Simple Mixed Media Birthday Card by Sara Cook

Hi everyone.  I have a quick and simple mixed media look for the background, featuring the Magnolia Blooms 3D Embossing Folder. 

Background:

Take a medium hue violet paper form the Vibrant Violet pad and add Ranger texture passed all over the back ground.  Take darker matching foil sheet and adhere to the top of the paper.  Let dry.  Emboss using the Magnolia Blooms 3D Embossing Folder.  Trim down to 4 x 5 1/4".  Use sand paper and randomly rough the surfaces, being heavy handed on the higher surfaces.  Lightly rub a white pigment ink pad on the top the image making sure the top surfaces are completely covered. Add white paint splatters.  I use white calligraphy ink.  

Sentiment:

Die cut the word birthday from the Happy Birthday Tender Script die set and the word wishes form the Best Wishes Tender Script die set.  The bottom is die cut from white card stock and the top from the dark hue from the Vibrant Violet paper pad, twice.  Adhere together.

Assembly:

Adhere the background panel to a side folding white card base.  Adhere the sentiment to the center. Add some Clear Fairy Drops around the sentiment.

 

 

Supplies

 

EF1036 Magnolia Blooms 3D Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies

94670 Best Wishes Tender Script

94671 Happy Birthday Tender Script

SP1007 Vibrant Violet

CLD101 Clear Fairy Drops

Magnolia Wreath Birthday Card by Sara Cook

 

Hi everyone.  I have a birthday card with a wreath using the Curved Magnolia Branch die set.

Wreath:

Die cut the Curved Magnolia Branch Twice, Magnolia Bud Trio, and the top die of the Plumed Gypsy Butterfly from heavy weight white card stock.  Ink blend using Distress Ink Victoria Velvet, Bundled Sage and Vintage Photo.  Adhere to die cuts together with blue, using the envelope image as a guide.  It is pretty easy to follow.  Die cut the bottom die of the Plumed Gypsy Butterfly from mirror gold paper form the Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad and adhere together.  Splatter images with gold metallic paint.

Background:

Die cut a circle using the Circle Basics Set from the upper center of a heavy weight white A2 side card base. Ink blend all over with Distress Ink Victorian Velvet then Vintage photo.  Heavier ink around the outside edge and toward the center more randomly.  Take Ground Espresso and edge the paper with the darker ink.  Splatter with Vintage Photo and a metal gold paint.  After drying add foam tape to the back of the panel.

Assembly:

Adhere the dark brown with gold wave paper from the Magnolia Grove Paper pad to a A2 top folding card base.  Trim off excess.  Adhere the background panel on top.  For the sentiment gold hot foil on cream card stock Posh Birthday Wishes.  Die cut with matching die.  Adhere to the center opening.  Adhere the Curved Mangolia Branches around the opening.  Adhere the Plumed Gypsy Butterfly in upper righthand corner, and adhere the flowers and leaves around the wreath.  

 

 

Supplies

 

94719 Curved Magnolia Branch

94718 Magnolia Bud Trio

94708 Plumed Gypsy Butterfly

MBF004 Posh Birthday Wishes Hot Foil Plate and Die

30087 Circle Basics Set

PP1022 Magnolia Grove 6x6 pack

Fp1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

Hello Magnolia Card by Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  Today I have another Magnolia card for you featuring a stenciled background for the Magnolia die cut to lay on.

The first thing I did was use a low tack tape to mask off a rectangle in the center of the card panel.

I placed the Leafy Row Stencil over the masked background, then used a blender brush and Distress Inks to add color through the stencil.  I removed the stencil and before I removed the tape I used what ink was left on my brushes to blend in some color to the background.

I die cut the Magnolia Floral Stem from white cardstock and used Distress Inks and Blender brushes to add color to the flower and leaves.  I used Saltwater Taffy and Picked Raspberry for the flower, Peeled Paint and Forest Moss for the leaves, and Gathered Twigs for the stem. 

I glued the flower and leaves together and then adhered them to the card front.

Next, I die cut the word Hello from gold foil paper and glued that to the card.

To finish the card, I used foam tape to adhere the card front to a white card base, and that's it!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a great weekend!

 

 

Supplies

 

94717 Magnolia Floral Stem

94468 Hello Rush Script

88615 Leafy Rows Stencil

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

Pink and Grey Happy Birthday Card by Sara Cook

Hi everyone!  I have a quick and simple birthday card featuring the new Happy Birthday Tender Script layered die.  The Tender Script dies are the right size to add over background panel.  Add some Fairy Jewels and you have a pretty card. With the Mirror paper pads and Fairy Jewels makes it easy got change up the color then to match the recipient of the card.  

Background panel:

White heat emboss the geometric stamp from the Birth Press Design Crystal Lingo stamp set on A2 sized heavy white card panel.  Stamp heat emboss in the center of the card panel first then to each side.  Ink blend from opposite corners meeting in the middle using Distress Oxide Ink Ketch Flamingo to Spun Sugar and Lost Shadow to Black Shoot. Trim down to 4" x 5 1/4".

Sentiment:

Die cut the Happy Birthday Tender Script top die from the pink mirror paper from the Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad.  Die cut the bottom die from a matching grey card stock.  Adhere the pink die cut to the bottom.

Assembly:

Adhere an A2 panel from the same grey card stock used for the sentiment to a white top folding A2 size card.  Adhere the background panel to the center using foam tape.  Adhere the sentiment to the center of the card. Add pink gems from the Pastel Jewel pack.  

Supplies

 

94671 Happy Birthday Tender Script

fp1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

jwl002 Pastel Jewels

 

cl8155 Crystal Lingo clear stamp set

Happy Birthday by Donna Sledzik

Hi everyone!  For today's card, I used a new 3D Embossing Folder from the April 2023  Magnolia Release.

On the flat side of the embossing folder (the flower are pressed in), I applied Distress Oxides Ink directly to the folder.  I misted the inked folder with plain water and placed my white cardstock into the folder and ran it through my die cut machine.

This is what the background looks like when it comes out of the folder.

Next, I used a small brayer and picked up the same ink colors and lightly applied ink to the top of the embossed images. This helps define the flowers.  

I spattered the background with white and blue inks.

Next, I applied Stormy Sky Distress Oxide Ink to a piece of white cardstock and die cut the words "Happy Birthday" from the inked paper.  The shadow for the words was die cut 3 times from white cardstock and stacked.

I glued this to the card and used foam tape to adhere it to a white card base.

To finish the card, I added some Clear Fairy Drops to add some shine.

That's it for today!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

EF1035 Marvelous Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies

94588 Happy Birthday Posh Script

CLD101 Clear Fairy Drops

Father's Day Card by Sara Cook

Hi everyone.  I have a Father's Day card featuring the Freshwater Fish 3D Embossing Folder and Cutting dies.  Does anyone else have a collection of alcohol ink backgrounds that need using?  I did so I turned them into fish.  If not perfect project to practice some background. Check out the instructions below.

Fish:

Look into your stash for 2 alcohol ink backgrounds that are at least A2 size.  The exact color doesn't matter.  Die cut a lighter one from the largest fish die from Freshwater Fish 3D Embossing Folder and Cutting dies and then emboss using matching folder.   I added color using Distress Crayons Pocus Pocus, Bubbling Cauldron, and brushed Pewter.  Rub with your finger. Use a black gel pen on the eye.

Background:

Die cut the Jumbled Line Collage die from another, darker, alcohol background.  Save all the die cut pieces and adhere to a black panel 4"x5 1/4". 

Sentiment:

Die cut DAD using the Wooden Alpha die set from White Woodgrain Paper.  Rub on Distress Brushed Pewter all over the letters.

Assembly:

Cut White Woodgrain Paper to A2 size.  Adhere the background and then the DAD to the bottom of the fish.  Adhere to a white A2 card base.

 

 

Supplies

 

EF1028 Freshwater Fish 3D Embossing Folder and Matching Dies

94560 Jumbled Line Collage

94579 Wooden Alpha

sh44001 White Woodgrain Paper Pack

Hello Magnolia Card by Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  Here's another card for you today featuring new products from the Magnolia Release.

I began by die cutting one of the Curved Pinpoint Layers from patterned paper.  I glued it in the center of a white cardstock panel.  Next, I adhered it to a black cardstock mat and glued it to a white card base.

I die cut the Magnolia Blooming Bud from white cardstock, and used Distress Oxide Inks to add color to them.

I glued the die cuts together and used foam tape to adhere the flower to the card.

I hot foiled the word Hello and used foam tape to adhere it to the card.  

Next, I spattered the card with gold ink and added some fairy crystals to add a little bling.

That's it for today!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

 

Supplies

 

94716 Magnolia Blooming Bud

94646 Curved Cap Pinpoint Layers

MBF007 Posh Hello Hot Foil Plate and Die

CRY101 Autumn Fairy Crystals

PP1022 Magnolia Grove 6x6 pack

Magnolia Pocket Thank You Card by Sara Cook

Hi everyone.  I am really enjoying creating cards with the Magnolia release.  I have a front pocket card using the Curved Cap Pinpoint Layers dies decorated with the Magnolia Blossom Trio. You can add a greeting to a square piece of paper or put in a gift card.  They are simple to make and add to any card front or inside.

Flowers:

Die cut the Magnolia Blossom Trio from heavy weight white card stock.  I found that using a stencil sticky mate and putting the paper and die cuts on it makes for easy blending.  I use sticky notes to cover areas I don't want the ink on.  It makes it easy and quick to ink blend. I used 2 different shads of inks for the flowers, Clair Charming Pink and Purple Delight to get a lighter color for these magnolias.  
For the leaves I used ClairGreen Oasis and Shady Lane.  I did some light bending of the petals using my fingers or a pencil.  I also used foam dots to pop up some of the petals.  I glued the pieces together referencing the front of the envelope.  It is also easier with the sticky stencil mat to keep all the pieces together. 

Pocket:

Die cut the 3rd largest die from the Curved Cap Pinpoint Layers set twice from a light purple paper from the Magnolia Plaid paper pad.  Take 1 of the die cuts and use the 3rd from smallest die from the Circle Basic set and die cut from the center of the curved cap to create a notch.  This creates a spot to pull the item out of the pocket.  Add 1/8" double sided tape around the 3 straight sides of the dark side of the paper.  Do NOT add tape to the curved top. Add the the die cut with the notch on top, making sure the lighter paper is on the outside you can see the dark paper from the notch.

Background:

3D emboss A2 side white card base using the Magnolia Blooms folder. Lightly rub some Distress Oxide in Spun Sugar and Mill Lavender on just the tops of the flowers and leaves.

Assembly:

 Adhere the background to a white A2 sized card.  Adhere the pocket to the center, tilting it slightly.  Adhere the flowers and leaves to the front of the pocket.  Die cut The tilted Thanks from the mirror gold paper from the Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad.  adhere over the flowers.  Splatter with some gold metal watercolor paint and add some Clear Fairy Drops randomly on the flower petals and leaves.

Supplies

94720 Magnolia Blossom Trio

EF1036 Magnolia Blooms 3D Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies

pp1021 Magnolia Plaid 6x6 pack

94646 Curved Cap Pinpoint Layers

94470 Tilited Thanks

30087 Circle Basics Set

cld101 Clear Fairy Drops

drp101 Fairy Drops

fp1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

A Blossom from the Magnolia Grove by Jean Okimoto

Billowy flowering trees create a colorful backdrop for a fresh Magnolia Blossom from our latest collection.  Hi, Jean here with a spring slimline - and some very poufy trees.

Cut Birch Tree Trunks from light kraft cardstock - we're using just 3 of them today.  Cut the Gentle Rose Watercolor Floral background from a tiny floral print from the new Magnolia Grove 6x6 set.  Cut three more floral backgrounds from dark green cardstock. Layer them - slightly offset  - for treetops.  Trim one of them where it'll be attached along the fold.  Attach them to a pale lavender-pink slimline card (3-⅝"x 8-½").

The Magnolia Grove set has several other floral and leafy prints that would be great for this technique.

Tip - it's easier to color Magnolia Blossom's layers if they are pressure-embossed first, then colored, then finally cut out.  You won't have to chase the little pieces around to color (and/or misplace!) them - and you can apply the colors exactly where you want them.

Pressure-emboss Magnolia Blossom on smooth white cardstock using a rubber embossing mat and the plate(s) required for your machine.  Color the embossed designs with Pearlescent Orchid and Pearlescent Rust Brilliance inks using a sponge, dauber or blending brush.  Dry the inks, then diecut the pieces.  Assemble the blossom.

Cut the extra leaf/stem pieces - from the Vibrant Leaf Corner set - from green cardstock.  Attach the blossom and leaves to the card - use foam dots behind some of the petals.

Add pale lavender Winter Fantasy Fairy Gemstones.  Cut a slimline-sized rectangle of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Think beyond-the-box, upcycle and repurpose your tools and supplies to get the most from your investment of these fun toys.

Thanks for visiting - see you in May!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

pp1022

94715

94701

94722

94713 Gentle Rose Watercolor Floral

gem102 Winter Fantasy Fairy Gemstones

Brighter Days Ahead with the Backyard Wren by Jean Okimoto

 

Combine new designs from our latest release with the April Challenge - Sky's the Limit - and a bit of Poppystamps Whittle Sunshine.  Hi, Jean here with a double-collage all-occasion design in soft spring pastels. It could be a friendship card, send a note of encouragement, celebrate a special moment or welcome a new baby.

Cut, score and fold a 5.5" square white card.  Diecut Cloudy Moon Collage from the card front.  Cut Distant Sun Collage from the inside.  Back it with a 5.5" square of pale blue cardstock.

Diecut the Poppystamps Whittle Sunshine from pale yellow cardstock.

Diecut Curved Magnolia Branch from minty green cardstock.  Trim and save the leaf that would be hidden by Backyard Wren - it'll be repositioned later.

Diecut Magnolia Bud Trio from pale lavender cardstock and assemble the blossom and bud.  The small triple-pointed sepal will be a tiny bud.

Attach adhesive label paper (or a sticker sheet) to blue wool-blend felt to stabilize it and prevent adhesives from saturating it.  Cut Backyard Wren's  main section.  Cut it again from white cardstock - it'll be layered behind the assembled bird later.  Cut the wings from the shimmery turquoise Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6.

Cut the beak section from yellow cardstock and use a black marker to fill the area that will become the eye.

Assemble Backyard Wren and attach the plain white diecut behind it for a neater back-view when the card is opened.  

Attach the diecuts to the card - add the saved leaf near the center of the curved branch.  Use a foam dot behind the tip of the large wing.

Add turquoise Christmas Fairy Dewdrops.  Cut a 5.5" square of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.  Square cards require extra postage and special handling.

Thanks for visiting...have a great weekend!

 

 

Supplies

 

94719 Curved Magnolia Branch

94718 Magnolia Bud Trio

94723 Backyard Wren

94627 Cloudy Moon Collage

94628 Distant Sun Collage

ddp101 Christmas Fairy Dewdrops

fp1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

2418 Whittle Sunshine