuses (crocus? croci?) with Distress Oxide Mustard Seed, Wilted Violet and Villainous Potion. I also used a touch of Mowed Lawn on the leaves which I had cut from Memory Box Lush Green…
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Floral Thank You | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a simple floral thank you card. I started the card by sponging a aqua card base with Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers. I adhered the Flora Plate Layer C on top of that. I didn’t bother picking out all the paper bits as I think it’s more interesting…
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Glam Winter Birthday | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a fun and ever so glittery winter birthday card. I have a lot of winter birthdays in my life so am always looking to build my stash. I cut out the card front from the Memory Box Majestic Hues 6×6 Glitter Pad. I wish the pictures did…
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Foil and More Foil | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a (hot) foil project that could be used for about any occasion: G/Valentines, friendship, encouragement, or just to say hello. This is my favorite type of card to make for my stash because I can just grab it and go, so to speak. I’m not sure I’ll…
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You Have My Hearts | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a trio of sparkly Valentines using the new Banner Heart Layering Dies and You Are Loved Hot Foil Plate & Die. Let’s start with the last card I made which is my personal favorite. I love those pastels with the gold so so much! But, I actually…
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Sending Warm Wishes | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a kind of card that I like to send when I think my card might be late to reach the recipient for the holidays or just for winter wishes. I sponged a panel with Distress Oxide Evergreen Bough and Cracked Pistachio then spattered that with water. While…
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Mistletoe Ornament | by Toni M Maddox
Hello, Birch Press fans! Toni here with you today sharing a rather more traditional holiday card than my usual. Sometimes you just need to go classic and elegant! I started the card by cutting the Meridian Ornament out of Memory Box Berry Red and Fresh Aqua 6×6 cardstock. I also cut out the Christmas Ornament Pop Up Easel…