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  • Grandiose Embellishments by Jennifer Svare

    Grandiose Embellishments
    by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Today’s card is one of those cards that looks like it took a ton of time, but the secret is letting the Grandiose dies do all the work! Festive and bright, with some shimmer in the background, this is a great card for any occasion during the holidays… including thank you’s!

    I’ve used negative pieces from die cuts to create a very simple design in the background band. The base of the embellishments were cut from Layer B, and the tops cut from Layer C. Because I wanted these specific colors and shapes, I die cut the layers rather than using leftovers from making the card base. Because these die cuts are so versatile, nothing ever goes to waste and can be used on other card layers. (I keep extra cut pieces in the same envelope as the dies for simplicity!)

    I hope you have fun experimenting with different color layers, and even the negative pieces! Because these background die layers are in two parts, colorful scraps can be used. I love to just cut a bunch in different colors and see how they look together. This can result in many unique combinations that wouldn’t have been planned!

    Have a wonderful day! Thanks so much for stopping by.


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  • Gift Boxes with Band + Giveaway!by Jennifer Svare

    Gift Boxes with Band + Giveaway!
    by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Today I’m so excited to share an idea for using the Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer Set to create an easy gift box, and the Mini Grandiose Bevel Plate Layer Set to create an easy band. These layers are so beautiful – they are a gift in themselves – but so easy, and I’ve done all the measuring for you near the end of this post.

    The boxes include measurements for festive liners. The above liner can be found in Memory Box’s Dashing Holiday 6×6 pad. The red box (with chocolates in mind) has Birch Press Design’s Vanilla Bean dotted paper.

    So many different looks and options with the layering sets, mixed with patterned papers on the inside!

    Now, for the GIVEAWAY info! The die set for commenting on this post will be the large Grandoise Bevel Layer!! This is the die set used to create the base of these boxes (belly band die set is the mini set, not included). Keep checking back for more giveaway chances all throughout November!

    Here are the details:

    We are all celebrating this recent and new release at Birch Press Design, and they are giving away a layer from the Mini Dazzle Bevel Plate Layering Die Set! 

    Here is how you can get your chance to win! It’s simple – just comment on this blog post and the winner will be announced on December 1st!

    There’s also a second chance for you and even your friend to win!

    Just follow Birch Press Design on Instagram @birchpressdesign make sure you like this Instagram post and make sure you tag a friend!. Only one comment will be selected and you and your friend will both receive on these dies.

    Edited: And the winner is

    Gail The Crafter

    November 19, 2019

    Jennifer this is just beautiful. I have a couple of birch press layering dies and I can’t wait to try this technique on the next box I make. Thank you for sharing your talents.


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  • A Mini Dazzle for the Holidays! GIVEAWAY!!! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Mini Dazzle for the Holidays! GIVEAWAY!!! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today’s project I will be using the Mini Dazzle Bevel Plate Layering Die Set! This set is part of the new release and I am loving them! The size of these dies are perfect for any card size and occasion!

    For this I chose soft shades of blue for this card. The dies reminded me of a snowflake in a way.

    Once my pieces were cut I layered them together using my liquid adhesive and set that aside to dry under an acrylic block.

    I then die cut the Merry Honey Script sentiment and layered those pieces together as well.

    I cut a panel 4 ¼ inches x 5 ½ to place my die cuts on. I grabbed a mini blender and used my white pigment ink to add shading to the bottom on my card.

    I set the layered die panel towards the top of my card and the sentiment below!

    Let the sequins begins! I love iridescent sequins and for this card I made sure I had lots of them underneath the sentiment!

    GIVEAWAY ALERT!!
    Yup here are the details!

    We are all celebrating this recent and new release at Birch Press Design, and they are giving away a layer from the Mini Dazzle Bevel Plate Layering Die Set!

    Here is how you can get your chance to win! It’s simple just comment on this blog post and wait patiently until December 1st when the winner will be announced!

    Now of course there is a second chance for you and even your friend to win!

    Just follow Birch Press Design on Instagram @birchpressdesign make sure you like this Instagram post and make sure you tag a friend!. Only one comment will be selected and you and your friend will both receive on these dies.

    You must comment by 12 midnight US standard eastern time November 30! FINGERS CROSSED!

    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!

    Edited: And the winner is

    Mark Christman

    November 18, 2019

    I ordered the Nobilia set and am eagerly awaiting its arrival…..I wanted to order this as well, but my budget said I need to wait….but I will own it!!


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  • White on White Layering with Sparkleby Jennifer Svare

    White on White Layering with Sparkle
    by Jennifer Svare

    Thanks for stopping by the blog today! White-on-white with glitter paper adds a gorgeous sparkle and elegance to any layering set for holiday greetings. Today, I’ve used the Wave Plate Layer Set as snow flurries, along with the beautiful Shimmer Snowflake Frames.

    I love the look of snowflakes and barn wood together. It is such a simple-yet-elegant look, and reminds me of cottage/farm house style. Such a fun, easy card to make, and would be a great design for mass producing holiday cards.

    I simply cut Layer A out of pixie dust shimmer card stock, and Layer B out of white. This also creates a white frame, so I cut Layer A out of the same barn wood background, and cut the snowflakes off so it would just be the frame to glue over top. I saved one of the snowflakes for the inside.

    For the next card, I used the same technique using the top two layers of the Waves set, but this time I die cut both layers out of pixie dust shimmer card stock. The layer below is almost a holographic red vinyl which creates a different look against the two layers. The glimmer card stocks don’t release glitter on the recipient, which I also like.

    I love dressing up the insides to match the outside and black, shimmery “Ho, Ho, Ho” using the Lingo Alphabet letters was fun and fitting for the whimsical snow flurries of the card front. I’ll be including a gift card inside this card. Another fun sentiment would have been, “Let it Snow!”

    I hope this post has inspired you to keep things simple and let the gorgeous dies from Birch Press Design do all the work for you this holiday season! Let the holidays begin!


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  • A Halloween Epiphany! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    A Halloween Epiphany! | By Desiree Kuemmerle

    Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

    For today’s project I will be using the Epiphany Layering Die Set! When I first saw this set, I first noticed the delicate lines of the design. As I got closer to the Fall Holidays, I started seeing a spider’s web… So how do we take a die sat so intricate and delicate and turn it into a Halloween Note Card? – we change the card stock!

    First you want to decide on your color of card stocks. I wanted to use bold Halloween colors, so I chose Lime green, orange, Purple mirror and satin black.

    I then die cut my images and started layering them together using my liquid adhesive.

    What is great about this die set, is you will actually get three different elements once the die cuts are completed. You will get the frame base, the center circle and then this middle medallion (great for an ornament!) …

    I placed my frame base onto my standard A2 size card base in Orange, and then also added my center circle. When adding the medallion, I made sure that was off set form the center.

    Finally, since I saw a spider’s web, I added a spider as an embellishment I found from my stash…

    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!


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  • Adding Holiday Sparkle To Your Layered Dies

    Adding Holiday Sparkle To Your Layered Dies

    Hello crafty friends! Are you getting into the holiday spirit yet? I certainly am, and I’d love to show you how I created two individual cards using the same process. These cards were quick to make and the outcome is beautiful, and whats more, sparkly! Who doesn’t love a little sparkle in their holiday cards?

    For my first card, I’ve created this traditional red and gold palette card using the new Grandois Bevel Plate and Mini Grandois Bevel Plate layer sets. These sets work perfectly together to create a full A2 size design, leaving a small space in between for a sentiment. For mine, I went with the new Falala Honey Script die, which comes with the word and shadow dies. It fits perfectly in this space and I didn’t feel that it needed any sub sentiment with it, as it’s large enough to make the point come across. I just love how the larger Birch Press dies command the space of cards and become the focal point. I added quite a bit of sparkle to this card with both the top layer in a red sparkle card stock, and also the word “falala” in a gold sparkle card stock. I love the way red and gold look together on Holiday cards, especially.

    For my second card, I used the same type of bevel dies, only this time it’s the Dazzle and Mini Dazzle Bevel Plates. Again, I added my sparkle layer (silver, this time) as the top layer and decided to use a more winter color palette of blues. These dies are great and easy to switch up as I did here, rotating my card front to leave the space at the bottom half of the card. This shifts the focus and would be an especially great thing to do if giving a set of these cards as a gift. It changes the dynamic just enough to appear as a completely different card.

    I hope that you’ve enjoyed learning about how I added some sparkle to these holiday cards using some of the newest Bevel Plate Sets. I’d love to hear what you think and which is more to your taste! Thank you again, and I’ll see you very soon!

  • Layered Dies 3 Ways | by Justine Hovey

    Layered Dies 3 Ways | by Justine Hovey

    In today’s video we are going to explore using a die set 3 different ways. I think it’s so important to use our supplies in the most ways possible to ensure that the price we paid is worth it! So in today’s video tutorial we will be exploring how these dies are put together, inlaid die cutting and how to create a collage or spirograph which is a new technique I tried out.

    Above, you can see how the die was intended to be used. Layered on top of one another to create a beautiful Lotus. I just adore this die and it’s fine details. In order to glue this, I used a pen glue tip since it was quite thin.

    For the next card, I cut out a bunch of Layer A lotuses in various shades. I used the frames on the card below and some of the inner pieces above. I love when I can use up those scraps. I simply fit the little pieces into a white frame.

    Lastly, I cut out 9 of the Lotus A dies in three different colours that combine so nicely together. I thought of the clock here, as explained thoroughly in the video, and arranged them to look like a spirograph. It is such an interesting background!


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  • Nobilia Ornament Window Cardby Jennifer Svare

    Nobilia Ornament Window Card
    by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Exciting news today! Brand new holiday dies have arrived, and I could not wait to make a window card with the Nobilia Ornament Plate Layer Set. So much fun!

    For my first example, I used white for the very top layer, followed by silver, teal to match the base of the card, and finally a darker teal glitter card stock for the backing. I followed the same pattern of layers for the ornament. The ornament can be inlaid into the center for the front, but I chose to put it into the inside of the window for today’s card. This way, the ornament shows when the card is both opened and closed.

    Along with the ornament, the sentiment says “Sending our love” from the Sending Love clear stamp set.

    A small cap was added to the top of the ornament using a piece of silver card stock.

    For the second example, I used a holographic card stock for my silver layer, and I love the look this created. Layering dies are so much fun, and this particular die set has so many options with the removable panels and ornament!

    Check out the video below to see both of these cards, along with instructions on how to create the window effect using these dies. Thank you for stopping by today!


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  • Thank You | By Eloise Blue

    Thank You | By Eloise Blue

    Hi friends, Eloise here and today I’m using the Only Fish In The Sea Stamp Set to create a simple Thank You card.

    I started off with white heat embossing the school of fish image and a couple of the singular fish as well onto some watercolour cardstock. I then ink blended some Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers and Evergreen Bough Distress Inks over the entire background. I flicked on some water and dried it off with a heat tool.

    I then white heat embossed the ‘Thank You’ sentiment onto a thin strip of black cardstock. I added a hemp cord bow to the side and adhered it down.

    I finished off by adding googly eyes onto a few of the fish just for a little added interest. I also cut the panel at an angle and adhered it to a grey card base.

    The video is linked below if you’d like to watch.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWjzC7yvnDU

    Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I’ll see you all next time.

  • Thanksgiving Table Place Cardby Jennifer Svare

    Thanksgiving Table Place Card
    by Jennifer Svare

    Hello! Thanks for stopping by! Today I’ve made a Thanksgiving place card. We have a large family, so now’s the time to start creating them! We also draw names for Christmas gifts between siblings, so each year our place cards go into the name drawing and these cards a really fun, festive way to draw names after dinner.

    This year, I’m using the gorgeous Regal Peacock Layer Set along with the Lingo Alphabet to create the cards. The background is Layer A from the Delfina Layer set.

    I used a clear acetate for the card base, but any color would work. Check out the video below for more details on how this place card was made! Thanks again for stopping by, and have a great day!


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