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  • Birch Press Design & Memory Box | by Crystal Komara

    Birch Press Design & Memory Box | by Crystal Komara

    Hello crafty readers! This is Crystal Komara here with you today sharing two elegant cards created by mixing products from sister companies Birch Press Design and Memory Box. As Design Team members for Birch Press Design, we are fortunate to receive some products from both companies and today I’m showing you how beautifully they compliment each together. Do YOU mix products when you create? I love to mix stamp sets, papers and dies because it allows for an infinite amount of ideas and is a great way to use more of what you own.

    Card details:

    The base of this A2 sized card was made using 80 lb. Neenah Solar White smooth cardstock. I die cut the first layer from white cardstock using Layer Plate A of the Viola Layering Plate dies. I adhered this intricate layer directly to the card base. Using the All the Happiness stamp set from Memory Box, I stamped the flowers in Versamark ink on black cardstock and heat embossed the image with gold embossing powder. I die cut the flowers using the coordinating All the Happiness dies and adhered it to the lower right side of the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo black ink on white cardstock and fussy cut the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the top left of the flowers.

    Here is the second card that I made using the same products, but a slightly different color combination:

    Card details:

    The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White smooth cardstock. I cut a 5 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ piece of black cardstock and adhered it directly to the card base. Using Layer Plate A of the Viola Layering Plates, I die cut this layer from white cardstock. I adhered this intricate layer directly over the black cardstock. Using the All the Happiness stamp set, I stamped the flowers in Versamark ink on gold foil paper. I heat embossed the image with black embossing powder and used the coordinating All the Happiness dies to die cut the flowers out. I adhered the flowers to the lower right side of the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo black ink on white cardstock and fussy cut the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the top left of the flowers.

    I hope you have enjoyed today’s elegant black and white cards and that you can see the magic you can create when you combine products. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

    Supplies

    56128 Viola Plate Layer Set

    CL5265-D All the Happiness clear stamp and die set

  • InLay Die Cutting! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    InLay Die Cutting! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    Today it all about the die cutting! We are going to use the inlay die cutting technique while featuring three laying die sets. I will be using Dahlia Mini Frame, Field of Bloom, and Floral Star sets, but any se can be used!

    Ok as always, let’s get started!

    Lots of die cutting so I made sure I chose my colors from the beautiful color pallets of 6×6 paper pads by Memory Box and got my layers die cut and put together with my liquid adhesive. Now I made sure I cut an extra layer “a” for each of the design I chose and set that layer aside.

    I chose my sentiments from the honey script die collection and only used the ‘cloud’ portion of the die set and cut into the layers I set aside where I wanted my sentiment to appear! Depending on the die set you used your top layer now may be two parts!

    I then die cut my sentiments and layered those as well…

    We are now ready to inlay our sentiments into our top panel!

    All my panel designs were placed onto a standard A2 size (4 1/4in x 5 1/2in) top folding card base.

    As always, I hope you enjoyed today’s project… and if you want to see more details just click on the video below and see how these projects come together step by step!

    Make sure you stay tuned for more wonderful projects coming soon! Have a great day and always remember… Be Creative!


    Supplies


    56092 Dahlia Mini Frame Layer Set
    56118 Floral Star Layer Set
    57357 Field of Blooms Plate Layer Set
    57300 Hugs Honey Script
    57310 Hello Honey Script
    SP1009 Earth Neutral 6×6 pack
    SP1004 Fresh Aqua 6×6 pack
    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack
    SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack
    SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack
    SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6×6 pack
    EF1001 Chrysanthemum Field
    EF1002 Gracious Leaves
  • Lotus Flower Inlay on Wood Grain | By Renee Moran

    Lotus Flower Inlay on Wood Grain | By Renee Moran

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    The project I have for today features the Lotus die but the A layer only, some glitter paper and some super cool wood grain paper.

    I started by die cutting the Lotus Flower Layer A out of a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel of some wood grain paper as well as some glitter paper 6 x 6 glitter Holiday Glitter Pad. I know it isn’t anywhere near those normally sparkly holidays but this paper works any time of year!

    After I die cut the two pieces I ink blended over the wood grain flower with some light pink ink and some more intense pink ink. I wanted to add some softness and color to this gorgeous flower.

    I only used the outline from the glitter die cut. I layered it over the ink blended die cut image and inlaid it inside the original panel. What a beautiful way to finish a die cut design!

    I heat embossed my sentiment and mounted it center below my die cut image. I mounted everything on a top folding A2 card base.

    Thank you for stopping by and as I always say, Give Cards Generously!

    If you’d like to see how this card came together, you can check it out by clicking the video below.

     

    Supplies

     

     

    GP1005 Holiday Glitter Pad

     

     

    CL5259 Big and Little Reverse Words clear stamp set

     

     

    57258 Lotus Flower Layer A

     

  • Stitchin’ on the Petal Egg! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Stitchin’ on the Petal Egg! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    Today’s project will be featuring the Petal Egg Layering Die Set! Grab some thread and let’s get gluing and stitching!

    Ok as always, let’s get started! So, I started choosing my colors from the Memory Box 6×6 Solids Card Stock Pads, I went with soft pastels in yellow, green and pink. Die cut my pieces and layered them together using my liquid adhesive!

    When these layers are together you can see a pattern of dots… There are perfect for hand stitching! I dug into my stash of 6 stranded floss and chose a white.

    Usually, I would use the cross stitch but since the holes are not next to each other I went with a French Knot!

    Once I was done my stitching, I placed my image on a white 3 ¾in x 5in panel and cut a matt 4 1/4in x 5 1/2in and set my design onto a standard A2 size (4 1/4in x 5 1/2in) top folding card panel.

    My sentiment I chose is simple ‘happy’…

    As always, I hope you enjoyed today’s project… and if you want to see more details just click on the video below and see how these projects come together step by step!

    Make sure you stay tuned for more wonderful projects coming soon! Have a great day and always remember… Be Creative!


    Supplies


    57369 Petal Egg Layer Set
    CL5259 Big and Little Reverse Words clear stamp set
    SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack
    SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack
    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack
  • Do the Slimline with Crystal Lingo | by Tracey McNeely

    Do the Slimline with Crystal Lingo | by Tracey McNeely

    Happy Spring crafty friends! Today I’m creating two slimline cards using the Crystal Lingo Stamps and dies.

    The faceted rectangle stamp in the Crystal Lingo clear stamp set is the perfect size for 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ slimline cards.

    For both of the my cards today I started off by white heat embossing the faceted rectangle from Crystal Lingo on to two panels of watercolour cardstock cut to 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″.

    TIP: When embossing on watercolour cardstock I always make sure I prep the paper well with my embossing buddy and I always double stamp my embossing ink.

    I laid down a combination of Distress Ink and Distress Oxide inks on to my craft mat in a staggered rainbow. I used Kitsch Flamingo, Carved Pumpkin, and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide inks and Mustard Seed, Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac Distress ink.

    I spritzed some water onto the mat and then put my panel facedown into the ink and picked it up right away. I did not smoosh the ink, just straight on and off. I dried the panel thoroughly and then went back to the mat and tapped the panel around putting on a second layer. I spritzed a bit of water on my panel where the Distress Inks were to disperse them a bit more.

    Once again I dried the panel thoroughly and went back to the mat one more time but before tapping down I spritzed the craft mat a bit more to reactivate the ink and did one final layer by tapping the panel on the craft mat. I stamped and die cut the Big Lingo Type Thanks die in white and black and attached it to the card with foam adhesive!

    The second panel was actually the first panel but a little bit of Frayed Burlap was all it took to muddy up my rainbow.

    Rather than toss it away I kind of liked the masculine vibe that the brown gave to the card. So I did the same as I did for the other card.

    I dried it and added more ink until I had three layers! I die cut the Big Lingo Type Thanks using only the detailed die three times for the sentiment. I adhered the three layers together to give the die cut some stability. Trust me this takes some patience–lol! I adhered the die cut directly to the card front.

    It’s so much fun to take an image like this, emboss it and then have some fun with your inks. This technique can be done with most inks and of course a little bit of water.

    Thanks so much for joining me today and we’ll see you next time!

    Supplies

    CL8155 Crystal Lingo clear stamp set

    57228 Big Lingo Type Thanks

  • A Field of Blooms | by Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Field of Blooms | by Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today, let’s stretch our dies! We will be creating 3 cards using 3 different techniques featuring the Field of Blooms layering die set!

    For my supplies I dug into my stash of scraps or card stock and backgrounds and found a couple that were perfect! I also using the new memory box card stock paper pads!

    I took care of all my die cutting and set my pieces aside…

    Card 1
    For this card I only used the bottom layer of this die set! In this case that is Layer C and cut out the image form a piece of white card stock. I grabbed two colored pencils and had fun just adding some simple accents on the leaves! The panel under the die cut was a color to fill in the tulip part of the die!

    Card 2
    Here is used all die cutting panel and chose three different solid card stocks as my colors! Just using simple colors of card stock this panel comes to life with each layer!

    Card 3
    Finally, while digging into my stash of background I found this gorgeous ink smooshed background. I added some splatters and started layering. Now the ink smooshed background was the solid base, no die cutting there. I then layered with Layer B using green card stock and then Layer A using cream card stock. However, when I added the second layer, I shifted it to the right under the top panel!

    Once all my panels were glued together, I cut all my sentiments using the honey script collection. The sentiments I chose have the cloud background and I cut that out using vellum card stock and cut the sentiment themselves three times to add even more dimension!

    As always, I hope you enjoyed today’s project… and if you want to see more details just click on the video below and see how these projects come together step by step!

    Make sure you stay tuned for more wonderful projects coming soon! Have a great day and always remember… Be Creative!


    Supplies


    57357 Field of Blooms Plate Layer Set
    57300 Hugs Honey Script
    57310 Hello Honey Script
    57352 Jumbo Lingo Happy
    SP1004 Fresh Aqua 6×6 pack
  • You Are Special To Me | Dilay Nacar

    You Are Special To Me | Dilay Nacar

    Welcome back, friends!

    Today I am excited to be sharing a sweet and simple card with all of you that features the new Field of Blooms layering die set! This layering die set is perfect for the upcoming season! In today’s card, I’ve used it a bit differently because I love finding unconventional ways to use things – not to mention how much I love sharing ways to stretch your supplies! Let’s get started! 

    Although this layering set consists of 3 plates, I only used Layer A to create this card! I began by die cutting it once in heavyweight white cardstock and once each in green, coral, and yellow cardstock – making sure to keep all of the negative pieces to use for the inlay – then adhered the white layer onto a white A2-sized card base.

    Next, I added a row of colored tulips, using liquid adhesive to inlay the green negative pieces for the leaves and the yellow and coral negative pieces for the tulips. Since I love a clean, white background, I chose to make a single row of tulips but if you wish to add more tulips to the panel, I’d recommend using a low tack tape such as PostIt or PressNSeel to keep all of the negative pieces together. 

    For the sentiment, I die cut the Big Hugs Sugar Script die three times in white cardstock, heat embossed one of them in gold, then stacked all three together, adhering it to the panel with liquid glue. For the sub-sentiment, I heat embossed the ‘You are special to me’ stamp from the Crystal Lingo clear stamp set and adhered it to the panel with foam squares. 

    That’s it! Simple right? This is just one of the ways to use this great layering die set, and the best part is that you have plenty of die cuts leftover that you can use to add some color to other cards! Thank you so much for stopping by! Until next time!

    57357 Field of Blooms Plate Layer Set
    CL8155 Crystal Lingo clear stamp set
    SP1002 Sunny Orange 6×6 pack
    SP1003 Lush Green 6×6 pack
    SP1001 Berry Red 6×6 pack
    Big Hugs Sugar Script
  • Linear Triangle and a Simple Blend! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Linear Triangle and a Simple Blend! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    Today’s project will be featuring the Linear Triangle die and a simple blending technique. Although I must say this die has so many possibilities that we will be exploring later!

    Ok so let’s get started… I first grabbed my favorite inks and yes, they are the Distress Oxides and my blending brushes. I took a piece of white card stock and started adding my colors, making sure the lightest was set in the middle and worked out to each end getting to each darker color as I went along. What makes this blend simple is we do not have to worry about a perfect blend. When we die cut out piece it will hide all those areas not completely smooth.

    Once my panel was completed, I then die cut two images positioned at opposite corners. We now have two beautiful focal points for our card front that will add texture and dimension for the background!

    I die cut my sentiment using the Honey Script Thanks die multiple times to just add to the dimension of our card. Set that in place.

    Our card front panel was set onto a top folding standard A2 size card base (4 ¼ inches x 5 ½ inches)! In no time we have a card that can be created for any occasion that pops up!

    As always, I hope you enjoyed today’s project… and if you want to see more details just click on the video below and see how these projects come together step by step!

    Make sure you stay tuned for more wonderful projects coming soon! Have a great day and always remember… Be Creative!


    Supplies


    57393 Linear Triangle
    57302 Thanks Honey Script
  • Stitched Stripe Kinsley Heart Layer Dies | By Leigh Houston

    Stitched Stripe Kinsley Heart Layer Dies | By Leigh Houston

    Oh, how I love a stitched stripe! This is my current favorite technique for adding some super easy, super simple stitching and a modern touch to a die cut card. It paired so beautifully with Birch Press Designs’s Kinsley Heart Layer Dies, and I’m excited to walk you through this fun technique!

    I started my card by die cutting strips of red and pink cardstock in varying widths. I found the center of my card panel and adhered the first strip down the middle using liquid adhesive. I then used a paper piercer, poked holes along the sides of this strip, and added simple backstitching through these holes in shades of pink thread. I then adhered two more strips along the edges of this center strip, again poking holes down the sides and adding stitching. I kept on adding layers of strips and stitching until I achieved the width I was after. So easy!

    I then assembled my Kinsley Layer Heart. I die cut my layers from pink, red and white cardstock and adhered them together using liquid adhesive. I then die cut my sentiment from the Hello Sugar Script die four times, layering them together to create dimension. After adhering it to the center of my heart, I added some crystal glaze for some shine. After that, I simply adhered the heart to the center of my cardstock strips and this card was finished!

    I am such a huge fan of how stitching adds such a unique touch to handmade cards, and this technique is such a fast and pretty way to add this special accent. I hope you enjoyed this project, and I’ll see you again soon with another project from Birch Press Designs!


    Supplies


    57399 Kinsley Heart Layer Set
    Hello Sugar Script
  • String Art-Inspired Kinsley Heart Card | By Leigh Houston

    String Art-Inspired Kinsley Heart Card | By Leigh Houston

    Hello, friends! I am so excited to be here today sharing this super simple string art-inspired card featuring just one layer of the Kinsley Heart Layer set! I love how you can take one simple layer and really highlight its individual features.

    I started my card by die cutting Layer A from the Kinsley Heart Layer Set from white 110# cardstock. I glued this to a piece of red cardstock using liquid adhesive and trimmed around the edges. To add some dimension and texture, I poked holes around the inside of each of the cutouts and added some simple backstitching in pink embroidery floss. This was so simple, quick, and relaxing!

    To add even more texture and dimension, I decided to add a string art-inspired background to my card. For a detailed tutorial on how I made this background, you can check out this post. For this card, I used two shades of pink and one shade of red thread.

    To finish my card, I die cut the Love Sugar Script die four times, stacking it for dimension. I adhered it to the center of my heart and added some crystal glaze on top for some shine. All that was left to do was adhere the stitched heart to the center of the card and this project was finished!

    Thanks so much for stopping by today. I’ll be back in a couple of days featuring another way to add stitching to your Birch Press Designs projects. See you soon!


    Supplies


    57399 Kinsley Heart Layer Set
    Love Sugar Script