Create a Glassy Frosted Lantern by Jean Okimoto

Send joyful greetings and add clear, glassy highlights to the new Frosted Lantern.  It's diecut twice, then reassembled for the realistic look of a garden ornament on a winter night.  Hi, Jean here sharing holiday slimline design from our 2024 Yuletide Collection.

We're using all 4 of the 6x6 solid-core color collections here.  From the top - Sunrise, Greenery, Blush and Lagoon - perfect for diecutting, backgrounds and custom-colored card fronts and frames.

Cut the candle - from the new Frosted Lantern set - from a bright red Blush 6x6 sheet and white cardstock.  Remove the red wick and flame.  Color the white flame with a yellow marker, then trim the sides and bottom of the candle to fit behind the red (flameless) candle.  Place it on a piece of the pale yellow 6x6 in the Sunrise Collection.  Cover the candle and yellow cardstock with packing tape - press the center first, then press out to the edges, eliminating any air bubbles and laminating the candle onto the yellow background.  Cut it with the large bottom section of the Frosted Lantern.

Cut the entire lantern from a dark teal 6x6 from the Lagoon Collection.  Assemble the lantern and insert the laminated pieces to add a warm glowing background.  Cut the snowy layers from a white Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad 6x6.

Cut the solid Bello Joy background from the dark teal Lagoon 6x6.  Add an extra layer of dimension to the greeting by pressure-embossing the teal background with the detailed overlay die. Spritz both sides of the teal background with a light mist of water then emboss it using the rubber embossing mat and plates required for your machine.

We're using the 1-⅜", ⅞" and ⅝" wide Slim Basic Rectangle Layers dies to cut the accent strips.  Cut the strips from a dark green 6x6 in the Greenery Collection, the red Blush Collection 6x6 and the floral print from the new Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack.  

Attach the diecuts to a white slimline card ((3-⅝" x 8-½").  Add clear Christmas Fairy Crystals.  Cut a slimline-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Thanks for visiting our blog - sorry it took so long for the pictures to be loaded, and not distorted.  Have a great holiday weekend!

 

Supplies

 

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

94800

94763

94556 Slim Basic Rectangle Layers

cry102 Christmas Fairy Crystals

sp1010

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

sp1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

gp1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

Joy Card by Donna Sledzik

Happy Thursday everyone!  My card today features the fabulous products from the new 2024 Yuletide release.  I was inspired by this non-traditional color palette that I have been seeing on Pinterest.  I love all the postage cards that I have seen online and thought of a way to adapt the Memory Box Dies to give a similar look.

I started by die cutting the 2 smallest dies from the Fringed Scalloped Die from white cardstock.  I cut the larger of the dies twice from white cardstock, the smaller one once from white cardstock and then altered the larger die cuts by placing then back in the die to create different sizes.

Next, I taped around each die cut to leave a white border around the edges and blended a light coat of ink in the center of the die cuts.

I die cut the second largest shape from the Fringed Scalloped die set and lightly applied pink ink over the Falling Snowflake Stencil to create the background.

I 3D embossed a piece of pink cardstock using the Pinecones and Berries embossing folder and adhered it to a white card base.  The stenciled background was glued on top of the pink panel.

I die cut the snowman, holly leaves and snowflakes from white cardstock and used a blending brush and distress inks to add color to the die cuts.

Snowman hat and scarf: Candied Apple

Snowman edges: Tumbled Glass

Snowman nose: Carved Pumpkin

Holly Leaves and Pine needles: Mowed lawn

Holly Berries: Candied apple

Next,  I assembled the snowman and glued him to one of the block die cuts and used foam tape to adhere him to the card.  I did the same with the snowflakes and holly blocks.

I tucked in and glued the pine needles in place behind the blocks.

The word "Joy" was die cut from red cardstock and glued to the white cardstock shadow die cut.  I used foam tape to adhere it to the card.

To finish the card, I glued red fairy crystals to the center of the snowflakes.

Have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94797 Snowflake Joy

94842 Fringed Scalloped Frame Set

94813 Cordial Snowman

94816 Drifting Snowflakes

94763 Bello Joy

88627 Falling Snowflakes Stencil

EF1043 Pinecones and Berries 3D Embossing Folder

94801 Festive Holly

SP1012 Blush 6x6 pack

CRY102 Christmas Fairy Crystals

Vellum Prairie Butterflies by Jean Okimoto

Remember vellum?   Layer a pair of purple vellum Prairie Butterflies over a Fuchsia Plaid square for a bright summer birthday celebration.  Hi, Jean here with some vintage vellum to match a Fuchsia Plaid 6x6/

Cut Prairie Butterflies from purple vellum.  Plain white vellum inked with Brilliance Peartlescent Purple and air-dried can be used if you don't have purple vellum for the butterflies and greeting square.  Attach lined doublestick tape behind the violet Rainbow Reflections 6x6 and cut the wing accents and antennae/body. 

Don't assemble the butterflies yet - it's easier to layer and attach the pieces directly to the background.

Cut a Fuchsia Plaid 6x6 with the 2-¾" Square Basics die.  Cut purple vellum with the 1-¼" Square Basics die.

Cut white cardstock to 4-¼" x 9-¾".  Score it at 4-¼".  Attach the diecuts.  Add a Happy Birthday Foil Greetings White Circle Tab.  Add clear Christmas Fairy Jewels.  Cut an A2-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing. Cut a ½" x 3-½" plaid strip for a side accent.

Thanks for visiting...have a great weekend!

  

 

Supplies

 

94831 Prairie Butterflies

pp1029 Fuchsia Plaid 6x6 pack

st010 Happy Birthday Foil Greetings White Circle Tabs

30088 Square Basics Set

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

cry102 Christmas Fairy Crystals

Hello Card by Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  I thought I would do a patriotic card today since July 4th is tomorrow.

I started by die cutting the Vertical Line Collage twice on a white cardstock panel.  Next, I glued it to a red cardstock mat and adhered it to a white card base.

The butterflies were die cut from white cardstock and colored with blue dye ink.  The butterfly bodies were die cut from black cardstock.  I glued the butterflies together and used foam tape to adhere them to the card.

The word Hello was die cut from black cardstock and the shadow from white cardstock.  I used foam tape to adhere it to the card.

To finish the card, I glued some clear fairy drops to add a little shine.

Have a great July 4th!

 

Supplies

 

DRP101 Fairy Drops

94781 Hello Breezy Script

94831 Prairie Butterflies

94836 Silver Moon Butterflies

94553 Vertical Line Collage

SP1012 Blush 6x6 pack

Thank You Card by Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  Today's card is quick and easy which uses new products from the 2024 Fuchsia release.

I began by ink blending on a white cardstock panel, using Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks.  I spattered the panel with plain water and gold ink.

I used the shadow die from the "Thank You Breezy Script" die set, and die cut it in the middle of the inked panel.  Next, I die cut the Pinpoint Leaf Plate on a larger white cardstock panel, and used foam tape to adhere the inked background to it.

The words "Thank You" were die cut from gold metallic cardstock and glued to the card in the center of the shadow die cut.

The butterfly was die cut from white cardstock and inked with Mustard Seed and Twisted Citron Distress inks.  The body was inked with a black marker.  I used foam tape to adhere it to the card.

I added some clear fairy drops to add a little shine to the card.

That's it for today!  I hope you have a great day!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94780 Thank You Breezy Script

94835 Canyon Butterflies

94381 Pinpoint Leaf Plate

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

Thank You Sunshine by Jean Okimoto

Brighten someone's day with a sunny-bright thank you from the Gladiola Collection.  Hi, Jean here with a mix of big blossoms and little words - my new favorite design combination.

Cut the Gladiola Blossoms and Leaves petals from a bright yellow 6x6 in the Sunrise Collection.  Shade the center areas with Cheerful VersaFine Clair.  Cut the stamens and leaves from Black Glossy Paper.  

Assemble the blossom - attach the petals to a small scrap of cardstock (about 1" in diameter) so it's easier to handle and arrange over the leaves.

Cut the bright yellow 6x6 with the 2-¾" wide Rectangle Basics die.  Cut the yellow and gold Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 with the 2-½" wide Rectangle Basics die.

Attach the diecuts to a light yellow A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼") - use foam dots for the top, upper-right and center petals.

Attach a Thank You Foil Greetings Black Tab and gold Autumn Fairy Crystals.  Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

The Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 set also includes soft pink and lavender versions of the beautiful floral print.  Our 6x6 cardstock collections make it easy to coordinate prints and colors.  Make a stash of cards - then just add a foil tab greeting strip or circle later when you need a quick thank you or birthday card.

Thanks for visiting - see you in June...

Supplies

 

94795 Gladiola Blossom and Leaves

30086 Rectangle Basics Set

pp1028 Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pack

sp1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

st005 Thank You Foil Greetings Black Tabs

sh44004 Black Glossy Paper

cry101 Autumn Fairy Crystals

Hugs by Donna Sledzik

Hi everyone!  For today's card I did a spotlight technique using embossing folders.

I began by dry embossing a white cardstock panel using the Cheerful Floral 3D embossing folder.  Next, I used a blending brush and turquoise dye ink to lightly go across the raised embossed image.  I didn't mind that some of the ink went into the background.  I wanted a soft look to the background. I mounted the background to a black cardstock mat and used foam tape to adhere it to a white card base.

For the center spotlight image, I die cut a circle from Teal cardstock and placed it in the embossing folder and ran it through my die cutting machine.  I ran a white pigment ink pad over the embossed circle to highlight the embossing.  I used foam tape and glued it to the card matching the embossed flowers on the background.

I spattered the background with teal ink to add a little interest to it.

I stamped the word "hugs" in black ink, die cut it with the coordinating die and used foam tape to adhere it to the card.

The butterfly was die cut from white cardstock and inked with green and teal dye inks.  I glued this to the card just above the word "hugs".

To finish the card, I added some clear Fairy Drops to give it a little sparkle!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great weekend!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

EF1025 Cheerful Floral 3D Embossing Folder and Die

CL5278D Cheerful Floral Clear Stamp Set and Die

94771 Exquisite Butterflies craft die

SP1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack

DRP101 Fairy Drops

Just a Note by Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  I have a fun Spring themed card for you today featuring dies from the 2024 Gladiola release.

I began by die cutting the background panel, flowers and leaves from white cardstock.  

Next, I used a blending brush to apply blue ink to the background panel, and yellow and green inks to the flowers and leaves.

I spattered the background panel with plain water and heat dried the paper.  Next I spattered the background with white ink, dried it, and then adhered it to a white card base.

The flower petals were glued together to form the Gladiola.  I glued the leaves in place on the card front and then used foam adhesive to glue the flowers in place.

The sentiment was die cut from black cardstock and glued to the white cardstock shadow die cut using foam tape to adhere it to the card.

I added some clear Fairy Crystals to finish the card.

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

 

Supplies

 

94795 Gladiola Blossom and Leaves

94793 Gladiola Floral Duo

94381 Pinpoint Leaf Plate

Kindness Card by Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  Today's card features stamps and stencils from the Spring Cheer release.

I started by die cutting the Vintage Tray Die from Gina K Designs masking magic paper.  I placed the mask on a white cardstock panel, and used a blending brush to apply light blue ink around the edges of the blocks.  This creates a nice shadow around the blocks.

I left the mask in place and stamped the Cheerful Flower with black ink.  I used a heat tool to dry the image before using the coordinating layering stencils to add color to the stamped image. I used dye inks and blending brushes for the coloring.  I followed the steps on the stencil guide to add color to the stamped image.

To add some texture to the panel, I inked the back side of the Altenew Grip Mat with white ink and stamped it across my panel.  

Next, I spattered the background with white and gold inks.  Once the inks were dry, I removed the mask from the paper. I trimmed it and glued it to a thin black cardstock mat.  This was glued to a pink cardstock mat and then adhered to a white card base.

I stamped and die cut the word kindness from white cardstock and glued it to the card.  Underneath the word I stamped the words "changes everything".

To finish the card I added some Fairy Drops for more texture, and that's it!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Supplies

 

CL5278D Cheerful Floral Clear Stamp Set and Die

SP1012 Blush 6x6 pack

DRP101 Fairy Drops

Pretty in Pinks Sensational Gladiola Stem by Anne Thompson

Today's card features the SENSATIONAL GLADIOLA STEM 94789 in many shades of pink.

These are the materials I used:

• I chose the pink/gold leafy print from the GLIMMERING GLADIOLA PP1028 paper pack to cover the front of a top-fold A2 note card.
• I trimmed a piece of pale pink mirror paper from the VINTAGE PASTEL MIRROR PAD PP1002 to 2 X 5 1/4 and added that to the left on the front of the note card.

• I die cut the SENSATIONAL GLADIOLA STEM 94789 from a pink plaid in the GLADIOLA PLAID PP1027 paper pad.
• I die cut the Sensational Gladiola Stem again using a deep pink paper from the BLUSH CARD STOCK COLLECTION SP1012.  I added a bit of VersaFine Clair Charming Pink Ink with a fingertip dauber to the flower pieces.
• I used a glue pen to construct the Gladiola Stem using the image on the package as a guide.  
• I glued the Sensational Gladiola Stem to the pink mirror card panel.
• I glued on the sentiment tag from ST006 HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOIL GREETINGS WHITE TABS and added three AUTUMN FAIRY CRYSTALS CRY101 to finish the card.

This month's blog challenge (here) is Pretty in Pink.  What will you create and post?  

Happy Crafting!

Sensational Gladiola Stem 94789