Hello! For today’s project, I used the Butterfly Garden Layer Plate B and inlaid butterflies using textured papers. I just love how they have a sheen that catches in the light, so when using the same color of card stock, it creates a simple elegance. I’ll show how the papers catch the light in the video below.
Textured papers are wonderful to use, but embossing also works! In the photo below, I used paper with a silky sheen to it and embossed it before die cutting it. Also, rather than using white as the base for the dots to show through, I used the same color as a base. This is a great, simple card base that could be embellished in many different ways.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today, and be sure to check out the video below for more details!
Supplies
Hello! Today I got to make two very fun cards that I’ve been excited to make for a long time. I’m so glad I waited, because the new 
When die cutting the patterned paper for the little hexagon inlays, it was so much fun to see what pieces came through. I love cards that have the depth of really looking into the details. There are so many fun things to look at. (I love the crab peeking out of the hexagon above).
Layering dies give limitless look and feel to cards because of the color combination, layering, and inlaying options. Using the same color for all of the butterfly layers really put the focus on texture.
The thought behind the “miss you” card is very sentimental… the “Miss You” from the 
I glued only the center of the butterfly so the wings would sit off the base. A few jewels were added to the butterfly.
Many of these layering dies would work for this general idea and any of the Prima paper pads offer incredible, small details that are perfectly sized for the hexagons. The thank you card uses the beautiful 
Jeanne here today with three cards made with the Grace Layered Die set. I love the mandala inspired designs that have me thinking of India – exotic and beautiful.
These dies are gorgeous, but where they really get interesting is in their versatility. If you look close you’ll see there are two circles inside the panel that are removable.
I hope you’re having a great day! Masculine cards seem to be a struggle sometimes, but they’re a breeze with the new nautical images in the store! Two new stamp sets you’ll find include Let Your Dreams Sail and Let Your Light Shine. Both sets have coordinating die cuts making them easy to create scenes.
The new Waves Plates are easy to assemble. Just choose three shades of card stock, cut them and assemble them. I chose a dark navy for the most detailed layer (A) and then slightly lighter shades for Layers B & C. Don’t you love the stitching? While the swirly curves make the most beautiful ocean waves I can’t help but think of Van Gogh’s Starry Night!
This background is so pretty you might not want to cover it up! I added a sailboat from Let Your Dreams Sail. The sentiment is perfect for your favorite guy’s special day !
Sometimes images can get lost on a busy background. I approach the layered background the same way I do pattern paper. I break up the patterns by adding some solid card stock. The solid card stock die cut circles as a sun takes the focus off the background and makes the perfect setting for the sailboat. The Stitched Circle Layers are from Memory Box. 
Welcome back for another inspiration post at Birch Press Design. Tracey here today with another post about stretching your supplies. When you purchase a set of craft dies, whether single dies or set that has multiple dies, it always feels good to make good use of your dies. If you are anything like me you never seem to have enough birthday cards on hand. In today’s post and video tutorial I am using the Party Balloon craft die to make three birthday cards.
