Joy on Die Cut Divas

 Happy June 1st everyone!

I am sharing a card inspired by a warm color palette on  Die Cut Divas.

This month on Die Cut Divas, we're having a color challenge.  Use at least three or more colors from the below palette , with optional black and white and skin tone on people for your project.  Of course add die cut and/or dry embossing.

I created an ombre panel using "Pale Pink", "Coral", and "Wine".  Then I die cut it with the detail layer of the Poppystamps' Nordic Flourish Background die set.  

Next I die cut the outline using vellum and glue the detail layer on top of the vellum.  I also die cut another detail layer using white card stock and glue it to the back of the flourish piece before gluing it to the white card front.  Then I adhere the 'joy' with foam adhesive.

Our sponsor this month is Poppystamps.  They are giving a $20 gift card to their store as the challenge prize.

Come on over to Die Cut Divas and check out the rest of the inspirations created by the design team.

Supplies:

Poppystamps Nordic Flourish Background Die Set

Poppystamps Holiday Joy Die Set

Pinkfresh Dye Ink (Coral Reef, Passion Fruit, Berrylicious)

Stamperia Dye Ink (Burgendy)

Thanks for coming over to my blog.  Have a great day!

Christmas Cards 2025-Apr-26

 Hello,

I am a little slow in adding to my Christmas card stash this year, but the Positively Poinsettias challenge over at Christmas Kickstart Challenge prompted me to create with one of my many poinsettia stamps. 😊

I used a Simon Hurly Create Peel-Apart stamp named Bold Holiday Blooms for the poinsettia panel.  I inked and clear heat embossed the leaves and flowers in separate stages, then ink blended the background.

Next I die cut it with Waffle Postage Collage Die, matted with with a dark red panel and adhere to a white card base.  I stamped some extra poinsettia blooms and leaves and hand cut, and used it as focal point.  The sentiment strip from Spellbinders Make It Merry Sentiment die set is die cut using gold foiled card stock and backed with dark red card stock.

For some final touches, I added flower center and highlight of the berries using Stamperia Old Gold Contour.

Challenge:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #97 - Positively Poinsettias

Supplies:

Ranger Simon Hurley Create Bold Holiday Blooms

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die

Spellbinders Make It Merry Sentiment Die

Ranger Distress Inks (Ripe Persimmon, Barn Door, Lumberjack Red, Peeled Paint, Crushed Olive, Uncharted Mariner, Wintergreen Brough, Aged Mahagony)

Versamark Watermark Ink

Clear Embossing Powder

Stamperia Old Gold Contour

Thanks for visiting me.  Have a lovely day!

Caffeinated Christmas Card 2025-Apr-03

 Hello, 

I am so delighted to be guest designing for Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge this month.  The theme is: Use coffee and/or cocoa.

And here's what I created.

A big cup of hot chocolate topped with cream and peppermint candy canes sure will warm you up! 

My cup (Hero Arts Tea Cups Infinity Dies) is decorated with rub-ons (49&Market ARToptions Holiday Wishes) and edges distressed (with Ranger Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry).  

The background (Pinkfresh Studio Snowflakes Coverplate Die) and candy canes (Hero Arts Candy Cane Fancy Die) were simply die cut and assembled.  

The most fun part of this project is that cream, I hand-drew an outline of the cream shape on a piece of white cs, then applied Ranger Distress Grit Paste (Snowfall) carefully and shaping it at the same time.  Next I sprinkled Ranger Vintage Photo Distress Powder at selected area.  Once this all dried, I adhere all the elements to the card.

I really like how this turned out, and I hope I've inspired you to play along.  Hop over to Coffee Loving Papercrafters Blog for the link up.

Thanks for visiting me today, have a good one!

Christmas Cards 2025-Mar-13

 Hello,

Just a quick share of a Christmas card.

Challenge:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #96 - Not the Norm

Supplies:

2023 Spellbinders 12 Days of Sitichmas Kit - Day 11

2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas Kit - Day 6, Day 7

Spellbinders Art Gems (Crystal Mix)

Cuttlebug Textile Embossing Folder

Hero Arts Pigment Ink (Unicorn)

Embroidery floss

Creations Scrapbook Centrale Creative Team Project 2025-Jan-31

 Hi,

As I say Good-bye to January, I am already making a head start on my holiday card stash.  With beautiful products, it's easy to make a good looking card.

I only used two three main products plus two type of card stocks to make my card.

I dry embossed a silver foiled card stock, and used my finger to rub some metallic gold ink on selected areas.  After it's dried, it is adhered to a white card base.

The I die cut the sentiment, used white card stock for the base layer, old gold metallic card stock for the detail layer.  Glued them together, and adhered to card front with foam tape.

Et voila!

Here's a photo of the embossing folder, die set, and paint I used for my card.

So happy you've stopped by, have a fabulous day!!

Something New on Die Cut Divas take 2

 Hi,

Today I am sharing a set of cards featuring the adorable Fawn digital stamp by Whimsy Stamp on Die Cut Divas Challenge blog.

I printed it on white card stock, colored with alcohol markers, hand cut, and added to the arch shape panels that has been ink blened, distressed and adorned with die cut foliage.  I stamped the sentiment, then layered the panels, and adhered to the dry embossed card front.

In case you weren't aware, a new challenge has started on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog, the theme this month is: Use Something New.  My new item is the new to me Fawn digital stamp from Whimsy Stamps. 

We don't have a sponsor for this month on Die Cut Divas, but Whimsy Stamps is donating a $15 gift card to their store as the challenge prize.

Supplies used for my cards:

Whimsy Stamps Fawn Digital Stamp

KaiserCraft Snowflakes Embossing Folder

Sizzix Delightful Deer Thinlits Die Set

Spellbinders Essential Arches Die Set

Elizabeth Craft Designs Winter Home Pocket Die Set

LDRS Creative Poinsettia Wreath Clear Stamp Set

Ranger Distress Inks (Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint)

Hero Art Pigment Ink (Unicorn)

So nice to see you again, come back soon!

Something New on Die Cut Divas

 Happy New Year!!

I am sharing a new card created with the challenge theme of "Use Something New", one for this January on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.

The digital image is printed on white card stock and I colored with my new Artist Concept alcohol markers.  I applied a coat of Perfect Pearl to her wings, and lightly splattered with Worn Lispstick Distress Spritz all over.

The focal image is named "Mistletoe Fairy" by Whimsy Stamp.  Even though they are not the sponsor for this month's challenge, they are generously donating a $15 gift card to their store as a challenge prize.

Be sure to stop by Die Cut Divas to check out more inspiration projects.

Supplies used for my card:

Whimsy Stamp Mistletoe Fairy Digital Stamp

Pinkfresh Studio Rounder & Braided Rectangles Die Set

Artist Concept Duel Tip Alcohol Markers

Perfect Pearl

Glossy Accsent

Ranger Distress Spritz (Worn Lipstick)

Thanks for visiting.  

Wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous, and memorable 2025!!

Happy December 25th

 Hi,

We're just a few days away from Christmas, so here's wishing everyone a Happy December 25th.  My card created for the Creations Scrapbook Centrale FB group page.  Our challenge theme is month is:  Winter/Christmas, option challenge colour: Blue/Gold.

I think I've covered all the challenge elements in my card.

Products used for my card are shown in photos below:

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy holidays!!

Fancy Edge on Die Cut Divas

 Hello there,

Happy December 1st!!  Welcome to a new challenge on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  This month we challenge you to make a card with an Fancy/Uneven edge. 

Here's my take:

I used Spellbinders Essential Floral Reflection Die set (available at Frantic Stamper) to cut my card base.  My card also features Frantic Stamper 6x6 Romantic Damask Stencil.  I first layered it on my card front, ink blended with Peeled Paint distress ink.  Once it dried, I layered the stencil on the card front at the same place, and applied a layer of Distress Crackle Paste.  Once that dried, I ink blended the background with Uncharted Mariner.

Then adhered a gold heat embossed sentiment, and embellished with gold foiled paper die cut pine branches and leaves, and red shimmery flower.

Supplies for first card:

Frantic Stamper 6x6 Romantic Damask Stencil

Spellbinders Essential Floral Reflections Die Set (at Frantic Stamper)

Spellbinders Big Bicycle Die by Bibi Cameron (at Frantic Stamper)

Hero Arts Winter Foilage Stamp & Cut XL (at Frantic Stamper)

Ranger Distress Crackle Paste (Translucent)

Ranger Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Uncharted Mariner)

Versamark Watermark Ink

Gold Embossing Powder

I had so much fun making the first card, I went ahead and made a second one:

I used Elizabeth Craft Design Snowflake Border Die (available at Frantic Stamper) to make my Fancy/Uneven edge.   The Joy die is from 2023 Spellbinders' 12 Days of Stitchmas Kit.

I first die cut the intricate part of the die on my white card front, then I adhered a piece of glitter card stock behind it and sandwiched it with another piece of white cardstock to make sure it's strong.  I spritzed my card front with some Perfect Pearl, so it's not as boring.  

This card if full of sparkly goodness.  Here's a close up:

Frantic Stamper is our sponsor this month, and they generously offered two beautiful dies as the challenge prize.

Be sure to hop over to Die Cut Divas to see more inspiration projects and join in the challenge.  Do come back on the 15th to check our our mid-month inspiration post.

Supplies used for second card:

Elizabeth Craft Design Snowflake Border Die (at Frantic Stamper)

2023 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas Kit (day 8)

Sizzix Opulent Cardstock (665270)

Red Glitter cardstock (source unknown)

Ranger Perfect Pearl Pigment Powder Pearl

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Christmas Card 2024-Nov-12

 Hello there,

Every once in a while I like to use non Christmas image to create Christmas card.  Like this one I've made today.  

I colored the coloring card that comes in with my Altenew Happy Mail, trimmed, and mount on white panel.  I wrapped Altenew Antique Gold Metallic thread several times on the side and secured, glue three Altenew Antique Gold sequins for embellishment.  Then the whole panel is adhered to the dry embossed background.

I may not have an sentiment on the outside of the card, but I think the color scheme suggest that it is a Christmas card.  What do you think?

This is how the coloring card looks like before I trimmed it out.

Challenge:

Altenew 2024 November Inspiration Challenge

Supplies:

Altenew Festive Greenery 3D Embossing Folder

Altenew Antique Gold Metallic Thread

Altenew Antique Gold Sequins

Alcohol Markers

White Gel Pen

That's it for this post, bye for now.

Holiday Cards on Die Cut Divas Take Two

 Hi,

I am back sharing another holiday card on Die Cut Divas.

My card features Birch Press Design Forest Leaf And Berries Contour Layers Die.

And it never hurts to make more card to add to my stash.  So here's another made with Birch Press Design Splendid Poinsettia Contour Layers Die.  However this die set seems to be retired, but the Classic Poinsettia set is just as beautiful!

November's challenge on Die Cut Divas is Any Holiday of the Year.  Come on over to join in the challenge.   Just click the Monthly Challenge button on the right sidebar for details and link up.  Our sponsor this month is Birch Press Design.

Supplies:

Birch Press Design Forest Leaf And Berries Contour Layers Die

Spellbinders Lush Leaves 3D Embossing Folder

Lawn Fawn Winter Big Scripty Words Lawn Cuts

Ranger Distress Ink (Barn Door, Picked Raspberry, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Scorched Timber)

Birch Press Design Splendid Poinsettia Contour Layers Die

Poppystamps Picket Tall Curve Border Die

Memory Box Forest Pine Branch Die

Elizabeth Craft Designs Holiday Sparkle (CS236) Clear Stamp

Versamark Watermark Ink

Gold Embossing powder

Altenew Antique Gold Sequins

Thanks for stopping by, have a sweet day!

Holiday card on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

It's November 1st already?!  On Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog, our November challenge is to create a paper craft project for Any Holiday of the Year.  I picked Christmas.

The focal element is die cut using Birch Press Design Hillside Branch And Bramble Contour Die.

Speaking of Birch Press Design, they are our November challenge sponsor.  The challenge prize is $20 gift card to their store.

Supplies:

Birch Press Design Hillside Branch And Bramble Contour Die

Mama Elephant Easy Xmas Greetings

Mama Elephant Easy Sentiment Die

Cuttlebug Texture (37-1153) Embossing Folder

Thanks for visiting, have a lovely day!

2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas - Day 12

 Hello again,

It's the final day of my 12 days of Stitchmas projects reveal!  

I actually have a little Stitchmas withdrawel blues!!  😅  For the past 12 days, I open with door with anticipation, and was quite immersed in designing the cards, and going thru my stash of craft supplies trying to decide what to use with the Stitchmas goodies.  And now it's all done.  

But having that said, I am happy to have all the Stitchmas goodies in front of me, and I could create more with mixing them together.

I really like what's behind door #12.  Let's see the stitched card.  I die cut the sweet Cardinal in red card stock and stitched with gold floss.  It sits on the sentiment banner, and the background is 3D embossed, distressed and splattered with Fossilzed Amber Distress Spritz.

On the next card, I die cut on white cardstock and ink blended the bird with three shades of orange/red distress inks.  And I am happy with the outcome.  It's on some branches against a 3D embossed and partially gold heat embossed background.

Products used for my cards:

2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas Kit

Spellbinders Lush Leaves 3D Embossing Folder

Altenew Festive Greenery 3D Embossing Folder

Hero Arts Winter Foilage Stamp & Cut XL

Ranger Distress Ink (Scorched Timber, Vintage Photo, Crackling Campfire, Barn Door, Lumberjack Plaid, Peeled Paint)

Ranger Distress Spritz (Fossilized Amber)

American Crafts Gold Metalic Pigment Ink

WOW Metallic Gold Rich Super Fine Embossing Powder

Here's a photo of my 24 Stitchmas cards all stacked up.

Until next time, take care!  Have a lovely day.

2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas - Day 11

 Hi, welcome back!

It's time to share my Day 11 cards of 2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas.

Just like the previous 10 days, I made a card with stitches and one without.  The first one with stitches I made a slimline card, it's perfect to fit three wreaths.

The second one, without stitches, I embellished with sequins (from 2022 Spellbinders Advent Calendar - Day 22).  This card is a mini one, 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.  I applied a very light coat of Wilted Violet Distress Spritz in the background, and lined the card edge with Altenew Sweet Pea Palette Washi Tape in a very carefree manner, I winged the 45 degree angle connection at the corners.  LOL

Other products used for my cards include:

Catherine Pooler Designs Heart Trio Slimline Die set

Altenew Inline Alpha Die set

Hero Arts Vintage Post Stamp & Cut

Versamark Watermark Ink

WOW Metallic Gold Rich Super Fine Embossing Powder

That's all for today.  Come back soon for my Day 12 projects.

Have a good one!

2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas - Day 10

 Hi,

I am sharing my Day 10 card for 2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas. 

My first card showing the stitched die, very plain and simple.

The second one using the die without the stitches proved to be just as fun.  I used holographic paper and depends on the angle, the ornaments looks so different!

Background paper for both cards from the Spellbinders 6x6 Nutcracker Ballet Paper Pad.

Bye for now.  See you again soon!

2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas - Day 9

 Hello,

Here's my cards created with what Day #9 of 2024 Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas Kit offers.

The stitched version:

The plain version:

Very simple post today.  Bye for now.