Fall Blessings by Trina Pham

Hello everyone.  Pumpkins are not just for Halloween. 😉  I’m using the Autumn Pumpkin die from the 2023 Fall collection again, and this time using it to create a fall / thanksgiving card.

All images / pieces were die cut from various white paper and/or cardstock.  Ink blending with blending brushes and distress inks (DIs) were used to color them, except for the pumpkin and leaves.  Copic Sketch markers E41/43, W3 and BG99 were used to color the white pumpkin, while the orange leaves were done by ink smooshing diluted Spiced Marmalade and Rusty Hinge DIs.  The large Layered Daisies were die cut three times and their centers were from Riverbank Large Layered Blooms.

DIs used include:
large daisies - Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Gathered Twigs
small daisies - Mustard Seed, Wilted Violet
Layered Greenery Stems - Iced Spruce 

The Mini Varsity Alphabet letters were die cut from gold Vintage Pastel Mirror paper and adhered onto a dark brown cardstock strip.  The background panel is cream woodgrain paper scored vertically at 1” intervals, then an Antique Linen DI cube was dragged direct-to-paper down its length to help bring out the woodgrain texture.  Assembled the card onto a cream color card base to finish.

That does it for my card.  Thank you for joining me today.  Have a wonderful week,  

Supplies

 

94690 Autumn Pumpkin

94694 Layered Greenery Stems

94472 Layered Daisies

94649 Riverbank Large Layered Blooms

94342 Mini Vintage Varsity Alphabet

SH44002 Cream Woodgrain Paper Pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

Gracious Floral Birthday by Trina Pham

Hello everyone.  I needed a birthday card and created this simple card using all three products from the June 2023 Gracious Floral collection. 

The floral image was stamped with Fade Out ink on white cardstock for a no-line coloring look.  Used the coordinating stencils and a couple of gradient dye ink colors in blue, green and gray to color the image.  Die cut the image out with the coordinating die next, then ran it through the die cutting machine in the coordinating embossing folder.

Cut the image apart into two, adhered on opposite corners on a white woodgrain panel, and trimmed off the overhangs.  The sentiment from Poppy Stamps Modest Greetings 1 Hot Foil Plate & Die was hot foiled with gold foil.  Die cut it out with the rectangle strip die included in the set and matte it to gold Vintage Pastel mirror cardstock.  Assembled the card to finish.

That does it for my card.  Thank you for joining me today.  Have a wonderful day.

Supplies

 

CL5280 Gracious Floral Clear Stamp Set

88620 Gracious Floral Stencil Set

EF1026 Gracious Floral 3D Embossing Folder and Die

SH44001 White Woodgrain Paper Pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

PSF802 Modest Greetings 1 Hot Foil Plate and Die

Pumpkin Carriage Card by Sara Cook

Hi everyone.  A limited fall release is here!!!  It is an exciting day.  I took the new Autumn Pumpkin and Fanciful Gilded Frame dies and created a pumpkin carriage.  I also used the Majestic Achievements stamp set for the sentiment.  I have so many more ideas with the pumpkin carriage and this stamp set and the castle collage dies.  I wish there was more time in the day.  

Pumpkin Carriage

Die but the leaves and vine portion of Autumn Pumpkin die from orange paper from the Rainbow Reflections Mirror pad. Die cut the Autumn Pumpkin from light orange card stock. Use a darker alcohol marker on the cut outlines and bottom and top of pumpkin.  Then lightly blend in.  I used Copic YR02.  To create the door opening, die cut the center of the pumpkin using the smallest die from Nested Globe dies.  Potion the top plate of your die cutting machine so it only cuts half way down then use a craft knife and ruler to cut the door out.    Die cut the smaller die from the nested Globe die set from the same orange mirror paper.  Reposition the die to cut cut out the bottom to look like the door.  Add tape to the bottom half of the door opening on the backside, sticky part forward, then add in the mirror door.  Die cut half of the Fanciful Gilded Fram from the same orange mirror paper.  Trim off the largest flourishes.  Adhere them to lower sides of the pumpkin to make it look like wheels.  Adhere the leaves and vine to the top of the pumpkin.

Background:

Die cut an oval from cream card stock using the 2nd to largest die from the Poppy Stamp Basic Ovals Set. Stamp the Mercer Rose Background stamp over all the oval using a gold ink pad.  Heat set dry.  Then rub the gold in pad around the outside edge of the die cut.

Sentiment:

Heat emboss May all your DREAMS come true sentiment from the Majestic Achievements using a copper embossing powder.  I have one from many, many years ago and don't think the company is in business any more.  But any copper or orange embossing powder will work.  Cut to size and edge with the same alcohol marker as used to shade the pumpkin.

Assembly:

Adhere the oval background to a A2 sized cream card base.  Adhere the pumpkin carriage to the center and the sentiment with foam tope under the pumpkin.

 

 

Supplies

 

94690 Autumn Pumpkin

94660 Fanciful Gilded Frame

94532 Nested Globes

cl5267 Majestic Achievements clear stamp set

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

All is Calm by Penny Ward

 

Hello Memory Box friends.  Penny here today with some inking, stamping and die cutting. Because that is what making cards is all about. A little of everything.

 

Let's do this:

 

Start with Cream cardstock for a base measuring 4.25 x 5.50 inches.

 

 

Die cut the largest of the Wrapped Scalloped Rectangles and ink with Spectrum Noir Baby Blue and Midnight inks. Flick water across panel, then blot with paper towel.

Adhere this panel to Cream panel.

Die cut Wrapped Holly Circle Frame and Holly Flourish from White cardstock. eBrush the inner circle and Holly with Spectrum Noir markers DG1 and YG3 or color with medium of your choice. Color the outer ring with Spectrum Noir BT8. Adhere circles to card front.

 

 

To give your Holly Flourish some dimension, turn it over and gently rub with a Ball Stylus tool. I used a piece of foam as the base for doing this technique.

Now your leaves are no longer flat.

 

 

Stamp sentiment from the Typewrite Holiday Sentiments in the center with VersaFine Majestic Blue ink.

Pull it all together by wrapping Navy string around the card front, add a bow and weave the Holly Flourish in.

Add White Crystal Drops as desired.

 

Happy Holiday Crafting,

 

Supplies

 

94040 Wrapped Holly Circle Frame craft die

94023 Holly Flourish craft die

30112 Wrapped Scalloped Rectangles craft die

CL5225 Typewrite Holiday Sentiments clear stamp set

Holly Flourish and Resting Birds in a Delicate Pine Frame by Jean Okimoto

Arrange some tiny gold Resting Birds on the Holly Flourish - then add bright red berry dots for a very traditional holiday greeting.  Husband says they're either very tiny birds or a very big holly branch - oh yes, they are!  Hi, Jean Okimoto here with a simple Christmas design for you.

Cut the large outer frame from the Delicate Pine Frame set from white cardstock and leave both pieces in the die.  Attach ¼" Scor-Tape along the edges.  Remove the tape liners (!) and flip the die over and press it firmly onto a Key Lime Notecard.  Cut Holly Flourish from a slightly darker shade of green. 

Cut Resting Birds from gold glittered paper or cardstock.

Bubble Burst is the perfect source for assorted bright red "berries."  I've added a third berry to the bottom center branch.  

Stamp the greeting - from the versatile Typewriter Holiday Sentiments Clear Stamp Set with Tulip Red VersaFine Clair.  Quickly emboss it with detail clear powder.  Trim it with the smallest Rectangle Basics die.  It's a tight fit - but you can do it!  Cut another rectangle from green cardstock and layer it for dimension and definition.

Rectangle Basis is a set of 16 dies ranging from 4-¼" x 5-½" all the way down to ½" x 1-¾".  They're proportioned for A-2 cards and are great for greetings, accents and backgrounds with crisp, finished edges.  Eliminate tedious measuring, trimming and re-trimming with Rectangle Basics.  

Here's your card!

If you're in the Seattle area and have a day off on Monday - join us for another SIMPLY ASIAN class at Impress.  We're making 6 cards - including one with a very cool origami butterfly that's a lot easier than it looks.  Memory Box, Poppystamps and Birch Press Design have so many dies that are perfect for the understated, contemporary Asian style we love.  

Thanks for visiting!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94023 Holly Flourish craft die

94031 Delicate Pine Frame craft die

30086 Rectangle Basics Set

99771 Bubble Burst

98527 Resting Birds

CL5225 Typewrite Holiday Sentiments clear stamp set

Key Lime A2 notecards

Happy Birthday! by Melissa Rusk

I don't know about you, but during the Spring months I need a lot of birthday cards. So I decided to get a jump start with this floral birthday card I want to share with you today.

The Stitched Aster Corner and Stitched Aster Blooms dies are so pretty. I die cut the Stitched Aster Corner in a green paper and then die cut the Stitched Aster Blooms in a coral color. I glued them to a white background on a kraft paper card for a simple color scheme.

I am so in love with the Happy Birthday Friendship Script die, it is so beautiful. I know it's going to be one I reach for a lot. For the center of the flowers I used some gold enamel dots to add a little bit of sparkle.

Hope you have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

99641 Happy Birthday Friendship Script

99644 Stitched Aster Corner

99672 Stitched Aster Blooms

Elegant Snowflake Flourish and Valley Deer Trio by Jean Okimoto

The new Elegant Snowflake Flourish creates a swirly backdrop for the Valley Deer Trio, cut from soft tan felt, on a holiday headstart card today.  Hi - Jean Okimoto here - with another Christmas design for you.  I love mixing mirror cardstock and felt.  The combination of matte/shiny/soft/glossy quickly elevates a simple design - just add a dash of Blaze velvet paper for the scarves.  

Cut a Stitched Oval Layer from textured natural cardstock.  Cut Elegant Snowflake Flourish from silver mirror cardstock.  Cut two of the small Truly Gifted bows from Blaze velvet paper.  Cut the bows in half to create plush little scarves for the holiday deer.  Isn't it great that Memory Box dies are such versatile multi-taskers?   From a bow to scarves with a simple snip!   I love getting the most use from my supplies - hope you do too.  

Attach adhesive label paper (or sticker sheets) to tan felt and cut the Valley Deer Trio - the one on the left is cut in reverse to face the opposite direction.  The paper backing stabilizes the felt and keeps liquid adhesives from soaking thru.

Attach everything to an A-2 card of textured natural cardstock.  Add tiny pale green sequins.  

BIG Thanks to everyone from Sunday's CHRISTMAS WITH MEMORY BOX class at Impress! I enjoyed introducing you to some of my favorite new items - and combining them with classic, favorite designs from earlier releases. Thanks too - Ann and Jeannie - for finding all of the supplies we need to get started on our holiday cards!  Missed the first class?  Join us the another class on Saturday July 23rd.

Speaking of Impress...be sure to visit the Tukwila and University Village stores on Saturday July 16. They're celebrating their 29th Anniversary - and you get to shop with a special 25% discount on everything you need, want and were hoping to find for your special projects. Take advantage of the celebration to stock up on Memory Box and Poppystamps products for holidays and throughout the year. Enjoy demos, beautiful displays and treats too - Happy Birthday Impress!

Thanks for stopping by - see you again on Saturday!

 

 

 

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Believe! by Sherry Hester

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying our blog blitz with all of the wonderful posts featuring the newest release! My card showcases the Poinsettia Flourish, a beautiful die with lots of possibilities.

I chose a lavender/burgundy color scheme for a somewhat nontraditional looking Christmas card. I die cut the flourish from green card stock, and cut two more of just the flower from lavender card stock, snipping away what didn’t belong. I sponged Peeled Paint Distress Ink onto the flourish portion, and inked up the inner portions of the flower petals with Dusty Concord Distress Ink to add some shading.

I assembled the flower by first gluing one of the lavender flowers outline directly over the corresponding flower on the die cut. I layered the second lavender flower outline, turning it slightly for a fuller look. I then added the petal pieces from both flowers, shaping and adjusting them as shown.  I added burgundy glitter to the center and on the circles of the flourish.

I cut one piece of gray card stock from one of the Rectangle Layers dies, and another slightly larger one from white card stock. I splattered the gray piece with watered down white acrylic ink before adhering it to the white layer, then stamped the word “believe” from the new Making Spirits Bright clear stamp set. Before adding this to the card base, I decided to adhere one of the ribbon dies from Grosgrain Ribbon die set onto the base, then adhered the layers to the card base with foam tape.

I added the assembled flower with one piece of foam tape on the back of the flower, and that completed the card. If you would like a chance to win the Poinsettia Flourish die, please leave a comment on this post, and all the others for more chances to win the featured die from each post. You have until 11:59 on Sunday, July 10, to leave your comments. Good luck, and enjoy your weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Poinsettia Flourish Studio Rectangle Layers Grosgrain Ribbons Making Spirits Bright Clear Stamp Set

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Snowflake Spectacle, Elegant Snowflake Flourish – and Making Spirits Bright by Jean Okimoto

A few snowflakes might be welcome on this warm summer day - the NEW Snowflake Spectacle and Elegant Snowflake Flourish would be perfect!  Hello, Jean Okimoto here, with another challenge inspiration design featuring our Holiday 2016 Collection of wonderful new dies, stamps and stencils.

Cut Snowflake Spectacle and Elegant Snowflake Flourish from textured white cardstock.  Trim Snowflake Spectacle with the 4" Stitched Square Layer. 

Cut another square with the 3-½" Stitched Square Layer.  Trim it into a rectangle using the inner edge of the 4" square.  It's an easy way to create custom-sized blocks of cardstock for layering, mats, greetings and backgrounds.  

Stamp "let it snow" - from the Making Spirits Bright Clear Stamp Set - on lime green cardstock with Love Letter Memento Luxe.  Heat-set the rich, opaque pigment ink.  Cut it into a circle with the Stitched Circle Layer.  Cut a larger circle of red cardstock.

Attach everything to an A-6 (4-⅝" x 6-¼") lime green card.  Add green sequins.

In the Seattle area and want to combine AC'd comfort and colorful creativity?  Join us for the second SUMMER BLISS Class at the Tukwila Impress on the 4th of July.  We're making 5 cards featuring our favorite dies, stamps and techniques - including a slider with a shiny bright car driving past the city skyline.  Class is just from 11:00-1:00 - you'll have plenty of time to picnic, swim, BBQ and celebrate afterwards.

Be among the first to fall in love with the great holiday release at the Tukwila AND University Village Impress stores this weekend!  Both stores are open on the 4th too. Tukwila opens at 10:00, with special holiday hours - please call ahead (206 901.9101) for details.  

Thanks for taking the time to stop by during your busy holiday weekend - I appreciate it!  

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Bumblebee Daydreams Blossoms by Jean Okimoto

Celebrate a graduation or summer birthday with watercolored blossoms from the new Bumblebee Daydreams die and stamp sets.  My new stamp and die sets aren't getting any rest this summer...there are so many ways to use them.  Hello, Jean Okimoto here, hoping you're having a great weekend!

Paint watercolor paper with Peerless Watercolors and dry it with a heat-tool.   Stamp the blossoms with Onyx Black VersaFine and dry the ink.  Watercolor the center petals of the detailed blossoms.  

Diecut Scrollwork Sleeve from medium-green cardstock.  Crease the three edges along the scorelines and attach it to an A-2 card of textured natural cardstock.  Cut Tag You're It Rectangles from yellow-green and pale green cardstock.  Stamp "celebrate" - from the Party Time set - with Onyx Black.  Attach gold twine, then curl the ends with the edge of a bonefolder.  Use foamdots to attach the top of the tag to the background.

Attach the blossoms - use foamdots for the two small ones on the left.  Add clear pink iridescent sequins.

Summer events are always special - and the Bumblebee Daydreams sets make it easy to honor the "celebratee."  How many celebration cards are you creating this summer?

Thanks for stopping by - enjoy your weekend!

 

 

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