Anything Goes on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

Wow, it's September already?  Hope you're having a great summer.  There is a new challenge on Die Cut Divas Challenge blog, this month's theme is: Anything Goes.

I didn't put a sentiment on the front of the card, I would put a corresponding one later when I use it.

My card features Block Print Little Bird, and Hillside Branch and Bramble Contour Layers (retired) die sets. Both are from our sponsor this month, Birch Press Design.  Although the Branch and Bramble Contour Layers Die set is retired, this Meadow Berry Branch Contour Layers Die is just as pretty.  Do hop over to their store to check it out.

As the challenge prize, Birch Press Design is giving a $20 gift card to their store.  

Please note our challenge winner must have an US address.

Hop over to Die Cut Divas to see more inspiration project, and link up.

Supplies used on my card:

Birch Press Design Block Print Little Bird Die Set

Birch Press DesignHillside Branch And Bramble Contour Layers Die Set

Sizzix 3-D Textured Impressions Pinwheel Embossing Folder

Nuvo Mica Mist Shimmer Spray (Pink Carnation)

Thanks for visiting me today.  Have a good one!

Double Z-fold card on Die Cut Divas

 Hello there,

Today I am sharing a double z-fold card on Die Cut Divas.  Our challenge theme this month is Make a Z-fold card.  

 I stamped and colored the images with alcohol markers, then die cut and adhere to the prepared card base.  To make the Plumeria bouquet looks fuller, I stamped, colored and die two time.  I cut up the second one into two halves, and adhered them to the back of the first one.

The sentiment die cut is from the Spellbinders 2024 Advent Calendar set, and the sequins I used to embellished the card is from the Spellbinders 2022 Advent Calendar.

The two main set of stamps and die I used, Exotic Plumerias and Poised Flamingo are Altenew, our sponsor for this month.  The challenge prize is $20 gift certificate to their store.

Now it's your turn to make some z-fold card.  You can use Altenew products and/or other company's for your project, just make sure you die cut and/or dry embossed during your creation process.  I'll see you in the challenge gallery!

Supplies:

Altenew Exotic Plumeria Stamp Set 

Altenew Exotic Plumeria Die Set

Altenew Poised Flamingo Stamp Set & Die Set

Copic Alcohol Markers

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Z-fold card on Die Cut Divas

 Hi, 

It's the first of the month, our new challenge on Die Cut Divas Challenge blog awaits you.

Our challenge theme this August is: Z-fold card.  And here's my take:

I think this card is pretty much self-explanatory.  So, I am not going into the the nitty gritty stuff.  

Our sponsor this month is Altenew, and they are giving a $20 gift certificate to their store as challenge prize. 

Hop over to Die Cut Divas and check out what my team-mates' created for you.  

Supplies:

Altenew Mini Delight: Celebratory Banner Stamp & Die Set

Altenew Lovely Floral Die Set

Altenew Dotted Tile Debossing Cover Die

Pinkfresh Premium Dye Ink (Coral Reef)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Have a sweet day!

Soft rainbow colored card on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

It's my turn to share another Birthday themed card on Die Cut Divas today.  

I used one of the MFT Scallop Basic Edges die to die cut the rainbow colored pieces, adhere them onto a white top fold card base.  Then added sentiment and flowers die cut in iridescent card stock.  It took a bit of time to align the scallop pieces, but its worth the while.

Our challenge theme on Die Cut Divas this month is: Birthday.  Our sponsor, My Favorite Things is closing.  The DT have loved so many of MFT's products and at the least, wish them a big "Thank You" for all the wonderful things they have done in the industry.

 Supplies:

MFT Stitched Scallop Basic Edges Die-namics

MFT Floral Adornments Die-namics

Sunny Studio Party Pets Stamps & Die set

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Gelly Roll Metallic Silver Gel Pen

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

A stitched floral card on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

Welcome to July's challenge on Die Cut Divas.  Our challenge theme this month is Birthdays.

We are aware that My Favorite Things is closing so we don't know if they will be able to give a prize, however we have loved so many of MFT's products and at the least, wish them a big "Thank You" for all the wonderful things they have done in the industry.

There will be a $25 gift card given to the winner from a well known company,. 

Please enter even though there may not be a prize.  Show MFT that we remember them well.

I used Floral Adornaments - MFT-2545 (retired) for my card.

I die cut multiple flowers using various color cardstock, then stitched with white embroidery floss.  

On a white card base, I adhere one kraft stitched rectangle panel, followed by a white one with black heat embossed sentiment.  

Next I arranged and mounted the stitched flowers with both glue and foam adhesive.  I found that the white panel was a bit boring, so I usee the smallest floral die in the set and die cut several using white cardstock, glued them together, inked and stamped randomly on the panel with yellow ink.

Hop on over to Die Cut Divas and check out more DT inspirations.  Take your favorite stash out and make some birthday cards and join in the fun.  Remember to add die cut and/or dry embossing to your project(s) to qualify for the drawn.  Winners are announced on the Die Cut Divas blog on the 3rd of next month.

Supplies:

MFT Floral Adornments Die Set

MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Die Set

White embroidery floss

Hero Arts Hero Hues Reactive Glitz Ink (Naples Yellow)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Clear embossing powder

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fantastic day!

Spectacular Butterfly on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

It's my turn to post Die Cut Divas today.

My card features Poppystamps Nordic Spectacular Butterfly.  I die cut the butterfly pieces in white, and then ink blended using some colors from the color palette of this month's challenge.

Our challenge this month is a color challenge.  We want you to use three or more colors of the palette below, with optional black and white and skin tone on people for your project.  Of course add die cut and/or dry embossing.

Our sponsor this month is Poppystamps, the challenge prize is $20 to their store.

I hope you're inspired to play along.  See you in the challenge gallery!

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!

Going Places on Die Cut Divas

 Greetings!!

I am sharing another card on Die Cut Divas for May's challenge: Real or Faux Watercolor.

The image for my card is Art Impression Road Trip clear stamp set.  I used both soluble water color and water color pencils, and some metallic water color on the card.

The top postage stamp die cut is actually a panel that I used to ink off a stencil, I used it because it has this water color look.  I then stamped some postmarks on it.  I die cut a second postage stamp die in green pattern paper to offset the top one to add interest.

Our sponsor this month is Art Impressions, and challenge prize will be $25 gift code to their store.

Supplies used on my card:

Art Impressions Road Trip Clear Stamp Set

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set

Hero Arts Postage Stamps Infinity Dies

Elizabeth Craft Designs Adventure Awaits Clear Stamp Set

Echo Park Travel Stamps Clear Stamp Set

AALL&Create #1158 Franking Clear Stamp Set

Ranger Distress Ink (Vintage Photo, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Picked Raspberry)

StazOn ink (Jet Black)

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!

Real or Faux Watercolor on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

You know it, it's the 1st of the month and I am sharing an inspiration card on Die Cut Divas.

May's challenge is Real or Faux Watercolors.  Make your creation look like it is water colored.  You can use water colors, distress and distress oxides or whatever you want to get the water color look we want to see.  

Our sponsor this month is Art Impressions, and they are giving a $25 gift card to the winner of the May challenge.

Be sure to hop over to Die Cut Divas to see the rest of the inspiration projects.  And may be enjoy a glass of fermented grape juice while browsing?!

Supplies used on my card:

Art Impressions Wine Tasters Stamp Set

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set

Pinkfresh Studio Rounded & Braided Rectangles

Thanks for joining me today.  Cheers!

Thinking of You on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

I am back with another Flower theme inspiration project on Die Cut Divas today. 

It's has been many years since I had the idea of documenting my garden and the flowers in it by the means of a scrapbook album.  Somehow many suns and moons have passed, I just never got around to do it.  But today, today I decided to start, not a scrapbook album, but an art journal.  My intention is to make a page for each of the flowers I have and had.  I am starting with the Pansies.

On a colored mix media paper panel I did some ink blending.  I took a couple sentiment stamps from Altenew Build-A-Flower: Coral Charm and stamped with archival ink.  Next I applied Volume Paste thru a stencil in selected areas.  

While this dries, I die cut and water colored the Pansies flowers and leaves. Adding details with coloring pencils.

Once the background is completely dried, i distressed the edges slightly, then adhered the Pansies onto the page.  To truly make it my own, I hand wrote "thinking of", the meaning of the Pansies in Chinese on to upper right hand corner.

Our April challenge theme on Die Cut Divas is Flowers, and our generous sponsor, Altenew is giving a $50 gift card to the challenge winner. 

Supplies used for my project:

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Pansies Layering Die Set

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Coral Charm Clear Stamp Set

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Simple Stories Doily Stencil

Stamperia Volume Paste

Ranger Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Weathered Wood, Uncharted Mariner, Vintage Photo, Seedless Preserve)

Ranger Archival Ink (Acorn)

Black Marker

Prismacolor Coloring Pencils

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I really like how this turns out.  Now that I've got the flower theme art journal started, I will keep it up and share my future pages with you.  

Thanks for coming over, I wish you a fabulous day!

Filled with Joy Card on Die Cut Divas

 Hello, how are you doing?

No, no joke from me today.  Just a bright card to cheer you up.

The Diasies Die set I used has been retired, but if you like daisies, the Craft-A-Flower: Daisy Layering Die Set will the be the perfect substitute. 

The background is done using Altenew Dotted Tile Debossing Cover Die.  To add a bit more interest, I sandwiched a piece of Rose Gold Decorative Foil between the cover die and my cardstock.  There is enough pressure to press the foil into the debossed areas giving them a bit of shine.

It's the first day of April, and a new challenge begins on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Our challenge theme this month is: Flowers.  Our sponsor this month is Altenew, and they are generously giving away a $50 gift card as the challenge prize.

Go grab your favorite flower stamps and dies and come join in the fun.  Just click the Monthly Challenge button on the right side bar on the Die Cut Divas blog page to link up.  

Supplies:

Altenew Dotted Tile Debossing Cover Die

Altenew Lovely Daisies Die Set (Retired)

Altenew Japanese Anemone Outline Stamp Set (I used one of the sentiment from this set)

Altenew Handmade Tags Die

Altenew Metallic Thread (Antique Gold)

Hero Arts Ombre Ink (Butter to Orange)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Sizzix Effectz Rose Gold Decorative Foil

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a joyful day!

Just Floating By on Die Cut Divas

 Hi, and welcome back!

It's my turn to share another inspiration project on Die Cut Divas.  

A fairly simple card, actually.  I stenciled the clouds using a mask, stamped and heat embossed the sentiment, adhered the cute doggie and his balloons (both stamped and colored with alcohol markers, and die cut).

Come on over to Die Cut Divas and join in the challenge, this month's theme is: Critters, Real Or Imaginary.  Our sponsor is Sunny Studio, and the challenge prize is $30 gift card to their store.

Supplies:

Sunny Studio Party Pets Clear Stamp Set

Sunny Studio Party Pets Die Set

Sunny Studio Heart Bouquet Clear Stamp Set

Sunny Studio Heart Bouquet Die Set

Sunny Studio Floating By Cleat Stamp Set

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Clear Embossing Powder

Alcohol Markers

Spellbinders Humming Bird and Lily Die Set

White gel pen

Thanks for visiting, have a sweet day!

Party Pet Birthday on Die Cut Divas

 Hello,

It's March 1st, and a new challenge is waiting for us on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.

The March challenge theme is: Critters - Real or Imaginary.  I created this fun birthday celebration card for a cat lover in my life.

I used the Party Pets Clear Stamp Set with the matching dies from Sunny Studio, our March sponsor.

They are generously giving a $30 gift card to their store as the challenge prize.  Be sure to stop by Die Cut Divas to check out more inspiration projects.

Supplies used:

Sunny Studio Party Pets Clear Stamp Set

Sunny Studio Party Pets Die Set

Sunny Studio Slimline Scalloped Frame Die Set

Echo Park Birthday Confetti Stencil

Ranger Distress Ink (Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Wild Honey)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Clear Embossing Powder

Alcohol Markers

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

Shaker Card on Die Cut Divas Take Two

 Hello there,

I am back sharing another inspiration project for Die Cut Divas.  Our theme this month is: Shaker Card.  I made one using some oldies but goodies from Hero Arts.

The lotus flower, leaves, and Koi are stamped in black, then watercolored.  I added some metallic watercolor to the Koi fish, so it shines when you look at it at an angle.

On the bottom layer of the shaker element, I lightly stenciled using Hero Arts Water Flow Slim Line stencil to create the illusion of water.

Hero Arts is the sponsor of our challenge this month on Die Cut Divas.  They are generously giving a $25 gift certificate to the store to the challenge winner (randomly selected).  

So pull out your favorite craft supplies, make a shaker card (February's challenge theme) using die and/or embossing folder and join in the fun.  See you in the challenge gallery.

Supplies used for my card:

Hero Arts Color Layering Koi Clear Stamp & Frame Cut

Hero Arts Hero Floral Lotus Clear Stamp & Frame Cut

Hero Arts Water Flow Slim Line Stencil

Tonic Studio 1455e Scalloped Circles Layering Basics Die Set

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set

Ranger Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Uncharted Mariner)

Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)

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

Make It a Shaker Card on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

It's February already?!  I think I am having lots of fun, since time seems passing so fast!

It's 1st day of February today, a new challenge starts on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog, our theme this month is: Make A Shaker Card.

My shaker element is a see thru one, so you could peek at the inside.  Here's how it looks opened.

I use several products from Hero Arts, our sponsor this month on my card.

Hero Arts Vintage Birdcage Fancy Die set, 

Hero Arts Spring Branch Die (retired), and sentiment from Hero Arts Layered Topiary Clear Stamp (retired).

The challenge winner will receive $25 gift certificate to their on-line store.

Other supplies used:

Ranger Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Uncharted Mariner)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

White Gel Pen

Black Pigment Ink Pen

Sequins from Spellbinder 2022 Advent Calendar

Thanks for visiting me today, have a great start of the month!

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!!

Fancy Edge on Die Cut Divas Takes Two

 Hello,

Welcome to my mid-December post, I am sharing another Fancy/Uneven Edge card on Die Cut Divas today.

It is not difficult achieve the result even if you do not have a border die, just do partial die cut.

I think the partial die cut gives a card some extra zink! 

I first stamped the Japanese Anemone image in black on the white card base.  Next I ink blended the images.  Then on scrap paper I die cut the floral image.  I use this die cut to mask the inked image, and spritzed with distress spritz to the background.  I applied some glamour glitter to the flower center.

Our sponsor this December is Frantic Stamper, they are offering two beautiful dies as the challenge prize.

Be sure to head to Die Cut Divas to check out our mid-December inspiration post.  And to link up, just click the "Monthly Challenge" button on the right sidebar.

See you in the challenge gallery!

Supplies used on my card:

Frantic Stamper - Altenew Build-A-Garden: Japanese Anomone

Ranger Distress Ink (Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Crackling Campfire, Picked Raspberry, Peeled Paint, Uncharted Mariner)

Ranger Distress Spritz (Twisted Citron, Peeled Paint)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

StudioLight - Art By Marlene Glamour Glitter (Gold)