Interactive Cards on Die Cut Divas - Magic Iris Camera

 Hello,

So nice to see you again on my blog.  I am sharing another Interactive card for November's challenge on Die Cut Divas.

I must admit I struggled assembling this one, but in the end, it all worked out and I really like how it turned out.  This card features the Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Camera Add-On, and the Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Camera Pull Tab Add-On.  The other stamp, die, and stencil used are Lawn Fawn Winter Birds, and Snow Flurries Background.

Isn't it fun?

Lawn Fawn is our sponsor this month, and they're giving a $25 gift card as the challenge prize.

Now it's your turn, I look forward to seeing your project in our November challenge gallery.

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely day!

Interactive card on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

Are you ready for a new challenge?  Interactive Cards is the theme of November on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.

My project features Lawn Fawn's Give It A Whirl.  Trust me, it's really fun once you get the hang of putting it together.  If you're not familiar with how to assemble it, just check out this Lawn Fawn Blog post.

Lawn Fawn is our sponsor this November and the challenge prize is $25 gift card to their online store.

Other supplies I used on my card:

Lawn Fawn Stratus Cloud Background Stencil

Lawn Fawn Stitched Rainbow Lawn Cuts

Lawn Fawn Wavy Sayings Clear Stamp

Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners Lawn Cuts

Lawn Fawn My Rainbow Clear Stamp

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Golden Gel Medium Light Molding Paste

Artist Concepts Alcohol Markers

I hope you're intrigued to join in the challenge.  Not sure what's an interactive card, here's a quick explanation:

An interactive card incorporates moving parts, hidden panels, or sensory elements that require the recipient to pull, slide, spin, or open the card in a special way to reveal a surprise.

Now it's your turn, make an interactive card and link up to our November challenge gallery.  Link up post is Here.

Happy Crafting!

Shaped Card on Die Cut Divas Take 2

 Hello!!

Shaped Card is our challenge theme on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog this October.  For my second team project, I created a 3D/box card.

I do miss the warmer days and fresh strawberries picking days.  But fear not, Pink & Main's Berry Pop Up Card Dies came to the rescue.  It was really fun making this one.

I did made a tiny boo-boo when assembling it, I glue the middle layer too close to the front and it looks a little empty in the middle.  So I added an extra layer, now my basket is more full.

Pink & Main is our sponsor this month, they are giving $25 gift card to their store as the challenge prize.

Bring out your favorite dies, make something fun and enter the challenge.  Shaped Cards is our theme, and we have included 3D/box card.  Link up post is here.  See you in the challenge gallery.

Happy crafting!!

Shaped Cards on Die Cut Divas

 Happy October 1st!!

I am excited about October's challenge on Die Cut Divas, this month's theme is: Shaped Cards.  One of my favorites.

My card features the Hey Honey stamp and die from our October sponsor - Pink & Main.  They are giving $25 gift card to their store as the challenge prize.

Remember to use your die cut machine to add die cuts and/or dry emboss when you create for the challenge, theme this month is Shaped Cards (no square or rectangular card please), but we will accept 3D/box card.  Link up post is here.

Other supplies I used on my project:

Memory Box Honey Comb Stencil

Ranger Distress Inks (Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey)

Copic Markers

Touch Markers

Art By Marlene Glamour Glitter (Gold)

Ranger Glossy Accent

In case you're wondering about the hexagon card base, I made my own.  I don't own any hexagon dies, shocking, isn't it?!  So I searched the web and found a couple ways to draw a hexagon.  I made myself a little template, then trace and hand cut the hexagon card base with white card stock.  There you have it.

Thanks for visiting me, have a sweet day!!

Re-cycle, Re-use, Re-purpose on Die Cut Divas - Take Two

 Hi,

I am back with another Re-cycle, Re-use, Re-purpose theme project on Die Cut Divas today.

The adorable animals from Art Impressions' Baby Keepsake Stamp and Die set are water-colored using Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set.  I placed them on pattern paper die cut using Pinkfresh Studio Double Stitched Elongated Oval die, and embellished with a ribbon once were used to wrap a baby gift.  This ribbon is from more than twenty years ago.  I knew someday I'd use it!  😉

Our sponsor this month is Art Impression, and the challenge prize is $25 gift card to their store.

Remember to follow the theme, tell us what is your re-cycle, re-use, and/or re-purpose elements; and ensure you've use die cut and/or dry embossing on your project.

I'll see you in the challenge gallery!

Re-cycle, Re-use, Re-purpose on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

September is here and a new challenge starts on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  

This month we Re-cycle, Re-use, Re-purpose.  Here's my project:

The cord on the basket is from garment tag, and the sentiment is cut out from the bag that piece of garment was shipped in.  

I stamped the flower (twice) and basket (Baby's Keepsake from Art Impressions) on watercolor paper and painted with Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set, then die cut.  I cut one of the flower image apart and tugged them behind the first one to make a fuller bouquet. 

I decorated the basket with the recycled cord.  I matted the sentiment with Spellbinders ColorWheel Blush cardstock.  Both then is adhered to a white card panel dry embossed using Spellbinders E3D-034 embossing folder that came with the Spellbiners Platinum die cut machine.  Then this panel is mounted same Blush color card base.

Our sponsor this month is Art Impressions.  They are donating $25 gift card to their store as prize.

Make a paper craft project with this theme along with die cut and/or embossing to enter the challenge.  You must tell us what you used to meet the challenge theme.  Link up post here.  Go over there to see more inspiration projects.

Happy crafting!!

White on White with a splash of French Pink

 Hi,

It's my turn to post on Die Cut Divas, our challenge theme this August is: White on White with a splash with one color.

My teammate sent me these beautiful die cuts to play, and really I didn't have to do much to make this one.

The Birch Press Kinsley Heart Plate Layer die set is so beautiful, I simply added Hero Arts Reactive Glitz French Pink to the base layer, adhere them all together, then added a Birch Press Design Big Hugs Sugar Script die cut inked with the same color.

Birch Press Design is our sponsor this month, the challenge prize is $20 gift card to their online store (U.S. address only).

Go here to the link up post.  I'll see you in the challenge gallery.

Happy crafting!

White on White with a splash of one color on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

Welcome to my blog.  Today's make is all about White on White with a splash of one color.  And that is August's challenge theme on Die Cut Divas.

My card:

I started my card with the white background panel, it was debossed twice with Birch Press Design Pinpoint Contour Plate,  I passed it thru the die cut machine one way, then I turned it around180 degree and passed it again.  I then adhered that to a white card base.

The shaker element was created using Uniquely Creative Folding Ticket Frame die.

The foliage was die cut in white card stock using Birch Press Design Forest Leaf and Berries Contour Layers die set.  I applied Hero Arts Reactive Ink Key Lime Fizz to the leaves only.  That's my splash of color. 😉

I assembled all the elements and adhere to the prepared card base.  Then added a stamped sentiment. 

August's sponsor is Birch Press Design, they are giving a $20 gift card as a challenge prize (U.S. address only).

Hop over to Die Cut Divas for more inspirations, and join in the fun!

Happy crafting!!

Christmas in July on Die Cut Divas - take 2

 Hi,

So nice to see you again.  I am sharing another Christmas In July project today on Die Cut Divas.  

My card features the Snowcapped Pinecone Clear Stamp set and Snowcapped Pinecone Shape Die set from our July sponsor, Waffle Flower.

To create my background, I stenciled Mintay Kreativa Dots (MTK-STNE-04) with Altenew Iridescent Glitter Relief Paste, then distressed the edges with Ranger Distress Ink Tumble Glass.

In the foreground, I first die cut pine branches with Sizzix Holiday Greens Thinlits Die using Spellbinders Color Essentials Cardstock in Fern.  Then I stamped the pinecones in Walnut Stain and Scorched Timber, die cut them and ink blended with Vintage Photo.  Next I die cut the snow caps and applied a thin layer of the Iridescent Glitter.  The sentiment from Waffle Flower Poinsettia Frame Sentiment Combo was gold heat embossed and die cut.

After everything was nice and dry, I assembled and adhered to the background.  

Waffle Flower is our sponsor on Die Cut Divas this month, the challenge prize is $15 gift card to their online store.

I hope I've inspired you to play along, it's never too early to make some Christmas cards and get them ready for the holiday season.  Link up here: Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting!!

Christmas in July on Die Cut Divas

 Hi there,

Wow, it's the first day of second half of 2026, in other words it's July 1st.  Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadian!! 

There is a new challenge on Die Cut Divas, and we are fighting the warm weather by making it a Christmas in July challenge this month.

Our sponsor this month is Waffle Flower, they are giving a $15 gift certificate to Waffleflower.com as a challenge prize.

Here's my card:

On the white background panel I first stenciled using Waffle Flower Poinsettia Background Stencil with Distress Inks (Peeled Paint, Barn Door, Lumberjack Plaid), and then I applied Altenew Enchanted Gold Shimmer Relief Paste to selected areas.

The focal sentiment is gold heat embossed with Waffle Flower Poinsettia Frame Sentiments stamp and die cut.  I adhered it with foam tape, and embellished with a few heat embossed foliage pieces from the same set.

The card is not too complicated but it's festive!

Do stop by Die Cut Divas Challenge blog to see more inspiration projects created by my teammates and link up to the challenge.  

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Enjoy the little things

 Hello there,

It's my turn to share another Anything Goes project on Die Cut Divas Challenge blog. 

To create this card, I first stenciled the clouds with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass on a white card base.  Next I die cut the flowers using Simon Says Stamp Poised Primula Wafer Thin Die with white card stock and applied various distress inks including: Barn Door, Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo, Worn Lipstick, Wilted Violet, and Wild honey.  I then die the leaves and stems with Spellbinders Peridot and Rainforest color card stock.  For the grass I die cut using Lawn Fawn Meadow Border Lawn Cut with some lime green card stock (source unknown).

I dry fitted all the pieces to the way I like and then glueed down.  Then I stamped the sentiment from Simon Says Stamps Lovely Spring Clear stamp set (retired) with Distress Ink Forest Moss, hand cut and adhere to card.   Lastly I applied Nuvo Glitter Drop Gold Coast to the flower centers.

Our June challenge theme is: Anything Goes:

This month at Die Cut Divas, there is no official sponsor, but there is a challenge prize - $25 gift card to Whimsy Stamp donated by the design team.  

Now it's your turn, grab your favorite supplies and come join in the fun!  Just make sure you use die cuts and/or dry embossing in your creation process.  I'll see you in the challenge gallery. 

Happy crafting!

Anything Goes on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

It the first day of June and we have a new challenge this month with a very popular challenge theme, Anything Goes on Die Cut Divas.  

Just remember to use die cut and/or dry embossing during your creation process.

This month on Die Cut Divas, we do not have an official sponsor, but we still are offering a challenge prize.  One of our design team members is paying forward a $25 gift certificate to Whimsy Stamps.  Isn't that cool?!

I have always been intrigued by shape cards, large or small.  I created this shaped card with Spellbinders Made With Love Etched Die by Tina Smith.

I die cut most of the pieces with white card stock, and ink blended with Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade, and Wild Honey.  The pocket and oven mitts decorations are die cut with pattern paper, and the two long leaves are die cut with two shades of green card stock.  I die cut extra pieces of the apron body to sandwich the hinge that hold the two flaps of the card together.  Then assembled as shown.

While I still everything laid out, I went ahead and made a second card CAS style.

I die cut the oven mitts with pattern paper, slightly distressed with Barn Door.  Next I die cut the oven mitts decorations with red vellum, and adhered them to the mitts.  The cookies are die cut with kraft card stock and ink blended with Walnut Stain and Vintage Photo.  The bowl I die cut using Hero Arts Tea Cup Infinity Dies (I just flipped it over and die cut off the handle to make it into the bowl), and stamped a heart with Barn Door and distressed with the same ink.

The sentiment from Spellbinders Sugared Expression Clear Stamp set is stamped in Tuxedo Black.  The background pattern paper panel is die cut using Pinkfresh Studio Essentials: Blanket Stitched Rectangle and attached to a white card base.

I arranged the oven mitts and bowl of cookies as shown in the photo and adhered them to the card front with both glue and foam adhesive.

Hop over to Die Cut Divas and check out more inspiration projects from my teammates.  Take your favorite craft supplies out and join in the fun.  

Happy crafting!!

A Mother's Day card on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

I am sharing a Mother's Day card on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog today.  There is a first time mom in the family, so this is for her.  Our May challenge theme is: Celebrations.  So I think the card fits the theme perfectly.

The card base is Poppystamps Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel card, it was sent to me by a dear teamie and I have kept it safe in my treasure bin, but today is the day to use it.  😉

I first did a light wash of watercolor on the detail panel, then I use an inking tool to add layers of distress inks and ink blended the oval center.  Then I gold heat embossed the sentiment on the top oval piece.  I assembler the card base and adhere the focal element using foam adhesive.

The focal element is Poppystamps Nordic Spectacular Butterfly I die cut using both pattern paper and a ivory shimmery color paper.  

For the stopper, I used clear seal wax and Spellbinders Butterfly Mini Wax Seal stamp.

Poppystamps is our sponsor this month, it's giving a $20 gift card to the store as the challenge prize.  I hope I've inspired you to play along.  Remember to use your die cut machine in your creating process and make a paper craft project according to the challenge theme.  Link up details on this blog post.

During my creating process, I cut extra pieces of the Spectacular Butterfly.  And I decided to do some mix and match assemble combinations.  Now I have these fun butterfly variations for future projects.

Supplies:

Poppystamps Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel Set

Poppystamps Nordic Spectacular Butterfly Die Set

Spellbinders Butterfly Mini Wax Seal Stamp

Spellbinders Clear Seal Maker Tool

Spellbinders Gold Bullion Wax Seal Powder

Avery Elle Simply Said: Happy Clear Stamp Set

Ranger Distress Inks (Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Crushed Olive, Broken China, Prize Ribbon, Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, Wild Honey, Mustard Seed)

Altenew Watercolors 36 Pan Set

Versamark Watermark Ink 

Wow Metallic Gold Rich Super Fine Embossing Powder

Thanks so much for visiting, have a lovely day!

It's time to celebrate

 Hello,

It's time to celebrate, Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog's May challenge theme: Celebrations.  I created a card to celebrate parenthood.  One of my nieces and her husband are expecting soon.  So happy and so excited for them.

Poppystamps is our sponsor this month, and they are giving a $20 gift card as the challenge prize (winner must have an US addresses). 

Hop over to Die Cut Divas to check out more inspiration projects.  You have until May 31, 11:59 PST to link up.  If you post to social media, please use hashtag #diecutdivaschallengeblog.  Looking forward to see your creations.

Other challenges:

Poppystamps Challenge #138 - Inspired by Nature

Supplies:

Poppystamps Bird House Pop Up Easel Set

Poppystamps Whittle Birds

Poppystamps Orchard Leaves

Poppystamps Penelope Pinpoint Frame

Ranger Distress Inks (Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint, Salvaged Patina, Squeezed Lemonade)

Spellbinders 2025 Advent Calendar Day #6

Altenew Metallic Watercolors 24 Pan Set (Enchanted Gold)

Thanks for visiting, wishing you a wonderful day!