Beautiful Background Birthday Card by Sara Cook

Hi everyone!  I have a birthday card using the Beautiful Background stamp set.  This is in the Yuletide release but this stamp set is versatile and can be used for any occasion. 

Background:

Stamp the larger stamp from the Beautiful Background stamp set and white heat emboss on a A2 size card panel.  Spray the panel with Distress Spray Stains in Shaded Lilac, Speckled Egg, and Crushed Olive.  Heat dry.  Sprinkle with water and splatter the sprays using the end of the nozzle.  Dry half way and then lightly pat with a paper towel.  Repeat process until you get a background you like. Dry completely.  Fussy cut out the foliage from the top of the paper.  Use a Zig real brush in a green matching Crushed Olive to color in the leaves.  Use a white gel or paint pen to color in the berries.  Add foam adhesive to the back.

Bird:

Die cut the Huddled Sparrow from heavy white card stock.  Ink blend with the same distress ink colors but in Oxide.  Use a orange for the beak and a black gel pen for the eye.  Adhere together using the envelope as a guide. 

Assembly:

Paint a A2 white card panel with half Distress Dusty Concord and Villainous Potion all over.  Let dry.  Adhere the background stamped panel and then add a White gold Happy Birthday Foil Greeting White Tab and then the sparrow on the left top of the sentiment.

 

Supplies

 

94838 Huddled Sparrow

cs2084 Leaves and Berries Cling Stamp set

ST006 Happy Birthday Foil Greetings White Tabs

Yuletide Plaids, Pinecones and Poinsettias by Jean Okimoto

Layer poinsettias, pinecones and pine branches on a holiday design from the 2024 Yuletide Collection.  Double-embossing adds shadowy texture to the new Pinecone Duo too.  Hi, Jean here with another design for your stash of holiday ideas.

Cut Pinecone Duo background and detailed overlay from dark brown cardstock.  Spritz both sides of the background diecuts with a light mist of water.  Pressure-emboss them using the rubber embossing mat and plates required for your machine.  

Sponge or brayer the detailed overlays with VersaMark.  Heat-emboss them with detail clear powder.  Assemble the pinecones.

Cut two sets of Petite Poinsettias from the bright pinkish-red Blush Collection 6x6.  Cut 3 sets of the centers from the orange Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6. Assemble 1 small and 2 large poinsettias.

Cut the evergreens from the Pinecone Duo and Pine Branches sets from a dark yellow-green Greenery Collection 6x6.

Cut a dark green Greenery 6x6 with the 2-½" wide Nested Globes die.  Cut a diagonal red and gold Yuletide Plaid 6x6 with the same die.  Trim the bottom corners with a corner rounding punch.

Stamp the greeting - from the new Holiday Wishes Clear Stamp and Die Set - on natural cardstock with Tulip Red VersaFine Clair.  Dry the iink, then cut the greeting with the smallest Nested Globes die.  Trim the straight end so the diecut is about 1-⅞" long.

Attach the diecuts to a natural A6 card - 4-½ x 6-¼" - use foam dots for the right edge of the greeting.

Thanks for visiting...see you on Friday!

 

Supplies

 

94802 Pinecone Duo

94822

94817

cl5286D Holiday Wishes clear stamp and die set

pp1031 Yuletide Plaid 6x6 pack

sp1011

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

gp1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

Merry, Bright and Petite by Jean Okimoto

Create a traditional holiday scene with candles, poinsettias and pine sprigs from the 2024 Yuletide Collection.  Hi, Jean here with a mix of dark pinks, green and golds to greet the season.

Cut Merry and Bright Candles from the Yuletide Cheer 6x6 and a Blush Solid-Core 6x6.  Cut the flame and two sets of Petite Poinsettia centers from a gold Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.  Cut the flame outlines from a gold Rainbow Reflections 6x6.

Cut Petite Poinsettias from the Blush Solid Core 6x6.

Cut three pine sprigs from a Greenery Solid Core 6x6 with the Pinecone Duo dies

Cut the Believe Enchanted Script background from white cardstock.  Cut the detailed green layer from the Greenery 6x6.

Cut two of the 3" wide Nested Globes from white cardstock and layer them for dimension.

A lot of diecutting...now we're ready to assemble!  Attach everything to a white A6 card (6-¼" x 4-½").

Candles, poinsettias and pine sprigs are always a classic Christmas trio.  Add a contemporary look with prints from the new Yuletide Cheer 6x6 - and a bit of gold. 

Thanks for visiting - see you again this weekend!

 

 

Supplies

 

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

94739

94822

94812 Merry and Bright Candles

94802 Pinecone Duo

94532

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

gp1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

Frosty Lantern Joy by Trina Pham

Hello everyone.  I have another Christmas in August card to share today featuring other fabulous products from the 2024 Yuletide collection.

Started with the background again and did the stencil monoprint technique using the Falling Snowflakes stencil.  Did this by applying water reactive blue ink to the stencil, spritzing with water then flipping it over onto watercolor paper, resulting in this frosty look.

The lantern was die cut from silver Vintage Pastel mirror paper.  For the back piece, traced its shape onto white paper, fussy cut out then ink blended grey dye ink to give it shading.  Most of the other die cut pieces were die cut from alcohol marker friendly paper and colored with Copic Sketch markers B00/32/34/37/39.

The snowflakes were die cut from white glitter paper while the Brilliant Berries branch was die cut from silver foil cardstock.  Assembled the card onto a white card base and added clear jewels to the poinsettia centers to finish  

Had trouble adding photos to this post, but Typepad finally behaved.  And that’s all for today.  Thank you for joining me.   Have a wonderful day.

 

Supplies

 

94800 Frosted Lantern

94763 Bello Joy

94822 Petite Poinsettias

94816 Drifting Snowflakes

94830 Brilliant Berries

88627 Falling Snowflakes Stencil

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

JWL001 Clear Jewels

Huddled Sparrow Christmas Wreath by Trina Pham

Hello everyone.  I’m delighted to share a Christmas (in August 😀) card today featuring products from the 2024 Yuletide collection released last month.  

Started by dry embossing mixed media paper with the Pinecone and Berries 3D embossing folder as the background.  Next, the pine needles were die cut from the darkest Greenery paper using the Pinecone Duo dies.  To give them a more textured and realistic look, the individual needles were cut in half from the tips with scissors.  See comparison photo below (original is on the left 😉).

That step would have been easier if I had small detailed scissors. 🤷🏻‍♀️  The berries were then die cut from alcohol marker friendly paper and colored with Copic Sketch markers RV63/66/17).

The sparrow was die cut from white and ink blended with leftover brown, orange and yellow inks left on their respective detail blending brushes.   Heat embossed the sentiment with gold embossing powder then die cut out with the coordinating die.  Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish.  

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

 

Supplies

 

94801 Festive Holly

94802 Pinecone Duo

94838 Huddled Sparrow

EF1043 Pinecones and Berries 3D Embossing Folder

CL5286D Holiday Wishes clear stamp and die set

sp1011 Greenery 6x6 pack

Snowflake Joy by Angie Cimbalo

Hello and welcome, it's Angie here today with a fun winter card featuring new release items from the latest 2024 Yuletide release!  Here's an up close look at all the textures and dies:

I used both kraft and white "Woodgrain Paper" for this card.  On the kraft I used the "Falling Snowflakes Stencil" with some white embossing paste to create the extra texture of the snowflakes.  After it dried I framed it by using 2 of the largerst dies from the "Fringed Scalloped Frame Set" cut from the white woodgrain paper.  I cut the pinecones twice from 2 shades of brown card stock and after putting them together I used 3 of them and 2 sets of the pine leaves that come in this same die set called "Pine Cone Duo."  The pine leaves were cut from the "Greenery" paper pack.  

I cut out the "Snowflake Joy" die from the same green and some white card stock and layered them, then put everything on the card with pop dots.  Finally I added jewels in pastel green from the "Pastel Jewels" pack and red jewels from the "Christmas Jewels" pack to simulate tiny berries.  Here is one last look:

I hope you like my card for today, it has lots of fun new products combined on it and so much texture in real life!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

 

88627 Falling Snowflakes Stencil

94842 Fringed Scalloped Frame Set

94802 Pinecone Duo

94797 Snowflake Joy

SP1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

SH44003 Kraft Woodgrain Paper Pack

SH44001 White Woodgrain Paper Pack

Flip a Fuchsia Upside-down by Jean Okimoto

When is a fuchsia not a fuchsia?  When it's yellow, orange and flipped upside-down!  Hi, Jean here with an easy way to create a new flower from our 2024 Fuchsia Collection.

Cut Lavish Fuchsia Stem from the yellow/orange 6x6 in the Sunrise Collection of solid-core cardstock.  Set the petals aside while you add color to the other diecuts.  Daub or sponge the stamens with Summertime VersaFine Clair and the remaining pieces with Electric Green Radiant Neon.  

Cut the dark green 6x6 from the Greenery Collection twice with the 2-½" Square Basics Die.  Cut the beautiful gold and green Brilliant Fuchsia starburst 6x6 with the 3" Square Basics Die.

Assemble the flowers.  Attach everything to a cream A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼").  Add orange Bright Jewels.  Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

I enjoy thinking of different ways to use Memory Box dies - and sharing my ideas with you.  Thanks for visiting our blog...Happy 4th of July to everyone celebrating on Thursday!

Supplies

 

94785 Lavish Fuchsia Stem

PP1030 Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 pack

30088 Square Basics Set

SP1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

SP1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

JWL003 Bright Jewels

Buzzing Bumblebees and Blossoms by Jean Okimoto

 

Golden glittered Buzzing Bumblebees deliver special birthday wishes on today's card.  Dainty Fuchsia Stem and a print from the Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 set create a summer design from our 2024 Fuchsia Collection.  Hi, Jean here, ready to welcome the weekend!

Cut Dainty Fuchsia Stem from two shades of violet 6x6's in the Vibrant Violet Collection.  Ink the leaves and stems with Morning Mist Versafine Clair.  Assemble the blossoms using a combination of the two shades of violet cardstock.  

Cut a dark red/violet 6x6 with the 3-¾" long Rectangle Basics die.  Cut the Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 print with part of the 5" long Rectangle Basics die.  It's easy to "frame" and cut exactly what you need using the rectangle die - much easier than measuring and/or guessing!

Cut 2 of the Buzzing Bumblebees from the gold Rainbow Reflections 6x6.  Cut their wings from the gold Majestic Glitter Pad 6x6.

Attach the diecuts to a white A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼").  Add a Happy Birthday Foil Greetings Black Tab - and that's it!

Use the extra Dainty Fuchsia Stem diecuts for a similar birthday card.  Or send a note of appreciation with the Thank You Foil Greetings Black Tab.  

 

Thanks for visiting...have a great sunny weekend!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94794 Buzzing Bumblebees

94787 Dainty Fuchsia Stem

pp1030 Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 pack

st007 Happy Birthday Foil Greetings Black Tabs

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

gp1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

sp1007 Vibrant Violet

30086 Rectangle Basics Set

Breezy, Lavish Slimline Thank You by Jean Okimoto

Lavish Fuchsia Stems, Thank You Breezy Script and Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 prints create a white + bright slimline.  A slimline card gives this bold design trio lots of space for layering.   Hi, Jean here with a mix of green and peach tones highlighting our latest release - the 2024 Fuchsia Collection.

Spritz the pale peach Blush Collection 6x6 with a light mist of water.  Pressure-emboss it with the floral portion of the Lavish Fuchsia Stem set using the rubber embossing mat and plates required for your machine.   Lightly ink the top petal layers and the bud with Electric Coral Radiant Neon.  Diecut it.  Cut the foliage and stamens from a bright green 6x6 in the Greenery Collection.  Assemble the blossoms and bud.

Cover the medium-green Greenery 6x6 with ScorTape.  Cut it with the Thank You Breezy Script Background.  Cut the bright green 6x6 with the detailed top layer of the greeting - leave the diecut in the die.  Remove the little pieces.   Press the detailed layer firmly onto the adhesive-covered background, then remove it from the die.  Cover the exposed adhesive with detail clear embossing powder. Heat-emboss it - it'll be secure and perfectly-centered, with a glossy background.

Cut the medium-green 6x6 with a portion of the 1-⅛" wide Slim Basic Rectangle Layers die.  Cut the green seedpod print from the Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 with a portion of the 1-⅝" wide Slim Basic Rectangle Layers die.

Attach the diecuts to a white slimline card (3-⅝" x 8-½") - use foam tape for the bud and large leaves.  Add lime green Bright Jewels.  Cut a slimline-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Hope you're enjoying the 2024 Fuchsia Collection designs from our team.  Thanks for visiting - have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94780 Thank You Breezy Script

94785 Lavish Fuchsia Stem

pp1030 Brilliant Fuchsia 6x6 pack

94556 Slim Basic Rectangle Layers

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

jwl003 Bright Jewels

A New Release…The 2024 Fuchsia Collection by Jean Okimoto

Introducing our latest release...2024 Fuchsia!  It's a beautiful, versatile collection of garden-themed dies, 6x6 plaids and prints, embossing folders and rub-ons.  Buds, blossoms, branches, butterflies, bees, beetles and dragonflies - ready to create late spring and summer cards for every occasion.  Add the perfect greetings for thank-yous, friendship cards and celebrations.  Hi, Jean here with the first of many designs from this great collection.

Let's start with the fuchsia. Spritz both sides of watercolor paper with a light mist of water.  Pressure-emboss it with Little Fuchsia Flower Trio & Branch.  Use the die to cut a stencil from medium-weight cardstock.  Sponge, daub or brush the embossed designs with Distress Oxides - mowed lawn, flamingo kitsch and picked raspberry - and Charming Pink VersaFine Clair.  Heat-set the inks.  Diecut it - leave the pieces in the die to keep them organized.  Assemble the blossoms.

Attach ScorTape over a light green sheet from the Greenery 6x6 Pack.  Cut it with the Hello Breezy Script background.  Cut the detailed top layer from a medium green sheet from the Greenery pack - keep the diecut in the die but remove the tiny pieces inside the e, l's and o.  Press the detailed greeting firmly onto the adhesive-covered background.  Cover it with detail clear embossing powder,  tap off the excess, then heat-emboss it.  It'll be securely-attached, with a glossy background and perfectly centered!

Cut the light green 6x6 with the 2-¼" wide A2 Rectangle Frames die.  Cut the rectangle with the 1-¾" wide A2 Rectangle Frames die to create a simple framed background.

Cut the green, pink and white Fuchsia Plaid sheet with the  2-¾" wide A2 Rectangle Frames die.

Cut the small Azure Dragonflies from a green Graceful Garden Glitter Pad 6x6.  Cut it again from the lime green Rainbow Reflections 6x6.  Attach the glittered wings to the mirror cardstock - it's easier to "sandwich" the wings between the 2 mirror cardstock diecuts.  Save the extra diecuts for another project.

Attach the diecuts to a white A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼") - use foam tape for the dragonfly wing tips.  Add green Bright Jewels.  Cut an A6-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Here are the new items I've used today - 

Thanks for visiting...hope your favorite Retailer has ordered the 2024 Fuchsia Collection.  We'll be sharing designs from our latest release throughout the coming weeks - hope you'll join us again for more ideas and inspiration!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

jwl003 Bright Jewels

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

94672 A2 Rectangle Frames Die Set

gp1002 Graceful Garden Glitter Pad

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

 

Supplies

 

94788

94781

94834

pp1029