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  • Big Thanks!by Jennifer Svare

    Big Thanks!
    by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Thank you so much for stopping by! Today I’ve made a thank you card using the gorgeous Pink Folia handmade paper available right here at Birchpress Design, along with the stunning Calen layers A and B. For the Calen layers, I used two shades of brown for the base layer, and a gold vellum…

  • Using Die Cuts as a Stencil Guide for Negatives with Ashlea Cornell

    Using Die Cuts as a Stencil Guide for Negatives with Ashlea Cornell

    Hello there, everyone! It’s Ashlea back with you today with this fun card using the Amour Arch layer set in a way you may have not thought of before. But before we get into that, let’s just address this sentiment. I love a good pun and this one was just a sitting duck while I…

  • Quick & Easy Alcohol Ink Rainbow Card | Ashlea Cornell

    Quick & Easy Alcohol Ink Rainbow Card | Ashlea Cornell

    Hello all! Ashlea here, and I’m back again playing with more alcohol inks because I just can’t get enough lately. This time I’m creating a very simple card featuring rainbow alcohol ink art. Before we get into the basics, check out this video from my YouTube channel: To begin, I chose my alcohol ink colors:…

  • Simple Alcohol Ink Mother’s Day Card | by Ashlea Cornell

    Simple Alcohol Ink Mother’s Day Card | by Ashlea Cornell

    Well, hello there everyone! It’s Ashlea, and I’m back today with a very quick and simple DIY Mother’s Day card using Alcohol Inks and, of course, some Birch Press Designs stamps and dies! Check out my video below showing how I created this eye catching Mother’s Day card. My technique for Alcohol Ink art is…

  • Mother’s Day Weekend Sale

    Mother’s Day Weekend Sale

    On Mother’s Day we celebrate all the special women in our lives especially Mom! And crafty Mom’s are the best! Treat yourself or someone special in your life with 20% off your entire purchase this weekend (May 10-12) with sale code CRAFT20

  • Grateful for You Tri-Fold Window Card | by Jennifer Svare

    Grateful for You Tri-Fold Window Card | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by! Today I’ll be sharing a “Grateful for You” card that I made for a friend who has given me lots of great advice and direction over the years. The compass from Let Your Dreams Set Sail stamp and die set was perfect for this type of thank you…

  • Layering Wonders | by Justine Hovey

    Layering Wonders | by Justine Hovey

    I love layering! I wouldn’t be a part of the Birch Press team if I didn’t. In today’s video, I am looking at all sorts of layering – stamps, dies and stencils and it is so much fun to create these intricate designs. I used the stencils from the Shining Mandala Stamps and Stencils to…

  • Using Dies with Alcohol Ink Panels

    Using Dies with Alcohol Ink Panels

    Hello, there! It’s Ashlea and I’m thrilled to be back again sharing some inspiration with you. I don’t know about you, but I have recently be re-obsessed with alcohol inks. They’re so fun to play with and I love the looks I get when playing around with different colors. I always end up with tons…

  • Transparent Spring Card | by Jennifer Svare

    Transparent Spring Card | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Isn’t it great to see signs of spring finally arriving? Today, I wanted to make a card that was light, bright, fun, and would be great for a quick Easter card, or just springtime greetings. The card base is made out of clear acetate. The front is the beautiful Fiori Egg layering die set.…

  • 4 Cards, 2 Dies by Ashlea Cornell

    4 Cards, 2 Dies by Ashlea Cornell

    Hello all! I’m glad to be back here with you today trying a new type of video for me. I love watching videos that show how many cards you can make with a limited number of techniques so, I put together one of my own today! I hope that you enjoy it and get some…

  • Happy Peach Cobbler Day! | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! It’s so great to be back at Birchpress Design, and just in time for Peach Cobbler Day, April 13th. It’s a great excuse to make and take delicious treats to friends and family, and today I’ll offer some ideas of how Birchpress Design has us covered! With a slight modification to the Kessa Arch…

  • 5 Backgrounds 1 Stamp | by Justine Hovey

    5 Backgrounds 1 Stamp | by Justine Hovey

    It’s Justine again here on the Birch Press Blog with a fun idea on how to use the Hex Fade Frame Stamp/Die set to create 5 backgrounds. These are my favourite types of stamps because the possibilities, colours and layout are endless! I think this one is my favourite with the woven look of stamped…

  • Hello | By Eloise Blue

    Hello | By Eloise Blue

    Hi friends, Eloise here and today I’ll be using the Adora Layer Set along with the Big Lingo Type Hello Die to create a ‘Hello’ themed card. I’ll be using the insides of the Adora Layer Set instead of the frames to create the heart ‘wreaths’. I started off with die cutting each of the…

  • Weekend Sale!

    Weekend Sale!

    Share the Happiness! Our Adora Layer set is one of our favorites! Add it to a greeting when you want intricate and loving details. The sentiment is from our Lingo Thanks Stamp set – which pairs perfectly with the You Sugar Script die! So ThankfulThe Kaleidoscope Heart really dazzles on this artful card! Tone on…

  • Butterflies In Flight | Using Die Negatives | by Ashlea Cornell

    Butterflies In Flight | Using Die Negatives | by Ashlea Cornell

    Hello again! I’m so glad to be back today showcasing a different way to use your dies that utilizes your scraps and turns them into treasure. Let’s get started with this video tutorial featured on my YouTube channel: I love being able to use my scraps, and when I can do it in a way…

  • Pastel Egg | by Jeanne Jachna

    Pastel Egg | by Jeanne Jachna

    Hi and thanks for stopping by! My hands down favorite technique is color block. I love the clean lines and bold graphic design you can achieve with this effect. Today I’m sharing a pastel egg design that looks complicated but is very easy. I started by creating a background with the Tall Triangle dies set.…

  • Fun Clean and Simple Cards | Ashlea Cornell

    Fun Clean and Simple Cards | Ashlea Cornell

    Hello, there crafters! Ashlea here. I’m thrilled to be on the blog today sharing some of my favorite tips for jazzing up a clean and simple card. I love creating CAS cards, but I often find myself wishing there was something I could add to help it be a little more elevated. Check out my…

  • Blending Under Layering Dies | by Justine Hovey

    Blending Under Layering Dies | by Justine Hovey

    I wanted to create a technique video today featuring ink blending, masking and layering dies. Using the Dahlia Mini Frame layering set, I created a focal point for the die by adding oxide ink to my background. I wanted my background to have a spring tone to it since I’m quite over winter at this…

  • Wishing Mandala Watercolor | By Dave Brethauer

    Wishing Mandala Watercolor | By Dave Brethauer

    Hello everyone! Have you heard about our item of the month? The February Item of the Month is the Wishing Mandala Stamp and Stencil Bundle – separately these items would come to $44, but since they are the item of the month they are at a special price of $34.99 and the customers get 100…

  • New Kaleidoscope Heart Die!

    New Kaleidoscope Heart Die!

    Kaleidoscope Heart We love the brand new Kaleidoscope heart die and think you will too – create a colorful combination on a card for someone special!

  • Petal Burst Stencil Helloby Jeanne Jachna

    Petal Burst Stencil Hello
    by Jeanne Jachna

    It’s New Year’s Eve!   I hope you’re rested and ready to stay up late to ring in 2019!  Today I’m playing with the Petal Burst Stencil from the store because the finished card reminds me of a firework! There’s loads of new stencils in the store to work with.  You can see them all here. …

  • 2019 Banners | by Olga

    2019 Banners | by Olga

    Hi everyone, I hope you have had fantastic Christmas! The project I have created today is a little home decor piece. These New Year banners are really easy to create – it’s the intricate shape of the die that makes them so special and unique. Once you have all the elements die cut you can…

  • After Christmas Sale!

    After Christmas Sale!

    Time to treat yourself with this after Christmas Sale!  Enter code “gifted” at checkout for 25% off your entire purchase!

  • Rainbow Stargazer and Instagram GiveawayBy Jeanne Jachna

    Rainbow Stargazer and Instagram Giveaway
    By Jeanne Jachna

    Have you checked out the new releases in the store?  You’re going to love all the new products including dies, stamps and STENCILS!  Today I’m sharing a card made with the new Stargazer die! When I saw it for the first time I kept seeing a color wheel!  I couldn’t wait to start playing with…

  • Fall / Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!by Jeanne Jachna

    Fall / Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!
    by Jeanne Jachna

    Are you a Coffee Lover?  Then you need to check out Amy Tsuruta’s Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!   She’s arranged an amazing week long event with loads of sponsors and opportunities for you to see and share Fall/Winter coffee themed projects and win prizes along the way.  Birch Press Design is a proud sponsor of the…

  • Black Friday Sales!

    Black Friday Sales!

    We’re sharing two great sales that start today!   25% off your entire order at Birch Press Design!  Use code frosty25 25% off your entire order at our sister company Poppystamps!  Use Code EGGNOG25 Wishing you all a happy holiday!  

  • A Sentimental Splash! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Sentimental Splash! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone! Let’s layer some cardstock together! I am just amazed at how this looks on a card… It is coming out of the card or going in, it does not matter, it is just beautiful, RIGHT? So let’s make one together! You want to first chose your cardstock so you can see just how…

  • Peace | by Jennifer Svare

    Peace | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello!  To receive a touch of handmade cheer at Christmas makes the holidays extra special, and Christmas cards are a great way to give that personal greeting so many look forward to. The issue for many of us is the time it takes to create them. Starting early and finding a simple-yet-beautiful design is the…

  • Fun Fold Window Card | by Jennifer Svare

    Fun Fold Window Card | by Jennifer Svare

    Hello!  Thank you for stopping by today!  In the video below, I’ll show how I made this fun-fold window card featuring the beautiful Bali layering die set. Because the set allows for mix-and-match interior as well as exterior of the design, endless possibilities are available for creating unique color combinations… and window cards! The photo…

  • Let Your Dreams Set Sail | By Eloise Blue

    Let Your Dreams Set Sail | By Eloise Blue

    Hi friends, Eloise here and today I have a card to share with you all using the Let Your Dreams Sail Stamp Set along with just the A Plate from the Waves Plate Die. I’ll also be pulling in some Distress Inks to create a simple sunset background. To begin my card today I started…