tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60063417932415441072024-03-19T03:48:05.013-05:00Crafting By CarolCarol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.comBlogger885125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-28568866901884751382024-03-18T07:00:00.088-05:002024-03-18T07:00:00.354-05:00You're An Amazing Friend!<p> Happy Monday! Today I have a bright, cheerful card with Picket Fence's <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Ffabulous%2Dfoiling%2Dtoner%2Da2%2Dcard%2Dfronts%2Dwildflowers&afftrack=" target="_blank">Wildflower Toner Card Fronts</a>. It's subtle, but the blue foil I used has a beautiful effect, especially in real life!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOmm3f6I7SQ0W1s3lyd0SE73_A51S_ok-HOsnoj03cBzeYVX_XQ47alUlGItCqStcNIFuNLsx7LkxFB-TpMYApbyPhQufCEs-Ew-f94teglfid-KKUyhZ2H4HyCvQkruXmO53nU_pU0F1i0htzb5SFMeGCFt5RekCM06XRt1j_ctoF6iMI_SEtrbESco/s1500/Wildflowers%20Fab%20Foiling%20Toner%20Card%20Fronts-CH-1a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOmm3f6I7SQ0W1s3lyd0SE73_A51S_ok-HOsnoj03cBzeYVX_XQ47alUlGItCqStcNIFuNLsx7LkxFB-TpMYApbyPhQufCEs-Ew-f94teglfid-KKUyhZ2H4HyCvQkruXmO53nU_pU0F1i0htzb5SFMeGCFt5RekCM06XRt1j_ctoF6iMI_SEtrbESco/w640-h640/Wildflowers%20Fab%20Foiling%20Toner%20Card%20Fronts-CH-1a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I selected one of the six designs included in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Ffabulous%2Dfoiling%2Dtoner%2Da2%2Dcard%2Dfronts%2Dwildflowers&afftrack=" target="_blank">Wildflowers Fabulous Foiling Toner Card Fronts</a> package. I decided to color an ombré blue background so the daisies would really stand out. These are the Copic markers I used:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>background: B18, B16, B06, B05, B04, B02</li><li>leaves & stems: YG17, YG25, YG03</li><li>flower centers: YR23, Y08, Y06</li><li>flower petals: C5, C3, C1, C00</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I will admit that I had some streaks from the lightest blue marker, and just couldn't get a smooth look. So I had an idea to ink blend Mermaid Lagoon Distress ink over the top portion! I just used bits of temporary tape to cover up the flowers as needed. While this didn't totally cover the streaks, I think this step makes it totally acceptable.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I added a strip of blue toner foil to cover the daisies and put it through my Mini Minc foiling machine (aka laminator--haha!)</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next I added splatters of white snowflake <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fpaper%2Dsplatter%2Dwatercolor%2Dliquid%2Dwhite%2Dsnowflake&afftrack=" target="_blank">Paper Splatter Watercolor</a>. I put a few drops onto my craft mat and diluted it with a couple drops of water. I just started using this <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffan%2Dbrush&afftrack=" target="_blank">fan brush</a> to add splatters and I really like it!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Then I die cut the panel with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Fpinking%2Dshear%2Da2%2Dcover%2Dplate%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">Pinking Shear A2 Cover Plate Die</a> and adhered it to an A2 card base with glue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9ij9CRZbUnqrlP2rV8wWveXNeP9yOJpaSy1VYZ5u1EWoUnwCZjnsL-GQ9PvpWVN86YyNs8Y9MSE68Y3pYBd1xC2k9Tb_e8HB0YWXQDb-fKEZi2yuZ_HW07BNLxs9b85eWcLjr1XbarUZr1n1fOi-Ihyphenhyphenswl3jH0l8z3hcQ5aNMgdUS1aK9zxvU0RPIJs/s1500/Wildflowers%20Fab%20Foiling%20Toner%20Card%20Fronts-CH-1b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9ij9CRZbUnqrlP2rV8wWveXNeP9yOJpaSy1VYZ5u1EWoUnwCZjnsL-GQ9PvpWVN86YyNs8Y9MSE68Y3pYBd1xC2k9Tb_e8HB0YWXQDb-fKEZi2yuZ_HW07BNLxs9b85eWcLjr1XbarUZr1n1fOi-Ihyphenhyphenswl3jH0l8z3hcQ5aNMgdUS1aK9zxvU0RPIJs/w640-h640/Wildflowers%20Fab%20Foiling%20Toner%20Card%20Fronts-CH-1b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I used a sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Fbrighter%2Ddays%2Dgerbera%2Ddaisy&afftrack=" target="_blank">Brighter Days Gerbera Daisy stamp set</a>. After I stamped it with Black Hybrid Ink I cut the sentiment out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Fbrighter%2Ddays%2Dgerbera%2Ddaisy%2Dcoordinating%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">coordinating dies</a>.</p>I added some strips of foam tape to pop them up on the card for dimension.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLiXc7HuXFDxhTGZIrPZR677fxSAJiNAlRxRARAz3bJkjh-UJ0lRX6RXd6jwXJJM4UJCgAHDJ299W0RSs_qQz037QLdYKSfS_nD-ZXoYFbSvgExbHXzAYYQo8O2TU_fRVQeVa-kN-1d7u-ttO1425a1NyOSdH__CT5ekcwiJT_olSDQStO-zziYnREcY/s1500/Wildflowers%20Fab%20Foiling%20Toner%20Card%20Fronts-CH-1c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLiXc7HuXFDxhTGZIrPZR677fxSAJiNAlRxRARAz3bJkjh-UJ0lRX6RXd6jwXJJM4UJCgAHDJ299W0RSs_qQz037QLdYKSfS_nD-ZXoYFbSvgExbHXzAYYQo8O2TU_fRVQeVa-kN-1d7u-ttO1425a1NyOSdH__CT5ekcwiJT_olSDQStO-zziYnREcY/w640-h640/Wildflowers%20Fab%20Foiling%20Toner%20Card%20Fronts-CH-1c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">If you haven't seen my reel for making this card, join me over on Instagram for a look. Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a crafty and wonderful week!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p></div></div><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--PFS reel 3 18 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/c38866da-acd5-4840-a696-bfe8a0e7493e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/c38866da-acd5-4840-a696-bfe8a0e7493e.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="c38866da-acd5-4840-a696-bfe8a0e7493e" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-54148679730033866802024-03-17T08:00:00.034-05:002024-03-17T08:00:00.153-05:00Just Buzzing By To Say Hi Light-Up Card<p> Hello friends! Today I'm sharing this fun light-up card I made as part of a collaboration with Picket Fence Studios and <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">Pear Blossom Press</a>. We are having an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">Instagram hop</a> and each company will give away a $25 gift card to a randomly chosen commenter!</p><p>I made this card with Picket Fence Studios' adorable <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Fhome%2Dfor%2Dthe%2Dbees&afftrack=" target="_blank">Home For The Bees stamp set</a> and one of Pear Blossom Press's <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/product/ez-light/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">EZ-Light</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsfloMPIyrtX6gZgvHKK2NL5Xm4py5RTl9qyo4YF2QSTmA4_Fum4_w90s8j6cSr2x9tbggqaMw8aGjt_MVU5g_y6to-by9G5HorgT3gQz58PEXkaoBkJEiPgmMNMXPJ1Vyo8TehiOxWgV28gm8I97cR_BpmDZasnIUzkQB8LcBemV3Zew07pnWO4bl_Y/s1389/IMG_4802-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="1389" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsfloMPIyrtX6gZgvHKK2NL5Xm4py5RTl9qyo4YF2QSTmA4_Fum4_w90s8j6cSr2x9tbggqaMw8aGjt_MVU5g_y6to-by9G5HorgT3gQz58PEXkaoBkJEiPgmMNMXPJ1Vyo8TehiOxWgV28gm8I97cR_BpmDZasnIUzkQB8LcBemV3Zew07pnWO4bl_Y/w640-h640/IMG_4802-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I stamped the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Fhome%2Dfor%2Dthe%2Dbees&afftrack=" target="_blank">Home For The Bees</a> image onto white cardstock with Picket Fence's <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fink%2D1%2Fproducts%2Fblack%2Dhybrid%2Dink%2Dpad%3Fvariant%3D31325307437149&afftrack=" target="_blank">Black Hybrid Ink</a>. Then I used an assortment of Copic markers to color it. I colored the flowers with these markers: RV69, RV66, RV17, RV55, R83, R81. The leaves were colored with a ridiculous number of YG and G markers--LOL. For the bee house roofs, I used a yellow colored pencil and a black Micron pen. These was much easier than trying to use my markers! I also used a green pencil on some of the thinner stems.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I wanted to make a shaped card with the arched dies from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbasic%2Ddie%2Dcutting%2Dset%2D1&afftrack=" target="_blank">Basic Die Cutting Die Set 1</a>. But let me tell you, after I spent the time coloring the image, I was pretty nervous to cut into it like this!! What if I messed it up?!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5c1dHG-tNMB-QT0XWY1RQlwxbkkNC75uzNl2S3pWBXuplgJnrhiQUso4Ewx4Sv7-xuaEFmpfOm0xHc_vhO8skmpKHUI_fxAotI0-zgxDkeH5LVrRpDlYpmBgLjA7OWlYcjgLOqNNQYS2f2wQ4rVdXi5mG_a0_yUHEgdnni9k03WFpA4lx3m5wijdGosA/s2611/IMG_4795-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2611" data-original-width="2611" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5c1dHG-tNMB-QT0XWY1RQlwxbkkNC75uzNl2S3pWBXuplgJnrhiQUso4Ewx4Sv7-xuaEFmpfOm0xHc_vhO8skmpKHUI_fxAotI0-zgxDkeH5LVrRpDlYpmBgLjA7OWlYcjgLOqNNQYS2f2wQ4rVdXi5mG_a0_yUHEgdnni9k03WFpA4lx3m5wijdGosA/w400-h400/IMG_4795-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thank goodness it worked out just fine! After I used the largest arched die to cut a folded card base I glued on the outer piece of the die cut image and began to plan the placement of the <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/product/ez-light/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">EZ-Light</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KdJFLTD8Ke7eIS5Qx07prfjwYpSFVH7jU5OlF_ZJ6kAhNzbUj4451TKFQeAnKz7wYWXkYXiePR9zRS4rrDfPSRfony7DsEgKLhhzfrgyP3XEAYLIyznpJVmDMs1u_kgoeBzHQzbfo93pATA0lBMYKJpRQ-AJr44xzYkB617M1i8Qa_Svf3faKp9ttx4/s2633/IMG_4796-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2633" data-original-width="2633" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-KdJFLTD8Ke7eIS5Qx07prfjwYpSFVH7jU5OlF_ZJ6kAhNzbUj4451TKFQeAnKz7wYWXkYXiePR9zRS4rrDfPSRfony7DsEgKLhhzfrgyP3XEAYLIyznpJVmDMs1u_kgoeBzHQzbfo93pATA0lBMYKJpRQ-AJr44xzYkB617M1i8Qa_Svf3faKp9ttx4/w640-h640/IMG_4796-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I stamped the tiny "press here" stamp in a light gray ink in the lower right corner, as you can see in the photo above. This is in Pear Blossom's <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/product/pb-press-stamp-and-die-bundle/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">Stamp and Die Bundle</a>. Then I used my die pick tool to poke a hole in three of the windows. I placed the piece over the card and made a pencil mark through the holes to indicate where I will need to tape down the lights.</p><p style="text-align: left;">After I inserted the battery into the battery pack and tested it, I added a piece of red line double sided tape to the back of it to adhere the pack to the card. Then I taped the lights where the pencil marks are. I added pieces of Pear Blossom's <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/product/worlds-best-foam-tape-double-thick/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">Worlds Best Foam Tape</a>. It REALLY is the BEST as the tape is temporary for about 30 minutes which allows you to get perfect placement of anything you put onto it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2FHqRAa4aXs88LmP_BLnpekDNr0mP7QhWwMPeLJ95ZZE3-u5zcFA53prYNY47RnyNeaji_7RocOL-JMIXoYyTqTfjhl_H6IzA6TPMkNaOdMW6YQHE46K9FpnGzBZ_sbE9LfqoKLlmhnhz50SGs80dmfSBpCpaFL3LYG414HfQOB999FZN-bsxQNA1uE/s3024/IMG_4797-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2FHqRAa4aXs88LmP_BLnpekDNr0mP7QhWwMPeLJ95ZZE3-u5zcFA53prYNY47RnyNeaji_7RocOL-JMIXoYyTqTfjhl_H6IzA6TPMkNaOdMW6YQHE46K9FpnGzBZ_sbE9LfqoKLlmhnhz50SGs80dmfSBpCpaFL3LYG414HfQOB999FZN-bsxQNA1uE/w640-h640/IMG_4797-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I removed the backing from the tape and placed the die cut image onto the card. Take a look at how pretty it looks all lit up!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFl-0zkBw8QM759FlY61qPrGamgbLSkGqUSsooekz8nw56vmt2gXzs2PRgG59_y2dSvIG4sKnCHvYJbW7kNHbnLtQN3NpNsbXHKbaGkjQV1Z4ZnhR0xPbjsftfhSv68aFOmRNaquwEzhnsdPW-ZzeedKTcXnSO_v58awAVkcKqO0HDC_unNSUT6VL0dA/s5250/IMG_4811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5250" data-original-width="5250" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFl-0zkBw8QM759FlY61qPrGamgbLSkGqUSsooekz8nw56vmt2gXzs2PRgG59_y2dSvIG4sKnCHvYJbW7kNHbnLtQN3NpNsbXHKbaGkjQV1Z4ZnhR0xPbjsftfhSv68aFOmRNaquwEzhnsdPW-ZzeedKTcXnSO_v58awAVkcKqO0HDC_unNSUT6VL0dA/w640-h640/IMG_4811.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I have a short video included in my Instagram post showing the lights in action, if you'd like to check it out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlY9gYAXL7NVLe7eaejLI47ZnMsgiTNxC78MjvWD6qkq_wQ4kqZaexOWDCrzv6jYQkUI8Yz9EYm9H0rJxvpVt1pVfGNmFtmssqcd4BFNVnrLnW_lREyFF1QWbvhlPqUBRNv0HaisMagT8Eb0sD4yJz-hcmr5AsQqJ0iH8wTXJZuD4qaHUQxj3273L9rdQ/s1945/IMG_4806-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1945" data-original-width="1945" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlY9gYAXL7NVLe7eaejLI47ZnMsgiTNxC78MjvWD6qkq_wQ4kqZaexOWDCrzv6jYQkUI8Yz9EYm9H0rJxvpVt1pVfGNmFtmssqcd4BFNVnrLnW_lREyFF1QWbvhlPqUBRNv0HaisMagT8Eb0sD4yJz-hcmr5AsQqJ0iH8wTXJZuD4qaHUQxj3273L9rdQ/w640-h640/IMG_4806-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I stamped one of the sentiments from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flatest%2Drelease%2Fproducts%2Fhome%2Dfor%2Dthe%2Dbees&afftrack=" target="_blank">Home For The Bees stamp set</a> and trimmed it into a strip. I added thin foam squares to the back to adhere it to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtXIhhpBlcxyc7RLQhAP3ErrZow_7CZU2AnfRa7K19zHQQ3rB5WXuIhwQeiiQDvg4ZOTbTw-AqqMKl5_krTwnj25styzAhRd7jlOhpGW9WCOjlCYOh1M-IaDvJNvgnrNEE_ty2wiIi8WH8kt3yc88GnapWtLwqpcsUWzjrRcPQY04XohJXEUFS3dqabo/s1922/IMG_4807-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="1922" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtXIhhpBlcxyc7RLQhAP3ErrZow_7CZU2AnfRa7K19zHQQ3rB5WXuIhwQeiiQDvg4ZOTbTw-AqqMKl5_krTwnj25styzAhRd7jlOhpGW9WCOjlCYOh1M-IaDvJNvgnrNEE_ty2wiIi8WH8kt3yc88GnapWtLwqpcsUWzjrRcPQY04XohJXEUFS3dqabo/w640-h640/IMG_4807-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Have I inspired you to try making your own light up card? These are so fun and will be a surprise to your recipient too. I hope you will join my over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for the hop. You will see so many awesome light up cards!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--PFS Pear Blossom 3 17 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/431add39-245a-4b0b-b3f3-44a66c7e0013" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/431add39-245a-4b0b-b3f3-44a66c7e0013.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="431add39-245a-4b0b-b3f3-44a66c7e0013" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-20234820446686066432024-03-13T07:00:00.031-05:002024-03-13T07:00:00.140-05:00Loving Memories -- Spring Flowers, Stenciling, and Die Cut Layers<p>Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing my card that features the beautiful <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2D6x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Eternal Love stamps</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Honey Cuts</a>. While this card is a sympathy card, I think that it would work as many other types of cards with a quick change of the sentiment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8DRXlu1PknX4rJPg40lGTgaqqUjfVSf-Z0lvgA46B6czvy8PNybzE26GpQbBrAMZGGl0l4-I4lRYGDB2p1ecGNgAE-lHR4f6UJXkejRRaa0o53SHXb5jFDYIyDpLwBAiySsUQ7mh9OBSLevpeKqA_HLfN9R0L8UuxwGhJfHNfyTvDjb30Q1T4y5SKJY/s1710/IMG_4747-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1710" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8DRXlu1PknX4rJPg40lGTgaqqUjfVSf-Z0lvgA46B6czvy8PNybzE26GpQbBrAMZGGl0l4-I4lRYGDB2p1ecGNgAE-lHR4f6UJXkejRRaa0o53SHXb5jFDYIyDpLwBAiySsUQ7mh9OBSLevpeKqA_HLfN9R0L8UuxwGhJfHNfyTvDjb30Q1T4y5SKJY/w640-h640/IMG_4747-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I stamped the morning glory image from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2D6x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Eternal Love stamp set</a> in a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fhoney%2Dbee%2Dink%2Dpad%2Dintense%2Dblack&afftrack=">black Copic marker safe ink.</a> I love blue morning glories so that's why I chose this color! The Copic marker colors I used are:</p><ul><li>Blue morning glories: B37, B34, B23, B21, B000, B000, YG01, YG03</li><li>leaves: G28, YG67, YG17, YG25, YG25, YG03</li></ul><p>Next I cut them out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating die</a>. I added foam dots to the back and set them aside to work on the other card elements.</p><p>I die cut the following from 80# Neenah white cardstock with the following sets: two frames from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flace%2Dheart%2Dlayering%2Dframes%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lace Heart Layering Frames</a>, two pieces of ivy from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dgreenery%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Greenery</a>.</p><p>I adhered the largest <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flace%2Dheart%2Dlayering%2Dframes%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lace Heart Layering Frame</a> to an A2 card base with glue. Then I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dflourish%2Dbackground%2Dstencil&afftrack=">Vintage Flourish stencil</a> and an ink blending brush to add Faded Jeans Distress Ink to two corners of the other die cut frame. I faded off the ink to leave the center of the frame white.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDqjrMxAUOJxtgnHNE5oCW6N-BwvD3-1v5habD5-xEr40vUHSFXBlIkFu0qQNlrngxqEBhrjcUGNoD487IXer2A12RvWExFQTufg0HadVCz2eFV-mXGnKn-9Mvqo3vddoM_Ym72QQNuxPYet0w0VEsoIFPWSVZ2nfkilRh-EwBqyt0A9WU72f6Jj4WNY/s1776/IMG_4751-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="1776" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDqjrMxAUOJxtgnHNE5oCW6N-BwvD3-1v5habD5-xEr40vUHSFXBlIkFu0qQNlrngxqEBhrjcUGNoD487IXer2A12RvWExFQTufg0HadVCz2eFV-mXGnKn-9Mvqo3vddoM_Ym72QQNuxPYet0w0VEsoIFPWSVZ2nfkilRh-EwBqyt0A9WU72f6Jj4WNY/w640-h640/IMG_4751-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>After I adhered the stenciled frame to the card with <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/products/scotch-double-sided-foam-mounting-tape-3-4-x-38yd">foam tape</a> I trimmed the two pieces of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dgreenery%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Greenery</a> ivy to fit the design of my card and tucked one under each of the colored images.</p><p>Next I stamped the sentiment found in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2D6x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Eternal Love stamp set</a> with black pigment ink and cut it out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating die</a>.</p><p>For a touch of subtle bling, I added some pretty coordinating pearls from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fhappy%2Dhearts%2Dpearls%2Dpearl%2Dstickers%2D210%2Dcount&afftrack=">Happy Hearts Pearl Stickers</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc1VcA-I-NQ0dQw-AjVX5y0H2y0z5tL-prvU9MoGWsRJhB0aTI-x68z5tIhiC_vtbhaTet6edfQVmd-tzSGUcICCh7mQnmQg9AltPhGDYwRCciM6Ve1DrbCujVmy4NnJMYgZzx97R68e4GbDEUL5aGbMKDOfu0820YSOfn-LErsxS8wTVmsD13lWZTG8/s1747/IMG_4752-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="1747" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc1VcA-I-NQ0dQw-AjVX5y0H2y0z5tL-prvU9MoGWsRJhB0aTI-x68z5tIhiC_vtbhaTet6edfQVmd-tzSGUcICCh7mQnmQg9AltPhGDYwRCciM6Ve1DrbCujVmy4NnJMYgZzx97R68e4GbDEUL5aGbMKDOfu0820YSOfn-LErsxS8wTVmsD13lWZTG8/w640-h640/IMG_4752-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was quite enjoyable to spend a bit of time with my neglected markers to color these beautiful images. I find coloring very relaxing--do you? I hope you've enjoyed my card today and that you have a wonderful day!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS 3 13 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/61f5d019-66ab-4775-b62f-255ee32b21c5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/61f5d019-66ab-4775-b62f-255ee32b21c5.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="61f5d019-66ab-4775-b62f-255ee32b21c5" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-11589686202877101982024-03-11T07:00:00.001-05:002024-03-11T07:00:00.140-05:00Spellbinders Through The Arbor Garden Carnation Birthday Card <p>Today I'm sharing my card I made with the absolutely gorgeous <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcarnation%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dthrough%2Dthe%2Darbor%2Dgarden%2Dcollection%2Dby%2Dsusan%2Dtierney%2Dcockburn%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D893310813%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Carnation die</a> set from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dthrough%2Bthe%2Barbor%2Bgarden&afftrack=" target="_blank">Through The Arbor Garden collection</a> by Spellbinders.</p><p>A little bit about me is that some of my very first dies were flower petal dies to make shaped flowers. To this day I find it so fun and satisfying to take plain white cardstock and create beautiful flowers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG9XCyrvzxMM7I-M3FDp1nKWF4-iwnJVIL-3rBbZ_Hi_jy-BVFs3jKhqXldipqKQnTUxgCYkjE6oeyoA-CXiu0_2YIBS8_2VPs5KAYILnZP7bf-QmwwCRTCwds9nXAuMy1ilF7Wo6F9EdqqLu4A4OuwmsRTo6GPqDkE1wfVeepNJXsoMEyWMJIthZbxo/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Through%20The%20Arbor%20Garden-Carnation-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG9XCyrvzxMM7I-M3FDp1nKWF4-iwnJVIL-3rBbZ_Hi_jy-BVFs3jKhqXldipqKQnTUxgCYkjE6oeyoA-CXiu0_2YIBS8_2VPs5KAYILnZP7bf-QmwwCRTCwds9nXAuMy1ilF7Wo6F9EdqqLu4A4OuwmsRTo6GPqDkE1wfVeepNJXsoMEyWMJIthZbxo/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Through%20The%20Arbor%20Garden-Carnation-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I used, for the first time, this specialty cardstock called "<a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsusans%2Dgarden%2Dspecialty%2Dcardstock%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D973737152%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Susan's Garden Specialty Cardstock</a>". I don't even remember when I ordered it, but I surely should have used it a lot sooner! Haha! I die cut all of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcarnation%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dthrough%2Dthe%2Darbor%2Dgarden%2Dcollection%2Dby%2Dsusan%2Dtierney%2Dcockburn%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D893310813%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Carnation dies</a> from this cardstock. These dies have a number etched into them to indicate how many times they should be die cut, which is so helpful.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I used paper pouncers and a small ink blending brush to color the flowers with Cherry and Twirling Tutu inks and the leaves with green ink. The inks are in the list below for your reference.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFz-Mn1-Wwj3LYXUrjnxi1qWmRFlvgOmk8zVI36Rpl3ZjnLmUdgz7zazXMZhnjXGa1ynhUPA1cO0DIZc80FYb9mF1WzE9cU_9am7b6B42hYn7HhEz70XMcUaDp6imYH91eMFcVE5dMuzlreR6y_IT_Wo0sBQUjy_T4Cugq9XABQWwpUEV2gm8mMQGXv0/s2036/IMG_4719-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2036" data-original-width="2036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFz-Mn1-Wwj3LYXUrjnxi1qWmRFlvgOmk8zVI36Rpl3ZjnLmUdgz7zazXMZhnjXGa1ynhUPA1cO0DIZc80FYb9mF1WzE9cU_9am7b6B42hYn7HhEz70XMcUaDp6imYH91eMFcVE5dMuzlreR6y_IT_Wo0sBQUjy_T4Cugq9XABQWwpUEV2gm8mMQGXv0/w640-h640/IMG_4719-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">For the shaping and construction of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcarnation%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dthrough%2Dthe%2Darbor%2Dgarden%2Dcollection%2Dby%2Dsusan%2Dtierney%2Dcockburn%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D893310813%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Carnations</a>, I followed the directions on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YdtC9FTcYQ&t=861s" target="_blank">Spellbinders' YouTube</a>. With the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsusans%2Dgarden%2Dultimate%2Dtool%2Dkit%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D28e04f283%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">shaping tools</a> and these directions, it's easy to get beautifully shaped carnations!</p><p style="text-align: left;">I embossed the background layer with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ftufted%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Dba4a5b551%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Tufted 3D embossing folder</a>, leaving the bottom edge hanging out. The sentiment is one that I had on hand. The <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Falways%2Dand%2Dforever%2Dsentiment%2Dstrips%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dbetterpress%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D27%26%5Fsid%3D3b9220841%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Always and Forever Sentiment Strips</a> letterpress plate creates 16 sentiments at once! There's also a die included that cuts them out all together.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0gRjr8_0DEJ6oGdJFa8nWWmh-wA5boRa4Fcjpt8VoxYVFqAjkl3sJbIaoQQNndc0HqxQZf8SfUTxhlK2Y6E5z36IX-DG6x9BWP5ZIXcPZFT5DskPsfX3qSSme-IHjAVxOoTGuXlw8z34-XCuapE4iqDKyrRAGOGv5-1hpcAfIUIBrryOSu0aTFRyBcVI/s2160/IMG_4721-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0gRjr8_0DEJ6oGdJFa8nWWmh-wA5boRa4Fcjpt8VoxYVFqAjkl3sJbIaoQQNndc0HqxQZf8SfUTxhlK2Y6E5z36IX-DG6x9BWP5ZIXcPZFT5DskPsfX3qSSme-IHjAVxOoTGuXlw8z34-XCuapE4iqDKyrRAGOGv5-1hpcAfIUIBrryOSu0aTFRyBcVI/w640-h640/IMG_4721-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">If you think you could never create beautiful paper flowers, I would disagree! I really hope I've inspired you to give this a try.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!</p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!<br /></span></i><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--3 11 24 Carnation Card Spellbinders--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/49e37f21-d52c-4de2-b580-37f89a520ff2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/49e37f21-d52c-4de2-b580-37f89a520ff2.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="49e37f21-d52c-4de2-b580-37f89a520ff2" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-39654071484206976742024-03-10T07:00:00.018-05:002024-03-10T14:15:23.359-05:00Wishing You A Beautiful Day<p>Hello friends! Today I'm over on the <a href="https://blog.brassandbliss.com/spring-floral-card-using-stencils-dies-and-vellum/" target="_blank">Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog</a> (formerly Rubbernecker Stamps) with my card featuring their <a href="https://brassandbliss.com/products/5402-02d-gentian-and-stems-die?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Gentian Blooms dies</a> with the Tree Branch stencil. The <a href="https://brassandbliss.com?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Brass & Bliss Craft Co. website</a> went live last week and it's a new improved and lovely site--be sure to check out the products, including the latest release!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhKYZRYskIR7B9DRlIpakfgbLb_n5lSW-Vup7ZdxOnlWZEkLrF_7wyPzrLtCJygjtn_AaGFxmc5QMlw8NoJN_W1My_qU8bZFCWUFjqtJfAKAKE26IO2r7Stosr2zK8IpKUFLUmmrya5oE1WbdN-Oi3GtmN6iVnqHSE88XnXoc0oHBg-fPSzVo4EG8GkE/s1659/IMG_4482-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1659" data-original-width="1659" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhKYZRYskIR7B9DRlIpakfgbLb_n5lSW-Vup7ZdxOnlWZEkLrF_7wyPzrLtCJygjtn_AaGFxmc5QMlw8NoJN_W1My_qU8bZFCWUFjqtJfAKAKE26IO2r7Stosr2zK8IpKUFLUmmrya5oE1WbdN-Oi3GtmN6iVnqHSE88XnXoc0oHBg-fPSzVo4EG8GkE/w640-h640/IMG_4482-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">All of my card details are on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog. Please click <a href="https://blog.brassandbliss.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check it out! After I die cut and colored the Gentian flowers I added them to one of the four flower pots from the <a href="https://brassandbliss.com/products/5401-04d-large-garden-pots-die?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Large Garden Pot die set</a>. I used small ink blending brushes and <a href="https://brassandbliss.com/search?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Color Fuse ink</a> sets #5, 9, and 10. I die cut it with a Deckle Rectangle die before adhering it to my A2 card base.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The stenciled background is the <a href="https://brassandbliss.com/products/4137-tree-branch-stencil-6x6?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Tree Branch stencil</a> colored with the <a href="https://brassandbliss.com/search?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Color Fuse ink</a> set #10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAB0R15Hp1z4F-_P-jCoI24MzAG0GcBAm83IHd9iNghBbzYFYNRYAkMR0Op2jLccs25caWyF68lt4tAyXYGfbbUOKudkx7UtuDkBwPD4fhMQBe_s3_M_eOOa4Gwce59WEukBIxXmu2iqVcIwkIlEep-PIwVLrBZmoMzhbg7VwXl9xqc_tiS7Uw2BSSj-Q/s5732/IMG_4477.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5732" data-original-width="5732" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAB0R15Hp1z4F-_P-jCoI24MzAG0GcBAm83IHd9iNghBbzYFYNRYAkMR0Op2jLccs25caWyF68lt4tAyXYGfbbUOKudkx7UtuDkBwPD4fhMQBe_s3_M_eOOa4Gwce59WEukBIxXmu2iqVcIwkIlEep-PIwVLrBZmoMzhbg7VwXl9xqc_tiS7Uw2BSSj-Q/w640-h640/IMG_4477.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I chose a sentiment from the <a href="https://brassandbliss.com/products/3455-country-blooms-4x6-stamp-set?ref=carol_hintermeier" target="_blank">Country Blooms</a> set and hand trimmed it. The flower pot is adhered with glue to a deckle cut rectangle piece of vellum. I added foam tape to the back of the vellum to pop it up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdLgw2i-f_3orWKBTkuIIC30yrDYJUWGbuTlMAFsTYZQjCBuH-UNBKNm-XhJWB8tjaY-DzUt91o8uNXZfJGvrtjB0QDmObXgAczouUvWPwBNRlxInfDiJmA-qASg0wRLFDOm1j5NUNwdEME4z_OMh8qx6wNEcGY5-B8iqRA1xWCP5YJ9vqNbkFIkhXr8/s5461/IMG_4478.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5461" data-original-width="5461" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdLgw2i-f_3orWKBTkuIIC30yrDYJUWGbuTlMAFsTYZQjCBuH-UNBKNm-XhJWB8tjaY-DzUt91o8uNXZfJGvrtjB0QDmObXgAczouUvWPwBNRlxInfDiJmA-qASg0wRLFDOm1j5NUNwdEME4z_OMh8qx6wNEcGY5-B8iqRA1xWCP5YJ9vqNbkFIkhXr8/w640-h640/IMG_4478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I have many more details and photos over on the <a href="https://blog.brassandbliss.com/" target="_blank">Brass & Bliss blog</a>, and I hope you will join me there! Thanks so much for stopping by!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!-- LinkDeli Code Start --><!-- B B 3 10 24 --><a class="linkdeli-image" target=_blank href="https://linkdeli.com/view/85e343a9-ea02-49e8-b235-4f7486c26b7d" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/85e343a9-ea02-49e8-b235-4f7486c26b7d.jpg"></a>
<script class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="85e343a9-ea02-49e8-b235-4f7486c26b7d" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708" async="true"></script><!-- LinkDeli Code End -->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-50282436111793279662024-03-09T07:00:00.003-06:002024-03-09T14:10:48.888-06:00Oh Happy Day!!!<p> Happy Saturday! Today I have a reel over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">my Instagram</a> to show some of my process to make this card! I featured Picket Fence Studios beautiful <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Flayering%2Dfauna%2Dbutterfly%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">Layering Fauna: Butterfly Die</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Flayering%2Dflora%2Dsweet%2Dcherry%2Dblossom%2Ddie%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Layering Flora: Sweet Cherry Blossoms dies</a> from the latest release.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhEL3qToJj3UqXaANlNnBVo7MWdnWwyIx9J2eAC6aJhattfsdrJly3Z_B46s5E7dV3Mq26O7eic8mCaCHn7v413Dfh32x8IPkub-fkhljGv-Z1mIge8S9zTfH34YHygI_S-ManhHo7X5FIcEqq5uMivrpkr4G0sad-hJzbPJAo4yicWMdYSqNmyQMX7k/s1724/IMG_4708-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1724" data-original-width="1724" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhEL3qToJj3UqXaANlNnBVo7MWdnWwyIx9J2eAC6aJhattfsdrJly3Z_B46s5E7dV3Mq26O7eic8mCaCHn7v413Dfh32x8IPkub-fkhljGv-Z1mIge8S9zTfH34YHygI_S-ManhHo7X5FIcEqq5uMivrpkr4G0sad-hJzbPJAo4yicWMdYSqNmyQMX7k/w640-h640/IMG_4708-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I used my Minc Mini machine to add <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ffabulous%2Dtoner%2Dfoil%2Fproducts%2Ffabulous%2Dtoner%2Dfoil%2Dice%2Dstorm%2Dblue&afftrack=" target="_blank">aqua toner foil</a> to a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffabulous%2Dfoiling%2Dtoner%2Dcard%2Dfronts%2Dflutter%2Dfly&afftrack=" target="_blank">Flutter Fly toner card front</a>. Then I die cut the foiled card front with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Flayering%2Dfauna%2Dbutterfly%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">Layering Fauna: Butterfly Die</a>. I adhered the pieces to white cardstock I cut with the outer Butterfly die.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBzJU3KzNnNbjvYdIYKUUmfZXs5wKwoGrECS1wFfce-qbJss7QamwgDaVFJqhQHPAbeWIGH6rXbFkoYVdFdyhrn-zR1eT17zh_dkEfnH_5UlRWtpCEbIW-9qwfl5TtVGeenYT4jvcEFnD8j9AQZs_a-yv5FqK1qGCAAY628p38LeG6CKWzVZ9m7tQr8A/s1755/IMG_4710-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="1755" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBzJU3KzNnNbjvYdIYKUUmfZXs5wKwoGrECS1wFfce-qbJss7QamwgDaVFJqhQHPAbeWIGH6rXbFkoYVdFdyhrn-zR1eT17zh_dkEfnH_5UlRWtpCEbIW-9qwfl5TtVGeenYT4jvcEFnD8j9AQZs_a-yv5FqK1qGCAAY628p38LeG6CKWzVZ9m7tQr8A/w640-h640/IMG_4710-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I die cut white cardstock with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fgarden%2Dlattice%2Da2%2Dcover%2Dplate%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">Garden Lattice A2 cover plate die</a> and adhered it to my A2 card base. After I die cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Flayering%2Dflora%2Dsweet%2Dcherry%2Dblossom%2Ddie%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Layering Flora: Sweet Cherry Blossom dies</a> from colored cardstock and adhere them to the card. The butterfly is popped up with foam tape.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I stamped the sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffancy%2Dcongratulations%2Dsentiments&afftrack=" target="_blank">Fancy Congratulations Sentiments</a> in black ink. After I cut it out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffancy%2Dcongratulations%2Dsentiments%2Dcoordinating%2Ddies&afftrack=" target="_blank">coordinating die</a>, I adhered it with a few small pieces of foam tape.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_TfO7M_2kxyBe8669XrrsRNNHUpKorM3aGNIT50gLCeiq9pUJWvdnKa4btU9LfJxLcZaNDJxG7G9YRVlSx7u4Kb5izlgdA9CnX44MvyKDFlEQnPM5JPmKmDYlzkewXWLDWumeWI3ocZKclMDGwIbWu_ShCGSNZcULpIXd-L1T13cJTbEHpLQybQaG_k/s2671/IMG_4712.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2671" data-original-width="2671" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_TfO7M_2kxyBe8669XrrsRNNHUpKorM3aGNIT50gLCeiq9pUJWvdnKa4btU9LfJxLcZaNDJxG7G9YRVlSx7u4Kb5izlgdA9CnX44MvyKDFlEQnPM5JPmKmDYlzkewXWLDWumeWI3ocZKclMDGwIbWu_ShCGSNZcULpIXd-L1T13cJTbEHpLQybQaG_k/w640-h640/IMG_4712.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope your day is filled with crafting fun!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks so much for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--PFS 3 9 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/e4afbb6d-ce71-447b-970d-1f121734e5dc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/e4afbb6d-ce71-447b-970d-1f121734e5dc.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="e4afbb6d-ce71-447b-970d-1f121734e5dc" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-89508681950193945052024-03-08T09:21:00.003-06:002024-03-08T09:21:44.540-06:00Thinking Of You Embossing Folder Card<p>Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I'm sharing my card I made with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fembossing%2Dfolder%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">Spellbinders March Embossing Folder of the Month</a>. This one is call Checkered Scallops and is SO pretty! I've also used one of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dcopperplate&afftrack=" target="_blank">Copperplate Everyday Sentiments Collection</a> for the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnew%2Dbetterpress%2Dletterpress%2Dsystem%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D9600e81fd%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">BetterPress Letterpress System</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkt5pVW7-ytqAtCXDajumiQ_dnehJcufoOKz3RYsoZBZCuCxV3DKjBEfddQJdwRXEdQOyo5BkcA1vVnRqp7fPwZlxeNDyP0lKPUvWuFlcuDiHPGFSGJU0BnuuiajlDOD94KxSlNzaPw28isljMJu8va7mYA0tUAucKh0GPHV4T6FGKifb2giyvKratxE/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-March%202024%20EOM-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkt5pVW7-ytqAtCXDajumiQ_dnehJcufoOKz3RYsoZBZCuCxV3DKjBEfddQJdwRXEdQOyo5BkcA1vVnRqp7fPwZlxeNDyP0lKPUvWuFlcuDiHPGFSGJU0BnuuiajlDOD94KxSlNzaPw28isljMJu8va7mYA0tUAucKh0GPHV4T6FGKifb2giyvKratxE/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-March%202024%20EOM-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">First I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fembossing%2Dfolder%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">Checkered Scallops embossing folder</a> to emboss <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpeach%2Dsorbet%2Dcolor%2Dessentials%2Dcardstock%2D8%2D5%2Dx%2D11%2D10%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Dbe6877531%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Peach Sorbet</a> cardstock. I trimmed it to an A2 sized layer.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next I die cut glossy black cardstock with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsealed%2Dtwine%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dsealed%2Dby%2Dspellbinders%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D33a746181%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sealed Twine die</a> (currently on sale) twice. I used glue to adhere the pieces in the center and adhere it to the embossed layer. I trimmed the excess off of each end. Then I adhered the panel to an A2 card base. Here is a photo so you can see how beautiful the Checkered Scallops embossing folder is.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGur_hy3QToqKsDyb5oj3BkSo0PWHcEFLM6hMIxrFPk5DCcqPAEuiAi_XIXVq_Qg5YWStdV0n31uB1XTynuXcTVK8Yrl6A3twTdkWcgE1CerXEgUvzbkrfVsT0FWT0qSFC0zOfOZhPy_8ynV5P9IVGGlRxHEygXV23NlklNeIoOaWfFCgUNCFgoodNRuM/s3024/IMG_4684-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGur_hy3QToqKsDyb5oj3BkSo0PWHcEFLM6hMIxrFPk5DCcqPAEuiAi_XIXVq_Qg5YWStdV0n31uB1XTynuXcTVK8Yrl6A3twTdkWcgE1CerXEgUvzbkrfVsT0FWT0qSFC0zOfOZhPy_8ynV5P9IVGGlRxHEygXV23NlklNeIoOaWfFCgUNCFgoodNRuM/w640-h640/IMG_4684-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcopperplate%2Dthinking%2Dof%2Dyou%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dcopperplate%2Deveryday%2Dsentiments%2Dcollection%2Dby%2Dpaul%2Dantonio%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D7d81f83ef%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Copperplate Thinking of You BetterPress letterpress plate</a> was pressed onto <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbarely%2Dpeach%2Dcolor%2Dessentials%2Dcardstock%2D8%2D5%2Dx%2D11%2D10%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Dbe6877531%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Barely Peach</a> cardstock with a black pigment ink. I followed the directions for the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnew%2Dbetterpress%2Dletterpress%2Dsystem%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D9600e81fd%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">BetterPress Letterpress System</a> for this step. I used a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffluted%2Dclassics%2Dovals%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dfluted%2Dclassics%2Dcollection%2Dby%2Dbecca%2Dfeeken%3F%5Fpos%3D4%26%5Fsid%3D445d33848%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Fluted Classics Oval die</a> to cut out the sentiment.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next I die cut a few flowers and leaves with dies from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbe%2Dbold%2Dblooms%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dbe%2Dbold%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D5%26%5Fsid%3D8828439ef%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Be Bold Blooms die set</a> (also on sale!). After I glued the flowers and leaves to the oval, I added foam tape to the back to adhere it to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOpViXnrX55O7GeDIsE2dBLzv-orozQ7_4oANsMMKQm70iicAzE8b-SlPQC6yhf1cI4ftr-FL2hMBOlfU5uSYpygaCnDA74npaMkUM-0srmelAgdzvfvT3e7irzLzE20mfUIgmDM1FCoh8QXQbnEnqiYZdw2UT9gYlVMTmDtcERb7RVKDOL5ibnKkbg4/s1697/IMG_4688-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="1697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOpViXnrX55O7GeDIsE2dBLzv-orozQ7_4oANsMMKQm70iicAzE8b-SlPQC6yhf1cI4ftr-FL2hMBOlfU5uSYpygaCnDA74npaMkUM-0srmelAgdzvfvT3e7irzLzE20mfUIgmDM1FCoh8QXQbnEnqiYZdw2UT9gYlVMTmDtcERb7RVKDOL5ibnKkbg4/w640-h640/IMG_4688-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">By using my fingers to slightly shape the flower petals it adds a bit of pretty dimension to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jVxSwlOsdiAi5x0fND4_KjqJjRR8fkQnuyh_Iv84Pkrv_4jwu2TKZ9hLeBTHfTNFsoebzvRtEiQZ4KGTqQWEIcNO-cabJhB3nYJQdol8DMywqSrG-wX9tPuZzzwRPsa0v2MzU_pG08NQjYz6bl55nftmNFT0N_ySpxgqYpTFV9DyZvYTsQI0dT1itI0/s1591/IMG_4689-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="1591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jVxSwlOsdiAi5x0fND4_KjqJjRR8fkQnuyh_Iv84Pkrv_4jwu2TKZ9hLeBTHfTNFsoebzvRtEiQZ4KGTqQWEIcNO-cabJhB3nYJQdol8DMywqSrG-wX9tPuZzzwRPsa0v2MzU_pG08NQjYz6bl55nftmNFT0N_ySpxgqYpTFV9DyZvYTsQI0dT1itI0/w640-h640/IMG_4689-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I love embossing folders and it's fun to see what type of design each month's will have. You can check out the details of the Embossing Folder Club and all of the other clubs by clicking <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fclubs&afftrack=" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read all about them.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful, and crafty, weekend!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Spellbinders EOM 3 7--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/da2e36a8-1dc0-4f01-967a-70d10d9d6843" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/da2e36a8-1dc0-4f01-967a-70d10d9d6843.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="da2e36a8-1dc0-4f01-967a-70d10d9d6843" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-72589551739721758772024-03-06T07:00:00.067-06:002024-03-06T07:00:00.376-06:00What A Blessing You Are To Me!<p> Hello friends! Since the official start of spring is so close, I've created this card with that in mind and have included a tiny touch of St. Patrick's Day! I used new and older favorites from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps</a> including the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsweet%2Dspring%2Dmice%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sweet Spring Mice stamps</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsweet%2Dspring%2Dmice%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">dies</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaG3rtvp6MmWg7sJKUCyj3t8eKo25ZZKLBfD5ollP8SOwY7msyuYMoMA2xgaLRYUuAXmG0ujYrCr0oLTc8Se3ygmB1pZT50A96fgdbxII0ca54KIbA8FvNUps8yu4hnlwLwLjmZ6dfeS2_RcWvQGJXEEk1a2Pk2_bDnSdRJaAzQz9T4EKRVUQXZlPtYKE/s1877/IMG_4666-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1877" data-original-width="1877" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaG3rtvp6MmWg7sJKUCyj3t8eKo25ZZKLBfD5ollP8SOwY7msyuYMoMA2xgaLRYUuAXmG0ujYrCr0oLTc8Se3ygmB1pZT50A96fgdbxII0ca54KIbA8FvNUps8yu4hnlwLwLjmZ6dfeS2_RcWvQGJXEEk1a2Pk2_bDnSdRJaAzQz9T4EKRVUQXZlPtYKE/w640-h640/IMG_4666-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I stamped the sweet mouse from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsweet%2Dspring%2Dmice%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sweet Spring Mice</a> set with Copic safe ink. After I colored it with my Copic markers, I cut it out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsweet%2Dspring%2Dmice%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">coordinating die</a>. These are the markers I used: G19, G09, YG09, YG07, R30, R00, R000, C7, C5, C3, and C1. I used a Cream Prismacolor pencil to add the details to the clover.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfDB7rRj9DwoVXKJdKvffyLmQrP0f3CCqhyvskkNqgQtH8d6XoPX8WTgYAW9A-x9lY3uvotLFJN1FvNWQeoKdQvW8ktXWiLuKYvT_bxiMZ1wvEtEvkp1RUTryHSN4JOITIi-NErEfB_UOeNWKz5SMkA68Dw5Dl4OQesgzPBOzkOuwcX99HXVpjMNHobc/s4074/IMG_4668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4074" data-original-width="4074" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfDB7rRj9DwoVXKJdKvffyLmQrP0f3CCqhyvskkNqgQtH8d6XoPX8WTgYAW9A-x9lY3uvotLFJN1FvNWQeoKdQvW8ktXWiLuKYvT_bxiMZ1wvEtEvkp1RUTryHSN4JOITIi-NErEfB_UOeNWKz5SMkA68Dw5Dl4OQesgzPBOzkOuwcX99HXVpjMNHobc/w640-h640/IMG_4668.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I die cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbarn%2Dwood%2Dfence%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Barn Wood Fence</a> dies from white cardstock and used an ink blending brush to add some Lost Shadow Distress ink for shading. I used glue to adhere the fence pieces together. Then I die cut white cardstock with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrass%2Dborder%2Dhoney%2Dcuts%2Dsteel%2Ddies&afftrack=">Grass Border die</a> blended on Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness Distress inks.</p><p>Next I created a hill and cloud background by inking up a 4-¼" x 5-½" white card panel using the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrassy%2Dhill%2Dborders%2Dset%2Dof%2D2%3Fvariant%3D38366779670697&afftrack=">Grassy Hill Borders stencils</a> and the clouds stencil from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Foutdoor%2Dscene%2Dbuilder%2Dstencils%2Dset%2Dof%2D4&afftrack=">Outdoor Scene Builder Stencils</a>. I used Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, and Tumbled Glass Distress inks.</p><p>I glued the stenciled panel to an A2 card base. Before I added any more elements to the card front, I stamped a sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Finside%2Dkindness%2D6x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Inside: Kindness Sentiments</a> stamp set on the inside of the card. I think this sentiment goes perfectly with the one I will add to the card front!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi_11e8NfTxiZO2kIApBKwJs1X0QHOuR5QyRH9bWUbZaj6w7hpsvC1xrsDEbVGlJHpzwBZrIgssQEyZWyEwrzkHcdSayPxF4jLtU0pPD_wpNjzFC9Y89S0r8BzEyFQunUimXLs_ejYuUzi5DwMwJdU7-_gTANRzt3kurCFpJ_NXlrzPCHxIsV8Ej6lV4/s4973/IMG_4674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4973" data-original-width="4973" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdi_11e8NfTxiZO2kIApBKwJs1X0QHOuR5QyRH9bWUbZaj6w7hpsvC1xrsDEbVGlJHpzwBZrIgssQEyZWyEwrzkHcdSayPxF4jLtU0pPD_wpNjzFC9Y89S0r8BzEyFQunUimXLs_ejYuUzi5DwMwJdU7-_gTANRzt3kurCFpJ_NXlrzPCHxIsV8Ej6lV4/w640-h640/IMG_4674.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next I glued the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbarn%2Dwood%2Dfence%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">fence</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrass%2Dborder%2Dhoney%2Dcuts%2Dsteel%2Ddies&afftrack=">grass border</a> to the front of the card.</p><p>The final element is the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> die set. I really do think this is one of my very favorites in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fpages%2Fsearch%2Dresults%2Dpage%3Fq%3Dlovely%2520layers&afftrack=" target="_blank">Lovely Layers line</a>! I colored the die cuts using ink blending brushes and yellow and green inks. Then I adhered all of the layers together with glue.</p><p>Next I die cut the container in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Sweetheart Roses</a>. Before I inked on some teal ink, I trimmed the container to make it into a more standard type of flower pot! It's a gorgeous die as is, but it's just a bit more formal than I wanted for this scene. After I glued the trim pieces onto the flower pot I glued the Sweetheart Roses to the pot. Then I added foam tape dots to the back of the flowers, the pot and the mouse to pop them up on the card.</p><p>The sentiment on the front is from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fthis%2Dones%2Dfor%2Dthe%2Dgirls%2D6x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">This One's For The Girls stamp set</a>. I stamped it in black ink, trimmed it into a strip, and popped it up with foam strips.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZ87uN-nw11V4B1C0dK3gCewiPa6Ms3GRSDWWgsbyestwpSBKQTBlXy6JwiXWpUK2GkmPthn6touw6_1QPyyD8gNTFgd4ESYpodVTOVEebDrxVTHzGNvKw8XDLJgT_NmFNgsAPi_cgF5M_op5pAAugMT8mwzjnDezgJtFT55NM-YNIWdPilPYneIcWNs/s5485/IMG_4673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5485" data-original-width="5485" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZ87uN-nw11V4B1C0dK3gCewiPa6Ms3GRSDWWgsbyestwpSBKQTBlXy6JwiXWpUK2GkmPthn6touw6_1QPyyD8gNTFgd4ESYpodVTOVEebDrxVTHzGNvKw8XDLJgT_NmFNgsAPi_cgF5M_op5pAAugMT8mwzjnDezgJtFT55NM-YNIWdPilPYneIcWNs/w640-h640/IMG_4673.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I think you can tell by now how much I love the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Sweetheart Roses</a> die set! Haha! But this is just another example of how new Honey Bee products work so well with previously release sets!!! I hope you've found some inspiration for your card making today. Thank you so much for stopping by!</p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS 3 6 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/872e60d0-8d1f-4f20-a98f-b5b9a6dd471a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/872e60d0-8d1f-4f20-a98f-b5b9a6dd471a.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="872e60d0-8d1f-4f20-a98f-b5b9a6dd471a" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-1653790230065820152024-03-04T07:00:00.067-06:002024-03-04T07:00:00.261-06:00Three Easy Cards with the Every Occasion Floral Alphabet Collection<p>Happy Monday friends! Today I'm sharing three cards featuring the so beautiful <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Devery%2Boccasion%2Bfloral%2Balphabet&afftrack=" target="_blank">Every Occasion Floral Alphabet Collection</a> by Spellbinders. These are designed to be used with their <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnew%2Dbetterpress%2Dletterpress%2Dsystem%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D07f985158%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">BetterPress Letterpress System</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLllPf_UUYMFxYJncV6-ZY0Ac_wt5ApFad2Jt9VtcAcLPpTP76sHAquI-aI5Uiep6Kv1TrB6Uhe3dmzkQiHNYmjcApkTbvakIePUqJEemWrHzJz_udLVRDwNDSXL0evvaa4p-PyzKh0Ss98ZowXqqCYVEp7k_9jkpZyWpjiAVnB_NtUEiYrpeIHmp5tc/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet-4-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLllPf_UUYMFxYJncV6-ZY0Ac_wt5ApFad2Jt9VtcAcLPpTP76sHAquI-aI5Uiep6Kv1TrB6Uhe3dmzkQiHNYmjcApkTbvakIePUqJEemWrHzJz_udLVRDwNDSXL0evvaa4p-PyzKh0Ss98ZowXqqCYVEp7k_9jkpZyWpjiAVnB_NtUEiYrpeIHmp5tc/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet-4-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next up are the details for these three beautiful cards!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJDZRkGQ06rg3__z7bxDJpz_VSJ-LvJJ3s6TVWWyoovvr8Y3BwfC1-jYh5aByE2paNqJWSHlihxkp9bNEjeyeIRZN3GAikAkHcc8iMW4wBCGueMhFzeC5-WpiYID6Nxmu_U44IyCO5y-ihLNRTbs6YOX2mFXMBYIk4UcmY1QL8p19KpB9RqoahEqrRwU/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet--1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJDZRkGQ06rg3__z7bxDJpz_VSJ-LvJJ3s6TVWWyoovvr8Y3BwfC1-jYh5aByE2paNqJWSHlihxkp9bNEjeyeIRZN3GAikAkHcc8iMW4wBCGueMhFzeC5-WpiYID6Nxmu_U44IyCO5y-ihLNRTbs6YOX2mFXMBYIk4UcmY1QL8p19KpB9RqoahEqrRwU/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet--1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For my first card I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Df%2Dand%2Dsentiment%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Devery%2Doccasion%2Dfloral%2Dalphabet%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D4%26%5Fsid%3D4bc7679b0%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Floral F and Sentiment Press Plate set</a>. I arranged the press plates, inked them up with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fregal%2Dtones%2Dbetterpress%2Dink%2Dmini%2Dset%2D4%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D67d183e50%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">BetterPress black ink</a> and passed it through my Platinum die cutting machine to press the image onto a piece of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain%2Dbetterpress%2Da2%2Dcotton%2Dcard%2Dpanels%2D25%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D2b9528277%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Porcelain Cotton Card</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo26fWdAnsJrg9JYLSJZ-_K7wmdalyBjdHI2JMHITHfmeagBHMNOttafChRcs_bzlu6R9Md3kqbvAzm0SYW5g4YcgiBspLu5mGmKi92zAlgduUEShz5q7te6msSkxL-SLgjvkM2DgFOLf0Wi205FOra36XfvCR1AT2MTKF_G_nloK-TMde_fURz2EKne8/s2704/IMG_4629-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="2704" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo26fWdAnsJrg9JYLSJZ-_K7wmdalyBjdHI2JMHITHfmeagBHMNOttafChRcs_bzlu6R9Md3kqbvAzm0SYW5g4YcgiBspLu5mGmKi92zAlgduUEShz5q7te6msSkxL-SLgjvkM2DgFOLf0Wi205FOra36XfvCR1AT2MTKF_G_nloK-TMde_fURz2EKne8/w640-h640/IMG_4629-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>For each card I used a variety of coloring mediums that are linked below. I painted the flowers with a teal metallic watercolor. Then I die cut the image with a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnotched%2Dcorner%2Dframes%2Detched%2Ddies%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dbetterpress%2Dautumn%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Da8d1dd0a3%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Notched Corner Frame die</a>. I die cut teal cardstock with another Notched Corner die then embossed it with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fflower%2Dfrenzy%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dfloral%2Dreflection%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D9a7d6622b%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Flower Frenzy 3D embossing folder</a>.</p><p>For a little extra, I added a bit of splatters with the teal metallic watercolor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10Y0j005hfsJgDUpxoursctElqsC26H6kwIY3ODG1akxj6jkh6nfLXK9N4bXrQmJTJv78WIblCWlox8lHCphVgeBrRpOqSyJj5-FSdOpXCNiWwZ7HfefihGloNoNXVSJ4WnmRJ_QwS_dtJT35LEKzMH11NK-omikHM47jDjtSskhEFkhyphenhyphenybRD6B0yAVE/s3024/IMG_4630-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10Y0j005hfsJgDUpxoursctElqsC26H6kwIY3ODG1akxj6jkh6nfLXK9N4bXrQmJTJv78WIblCWlox8lHCphVgeBrRpOqSyJj5-FSdOpXCNiWwZ7HfefihGloNoNXVSJ4WnmRJ_QwS_dtJT35LEKzMH11NK-omikHM47jDjtSskhEFkhyphenhyphenybRD6B0yAVE/w640-h640/IMG_4630-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This next card is perfect to have on hand or to make very quickly when needed. I pressed the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Dw%2Dand%2Dsentiment%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Devery%2Doccasion%2Dfloral%2Dalphabet%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D5%26%5Fsid%3D42f128892%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Floral W and Sentiment Press Plate</a> with<a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fregal%2Dtones%2Dbetterpress%2Dink%2Dmini%2Dset%2D4%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D67d183e50%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank"> Cosmic Sky ink</a>. I did some simple coloring of the flowers with yellow and green Prismacolor pencils.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqhfoyy9rWvavQM7G2Z-sQtnvSFLHunkzDFo3zLOxNk8aaySUP-UHeaPH24L2xatv-vA2k5CafRzqd81S9pGt9kKy3DCofD_BxePY4KQKRtHBm9QJe789yxiYyNJ04_2yXbdg0eAwh3QHNEV-c-RPbDW16uRI6UwiEYRM0EKsQ7ypDm-_EsgxTuY4R1Q/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet-3-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqhfoyy9rWvavQM7G2Z-sQtnvSFLHunkzDFo3zLOxNk8aaySUP-UHeaPH24L2xatv-vA2k5CafRzqd81S9pGt9kKy3DCofD_BxePY4KQKRtHBm9QJe789yxiYyNJ04_2yXbdg0eAwh3QHNEV-c-RPbDW16uRI6UwiEYRM0EKsQ7ypDm-_EsgxTuY4R1Q/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet-3-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fa%2D2%2Dmatting%2Dbasics%2Db%2Dcard%2Dcreator%2Detched%2Ddies%3F%5Fpos%3D3%26%5Fsid%3Daa23d4ada%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">A2 Matting Basics B</a> die to cut out the image. The blue layer is die cut with an <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fa%2D2%2Dmatting%2Dbasics%2Da%2Dcard%2Dcreator%2Detched%2Ddies%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Daa23d4ada%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">A2 Matting Basics A</a> die. I adhered the layers together with glue and then to an A2 card base.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTt8TX9zsKjNjoufJ3xldyGtK11Eyk9IHuK45DXjeDKHrZhsIDC2hwS7Re1hg4u5F3ejHhAJJmYYbem3zBfMJdFqmmfAW7YnPGZEUY80QFCYSLLNsL4HAukYr7c_Rrcxf-Rne1N9QhhV8lAM_M9JvITYYo9JAoNfFnLeaQyu1nevtFti0hejE9C7JaF4/s3024/IMG_4639-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTt8TX9zsKjNjoufJ3xldyGtK11Eyk9IHuK45DXjeDKHrZhsIDC2hwS7Re1hg4u5F3ejHhAJJmYYbem3zBfMJdFqmmfAW7YnPGZEUY80QFCYSLLNsL4HAukYr7c_Rrcxf-Rne1N9QhhV8lAM_M9JvITYYo9JAoNfFnLeaQyu1nevtFti0hejE9C7JaF4/w640-h640/IMG_4639-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I could send this next card to each of you that stop by to take a look at my blog: A zillion thanks! 💖</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK37aixLfUBBFO87mGUOULPSRmMrJ4mzw73TX9QZ4yIPFU-uiuLAXsWFyqF3e5asbsPF6qlJ-VjHj8ykpHJae5tTousLF0MGpof_BppRNKZbAoEYC7yaz3KqB7YxxzFv-wDKMtAS2nAaQ-UYrZMDezdtRGkg2qO2mc4Unk2eA1WwHKp0NPaKhO3SU1T9M/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet-2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK37aixLfUBBFO87mGUOULPSRmMrJ4mzw73TX9QZ4yIPFU-uiuLAXsWFyqF3e5asbsPF6qlJ-VjHj8ykpHJae5tTousLF0MGpof_BppRNKZbAoEYC7yaz3KqB7YxxzFv-wDKMtAS2nAaQ-UYrZMDezdtRGkg2qO2mc4Unk2eA1WwHKp0NPaKhO3SU1T9M/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Every%20Occasion%20Floral%20Alphabet-2-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This final card is the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Dand%2Dsentiment%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Devery%2Doccasion%2Dfloral%2Dalphabet%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D4%26%5Fsid%3De39f0c584%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Z Floral and Sentiment Press Plate</a> inked up with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnature%2Dtones%2Dbetterpress%2Dink%2Dmini%2Dset%2D4%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D3%26%5Fsid%3Dae251f8a9%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Wild Berry BetterPress ink</a>. As you can see in the photo, the sentiment is pressed with BetterPress Black ink.</p><p>After some simple watercoloring of the flowers, I added Ripe Pumpkin Nuvo Crystal drops. LOL, yes I still have these and store them upside down to prevent any problems of clogging up.</p><p>I should have waited to add the Nuvo drops so that I could use those Matting Basic dies to cut the layers. Since I did not, I just used my trimmer to cut down the black and pink cardstock for layers. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjui0v8V2_x6ifjxrjwXat5jsg_5s49yfRXvnlwhPomi2Jv3zRchRjg3Ga2_9M9OOkXIImaEnvpmhAlinbH57qLwt0KN8viK9_fl-xzgwuD9Y4n176zE5-4O7M81yXPwvZZfBdUl96N4cXP-LJPD5uO224xc_z0WZEwZewg_LGDzCZWY_5AG8HfMsEYObI/s5013/IMG_4623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5013" data-original-width="5013" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjui0v8V2_x6ifjxrjwXat5jsg_5s49yfRXvnlwhPomi2Jv3zRchRjg3Ga2_9M9OOkXIImaEnvpmhAlinbH57qLwt0KN8viK9_fl-xzgwuD9Y4n176zE5-4O7M81yXPwvZZfBdUl96N4cXP-LJPD5uO224xc_z0WZEwZewg_LGDzCZWY_5AG8HfMsEYObI/w640-h640/IMG_4623.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I still continue to be amazed at being able to create three cards so quickly with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnew%2Dbetterpress%2Dletterpress%2Dsystem%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D07f985158%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">BetterPress Letterpress system</a>. I love the crisp impressions too.</p><p>Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful week!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Spellbinders BP letters--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/79a2fb19-b918-4e42-9c82-e685af1425d8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/79a2fb19-b918-4e42-9c82-e685af1425d8.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="79a2fb19-b918-4e42-9c82-e685af1425d8" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-53660210383333729392024-03-02T08:00:00.078-06:002024-03-02T08:00:00.170-06:00Friends Make The World Beautiful<p>Happy Saturday friends! Today I have this beautiful rainbow colored card that features Picket Fence Studios <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ftwo%2Dbig%2Dbeautiful%2Dbutterfly%2Ddie%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Two Big Beautiful Butterfly Die Set</a>. This was so fun to color the card die cuts using the awesome <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2Fproducts%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2D9%2Dpack%2Dbright%2Drainbow&afftrack=" target="_blank">Paper Pouncers</a>!</p><p>I hope you'll join me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to watch my fun reel for this card!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVgLHbnGz3Ab1ppKZyUE-FC3P1sqoxXv1z7S6wtupl9H-beuco0UMCGHoyWDjD8Ag3meoZkAm4n53S4ReRT7wZElS4Dlfd2NCTQH7ka8IWWsTkpmjPORjsj3rhP2dxFUp8aN7lTdH2e56C5W6La0Hf1hlP0KNn-X-wpAAcO4a-YAATQvbDGSkaFBIE9k/s1500/Two%20Big%20Beautfiul%20Butterflies-A2%20Rectangles%20for%20Card%20Layering-CH-1A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVgLHbnGz3Ab1ppKZyUE-FC3P1sqoxXv1z7S6wtupl9H-beuco0UMCGHoyWDjD8Ag3meoZkAm4n53S4ReRT7wZElS4Dlfd2NCTQH7ka8IWWsTkpmjPORjsj3rhP2dxFUp8aN7lTdH2e56C5W6La0Hf1hlP0KNn-X-wpAAcO4a-YAATQvbDGSkaFBIE9k/w640-h640/Two%20Big%20Beautfiul%20Butterflies-A2%20Rectangles%20for%20Card%20Layering-CH-1A.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fa2%2Drectangles%2Dfor%2Dcard%2Dlayering%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">A2 Rectangles for Card Layering set</a> to die cut my card layers. Then I used <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2Fproducts%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2D9%2Dpack%2Dbright%2Drainbow&afftrack=" target="_blank">Paper Pouncers</a> to add rainbow ink colors. I have to say that the more I use these, the more I see how easy they make coloring my die cuts! (I have the colors I used in the links below.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7eLMdL2ZZqecucfhVdu2SmTm9max5EiE7U7lY5lrE4nwuvVM-K62ytTLQ-PS90BImTctfxLLAE_BfAjHMx3QtXgGmmNB18fJukVrbRB0Js2Lbldh2C_69rqCshEzINkSJ4iG1ELnx-Fxlm6HaMIiNoBhuLXq6LOaF8y3Pb-F1RYPyiXJEopaXBWOVuw/s1500/Two%20Big%20Beautfiul%20Butterflies-A2%20Rectangles%20for%20Card%20Layering-CH-1B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7eLMdL2ZZqecucfhVdu2SmTm9max5EiE7U7lY5lrE4nwuvVM-K62ytTLQ-PS90BImTctfxLLAE_BfAjHMx3QtXgGmmNB18fJukVrbRB0Js2Lbldh2C_69rqCshEzINkSJ4iG1ELnx-Fxlm6HaMIiNoBhuLXq6LOaF8y3Pb-F1RYPyiXJEopaXBWOVuw/w640-h640/Two%20Big%20Beautfiul%20Butterflies-A2%20Rectangles%20for%20Card%20Layering-CH-1B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I die cut one of the two butterflies from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ftwo%2Dbig%2Dbeautiful%2Dbutterfly%2Ddie%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Two Big Beautiful Butterfly Die set</a> from white cardstock. Then I used the so cute <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2Fproducts%2Fpint%2Dsized%2Dpaper%2Dpouncers%2Dbright%2Drainbow&afftrack=" target="_blank">Pint-sized Paper Pouncers</a> to color the top layer in the same inks as the background. The small size of these helped me get the narrow strips of colors onto the butterfly.</p><p style="text-align: left;">For the butterfly I first spread a layer of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2Fproducts%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2D9%2Dpack%2Dbright%2Drainbow&afftrack=" target="_blank">Paper Glaze Luxe Twinkle Lights Clear</a> onto a piece of cardstock that would fit the base layer of the butterfly. After it dried, I die cut the base layer of the butterfly, and I wish photos would show the pretty subtle sparkle of the Paper Glaze!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJI3q0fMskIBnEaRp0igsDe73_1e8V0NBuj1n_Wi3bngW5PkFZCOgcg-pQD8CHmp7n73JYsxge-vy58IO0PGiPIWptap9EIF3YURYU4G6PPQPXa8SMV8UFU9zcPVdsPVXqyq09GPOZyO-sQHgfBnwL4xoz9-pNNzKy8tKD3KwVCq8xIaX3CPOX1D8WeZc/s1500/Two%20Big%20Beautfiul%20Butterflies-A2%20Rectangles%20for%20Card%20Layering-CH-1C.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJI3q0fMskIBnEaRp0igsDe73_1e8V0NBuj1n_Wi3bngW5PkFZCOgcg-pQD8CHmp7n73JYsxge-vy58IO0PGiPIWptap9EIF3YURYU4G6PPQPXa8SMV8UFU9zcPVdsPVXqyq09GPOZyO-sQHgfBnwL4xoz9-pNNzKy8tKD3KwVCq8xIaX3CPOX1D8WeZc/w640-h640/Two%20Big%20Beautfiul%20Butterflies-A2%20Rectangles%20for%20Card%20Layering-CH-1C.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffancy%2Dfriendship%2Dsentiments&afftrack=" target="_blank">Fancy Friendship Sentiments set</a> is stamped in black ink and cut out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffancy%2Dfriendship%2Dsentiments%2Dcoordinating%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">coordinating die</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I appreciate you stopping by today, and I hope your weekend is awesome!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--PFS 3 2 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/75a572e3-40dc-4857-9ef7-90dda9b72284" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/75a572e3-40dc-4857-9ef7-90dda9b72284.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="75a572e3-40dc-4857-9ef7-90dda9b72284" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-61336319846005129102024-02-28T07:00:00.004-06:002024-02-28T07:00:00.151-06:00You Make My Heart Sing -- Layered Love Birds!<p>Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing my card that features three of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps</a> beautiful new Lovely Layers sets--<a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dlove%2Dbirds%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Love Birds</a>, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbird%2Dcage%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Birdcage</a>, and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Sweetheart Roses</a>! I chose some cheerful springtime colors for this card since spring is just around the corner!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN24X0EaRY4ucgkpQYtTIiEOxIxOLQAm83Ior1gxhmDyZ2bN5F73lzpaYyMWOftaomxS5wZmK2782xKsnW1lNBRfv_INPBIY_HuB-4ROiBkwtaj4GX1a8eirhO2EXIjKi27UM4mUbDaqAKx8rwN5ykZfnSWoHU6ECOU7rIH2jkwO5X96cFfMrpTh6L0iM/s2637/IMG_4508-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2637" data-original-width="2637" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN24X0EaRY4ucgkpQYtTIiEOxIxOLQAm83Ior1gxhmDyZ2bN5F73lzpaYyMWOftaomxS5wZmK2782xKsnW1lNBRfv_INPBIY_HuB-4ROiBkwtaj4GX1a8eirhO2EXIjKi27UM4mUbDaqAKx8rwN5ykZfnSWoHU6ECOU7rIH2jkwO5X96cFfMrpTh6L0iM/w640-h640/IMG_4508-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The card base is 5" x 7" and topped with a layer embossed with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feyelet%2Dlace%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder&afftrack=">Eyelet Lace 3D embossing folder</a>. I used the coordinating die to cut the bottom edge.</p><p>The sentiment is stamped in black ink and is from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fby%2Dyour%2Dside%2D4x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">By Your Side stamp set</a>. Since I stamped it directly onto the card base, I didn't need the wonderful <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fby%2Dyour%2Dside%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating die</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisq2jkXH9yTaXpmaWkWdlOEb67S2SxG0AuNSh9wpY1qQC_e70zXJf32CpCaoB3_clwDzDAN1lL82LXHjSQN4rhcXcnXJYeLnM1DLxhKhw2TYbCYlhvG9Dvqkwr_8YzQ52f1dRvAtgzCvIerNdfNJ73txxDgZpMSlvt_tWA47UTHtYG6Bxuc9eKCn-div8/s5578/IMG_4513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5578" data-original-width="5578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisq2jkXH9yTaXpmaWkWdlOEb67S2SxG0AuNSh9wpY1qQC_e70zXJf32CpCaoB3_clwDzDAN1lL82LXHjSQN4rhcXcnXJYeLnM1DLxhKhw2TYbCYlhvG9Dvqkwr_8YzQ52f1dRvAtgzCvIerNdfNJ73txxDgZpMSlvt_tWA47UTHtYG6Bxuc9eKCn-div8/w640-h640/IMG_4513.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I created the white <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbird%2Dcage%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Birdcage</a> by cutting the dies with white cardstock except for the round portion of the perch and the top piece which are cut from silver cardstock. I die cut another of the perch (just the horizontal piece) from scrap white cardstock. I trimmed it and used a light brown Copic marker to color it to resemble wood. Then I used glue to adhere it to the silver portion of the perch.</p><p>I used the handy <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/cdn/shop/files/Lovely-Layers-Birdcage-Layering-Guide-for-web.pdf?v=1100855154709405211">Layering Guide</a> to assist my assembly since this was the first time using the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbird%2Dcage%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Birdcage set</a>. After I glued the pieces together, I set it aside to work on the birds. I die cut all of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dlove%2Dbirds%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Love Birds</a> from white cardstock. Using ink blending brushes, I colored the birds in a coral, yellow, and teal ink shades that I have in my stash.</p><p>Again, I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dlove%2Dbirds%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Love Birds</a> <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/cdn/shop/files/Lovely-Layers-Love-Birds-Layering-Guide-for-web.pdf?v=6654370277942354518">Layering Guide</a> to adhere my layers together with glue. When I glued their claws on I made sure to just add a dot of glue to the top. This allowed me to lift the base of the claws to adhere them over the perch. Once I had the birds and perch finished, I glued them behind the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbird%2Dcage%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">birdcage</a>. I made sure to position the birds so the eyes were in an open area of the cage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-8hHhP-eQAWlM2maPXF2SgI_KsPNMvLqD95ykqGYLKSaAFZTtDsvWBB-lZgJ9KSbXLFY42ihtimuH4V-6uI2rKBZ-HpMX7Sr0x5iQ7BS4nCaPKMmsSijpUkhgc_5ukmDujjw-RgV6OzQsYmjAVEx-vSO2OJQI68LDdDtdhoIgwx7BDBtlUkI9ri5Uqs/s2778/IMG_4517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2778" data-original-width="2778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-8hHhP-eQAWlM2maPXF2SgI_KsPNMvLqD95ykqGYLKSaAFZTtDsvWBB-lZgJ9KSbXLFY42ihtimuH4V-6uI2rKBZ-HpMX7Sr0x5iQ7BS4nCaPKMmsSijpUkhgc_5ukmDujjw-RgV6OzQsYmjAVEx-vSO2OJQI68LDdDtdhoIgwx7BDBtlUkI9ri5Uqs/w640-h640/IMG_4517.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I added a few strips of foam tape to the back of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dbird%2Dcage%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">birdcage</a> to adhere it to the card. For the decorative flowers, I die cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> from white cardstock. I did not die cut the large branch piece as the flowers and leaves can be used alone making this set even more versatile!</p><p>The roses are colored with the same coral and yellow inks that we used on the birds for a cohesive look. After I adhered the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Sweetheart Roses</a> layers, I arranged them on the bird cage and adhered with glue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtWs_ppg-Y9c0qgy3uNrb4Z7c5Z5t0mkKnNBip9Fh743hGd-am2u3R7g5zVMD99jt2AMpcT52zomlMdSeiwGxWa2cKYDjIcQKu-4pdkXz5lwXOxhOi1xsNCEe7UpQ71mU2m8BrY1IPPhEV88k-lfkzw138HdDCDVbLKrt6MSwfZOm78My-_n89DG9JwA/s5454/IMG_4512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5454" data-original-width="5454" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtWs_ppg-Y9c0qgy3uNrb4Z7c5Z5t0mkKnNBip9Fh743hGd-am2u3R7g5zVMD99jt2AMpcT52zomlMdSeiwGxWa2cKYDjIcQKu-4pdkXz5lwXOxhOi1xsNCEe7UpQ71mU2m8BrY1IPPhEV88k-lfkzw138HdDCDVbLKrt6MSwfZOm78My-_n89DG9JwA/w640-h640/IMG_4512.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I really love how this card turned out and hope you do too! Be sure to check out my reel that I will be sharing over on Instagram to see some of the process to make my card. Thanks so much for stopping by!</p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!<br /></span></i><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS 2 28 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/856a3646-1c12-46ae-812b-3025c09094f8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/856a3646-1c12-46ae-812b-3025c09094f8.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="856a3646-1c12-46ae-812b-3025c09094f8" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-37540957303495775432024-02-25T07:00:00.059-06:002024-02-25T07:00:00.159-06:00I'm Yours Forever (No Exchanges)<p>Happy Sunday crafty friends! Today I'm over on the blog at <a href="https://blog.brassandbliss.com/" target="_blank">Brass & Bliss Craft Co.</a> with all of the details of my card featuring the <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/5703d.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">Rose Border die</a>. I thought it was really funny to add a snarky sentiment to this elegant card! Haha! It would be perfect for Valentine's Day or for an anniversary. I plan on giving it to my husband and can't wait to see his reaction to the sentiment!! LOL!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-C2V4HnZCiTCsRIdv2W6d0_ZGmKiaeC8GdPGBiGFtXzEWYnmkBLoJQEN9c9JvZnVxJGzFdOB0PGZtxbEdHKzh_lDnSmXvPNBw6_acu4pJP9OJME4ISS5duEspqvOo_S42Q4g_rKkoCCy649v_2ky0ODSVuCZqGHTDLmwB9BZz5nZOlqF-OhYz2Pct2c/s1906/IMG_2987-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1906" data-original-width="1906" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-C2V4HnZCiTCsRIdv2W6d0_ZGmKiaeC8GdPGBiGFtXzEWYnmkBLoJQEN9c9JvZnVxJGzFdOB0PGZtxbEdHKzh_lDnSmXvPNBw6_acu4pJP9OJME4ISS5duEspqvOo_S42Q4g_rKkoCCy649v_2ky0ODSVuCZqGHTDLmwB9BZz5nZOlqF-OhYz2Pct2c/w640-h640/IMG_2987-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I'm just hitting the highlights here, so be sure to head over to the Brass & Bliss blog for all of the steps to make this fun card. I layered the <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/5703d.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">Rose Border die</a> after coloring each piece to make an ombre border.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The background panel is white on white with texture paste added through the <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/4302.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">Stacked Hearts Stencil</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb7bWwN0wkdAOsiRrqk3RPGqKQX9vEK_CAaxn77LbgvZFm1mmKQCrhxFd-0dLKFeDo9wHkobv5w_4qyoiNUqMK2d0W8NpKiiVo_WzBhHC6JEjgdICVPHO1jspqBwQhh5WIzEUY9-GBZZWI0CC-41k3OEtxkkauRH03opSCXgrkYBZ1b4UJnOl6Np7Efo/s2639/IMG_2990-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2639" data-original-width="2639" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb7bWwN0wkdAOsiRrqk3RPGqKQX9vEK_CAaxn77LbgvZFm1mmKQCrhxFd-0dLKFeDo9wHkobv5w_4qyoiNUqMK2d0W8NpKiiVo_WzBhHC6JEjgdICVPHO1jspqBwQhh5WIzEUY9-GBZZWI0CC-41k3OEtxkkauRH03opSCXgrkYBZ1b4UJnOl6Np7Efo/w640-h640/IMG_2990-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I added a pink mat layer behind the sentiment from the <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/36024.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">I Adore You stamp set</a>. Both pieces are die cut with a rectangle scalloped die.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Before adhering the sentiment with foam tape I added two vellum <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/5611-04d.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">Open Greenery</a> die cuts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tlvE08SuKe7zvzWO8N4Ev1y1IMPVmvmIIf58FYWYhXqkKgb4fJR6bb2oAsrKxlCPXMGtThDsTlrhQOvoqij3ZbI-cjfGKiWYyBjyX7a8xL4IjTRR3av8FlR1s1Tttpgxb-qBA5tixGtxsS6Bl2m76ShUWH6eEm0igLf3CqmOcil38_DpWNEg_0MZ9jw/s2601/IMG_2991-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2601" data-original-width="2601" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tlvE08SuKe7zvzWO8N4Ev1y1IMPVmvmIIf58FYWYhXqkKgb4fJR6bb2oAsrKxlCPXMGtThDsTlrhQOvoqij3ZbI-cjfGKiWYyBjyX7a8xL4IjTRR3av8FlR1s1Tttpgxb-qBA5tixGtxsS6Bl2m76ShUWH6eEm0igLf3CqmOcil38_DpWNEg_0MZ9jw/w640-h640/IMG_2991-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful week!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--B B 2 25 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/8b3e715c-5662-4611-8972-a6cdb87c24e1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/8b3e715c-5662-4611-8972-a6cdb87c24e1.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="8b3e715c-5662-4611-8972-a6cdb87c24e1" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-13412110025316965982024-02-23T16:54:00.000-06:002024-02-23T16:54:26.642-06:00Sara Girl Foiled Butterfly Card<p>Hello crafty friends! If you have a good stash of toner foils like I do, then you will love these new <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffabulous%2Dfoiling%2Dtoner%2Dcard%2Dfronts%2Dflutter%2Dfly&afftrack=" target="_blank">Flutter Fly Foiling Toner Card Fronts</a> by Picket Fence Studios! Also new is the beautiful <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fsara%2Dgirl&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sara Girl stamp</a>!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizTACyhcSLnWo3rK4nFCtCro0SDYtKDJpEXbY6N-4vDy9FZ44SXpaswR6cSv3-VzBm9gBnOYGOLg-iu3djj0-DGImBcfZJMMZwsGi4MYzOEAmCoFDqymekpSsq2ZBEs91H6Sm7QtEI_fZJJE3hNd7q6JqAEmeENH-p-dwHbEZ2YVrFHtT-5_if70yzRk/s1500/Sara%20Girl-Flutter%20Fly%20Toner%20cards-CH-1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizTACyhcSLnWo3rK4nFCtCro0SDYtKDJpEXbY6N-4vDy9FZ44SXpaswR6cSv3-VzBm9gBnOYGOLg-iu3djj0-DGImBcfZJMMZwsGi4MYzOEAmCoFDqymekpSsq2ZBEs91H6Sm7QtEI_fZJJE3hNd7q6JqAEmeENH-p-dwHbEZ2YVrFHtT-5_if70yzRk/w640-h640/Sara%20Girl-Flutter%20Fly%20Toner%20cards-CH-1a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> First I chose one of the six designs (2 each) included in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Ffabulous%2Dfoiling%2Dtoner%2Dcard%2Dfronts%2Dflutter%2Dfly&afftrack=" target="_blank">Flutter Fly Fabulous Foiling Toner Card Fronts</a> pack. I used my <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fpink%2Dand%2Dmain%2Dmini%2Dminc%2Dmachine&afftrack=" target="_blank">Minc Mini</a> to foil lilac toner foil onto the card front.<p></p><p>Next I used a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Flife%2Dchanging%2Dblender%2Dbrushes%2D1%2Fproducts%2Flife%2Dchanging%2Dblender%2Dbrushes%2D4%2Dpack%2Dbroad%2Dapplication&afftrack=" target="_blank">Life Changing Blender Brush</a> to add Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink around the edges of the foiled card front. Then I adhered it to a top-folding A2 card base.</p><p>Then I stamped the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fsara%2Dgirl&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sara Girl stamp</a> with black ink onto white cardstock, masking her top. I tapped some Seedless Preserves Distress Oxide ink onto her top. After I wiped off the excess just above the top, I stamped it with my MISTI.</p><p>I used several Copic markers to color the image. Next I cut it out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fsara%2Dgirl%2Dcoordinating%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">coordinating die</a>. Also included with the die is a die for the word "love". I added doubled sided tape to a piece of white cardstock and die cut "love" from it. Then I removed the backing and pressed some lilac foil onto the sentiment creating a coordinated die cut for my card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdwTPhcd30h69LdBLekL2nzN2gV1vJbThaxGJZJTRQ8zxKdg9eV4P3rXXwGeXLnmSOts6LRTnCLAkGC98S5-Pb7ZPc0CtunMch4Mn5QIZB0H_XqvVhS6g3G1mndC-NMrD4YzrYimQUiFBLZdNFQUx8YMxd3b1vo0vA7S-68R6JFABnIQ7rRikAeQ43vE/s1500/Sara%20Girl-Flutter%20Fly%20Toner%20cards-CH-1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdwTPhcd30h69LdBLekL2nzN2gV1vJbThaxGJZJTRQ8zxKdg9eV4P3rXXwGeXLnmSOts6LRTnCLAkGC98S5-Pb7ZPc0CtunMch4Mn5QIZB0H_XqvVhS6g3G1mndC-NMrD4YzrYimQUiFBLZdNFQUx8YMxd3b1vo0vA7S-68R6JFABnIQ7rRikAeQ43vE/w640-h640/Sara%20Girl-Flutter%20Fly%20Toner%20cards-CH-1b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I added foam tape to the back of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fsara%2Dgirl&afftrack=" target="_blank">the image</a> to adhere her to the card.</p><p>I die cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1213678&u=1796552&m=81200&urllink=pfstamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fsara%2Dgirl%2Dcoordinating%2Ddie&afftrack=" target="_blank">sentiment</a> three more times from black cardstock and adhered them together with glue. Then I glued on the foiled sentiment slightly offset and then glued it to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYogxeIc7YDJ41sl98EtefKcbh-P1wjeiAlNuppR3PZybygHby-xL8yCCy0t6Isdygmzw9ib0p5XijEaJLZKcF56kccifiqB4dB7gEXneP1Sg_Sp8n9Oi94koPGT2eFQ43e7MQb9DPOubuktMfaZvX44Zwrui0sygSTYTp_LRTLfzZia14fyVcKj-BT9s/s1500/Sara%20Girl-Flutter%20Fly%20Toner%20cards-CH-1c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYogxeIc7YDJ41sl98EtefKcbh-P1wjeiAlNuppR3PZybygHby-xL8yCCy0t6Isdygmzw9ib0p5XijEaJLZKcF56kccifiqB4dB7gEXneP1Sg_Sp8n9Oi94koPGT2eFQ43e7MQb9DPOubuktMfaZvX44Zwrui0sygSTYTp_LRTLfzZia14fyVcKj-BT9s/w640-h640/Sara%20Girl-Flutter%20Fly%20Toner%20cards-CH-1c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Be sure to visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">my Instagram</a> to see the coordinating reel I made for this card! Thanks so very much for stopping by!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--PFS 2 23 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/afd581d2-3dae-4f1b-b6b2-45ae4dcc18bd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/afd581d2-3dae-4f1b-b6b2-45ae4dcc18bd.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="afd581d2-3dae-4f1b-b6b2-45ae4dcc18bd" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-57920764717815082862024-02-22T07:00:00.017-06:002024-02-22T07:00:00.160-06:00Hello, Sweet Friend -- Beautiful Blooms Stamps & Dies<div>Today I'm sharing a somewhat dramatic card featuring the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbeautiful%2Dblooms%2Dstamp%2Dand%2Ddie%2Dbundle%2Dby%2Dsimon%2Dhurley%3F%5Fpos%3D10%26%5Fsid%3Dd40b53305%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Beautiful Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle by Simon Hurley</a>. These stamps are drawn with lots of fine details in each image and I left the stamped images as is to show off that detail.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrUl2gfVikr0HS9YzAUbPoptMfZg0EtvG0h81ro_PQ-4v9jJImS_bksljG-RE7vBFNSTfsNFNSzq7IetEEUzJ2U-G1wICqdJWqhnkgivlCE5-tH629swUXC9V09WiLcD_2oqNQzmQlXAvbK9Cm1Q9nLKQ6k9D6hJ46d7sIWDuVSlsPoFHYTYtHgV5cYw/s2499/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-HUR85553,%20S7-243-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2499" data-original-width="2499" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrUl2gfVikr0HS9YzAUbPoptMfZg0EtvG0h81ro_PQ-4v9jJImS_bksljG-RE7vBFNSTfsNFNSzq7IetEEUzJ2U-G1wICqdJWqhnkgivlCE5-tH629swUXC9V09WiLcD_2oqNQzmQlXAvbK9Cm1Q9nLKQ6k9D6hJ46d7sIWDuVSlsPoFHYTYtHgV5cYw/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-HUR85553,%20S7-243-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I began by embossing some <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=199868&u=1796552&m=24698&urllink=www%2Esimonsaysstamp%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsimon%2Dsays%2Dstamp%2Dcardstock%2Dblack%2Dglossy%2Dssp1009&afftrack=" target="_blank">black glossy cardstock</a> with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fleafy%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D0fb7edc6b%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Leafy 3D embossing folder</a>. After I trimmed it to 4" x 5-¼" I glued it to a top-folding A2 card base.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next I stamped the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbeautiful%2Dblooms%2Dstamp%2Dand%2Ddie%2Dbundle%2Dby%2Dsimon%2Dhurley%3F%5Fpos%3D10%26%5Fsid%3Dd40b53305%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Beautiful Blooms</a> images with black pigment ink and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I stamped the ladybug with red ink and then used a black pen to color the parts that would normally be black. I love the pop of red!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiOSA9Yb6OpRYYFqzxy3dkEKXAXLX2Yn5U2MTTpe03EZvkghp2zsreF-N74MLmvr15_LyJ0zQLpqI5brJNKTxp1qG5rOWHV4jSL5NT_6ssuuNpFx7zy41TyDvAFZXHjqGX0LhmZMdsxbzx9u6MJfAVV-TBHiV4iQ1Pphniv7jKP2S61zDARsq_2TqzWQ/s2785/IMG_4385-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2785" data-original-width="2785" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiOSA9Yb6OpRYYFqzxy3dkEKXAXLX2Yn5U2MTTpe03EZvkghp2zsreF-N74MLmvr15_LyJ0zQLpqI5brJNKTxp1qG5rOWHV4jSL5NT_6ssuuNpFx7zy41TyDvAFZXHjqGX0LhmZMdsxbzx9u6MJfAVV-TBHiV4iQ1Pphniv7jKP2S61zDARsq_2TqzWQ/w640-h640/IMG_4385-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I used glue to adhere one flower to the card and foam tape to adhere the other images.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The sentiment is from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Falways%2Dand%2Dforever%2Dsentiment%2Dstrips%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dbetterpress%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D46b174fc6%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Always and Forever Sentiment Strips BetterPress set</a>. I added foam tape to the back to pop it up on the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp_OsXT-x65ekRSeJWg5AQzfiYbOwziBjzN4Q4gcMfkzryy0X7lodwsDKrOKel5uRtv-IJV1sQQBjSmV_mnntCv5Xg_vpvyIs5lUQ76vopLFm9WZUbptNde5VziLU9v1gd00s4xm7K6e-Yb_5WfVGV10NPnMdqVfI1HtzyaQCcqaFnggObDh0rRFhXXI/s2722/IMG_4387-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2722" data-original-width="2722" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp_OsXT-x65ekRSeJWg5AQzfiYbOwziBjzN4Q4gcMfkzryy0X7lodwsDKrOKel5uRtv-IJV1sQQBjSmV_mnntCv5Xg_vpvyIs5lUQ76vopLFm9WZUbptNde5VziLU9v1gd00s4xm7K6e-Yb_5WfVGV10NPnMdqVfI1HtzyaQCcqaFnggObDh0rRFhXXI/w640-h640/IMG_4387-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope your day is filled with crafty fun!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Beautiful Blooms--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/b5f214fb-9c70-48fb-adeb-7ffa0a5e9328" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/b5f214fb-9c70-48fb-adeb-7ffa0a5e9328.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="b5f214fb-9c70-48fb-adeb-7ffa0a5e9328" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-87152889986742408322024-02-21T07:00:00.042-06:002024-02-21T07:00:00.150-06:00You're In My Thoughts -- A BetterPress Letterpress Card<p>Today I'm sharing this beautiful letter pressed card that features Spellbinders' <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fspellbinders%2Dexclusive%2Dkaleidoscope%2Dgarden%2Dpress%2Dplate%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D649dad8e5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Garden BetterPress press plate</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichUzPqejscZcwDn-bnyy8GnC_gvBcHWme0HGy1sij88_7SoXlGCo1VImzDr8-P5FStx7yQuVe61CEhxo8hz2pzVY_UDBh8TylbOythJXK2aIKE9OPIP06sGxJbwddEZuz-0EAkYcA7UR0FpAS-Weq4s8GpYdZCy3I0-nn74UKDpZj1dwzTUkZZaQEShQ/s2588/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-BP-119,%20BP-025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2588" data-original-width="2588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichUzPqejscZcwDn-bnyy8GnC_gvBcHWme0HGy1sij88_7SoXlGCo1VImzDr8-P5FStx7yQuVe61CEhxo8hz2pzVY_UDBh8TylbOythJXK2aIKE9OPIP06sGxJbwddEZuz-0EAkYcA7UR0FpAS-Weq4s8GpYdZCy3I0-nn74UKDpZj1dwzTUkZZaQEShQ/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-BP-119,%20BP-025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">If you need a card that is beautiful and super quick to make, this one is for you! What made it even faster is the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Falways%2Dand%2Dforever%2Dsentiment%2Dstrips%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dbetterpress%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Dcc9e0883f%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Always and Forever Sentiment Strips</a> press plate I used. This presses all of the sentiments in one pass and then die cuts them all together with one die!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Using my <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fbetterpress%2Dletterpress%2Dcollections%2Fproducts%2Fnew%2Dbetterpress%2Dletterpress%2Dsystem&afftrack=" target="_blank">BetterPress Letter Press System</a> I tapped <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fdesert%2Dsunset%2Dbetterpress%2Dink%2Dmini%2Dset%2D4%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D3%26%5Fsid%3D26fd39fb6%26%5Fss%3Dr%27&afftrack=" target="_blank">Coastal BetterPress ink</a> onto the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fspellbinders%2Dexclusive%2Dkaleidoscope%2Dgarden%2Dpress%2Dplate%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D649dad8e5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Garden press plate</a>. After adhering <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain%2Dbetterpress%2Da2%2Dcotton%2Dcard%2Dpanels%2D25%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Da76b2212d%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Porcelain Cotton card</a> to the clear plate, I ran the base through my <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fplatinum%2Ddie%2Dcutting%2Dand%2Dembossing%2Dmachine%2D8%2D5%2Dplatform%3F%5Fpos%3D6%26%5Fsid%3Dd599cab02%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Platinum die cutting machine</a>. P.S.: The original Platinum is on sale now!! I love the crisp, clear images you get with the BetterPress!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next I trimmed the image and glued it to an A2 sized piece of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpartly%2Dcloudy%2Dcolor%2Dessential%2Dcardstock%2D8%2D5%2Dx%2D11%2D10%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D42e31ba5d%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Partly Cloudy cardstock</a>. I added this to a top folding card base.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8sfGF5WkER77aNqh6vX7AJLf4ZOuZCPdh-0b6NUtSxtydHOfE4ZFL3rHOE20U9cj9oXjqA6dUgS9Nglpbxs3wrHx6kEKwPC4PtPc-Nct9UCig2s_slzCdEuXLvHFg6q58rS2ovRKHULCTT4-ednh8bM50v2bQQpByYcTXjq3fMiCrxNWQjKBMzGJPzs/s3024/IMG_4382.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8sfGF5WkER77aNqh6vX7AJLf4ZOuZCPdh-0b6NUtSxtydHOfE4ZFL3rHOE20U9cj9oXjqA6dUgS9Nglpbxs3wrHx6kEKwPC4PtPc-Nct9UCig2s_slzCdEuXLvHFg6q58rS2ovRKHULCTT4-ednh8bM50v2bQQpByYcTXjq3fMiCrxNWQjKBMzGJPzs/w640-h640/IMG_4382.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I used <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain%2Dbetterpress%2Da2%2Dcotton%2Dcard%2Dpanels%2D25%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Da76b2212d%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Porcelain Cotton card</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fregal%2Dtones%2Dbetterpress%2Dink%2Dmini%2Dset%2D4%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Dcd39d4baa%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">black BetterPress ink</a> for the sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Falways%2Dand%2Dforever%2Dsentiment%2Dstrips%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dbetterpress%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Dcc9e0883f%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Always and Forever Sentiment Strips</a>. I love having one die to die cut all of the sentiments!</p><p style="text-align: left;">I added a layer of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpartly%2Dcloudy%2Dcolor%2Dessential%2Dcardstock%2D8%2D5%2Dx%2D11%2D10%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D42e31ba5d%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Partly Cloudy cardstock</a> to the back of the sentiment and popped it up with foam tape strips.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9f2jr4kAK1jSl3w2X-_dE6js5VGNDaMTYKqIcSv9nPX8S7ZHstO3wTGaDW8EP-iYSaPmuF60OEzN_12gC_FbCTAmhkodOKrF9QJm7tF9GJwMt5jmiXQd72sP6XBGVis5tlhNb8YVaOfPJiUlqwQSAnNvhHUG0Ec29Yl6HXqKNpVXezivdFgwry7jM1g/s3024/IMG_4383.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9f2jr4kAK1jSl3w2X-_dE6js5VGNDaMTYKqIcSv9nPX8S7ZHstO3wTGaDW8EP-iYSaPmuF60OEzN_12gC_FbCTAmhkodOKrF9QJm7tF9GJwMt5jmiXQd72sP6XBGVis5tlhNb8YVaOfPJiUlqwQSAnNvhHUG0Ec29Yl6HXqKNpVXezivdFgwry7jM1g/w640-h640/IMG_4383.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fspellbinders%2Dexclusive%2Dkaleidoscope%2Dgarden%2Dpress%2Dplate%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D649dad8e5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Garden press plate</a> would work great for a variety of occasions. Change the ink color and sentiment and color the image with your preferred medium, for totally different looks!</p><p style="text-align: left;">I hope you've found some inspiration here today. Thank you, always, for stopping by!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you so much for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Kaleidoscope Garden--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/83eda987-3062-4856-8d92-92f7e93f4ef2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/83eda987-3062-4856-8d92-92f7e93f4ef2.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="83eda987-3062-4856-8d92-92f7e93f4ef2" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-6536895767794034082024-02-20T07:00:00.025-06:002024-02-20T07:00:00.250-06:00You're Simply The Best -- Create A Card With Die Cuts!<p>Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing my card that features the gorgeous Honey Bee Stamps <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbold%2Dbackgrounds%2Dvintage%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Bold Backgrounds: Vintage Roses die set</a>. As beautiful and intricate as this set appears, it was so quick to create a card with! I love that the roses can be used alone too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcHPLpRJD9eESwBjyzLFWDXwWqJgfCvnHncPcKHL0pt49kaW936xrMp-J5rv115vBsSmikghkQpme-zwGrM-JH5lc8bJz1eXXa-zLIei6Ahmgs8-h-c_WfqYPelzJ2HsSyyIJi57A63LejHEsXwmT0LrTy5Ox-0PR6UrmORyeusnVSsQDmpVPuUv3hNM/s4169/IMG_4375-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4169" data-original-width="4169" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcHPLpRJD9eESwBjyzLFWDXwWqJgfCvnHncPcKHL0pt49kaW936xrMp-J5rv115vBsSmikghkQpme-zwGrM-JH5lc8bJz1eXXa-zLIei6Ahmgs8-h-c_WfqYPelzJ2HsSyyIJi57A63LejHEsXwmT0LrTy5Ox-0PR6UrmORyeusnVSsQDmpVPuUv3hNM/w640-h640/IMG_4375-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I die cut the all of the pieces of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbold%2Dbackgrounds%2Dvintage%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Bold Background: Vintage Roses dies</a>. I cut the base of leaves from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fneenah%2D110lb%2Dclassic%2Dcrest%2Dcardstock%2D8%2D5x11%2D10%2Dsheets%3Fvariant%3D8387229057077&afftrack=">100# white cardstock</a> and used <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fshader%2Dbrushes%2D1%2D5%2Dpack%2Dby%2Dwaffle%2Dflower&afftrack=">small blending brushes</a> to add two shades of green ink. The flower layers are die cut from two shades of peachy toned cardstock. I used a coordinating peach ink to add shading to the petals with my ink blending brush.</p><p>Be sure to die cut two each of the large flower and three each of the medium and small flowers. I used the handy Layering Guide found in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbold%2Dbackgrounds%2Dvintage%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">product description</a> to help in assembling the flowers. Next I used <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbee%2Dcreative%2Dprecision%2Dtip%2Dglue%2Ddries%2Dmatte&afftrack=">glue</a> to adhere all of the layers together. I added glue to the base to adhere the piece to a top-folding A2 card base.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUOSTRAXu-Nxm9uN-QxzThv9ockwxGIfaa5wUspvNfYQ7kSkFl5cQosAHBhW1bLFRdlKb9xtIa1d2YHcYCJKOLjSmrgPrZpCKzy4vQrEFtc0y4eKGyt8XA-dQINm_9AX80Hu_oqyvQN5ZaJlVUxGV_eREPa9n8kDBohK-1WBr3w1q0a8SbOWO_xbDGBg/s3024/IMG_4376-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUOSTRAXu-Nxm9uN-QxzThv9ockwxGIfaa5wUspvNfYQ7kSkFl5cQosAHBhW1bLFRdlKb9xtIa1d2YHcYCJKOLjSmrgPrZpCKzy4vQrEFtc0y4eKGyt8XA-dQINm_9AX80Hu_oqyvQN5ZaJlVUxGV_eREPa9n8kDBohK-1WBr3w1q0a8SbOWO_xbDGBg/w640-h640/IMG_4376-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I chose a sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2D6x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Eternal Love stamp set</a> and stamped it with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fhoney%2Dbee%2Dink%2Dpad%2Dintense%2Dblack%3Fvariant%3D39589466767529&afftrack=">black in</a>. I cut it out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Feternal%2Dlove%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating die</a> and added <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fwhite%2D3d%2Dfoam%2Dstrips%2D76%2Dpkg&afftrack=">foam tape</a> to the back to adhere the sentiment.</p><p>I decided to add a bit of sparkle and found the perfect color of coordinating gems in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsimply%2Dspring%2Dgem%2Dstickers%2D210%2Dcount&afftrack=">Simply Spring Gem Stickers</a>! I think all cards are better with a bit of bling, right?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdag29n3YmIbyko_DtDnLhE834q8BaFeMgzhT1IfqGLN2TjWO9iLSg_8PFNJCuMAV4NK5L-3fO8qewUWtLpPhfGqXZFfMVTROmeqTD4Y68obulbztkvQz41xOo6PsfhmVfsJ8F1dNMJFxZfbP019hEsYDHBLPWHsTxf2liHy5iWhbP9v1aYqi8ckHudg/s2723/IMG_4378-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2723" data-original-width="2723" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdag29n3YmIbyko_DtDnLhE834q8BaFeMgzhT1IfqGLN2TjWO9iLSg_8PFNJCuMAV4NK5L-3fO8qewUWtLpPhfGqXZFfMVTROmeqTD4Y68obulbztkvQz41xOo6PsfhmVfsJ8F1dNMJFxZfbP019hEsYDHBLPWHsTxf2liHy5iWhbP9v1aYqi8ckHudg/w640-h640/IMG_4378-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This card was really just that easy! I absolutely love the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbold%2Dbackgrounds%2Dvintage%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Bold Background: Vintage Roses</a>! Thank you so much for stopping by today! </p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS 2 20 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/4413f895-ccbe-45ae-82fd-acf754261963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/4413f895-ccbe-45ae-82fd-acf754261963.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="4413f895-ccbe-45ae-82fd-acf754261963" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-38082343208732585502024-02-19T07:00:00.015-06:002024-02-19T07:00:00.177-06:00Spellbinders February Stitching Die of The Month -- A Beautiful Floral Card Front<p>Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing my card that features the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fstitching%2Ddie%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">Stitched Floral Focal Card Front die set</a>. This is <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fstitching%2Ddie%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">Spellbinders' February stitching die of the month</a> and is so beautiful.</p><p>While I've added stitching to this card, the die set would be just as stunning without stitching!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBh3G7Hzhsrfp9xmUYFuzG5l4rNauZ2QEFFEo0wZJigVFTJZvLw8h76oQkzFu-5nm2eUpdVGDEDlhYCrNuMoe5IcK3X25yQU5vyr1CukM9-_xMH97cwK-tTxAW2fRdgVGQqt4mZAaWIucKbVAcQ4OqAC5qH2cXhYTZqmg9Ptt5kdakBh8PJZiEgx9S4Q/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Feb.%20Stitching%20DOM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBh3G7Hzhsrfp9xmUYFuzG5l4rNauZ2QEFFEo0wZJigVFTJZvLw8h76oQkzFu-5nm2eUpdVGDEDlhYCrNuMoe5IcK3X25yQU5vyr1CukM9-_xMH97cwK-tTxAW2fRdgVGQqt4mZAaWIucKbVAcQ4OqAC5qH2cXhYTZqmg9Ptt5kdakBh8PJZiEgx9S4Q/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-Feb.%20Stitching%20DOM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I die cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fstitching%2Ddie%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">Stitched Floral dies</a> from green, yellow, and teal cardstock. Then I used a couple of coordinating teal inks to add shading to the flower portion.</p><p></p><p>I chose a few different green shades of embroidery thread to stitch the outer portion. I used six strands of the thread on the flower portion and three strands of each color for the flower center and the leaves.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcERcmhBwk7_Vx6-U2GSU3akA0gL_pyuDtpaOrkpiwHfjJJzIiiishxDe1nEsHRQIPWonlweoyZtYVWFn4wE9nIaPtHxjjjLvJ27RmL4KXlcs_UuK88YBn-KHNu27HGfA1xlAB4cOPEL2fKPrECBh3BSkj4UPv08tctqO6ffs64PDZIdQrNODUqWPNtCs/s2904/IMG_4352.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2904" data-original-width="2904" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcERcmhBwk7_Vx6-U2GSU3akA0gL_pyuDtpaOrkpiwHfjJJzIiiishxDe1nEsHRQIPWonlweoyZtYVWFn4wE9nIaPtHxjjjLvJ27RmL4KXlcs_UuK88YBn-KHNu27HGfA1xlAB4cOPEL2fKPrECBh3BSkj4UPv08tctqO6ffs64PDZIdQrNODUqWPNtCs/w640-h640/IMG_4352.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">To adhere the finished pieces to my A2 card front I used liquid glue behind each stitched portion of the outer layer. I added thin foam tape to the flower pieces.</p><p style="text-align: left;">To finished I stamped a sentiment from the Hummingbird Sentiments in black ink, added foam tape squares and adhered it to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ihcgmJloEiMoqdTK78ITJ2KUhzDips6CXAT1vBZcSKRsxVxumDoLLpdOXlBgfbglZtTHser1h_lX8EsxE7MNZscQx_qyzjuxTjbPbpYZBExDaQq6fZ9FYQSKLCCqAaws0iRNQejPfh04SVucRFSXZJpsOhyphenhyphenZWGYHxUbaYXdwKWYQR1eakkp_C1AXUDc/s3024/IMG_4353.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ihcgmJloEiMoqdTK78ITJ2KUhzDips6CXAT1vBZcSKRsxVxumDoLLpdOXlBgfbglZtTHser1h_lX8EsxE7MNZscQx_qyzjuxTjbPbpYZBExDaQq6fZ9FYQSKLCCqAaws0iRNQejPfh04SVucRFSXZJpsOhyphenhyphenZWGYHxUbaYXdwKWYQR1eakkp_C1AXUDc/w640-h640/IMG_4353.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I have several other ideas for using these <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fstitching%2Ddie%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">February stitching dies</a> and hope to have time to try them out. Be sure to check out all of the details of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fclubs&afftrack=" target="_blank">Spellbinders' Club Kits</a> to see what may interest you!</p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!<br /></span></i><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Spellbinders Feb Stitched DOM--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/ad5165ff-0104-43fe-aa38-1e1236dc624b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/ad5165ff-0104-43fe-aa38-1e1236dc624b.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="ad5165ff-0104-43fe-aa38-1e1236dc624b" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-88112306702783281592024-02-14T07:00:00.044-06:002024-02-14T07:00:00.403-06:00Happy Birthday Card with A Fun Stamping Technique<p>Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing another card with the florals from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Blooming View stamp set</a>, but with a twist! Did you see my card from <a href="https://craftingbycarol.blogspot.com/2024/02/anniversary-card-with-stencils-and.html" target="_blank">last week's blog</a> where I used this set? I love thinking of different ways to use the same set to get more use out of a favorite! Check out the details below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9MtTcxpNeto50FcD872Btyf1jB_3H-BXfDvFEnhTcemERI5Q5vg2TZ9pG4HS7_qkBoPnL-DNj0tM0NzI2NTWL9QY8NRKbBkucQlOK9XwZ_r4-hJ4iiE_rKRotll4VSc9s8ujQu56dGj6qYB6nGyZCDVLN2YREBGSfN2GZOK4-7k38aapLoVuD1MvtcM/s4882/IMG_3508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4882" data-original-width="4882" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9MtTcxpNeto50FcD872Btyf1jB_3H-BXfDvFEnhTcemERI5Q5vg2TZ9pG4HS7_qkBoPnL-DNj0tM0NzI2NTWL9QY8NRKbBkucQlOK9XwZ_r4-hJ4iiE_rKRotll4VSc9s8ujQu56dGj6qYB6nGyZCDVLN2YREBGSfN2GZOK4-7k38aapLoVuD1MvtcM/w640-h640/IMG_3508.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I cut a panel of 5" x 7" 80# Neenah. I placed it inside the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Dheart%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder&afftrack=" target="_blank">Floral Heart 3D embossing folder</a>, but did not emboss it just yet. I used the embossing folder to plan where to place the included heart die to cut out the center. I adjusted as needed, then use removable tape to hold the die in place. After I ran it through my die cutting machine, I taped the die cut heart by putting tape on the back to hold it in place.</p><p>Next I put the entire panel into my MISTI. Then I chose two of the florals from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Blooming View stamp set</a> and arranged them so that part would stamp on the heart and part off. Then I removed the tape and placed the heart aside and ran the other piece through my die cutting machine after I placed it in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Dheart%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder&afftrack=" target="_blank">Floral Heart embossing folder</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinW39T7rhVfbr6CUiDAUlKhTgCSOxzZ2LjUePvOBeIUw6DOndE7Xdee5ANpH2qNCwTJ6dznJrucByaDOvMmIGO4TJKutiYuQxqnMOXRVkUaalLGiwKnV2gabs27UjFqNfrzdmH_BYxNuBU1V_v7i2dkdlvcOPOgHJeXkY40RNqECWsMwcEmgpRRL3taRE/s2769/IMG_3512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2769" data-original-width="2769" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinW39T7rhVfbr6CUiDAUlKhTgCSOxzZ2LjUePvOBeIUw6DOndE7Xdee5ANpH2qNCwTJ6dznJrucByaDOvMmIGO4TJKutiYuQxqnMOXRVkUaalLGiwKnV2gabs27UjFqNfrzdmH_BYxNuBU1V_v7i2dkdlvcOPOgHJeXkY40RNqECWsMwcEmgpRRL3taRE/w640-h640/IMG_3512.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I used some Copic markers to color the images on the heart die cut. Then I placed the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dflora%2D5x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=" target="_blank">Vintage Flora background stamp</a> on my craft mat and inked up just one corner. TIP: Use a small ink blending brush to apply the ink to the stamp. This will avoid the lines you get when pressing the ink pad to the stamp and give a more subtle stamped image. I used my fingers to press the heart over the inked portion of the stamp and repeated once more. As you can see in the above photo it certainly adds detail, but does not overpower the colored flowers. I used the same ink and a blending brush to add ink to the edges of the heart.</p><p>I dyed some white ribbon with drops of Scattered Straw Distress Ink re-inker that I added water to. After drying the ribbon, I tied it around the main panel in a double bow. I used glue to adhere it to a 5" x 7" card base.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGYxOMVnm5Wu7KhRcdOlEhJbnhYnA_ORNDgWMoszbRHnZjjPvLhqdKhdMwJCDbbSg6FP_hDORgIFTQR0XKbna0hMlZCSidGFgTzEBV8T-f6HzAQiVh4satD5EtLjDMcFOUiRD0Wqs4HPGNuzjxFzCqqqnSRFpr9P8ZirzU03x85T27tiaBX3_DJUKivo/s5634/IMG_3509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5634" data-original-width="5634" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGYxOMVnm5Wu7KhRcdOlEhJbnhYnA_ORNDgWMoszbRHnZjjPvLhqdKhdMwJCDbbSg6FP_hDORgIFTQR0XKbna0hMlZCSidGFgTzEBV8T-f6HzAQiVh4satD5EtLjDMcFOUiRD0Wqs4HPGNuzjxFzCqqqnSRFpr9P8ZirzU03x85T27tiaBX3_DJUKivo/w640-h640/IMG_3509.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next I added foam tape to the back of the heart and adhered it in the opening of the embossed piece. The sentiment is from the Love Is A Rose stamp set. After I stamped it with black ink, I cut it out with the coordinating die and popped it up with foam strips.</p><p>For a touch of bling, I added some sparkle from the Vintage Love Gem Sticker!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UfdSfIm9lYbBbPdUw3SvqQ2-Jv_9vbbHv5R_L7OeZfX3iSappkXic7g4zpdL4nHkzebcrF54tJLpnDNiHS8iyEPrF8WN0M5_o8cCYQxXtIgX0tHs6biB9qO9QDFPoYKjA8ZbPJFgsJVqFmcLZj1kFzAPQCdnuD9Pofdo1_PObSostxbUZ0tRC9MqcCo/s5779/IMG_3510.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5779" data-original-width="5779" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UfdSfIm9lYbBbPdUw3SvqQ2-Jv_9vbbHv5R_L7OeZfX3iSappkXic7g4zpdL4nHkzebcrF54tJLpnDNiHS8iyEPrF8WN0M5_o8cCYQxXtIgX0tHs6biB9qO9QDFPoYKjA8ZbPJFgsJVqFmcLZj1kFzAPQCdnuD9Pofdo1_PObSostxbUZ0tRC9MqcCo/w640-h640/IMG_3510.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Such a super fun card to make and I hope you've found inspiration here today! Thanks so much for stopping by!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS 2 14 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/a4de21c9-e39c-42f5-a5e1-c1a0d4c5b898" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/a4de21c9-e39c-42f5-a5e1-c1a0d4c5b898.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="a4de21c9-e39c-42f5-a5e1-c1a0d4c5b898" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-9944119145190588522024-02-11T07:00:00.058-06:002024-02-11T07:00:00.136-06:00Die Cut Rose Border Gatefold Card<p> Hello crafty friends! I'm happy to share my card featuring Brass & Bliss Craft Company's (formerly Rubbernecker Stamps) <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/5703d.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">Rose Border die</a>. (Note: All products are listed on the Rubbernecker shop site until the Brass & Bliss site launches in March.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwrGSSxJceAbh8FiB1dV-mXSuJWs4M9SLU6uCFfUHN2YYOFSjPViBW2f4JLi06KFc_Eaq6yjtDqMw_ETK-6fHKC9HXs35bBP9peYhYcQRghpHRH9MVMt3xqm80H7IMaWDrtci-2svETXmxwqz_kmf-Y0VPdE9XLlL10J7WYVnDGmnRV5GTnbO1pEw3fg/s2438/IMG_2971-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2438" data-original-width="2438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwrGSSxJceAbh8FiB1dV-mXSuJWs4M9SLU6uCFfUHN2YYOFSjPViBW2f4JLi06KFc_Eaq6yjtDqMw_ETK-6fHKC9HXs35bBP9peYhYcQRghpHRH9MVMt3xqm80H7IMaWDrtci-2svETXmxwqz_kmf-Y0VPdE9XLlL10J7WYVnDGmnRV5GTnbO1pEw3fg/w640-h640/IMG_2971-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I have all of the "how to make this card" details over on the <a href="https://blog.brassandbliss.com/" target="_blank">Brass & Bliss blog</a> today. If you would like the specific instructions, please join me there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmEY7OVoA8lK-_obn9cnT9TNHF4tWbNaPTQCdr7hXLcE_kQWxEqmwkXfUN6tPMcxutROFdw_02HJYFxg-r3kWa-46pvnP1CqDyVthJ3CBZyr77Fu0YQp2Goh-oLtDCEA_1kVgcSXAkBcDJ39lKVcv_SoULsVtTwFEqe3rFiRqdXfhuBAuaR93-gZi8-M/s2738/IMG_2977-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2738" data-original-width="2738" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmEY7OVoA8lK-_obn9cnT9TNHF4tWbNaPTQCdr7hXLcE_kQWxEqmwkXfUN6tPMcxutROFdw_02HJYFxg-r3kWa-46pvnP1CqDyVthJ3CBZyr77Fu0YQp2Goh-oLtDCEA_1kVgcSXAkBcDJ39lKVcv_SoULsVtTwFEqe3rFiRqdXfhuBAuaR93-gZi8-M/w640-h640/IMG_2977-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">After I die cut the gatefold sides of the card, I used the fabulous Paper Pouncers to add Posey, Scarlet, and Crimson ink to the die cuts. These Pouncers really make coloring intricate die cuts a snap!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JPjg4O9d9nlDLzS-2IM9lE6TcNvCvOwi0xli7cSVV2mgRpYAZKXau9LZSZzP9mujUCNB70cbewYH_P4UICzfUvvEpnB8EWyfuTUbTIn_W6o3k8lEXiyNma3rhWxZnic6Ymh3w6otkO-ymiWOYgNriB7Oeb2pKZY2UuxS-tcqXnhmPRH4VLz5ivJK-LY/s2850/IMG_2980-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2850" data-original-width="2850" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0JPjg4O9d9nlDLzS-2IM9lE6TcNvCvOwi0xli7cSVV2mgRpYAZKXau9LZSZzP9mujUCNB70cbewYH_P4UICzfUvvEpnB8EWyfuTUbTIn_W6o3k8lEXiyNma3rhWxZnic6Ymh3w6otkO-ymiWOYgNriB7Oeb2pKZY2UuxS-tcqXnhmPRH4VLz5ivJK-LY/w640-h640/IMG_2980-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I stamped a sentiment and some extras from the <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/36022.htm&Click=6701" target="_blank">Love Is In The Air stamp set</a> on the card inside too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrFJvO3EABha_9UR76n3Qs8j6pImUbKb0zujn3L3gEVfWdFE0Jg2i4n9HSQmbNpibB4IqrFi4wWBbmQxT5w_hgd5iIochoOqaxQuvzk-HUVyWo5RU0Mh2AqBHS05dEdcz-okNg2LkOHO7KYwhjIozuwsTXEyXS7DfhRfQvk2lFQvLlpZaqrBXJd1fPu4/s2847/IMG_2976-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2847" data-original-width="2847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrFJvO3EABha_9UR76n3Qs8j6pImUbKb0zujn3L3gEVfWdFE0Jg2i4n9HSQmbNpibB4IqrFi4wWBbmQxT5w_hgd5iIochoOqaxQuvzk-HUVyWo5RU0Mh2AqBHS05dEdcz-okNg2LkOHO7KYwhjIozuwsTXEyXS7DfhRfQvk2lFQvLlpZaqrBXJd1fPu4/w640-h640/IMG_2976-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thanks so very much for stopping by! I hope you'll join me over on the <a href="https://blog.brassandbliss.com/" target="_blank">Brass & Bliss blog</a> for all of the details.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--B B 2 11 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/3f5ac5bd-cf8e-4a17-b3f1-324bd308f5ba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/3f5ac5bd-cf8e-4a17-b3f1-324bd308f5ba.jpg" /></a>
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I created a simple, sweet and so pretty get well card -- keep reading for the details!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Db9IsIM8fAE_IVu3Ap4P_Z4chVac4hOudZxbJ_gEf0xDD0AQXo3bR_RbM5xoM2-gXS3Kw8s-2EM_7iv2vqamUXWwbRCiRmb0SkffSoqu9IgVdYLsSHGCB4Qcyu85Dn3NJCi_AOSDauj_Emv-0adbrO1m00iSbJO26pBuRPDJIunlNpawFVP7QCtPEFc/s3789/IMG_3530.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3789" data-original-width="3789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Db9IsIM8fAE_IVu3Ap4P_Z4chVac4hOudZxbJ_gEf0xDD0AQXo3bR_RbM5xoM2-gXS3Kw8s-2EM_7iv2vqamUXWwbRCiRmb0SkffSoqu9IgVdYLsSHGCB4Qcyu85Dn3NJCi_AOSDauj_Emv-0adbrO1m00iSbJO26pBuRPDJIunlNpawFVP7QCtPEFc/w640-h640/IMG_3530.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I used my brayer to ink up the smooth side of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fembossing%2Dfolder%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dmonth%2Dmembership&afftrack=" target="_blank">Swirling Blooms</a> embossing folder with a lovely shade of teal ink. I placed 80# Neenah inside and ran it through my Platinum die cutting machine. I love how this shows off the beautiful embossed detail!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next I die cut white cardstock with the die in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsealed%2Dblooming%2Dstems%2Dhot%2Dfoil%2Dplates%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dsealed%2Dfor%2Dsummer%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Df9e790ec7%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sealed Blooms Stems</a> die set. I used these awesome <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fpaper%2Dpouncers%2Dbright%2Drainbow%2D9pk%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3D1f3891610%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Paper Pouncers</a> to color them with a few different inks (listed below).</p><p style="text-align: left;">I adhered the arranged blooms with glue and some small foam squares.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpI5N_iw21db0q8ASw2QlW5i4k9UdzWC8BxMp_6lKji7x2wCett-syKdck4SSxOSQbV3jCAHmKsbFD7rVqCRovy3r4cArbohk0V-lMJX8UGIpCGFpGuT5rDiys8ug1HOGZ_e3Dl77bZrle7d4kiI33hnORC1P7mYFHi8r0N4C26s-d9V6rt5cQsaFr7jo/s4399/IMG_3524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4399" data-original-width="4399" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpI5N_iw21db0q8ASw2QlW5i4k9UdzWC8BxMp_6lKji7x2wCett-syKdck4SSxOSQbV3jCAHmKsbFD7rVqCRovy3r4cArbohk0V-lMJX8UGIpCGFpGuT5rDiys8ug1HOGZ_e3Dl77bZrle7d4kiI33hnORC1P7mYFHi8r0N4C26s-d9V6rt5cQsaFr7jo/w640-h640/IMG_3524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The sentiment is from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffill%2Dmy%2Dheart%2Dsentiments%2Dclear%2Dstamp%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dstylish%2Dovals%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3D931d8c173%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Fill My Heart Sentiment set</a> and stamped in a darker teal ink. After I trimmed it into a strip, I used foam tape strips to adhere it to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0sGCH75sQkqhMBFJaRm5ltoIqXFeMMJO9UKRu72ligQ9pLrotzPUoRPVgnvlybb84rfaZ8MdJGFyG8FK_nh9O4PP3K2-zt67ZelUVIuHSkL6CYbb3xzWPwB4TvSQByT7YQo3klAp3epFoWaR6HVuVojHC7dkFdWq0DMAuaapVTKTreiZyuXhw2MKQew/s4768/IMG_3526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4768" data-original-width="4768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0sGCH75sQkqhMBFJaRm5ltoIqXFeMMJO9UKRu72ligQ9pLrotzPUoRPVgnvlybb84rfaZ8MdJGFyG8FK_nh9O4PP3K2-zt67ZelUVIuHSkL6CYbb3xzWPwB4TvSQByT7YQo3klAp3epFoWaR6HVuVojHC7dkFdWq0DMAuaapVTKTreiZyuXhw2MKQew/w640-h640/IMG_3526.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I hope you will check out all of the monthly <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fclubs&afftrack=" target="_blank">Club Kits by Spellbinders</a>. 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Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-64659592678297580452024-02-07T07:00:00.009-06:002024-02-07T07:00:00.147-06:00Anniversary Card With Stencils and Watercolor<p>Hello Honey Bee friends! Have you been loving the new <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fvintage%2Dlove%2Djanuary%2D2024%2Drelease&afftrack=">Vintage Love release</a> as much as I have? Today my anniversary card features the gorgeous <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Blooming View stamps</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating dies</a>. I absolutely love the florals, but also the window which has so many possibilities with other sets too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifS96iacTgUrc9wtSbt9WzePh6nUwZEjUxAMkAxV4LcH1iChzu2JSURIYqpX0H_ov85QmmlUHbdQciW1Y-7TjgMVx-8v6D0mztPvlEEcYKCiW6lWYe5MZNBmorskmOCXVNqBMkRyFt-qiEaHrkT_TK21gCwCdkldERA6gYSWK8j8iUDkJrXbdz8WIocB8/s3324/IMG_3485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3324" data-original-width="3324" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifS96iacTgUrc9wtSbt9WzePh6nUwZEjUxAMkAxV4LcH1iChzu2JSURIYqpX0H_ov85QmmlUHbdQciW1Y-7TjgMVx-8v6D0mztPvlEEcYKCiW6lWYe5MZNBmorskmOCXVNqBMkRyFt-qiEaHrkT_TK21gCwCdkldERA6gYSWK8j8iUDkJrXbdz8WIocB8/w640-h640/IMG_3485.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I started by using a fun stenciling technique for my A2 card background. I trimmed a piece of paper from the new <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ftextiles%2Dtexture%2Dvintage%2Dpaper%2Dpad%2D6x8%2D5%2D24%2Ddouble%2Dsided%2Dsheets&afftrack=">Textiles & Texture: Vintage paper pad</a> to 4-¼" x 5-½". Then I lightly sprayed the back of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dflourish%2Dbackground%2Dstencil&afftrack=">Vintage Flourish stencil</a> with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ficraft%2Dremovable%2Dpixie%2Dspray%2Dfor%2Dstencils&afftrack=">Pixie Spray</a>. This is a beautifully detailed stencil and the spray will keep the small parts of the stencil secure.</p><p>Next I used a pallet knife to spread some transparent matte texture paste through the stencil. I removed the stencil and immediately washed it and the knife. When the piece was dry, I used an ink blending brush to add some very light brown ink over the entire piece. This makes the detail of the stencil pop! Check out this photo I took about half way through the process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9xFtBAhv1Yb9MEm0vYwSXH9rZDiRI8zd1fdEIz95Nt-lsjI63GZIvjsFQocqbHxV5dQKZj0lLvqhzW2Ds1XafVLxmeZoW-DlzX0M47s6SXr7rD_0RgjZod3k0t2dDzpBGU0daQ3lSvZZt5MGnZmXwFD805cDPPQqwdnJrTMSukOROViTsDksRurqSpI/s2257/IMG_3452-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2257" data-original-width="2257" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9xFtBAhv1Yb9MEm0vYwSXH9rZDiRI8zd1fdEIz95Nt-lsjI63GZIvjsFQocqbHxV5dQKZj0lLvqhzW2Ds1XafVLxmeZoW-DlzX0M47s6SXr7rD_0RgjZod3k0t2dDzpBGU0daQ3lSvZZt5MGnZmXwFD805cDPPQqwdnJrTMSukOROViTsDksRurqSpI/w400-h400/IMG_3452-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>You can really see what a difference the ink makes. (The ink wasn't thoroughly dry and is much lighter after some time.) I adhered the panel to my A2 card base with glue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsPmLXacoprRjtS0cWN0faHOd5X-xjUslCTPEZQkkVLy294OF0qz46kaF7BxesFvL5j_0D-1X7TFJ6cxwtQ0AmgEIgNdLv3DuBENYB_Q3oj37CXl_ZzH8OCQJO_Hfa7_S431YCAorm_3evZ35M_rKcmvXx2UpeTfAdF8xCcOrL1gr_VrhzgDEme59Xqg/s2729/IMG_3488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="2729" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsPmLXacoprRjtS0cWN0faHOd5X-xjUslCTPEZQkkVLy294OF0qz46kaF7BxesFvL5j_0D-1X7TFJ6cxwtQ0AmgEIgNdLv3DuBENYB_Q3oj37CXl_ZzH8OCQJO_Hfa7_S431YCAorm_3evZ35M_rKcmvXx2UpeTfAdF8xCcOrL1gr_VrhzgDEme59Xqg/w640-h640/IMG_3488.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next I stamped the images from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Blooming View stamp set</a> with clear embossing ink onto <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fstrathmore%2Dbristol%2Dsmooth%2Dpaper%2Dpad%2D9x12&afftrack=">Bristol Smooth cardstock</a>. I added gold embossing powder and heat set it.</p><p>Then I used various watercolors from my stash to color the florals. I used a gold metallic watercolor on the window. Tip: Use a scrap piece of Bristol to experiment and combine colors to find what you like. This prevents me from making a color mistake on the actual piece.</p><p>I die cut all of the dry pieces with the coordinating <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Blooming View dies</a>. I love that the window has two dies! I used the outer die to cut a piece of vellum to fit behind the window and used glue to adhere it to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNktqWT1SLkBNl-H1rFt8_NvyZLnPtS1QdGg7zNbYYm3CraQoz9sk9TD9kKgzKUQkIQg1f3kdLmWXE5b0x3sd2yayLIezD9vkx4k7RahPMY0YxpFnNUh12hauNE6c6nAhh02Vamt86Xdk6UauqvMxucRYFRo9GUcjJkUZ6obAFZLhBsgSl6esGzuGnJfE/s3024/IMG_3489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNktqWT1SLkBNl-H1rFt8_NvyZLnPtS1QdGg7zNbYYm3CraQoz9sk9TD9kKgzKUQkIQg1f3kdLmWXE5b0x3sd2yayLIezD9vkx4k7RahPMY0YxpFnNUh12hauNE6c6nAhh02Vamt86Xdk6UauqvMxucRYFRo9GUcjJkUZ6obAFZLhBsgSl6esGzuGnJfE/w640-h640/IMG_3489.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The gold embossed sentiment is one of several in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Blooming View stamp set</a> and is cut out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fblooming%2Dview%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating die</a>. I used foam dots and narrow foam tape strips to adhere the florals and sentiment to the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcvqpgh42Rl4gAvpgWOLoUm-ULdTxhLjkE7jR5Zb8eopEdmiNRICw8jsaXzafwUAtoUSPwHxvNVgVmcqq90CS4c6pGN9oXZC5ErAxi8MjuUOjgTLNQWH9Gx9JnUBEMZYjQDXtkDWuCVUWguq41zAbmcDLXDycQhnCZhFl4Ippnzey38hzEPMicCvljjQ/s2659/IMG_3486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2659" data-original-width="2659" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcvqpgh42Rl4gAvpgWOLoUm-ULdTxhLjkE7jR5Zb8eopEdmiNRICw8jsaXzafwUAtoUSPwHxvNVgVmcqq90CS4c6pGN9oXZC5ErAxi8MjuUOjgTLNQWH9Gx9JnUBEMZYjQDXtkDWuCVUWguq41zAbmcDLXDycQhnCZhFl4Ippnzey38hzEPMicCvljjQ/w640-h640/IMG_3486.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This was a super fun technique to used with patterned paper and stencils! I hope you've enjoyed my card making process and have found inspiration here! Thank you so much for stopping by!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS 2 7 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/3d9c27b3-8e66-4bc2-979b-74a90c42dd98" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/3d9c27b3-8e66-4bc2-979b-74a90c42dd98.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="3d9c27b3-8e66-4bc2-979b-74a90c42dd98" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-47574265714136188732024-02-02T09:00:00.001-06:002024-02-02T09:00:00.206-06:00You're Simply The Best -- 3D Embossing Folder, Stencils & More<p>Hello friends! Today I'm doing a quick post for my card that is part of the Honey Bee Stamps <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fvintage%2Dlove%2Djanuary%2D2024%2Drelease&afftrack=" target="_blank">Vintage Love</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">Instagram hop</a>. I can't even pick a favorite from this release but the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Dheart%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder&afftrack=" target="_blank">Floral Heart 3D embossing folder</a> are surely amongst the top favorites!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoYiYTe1n0XJ2Omn9NmT6NNZ9MnY5iKYwjcVZqgOm96C3vkL2gmJH-G29UdmbDYBkepQnN8ac5Mny_c3QYrYAtKcD69HusjAV1jEvXBtRG8TCFaXjlRWpjgAlLRpfijoOHBiPfSNE8afCCiXzjPI1wFSlfqcev03CB1IQlTxhCijhU_d_-WrPS_fj8BY/s2622/IMG_3436-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2622" data-original-width="2622" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoYiYTe1n0XJ2Omn9NmT6NNZ9MnY5iKYwjcVZqgOm96C3vkL2gmJH-G29UdmbDYBkepQnN8ac5Mny_c3QYrYAtKcD69HusjAV1jEvXBtRG8TCFaXjlRWpjgAlLRpfijoOHBiPfSNE8afCCiXzjPI1wFSlfqcev03CB1IQlTxhCijhU_d_-WrPS_fj8BY/w640-h640/IMG_3436-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The two new embossing folders in this release are different in that they will embossing a panel for a 5" x 7" card and both have a coordinating die! Underneath the beautiful stenciled background is a heart that could be die cut with the die that coordinates with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ffloral%2Dheart%2D3d%2Dembossing%2Dfolder&afftrack=" target="_blank">Floral Heart 3D embossing folder</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I hated to cover that heart up, but the stenciled panel I made with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fclimbing%2Drose%2Dset%2Dof%2D2%2Dlayering%2Dbackground%2Dstencils&afftrack=" target="_blank">Climbing Rose stencil set</a> makes up for that. I used some beautiful Stencil Butter for the second layer after coloring the first layer using <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fshader%2Dbrushes%2D1%2D10%2Dpk%2Dby%2Dwaffle%2Dflower&afftrack=" target="_blank">blender brushes</a> and two green Distress Oxide inks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFWQQdJ8o2kpJI2YZfknGp6a9af2J6qJnVlGE6E5jaA2X_N1HT2n0Lk8yRvUa3gIewflPh5qEoMbdxY7kfH-uKAzoGImHXGvbU9WzgMEmYc8mpQcw3T6lJe57c5ufkg6R8kNc1xkjM986J8Q0DfkNCWaUdS3hRi5lEa1V4eoBOivzMDW4WQMof2HW8Kc/s2772/IMG_3439.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2772" data-original-width="2772" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFWQQdJ8o2kpJI2YZfknGp6a9af2J6qJnVlGE6E5jaA2X_N1HT2n0Lk8yRvUa3gIewflPh5qEoMbdxY7kfH-uKAzoGImHXGvbU9WzgMEmYc8mpQcw3T6lJe57c5ufkg6R8kNc1xkjM986J8Q0DfkNCWaUdS3hRi5lEa1V4eoBOivzMDW4WQMof2HW8Kc/w640-h640/IMG_3439.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">You may think that the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> are too fiddly, but I can tell you, the layers are SO worth the bit of extra time it may take to assemble them. These are absolutely gorgeous!!! Using the layering guide in the product description is so helpful too.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sweetheart Roses</a> layers from 80# Neenah and used small ink blending brushes to color them. Just one shade of pink ink was used here! I just blended some layers darker than others. I added foam tape squares behind the top three roses to adhere them to the die cut heart. This heart is part of the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flace%2Dheart%2Dlayering%2Dframes%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">Lace Heart Layering Frames</a> die set. I love the details around the edges!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckfjUjoFGAcSwD1hmfew1Syvfryd1mzPpVFgWLIHEJKwlLxU03HOKNR45DTUKK04-v0iJ25XkjLxKQ2bDMxkpkgkGllTRzXJDACcU8qZo1u6yWpuc4uCGvi_GLH-Z1gl8o75U0YU8laM8IB7phlnn1ZCKDxvhVdFCD5ztwG4Gg9lBruAakSsfDUYZq4Q/s3024/IMG_3440.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckfjUjoFGAcSwD1hmfew1Syvfryd1mzPpVFgWLIHEJKwlLxU03HOKNR45DTUKK04-v0iJ25XkjLxKQ2bDMxkpkgkGllTRzXJDACcU8qZo1u6yWpuc4uCGvi_GLH-Z1gl8o75U0YU8laM8IB7phlnn1ZCKDxvhVdFCD5ztwG4Gg9lBruAakSsfDUYZq4Q/w640-h640/IMG_3440.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Honey Bee is giving away two $50 gift cards to be chosen from commenters on the hop! I hope you'll join me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">my Instagram</a> and hop along with us for lots of amazing inspiration for the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fvintage%2Dlove%2Djanuary%2D2024%2Drelease&afftrack=" target="_blank">Vintage Love release</a>! </p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop (never any additional cost to you)!</span></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--HBS IG hop 2 2 24--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/a37e8d45-b946-4a99-b90f-e499cbc0544a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/a37e8d45-b946-4a99-b90f-e499cbc0544a.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="a37e8d45-b946-4a99-b90f-e499cbc0544a" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-83076940305795600882024-01-31T20:39:00.001-06:002024-01-31T20:39:37.488-06:00Birthday Card Featuring New Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses<p> Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing my card featuring some of the gorgeous new products from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps</a> <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fvintage%2Dlove%2Djanuary%2D2024%2Drelease&afftrack=" target="_blank">Vintage Love release</a> that is available now!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHIF4QJ7F5Q1-FXORw18GbYZ_zk-LfzyNL0x13kddUOIsw6vJydfkf2C5dtAlW7-WN_f1G5mtPOQLVlzab9EkfC5ReaaB83wrINiHvr14JiR2OBSh6_b94PHju_xyK2YV0X2vCJiH5Xkp3u60v4svzsLRbJAbv8S3BrPqHBPqe3fNG7mNjJvFIMzWf5Q/s1947/IMG_3013-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1947" data-original-width="1947" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHIF4QJ7F5Q1-FXORw18GbYZ_zk-LfzyNL0x13kddUOIsw6vJydfkf2C5dtAlW7-WN_f1G5mtPOQLVlzab9EkfC5ReaaB83wrINiHvr14JiR2OBSh6_b94PHju_xyK2YV0X2vCJiH5Xkp3u60v4svzsLRbJAbv8S3BrPqHBPqe3fNG7mNjJvFIMzWf5Q/w640-h640/IMG_3013-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This card features the gorgeous <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> set along with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dflora%2D5x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Vintage Flora background stamp</a>, the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayouts%2Dposted%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layouts: Posted</a> dies, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flove%2Dis%2Da%2Drose%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Love Is A Rose stamps</a> (for the sentiment) and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ftextiles%2Dtexture%2Dvintage%2Dpaper%2Dpad%2D6x8%2D5%2D24%2Ddouble%2Dsided%2Dsheets&afftrack=">Textiles & Texture: Vintage paper pad</a>. As you can see in the photo background, I've also used some new <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dlove%2Dwax%2Dmelts&afftrack=">Vintage Love wax melts</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Frose%2Dstem%2Dwax%2Dstamper&afftrack=">Rose Stem Wax Stamper</a> to create a pretty seal for the envelope.</p><p>First I stamped the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dflora%2D5x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Vintage Flora background stamp</a> with light brown ink onto paper from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ftextiles%2Dtexture%2Dvintage%2Dpaper%2Dpad%2D6x8%2D5%2D24%2Ddouble%2Dsided%2Dsheets&afftrack=">Textiles & Texture: Vintage paper pad</a>. Then I die cut the piece with a die from the new <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayouts%2Dposted%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layouts: Posted </a>die set. I set that aside to work on the other card elements.</p><p>I die cut the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Lovely Layers: Sweetheart Roses</a> from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fneenah%2D80lb%2Dclassic%2Dcrest%2Dcardstock%2D8%2D5x11%2D20%2Dsheets%3Fvariant%3D8387264774197&afftrack=">80# Neenah</a>. Then I used <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/products/shader-brushes-1-5-pack-by-waffle-flower">ink blending brushes</a> to color the rose layers and stems with dusty pink ink and some green inks from my stash.</p><p>As this was my first time to use these gorgeous dies, I printed the layering guide to assist me in assembling the flower layers with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbee%2Dcreative%2Dprecision%2Dtip%2Dglue%2Ddries%2Dmatte&afftrack=">glue</a>. You can view, and download for printing, this layering guide found in the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">product description</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5kH00UvTeP48djc-fSgNwML_skWuqoeVx9DodRSsXUI6851wlP_FCCkt-1sMKeTIA99IxWEAlhYa-Bug0dHm58061f7pnoTSUt42FEkJUYeRFnhDoF2oQGVTw8zdcCv4Kg_QSOCNd75tVDU7Sm99iOhsuR2Ukjg6N0VgXSj0I-EQnXuLImUzjtZTROY/s2782/IMG_3020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="2782" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5kH00UvTeP48djc-fSgNwML_skWuqoeVx9DodRSsXUI6851wlP_FCCkt-1sMKeTIA99IxWEAlhYa-Bug0dHm58061f7pnoTSUt42FEkJUYeRFnhDoF2oQGVTw8zdcCv4Kg_QSOCNd75tVDU7Sm99iOhsuR2Ukjg6N0VgXSj0I-EQnXuLImUzjtZTROY/w640-h640/IMG_3020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next I created my perfectly coordinated ribbon by dying it with the same dusty pink ink I used on the flowers. I smooshed the ink pad onto my craft mat, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Ftim%2Dholtz%2Ddistress%C2%AE%2Dsprayer&afftrack=">spritzed</a> the ink with a bit of water, and the pressed the ribbon into the ink. You can repeat the steps until you're happy with it. Then I dried the ribbon with my heat tool by holding it with my <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fhoney%2Dbee%2Dreverse%2Dtweezers&afftrack=">reverse tweezers</a>. Be careful to not hold the heat tool too closely to the ribbon so it doesn't scorch!</p><p>I tied the ribbon around the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dflora%2D5x6%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Vintage Flora</a> background panel and added foam tape to the back. I adhered it to a coordinating pink A2 card base.</p><p>Next I adhered the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flovely%2Dlayers%2Dsweetheart%2Droses%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">Sweetheart Roses</a> to the card front with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbee%2Dcreative%2Dprecision%2Dtip%2Dglue%2Ddries%2Dmatte&afftrack=">glue</a>. I chose a sentiment from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flove%2Dis%2Da%2Drose%2D6x8%2Dstamp%2Dset&afftrack=">Love Is A Rose stamp set</a>and stamped it with black ink. I cut it out with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Flove%2Dis%2Da%2Drose%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=">coordinating die</a> and popped it up with <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fwhite%2D3d%2Dfoam%2Dstrips%2D76%2Dpkg&afftrack=">foam tape strips</a>.</p><p>Next I used the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fvintage%2Dlove%2Dwax%2Dmelts&afftrack=">Vintage Love wax melts</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Frose%2Dstem%2Dwax%2Dstamper&afftrack=">Rose Stem wax stamper</a> to create the seal. Honey Bee has a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbee%2Dcreative%2Dwax%2Dmelting%2Dspoon&afftrack=">wax melting spoon</a> and a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbee%2Dcreative%2Dwax%2Dmelting%2Dfurnace&afftrack=">wax melting furnace</a> in their shop to create these pretty seals with. I actually use my heat tool to melt the wax in the spoon--I'm kind of impatient. LOL! I really like to use <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fbee%2Dcreative%2Dsilicone%2Dcraft%2Dmat&afftrack=">this silicone mat</a> when making seals as it is extra thick and you can pour the hot wax onto it and set the hot spoon on it to protect your crafting surface.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvm45v4Gz4A8QPlmo_yLXpV2-_CbESZt14dyzbojJrXfdUNBNkFStMsuvrrssHEHa6re9joeRfgQSwrGhDRcIzsWNIGglvKlcnp7flQkd_3VTOsuwjeYsXTH8ojp8rLzNaCPnP69H-v3eg2FvGF0rk-okQyIRDDtrelFcs8L1VygvqhpA9Z0XEw2LeN4/s3024/IMG_3011-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvm45v4Gz4A8QPlmo_yLXpV2-_CbESZt14dyzbojJrXfdUNBNkFStMsuvrrssHEHa6re9joeRfgQSwrGhDRcIzsWNIGglvKlcnp7flQkd_3VTOsuwjeYsXTH8ojp8rLzNaCPnP69H-v3eg2FvGF0rk-okQyIRDDtrelFcs8L1VygvqhpA9Z0XEw2LeN4/w640-h640/IMG_3011-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This was the first time I tried this two-tone seal. I saw someone on Instagram make them this way and have been wanting to try it. Your wax stamper needs to be very warm and then you pour the melted wax from the spoon directly into the rose portion. Having it warm allows you to use a straight edge to scrape off the excess and level it to just leave wax in the rose. Then melt another color, pour it onto your surface and press the stamper into the wax. Wait a half minute or so and you will have a beautiful two-color seal!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9i_solh-2qLrO4Y8SL4o21bjC8shUcDXDK3ecXWzgA3-i4fFlDDGF7bM6-E7xovKTqoxhxV60z31V_N2VUvP2Eh92o8m7rn0NBZS4BB_ObI3A27gaRvuqSU8OWZxitsv3rN8_XQ4C5qQhjw52sm2e598qMmXj0ljYYYZS1LyvUZ6sRxMyuPsfuhf7QXU/s4212/IMG_3023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4212" data-original-width="4212" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9i_solh-2qLrO4Y8SL4o21bjC8shUcDXDK3ecXWzgA3-i4fFlDDGF7bM6-E7xovKTqoxhxV60z31V_N2VUvP2Eh92o8m7rn0NBZS4BB_ObI3A27gaRvuqSU8OWZxitsv3rN8_XQ4C5qQhjw52sm2e598qMmXj0ljYYYZS1LyvUZ6sRxMyuPsfuhf7QXU/w640-h640/IMG_3023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Be sure to check out all of the other beautiful new products of the Vintage Love release over on <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2F&afftrack= " target="_blank">Honey Bee's website</a>. 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Carol H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02456083618202700265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006341793241544107.post-12097042392372211832024-01-28T07:00:00.022-06:002024-01-28T09:09:48.305-06:00Only In The Darkness Can You See The Stars -- with Pear Blossom's EZ-Lights<p>I'm back as a guest on the <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/twinkle-lights-square-card-with-guest-designer-carol/" target="_blank">Pear Blossom Press blog</a> with this night scene light-up card! I have all of the specific details to make this beautiful card over on their blog and hope you will join me <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/twinkle-lights-square-card-with-guest-designer-carol/" target="_blank">there</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2rmGcdU75qFeHo3mENbi61NZmVzx1PSms-twmhEMIbxq1X35AxtHRjSJB1hGG6_OfuLxy4iD7_J37_xsGMC4vVZtfAtIYGZlCcThdBbhwstoEbd9mHStjniwq2sXkST4W9ezOOarj6U1lvQY24TIKTwFr5BFd9JlDEZW5j2nf9LbvXFrC59MpkbA1ow/s3479/photo%20%231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3479" data-original-width="3479" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2rmGcdU75qFeHo3mENbi61NZmVzx1PSms-twmhEMIbxq1X35AxtHRjSJB1hGG6_OfuLxy4iD7_J37_xsGMC4vVZtfAtIYGZlCcThdBbhwstoEbd9mHStjniwq2sXkST4W9ezOOarj6U1lvQY24TIKTwFr5BFd9JlDEZW5j2nf9LbvXFrC59MpkbA1ow/w640-h640/photo%20%231.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I have wanted to make a night scene card with Pear Blossom's <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/product/twinkle-light-2-pack/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">EZ-Lights Twinkle</a> since I first saw the lights! I thought this <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1796552&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fmountain%2Dcirclescape%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank">Mountain Circlescape</a> die set by Honey Bee Stamps was perfect for my scene.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_7t2i48v4EzIKpDggt25eWfupCx-6-IfikQnKiR5IrN7SgkkEJqRnJmqehINewwvHYqJhHCuOIxd3jmhxP0nPASWtf_czk2cP9mXZjriwvAff9c0q3TOQRdHO_z9c6d84YIJX8LJ1nKLoInjidHCcsnhETtXfyFCSQ5iPZhsxaG7fUyPA2opqQ0hh0U/s2804/photo%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2804" data-original-width="2804" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_7t2i48v4EzIKpDggt25eWfupCx-6-IfikQnKiR5IrN7SgkkEJqRnJmqehINewwvHYqJhHCuOIxd3jmhxP0nPASWtf_czk2cP9mXZjriwvAff9c0q3TOQRdHO_z9c6d84YIJX8LJ1nKLoInjidHCcsnhETtXfyFCSQ5iPZhsxaG7fUyPA2opqQ0hh0U/w640-h640/photo%20%232.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">You may think it's too complicated to make a light-up card, but I promise if you make one, you will find out that it's not hard at all!</p><p style="text-align: left;">These next two photos show my planning process for where to place the battery pack of the lights. As I mentioned, all of the details over at Pear Blossom.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8iYsnesNZrAf9B__4HEYsQN4PMUSqkSs4S5BnrPb-th2FnWXmc9kMrXlYs43f6cHtxi68kjxehBkTseEua2izF593rqahWIzRbreHeHBdrZEe7L4TKpLsP8Zja8Telr6QbcGOOlnGBialOEZwC2Ww1lbDKaxF0AvpLh5ZowYPRtlMy9ZBhxDtRePfyT8/s2810/photo%20%233-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="2810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8iYsnesNZrAf9B__4HEYsQN4PMUSqkSs4S5BnrPb-th2FnWXmc9kMrXlYs43f6cHtxi68kjxehBkTseEua2izF593rqahWIzRbreHeHBdrZEe7L4TKpLsP8Zja8Telr6QbcGOOlnGBialOEZwC2Ww1lbDKaxF0AvpLh5ZowYPRtlMy9ZBhxDtRePfyT8/w400-h400/photo%20%233-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I must mention the <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/product/worlds-best-foam-tape-double-thick/?wpam_id=12" target="_blank">World's Best Foam Tape by Pear Blossom</a>. It truly is amazing!!! You really can pull off the layer to reposition it! (The packaging says within 30 minutes.) I did need to that, and it came right off. I would love this foam tape in a regular depth--I can wish!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QYqSmyBcgmoiLqqUKWjZaemonWxpv3aRvlH8FiAZV1GFHgx8sAgaTaCjBJJhPPQ5UURYcEMJeSWCoUGQYiL-wpiR3qLcf7e0YdKd1LSlHA6sJhhH19yFtvywQ3V8ioMp0vOZUn9L3bwW5WFfLv_NXM4mPIPFK5igfljGB088qBzb5Q4T7AKOUDJs15A/s3024/photo%20%234-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QYqSmyBcgmoiLqqUKWjZaemonWxpv3aRvlH8FiAZV1GFHgx8sAgaTaCjBJJhPPQ5UURYcEMJeSWCoUGQYiL-wpiR3qLcf7e0YdKd1LSlHA6sJhhH19yFtvywQ3V8ioMp0vOZUn9L3bwW5WFfLv_NXM4mPIPFK5igfljGB088qBzb5Q4T7AKOUDJs15A/w400-h400/photo%20%234-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">In <a href="https://www.instagram.com/c.ann.h/" target="_blank">my Instagram post</a>, you can slide through the photos to see a short video of the lights. It's so pretty when lit up!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74KC9OPhvZG-kgO68XKbG8RgMKsG47kRLIxD2sJ605Jpbtqr_hXHA7chT1yhAHV9cz5eBXPC4kc-78L6fFOWyXjIfBVbBhY-UKmr2GoJtd06hLeEPg_N8cGeuL_EQwtgHtXfq0EaAYTiJBoVoH7TO7f2Z7l9fH5KIWHEM_AZbt0QZpbAjHbLth2USLc0/s3024/photo%20%235-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74KC9OPhvZG-kgO68XKbG8RgMKsG47kRLIxD2sJ605Jpbtqr_hXHA7chT1yhAHV9cz5eBXPC4kc-78L6fFOWyXjIfBVbBhY-UKmr2GoJtd06hLeEPg_N8cGeuL_EQwtgHtXfq0EaAYTiJBoVoH7TO7f2Z7l9fH5KIWHEM_AZbt0QZpbAjHbLth2USLc0/w640-h640/photo%20%235-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">After holding the button, the lights begin to alternate lighting up to look like twinkle lights!</p><p style="text-align: left;">I absolutely love this sentiment which I perfect for my card!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBL_DoLrDTqz37ACLMndeTbhnH3c8ibvdTkYWlQjhHIj1b9hAAQJiKrglEqRSRxxoO5V20Sm2j8lzKAr4ZzQHDZtRIy9sKCXHfLfXyvGwWUM-zsiATYeX23eAIy4MrORJrHu9G5fapzR0AUBVjAM1Y4GBOhy4bQPfLpLWT-oPXE7ztRc8ux8ZAsxqbvg/s2711/photo%20%236-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="2711" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBL_DoLrDTqz37ACLMndeTbhnH3c8ibvdTkYWlQjhHIj1b9hAAQJiKrglEqRSRxxoO5V20Sm2j8lzKAr4ZzQHDZtRIy9sKCXHfLfXyvGwWUM-zsiATYeX23eAIy4MrORJrHu9G5fapzR0AUBVjAM1Y4GBOhy4bQPfLpLWT-oPXE7ztRc8ux8ZAsxqbvg/w640-h640/photo%20%236-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thank yo so much for stopping by! Please click over to the <a href="https://pearblossompress.com/twinkle-lights-square-card-with-guest-designer-carol/" target="_blank">Pear Blossom blog</a> to check out my post. I'd love for you to leave me a comment if you do! Have a wonderful and crafty week!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://pearblossompress.com/twinkle-lights-square-card-with-guest-designer-carol/" target="_blank">Thank you for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!</a></i></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Pear Blossom 2--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/748d9a87-6b85-4206-be1c-acc81b0ed32b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/748d9a87-6b85-4206-be1c-acc81b0ed32b.jpg" /></a>
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The new Spellbinders <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcosmos%2Dbackdrop%2Dbetterpress%2Dand%2Dstencil%2Dbundle%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Df4833e3a3%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cosmos Backdrop BettterPress Press Plates</a> with the coordinating coloring stencils are just absolutely beautiful!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhpqGCTjwZXwJJLKORCX1oavapEToG-hTsweWDhxdKYIWB-mDPSZrYJrNnvrz-jejidIVwLYqANCN5ysX6MeYDaWag8FleqKZlC5gWM8r_Tx358SRiUvsFCe6td5UNczro0HBNyfx2M7zHG77BMRHdFMrtH7YwhmBpAejB_YF7CTMfAsEaewPP5OJrXs/s5316/IMG_3388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5316" data-original-width="5316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhpqGCTjwZXwJJLKORCX1oavapEToG-hTsweWDhxdKYIWB-mDPSZrYJrNnvrz-jejidIVwLYqANCN5ysX6MeYDaWag8FleqKZlC5gWM8r_Tx358SRiUvsFCe6td5UNczro0HBNyfx2M7zHG77BMRHdFMrtH7YwhmBpAejB_YF7CTMfAsEaewPP5OJrXs/w640-h640/IMG_3388.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I've combined both <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcosmos%2Dbackdrop%2Dbetterpress%2Dand%2Dstencil%2Dbundle%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Df4833e3a3%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cosmos Backdrop</a> cards with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsealed%2Dcord%2Dfaux%2Dseal%2Dsentiments%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D9137491c5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sealed Cord & Faux Seal Sentiments BetterPress Press Plates and Die</a> set in two different ways here. The sharp and crisp image impressions you get with the Press Plates is just amazing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRy-wOVfxfAGkRpFg-grKkj1dQmqeFPiKsiL_MXxaCLj8GgKBHiJ9kpjOTMnO4ciIZHJGByxAlqkISfevEhyphenhyphenKqrmCeF9I4YAHy2TFgxiqKkLTIp0bndad0DUrWOUr5dbyObPaVxGxzyJYx7XYR1RCdNUPf54OAOptTLRGpZ83PSU6iWa6e_QhHJZjUgE/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-BP-107%20BP-105%20WS-119%20WS-089%202-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRy-wOVfxfAGkRpFg-grKkj1dQmqeFPiKsiL_MXxaCLj8GgKBHiJ9kpjOTMnO4ciIZHJGByxAlqkISfevEhyphenhyphenKqrmCeF9I4YAHy2TFgxiqKkLTIp0bndad0DUrWOUr5dbyObPaVxGxzyJYx7XYR1RCdNUPf54OAOptTLRGpZ83PSU6iWa6e_QhHJZjUgE/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-BP-107%20BP-105%20WS-119%20WS-089%202-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I cut a strip of masking paper to 1-½" x 4-¼". I placed it across the center of a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain%2Dbetterpress%2Da2%2Dcotton%2Dcard%2Dpanels%2D25%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Db400da100%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Porcelain Cotton Card</a> panel. I used removable tape to adhere the piece to the Platen (clear top plate). Then I placed the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcosmos%2Dbackdrop%2Dbetterpress%2Dand%2Dstencil%2Dbundle%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Df4833e3a3%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cosmos Backdrop</a> onto the magnetic Chase platform and inked it up with BetterPress Black Ink.</p><p><i><b>Please note</b></i>: After running this through my Platinum die cutting machine, the masking paper was really, really stuck to the cotton card! In all honesty, I had to use Un-Do to get it off!!! Did you know this product will remove anything adhered with sticky adhesive (not liquid glue), without damaging the image?!! Next time I will just <u><i>use a strip of thin printer paper!</i></u></p><p>I repeated the steps with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsealed%2Dcord%2Dfaux%2Dseal%2Dsentiments%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D9137491c5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sealed Cord</a> and purple dye ink to impress the image into the area that was masked. Yes!! The ordinary die ink worked!!! The Sealed Cord also includes six sentiment press plates and I pressed one with purple ink. I cut it out with the included circle die.</p><p>I really was curious about how the ink blending with the stencils would work with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain%2Dbetterpress%2Da2%2Dcotton%2Dcard%2Dpanels%2D25%2Dpack%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Db400da100%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cotton Card</a>. It is a specialty cardstock that impresses beautifully with the Press Plates. I used ink blending brushes and a few shades of purple and green inks through each layer of the stencils that come with the bundled Cosmos Backdrop set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9oSoOXx8Hjlu3LoN1P7BtL61fIhnwUsrZYG5MUUbdS6oOk6w8fmrn920iaDziJu-g9Nxl-fpLCZ_NZ7WR6X-HX4Xgo4E-yg1cC7nLAOy35S0QZWVXf8E8QO52ptvkPiXISoh2G5ST0voJKgbE_le9_S9ZBLxw5JZdTPQrOxdsc1hTxQirfiVAau50Mw/s2788/IMG_3387.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2788" data-original-width="2788" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9oSoOXx8Hjlu3LoN1P7BtL61fIhnwUsrZYG5MUUbdS6oOk6w8fmrn920iaDziJu-g9Nxl-fpLCZ_NZ7WR6X-HX4Xgo4E-yg1cC7nLAOy35S0QZWVXf8E8QO52ptvkPiXISoh2G5ST0voJKgbE_le9_S9ZBLxw5JZdTPQrOxdsc1hTxQirfiVAau50Mw/w640-h640/IMG_3387.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">At first I thought that the inks blended pretty good, if not totally smooth. However, after the ink settled into the paper and dried, I couldn't believe how smooth the blends looked!!! My photos are NOT retouched at all.</p><p>As you can see from the photos, I created a few different wax seals with the new <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fmust%2Dhave%2Dwax%2Dbead%2Dmix%2Dpurple%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dsealed%2Dby%2Dspellbinders%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D4%26%5Fsid%3D15617eed5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Purple Wax Bead Mix</a>. I adhered the die cut pressed sentiment into the center of one of the wax seals with an Adhesive Circle.</p><p>Here are a couple of process photos for you:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn1Fa77K7iHiS1kILW1HOkDBuqB0uJXrRa5PQZ5bUbyWSEa-9JLFjwyRQJr7j9uTUTemgtxEikbuik_fsGYPLopFSKVjqD9ygNhm9DowBHag7Z1gPpvuk048HagQdFJ2HYww213gUhjRZObFRcenNXWpi9Of33P-nW5TPyFSsKAEVH_NZVS7YJ9lMdIs/s3024/IMG_3372-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn1Fa77K7iHiS1kILW1HOkDBuqB0uJXrRa5PQZ5bUbyWSEa-9JLFjwyRQJr7j9uTUTemgtxEikbuik_fsGYPLopFSKVjqD9ygNhm9DowBHag7Z1gPpvuk048HagQdFJ2HYww213gUhjRZObFRcenNXWpi9Of33P-nW5TPyFSsKAEVH_NZVS7YJ9lMdIs/w640-h640/IMG_3372-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I really like how you can see the de-bossing of the press plate in the area that was masked.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvqPwibEuqAgREp2x7TrPrImF1BT9rRhFHpgWbC_SaNzfmkWoT9Lt0Mv-aDVSBsq0R5m2BT0DGvkSuH-c5DCtQyVHR1xJmn20jEZMU3BMAD9AF4xtL1NZSCoUzEl5epOVyOhQJcL5A6vxucIUg9_3Q47YAm5sWQWy4bMgBYzx-eIzHgkHe341e63g4ZY/s3024/IMG_3376-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvqPwibEuqAgREp2x7TrPrImF1BT9rRhFHpgWbC_SaNzfmkWoT9Lt0Mv-aDVSBsq0R5m2BT0DGvkSuH-c5DCtQyVHR1xJmn20jEZMU3BMAD9AF4xtL1NZSCoUzEl5epOVyOhQJcL5A6vxucIUg9_3Q47YAm5sWQWy4bMgBYzx-eIzHgkHe341e63g4ZY/w640-h640/IMG_3376-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Now for the details of my second card!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq-kKPPOOxYSVQMEl80JqjcPXuYrE-WfQ2f2CHU3DkvmMkYbVe9xq5pXZSRJyu-IJYtr7fa2Q4wnWIL-_RmM6of-fJC5APGYBU6UtiEKjZSjZYjZzaJ6pQiUaNXYV7TUTyNkjt2WmPAoykquPZ8mob5oem2vxqe6BkoJCmj-5uhALvQGCKSkbGqR7VU0/s1200/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-BP-107%20BP-105%20WS118%20WS-016%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq-kKPPOOxYSVQMEl80JqjcPXuYrE-WfQ2f2CHU3DkvmMkYbVe9xq5pXZSRJyu-IJYtr7fa2Q4wnWIL-_RmM6of-fJC5APGYBU6UtiEKjZSjZYjZzaJ6pQiUaNXYV7TUTyNkjt2WmPAoykquPZ8mob5oem2vxqe6BkoJCmj-5uhALvQGCKSkbGqR7VU0/w640-h640/Carol%20Hintermeier-2024-BP-107%20BP-105%20WS118%20WS-016%20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For my second card with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcosmos%2Dbackdrop%2Dbetterpress%2Dand%2Dstencil%2Dbundle%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Df4833e3a3%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cosmos Backdrop Press Plate</a> I inked up the Press Plate with a gold pigment ink. On a separate piece of Porcelain Cotton Card I pressed the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsealed%2Dcord%2Dfaux%2Dseal%2Dsentiments%2Dpress%2Dplate%2Ddie%2Dset%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3D9137491c5%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sealed Cord</a> with the gold ink. I used my scissors to cut it out and set it aside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKU_XIPynzDuH6-_OE5Qa4VvVraWer_f-SV06NNPmQvbuTto1cKeusN_FvZRuF0FNxHafv-KP4bxiS7Yd3wyn45WxmVh_N1H05l6U3T25XJtcQYxqgyzkMFmV9zb3xKKvIn9v0Lb4yHDYthf6T2bMqcuU_mwViz41lI7vaELb806SbkphgoAiO_R02w5Q/s3024/IMG_3378.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKU_XIPynzDuH6-_OE5Qa4VvVraWer_f-SV06NNPmQvbuTto1cKeusN_FvZRuF0FNxHafv-KP4bxiS7Yd3wyn45WxmVh_N1H05l6U3T25XJtcQYxqgyzkMFmV9zb3xKKvIn9v0Lb4yHDYthf6T2bMqcuU_mwViz41lI7vaELb806SbkphgoAiO_R02w5Q/w640-h640/IMG_3378.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For this card I used three shades of teal ink and some green inks to color the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcosmos%2Dbackdrop%2Dbetterpress%2Dand%2Dstencil%2Dbundle%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dpressed%2Dposies%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D2%26%5Fsid%3Df4833e3a3%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cosmos Backdrop</a> through the stencils.</p><p>Another new wax mix is the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fmust%2Dhave%2Dwax%2Dbead%2Dmix%2Dteal%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dsealed%2Dby%2Dspellbinders%2Dcollection&afftrack=" target="_blank">Teal Wax Bead Mix</a>. I had fun experimenting with the various colors in this mix. I chose this one pressed with the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fsweet%2Dhappy%2Dbirthday%2Dwax%2Dseal%2Dstamp%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dsealed%2Dby%2Dspellbinders%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D1%26%5Fsid%3Dd53452ffd%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sweet Happy Birthday wax seal stamp</a>--I really like how the two colors are kind of separate here! I used a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1796552&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fsealed%2Dby%2Dspellbinders%2Fproducts%2Fdecocolor%2Dpremium%2Dsilver%2Dmetallic%2Dmarker%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dsealed%2Dby%2Dspellbinders%2Dcollection&afftrack=" target="_blank">silver metallic marker</a> to go over the details of the wax seal to make them stand out more.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwrrwAkye40FQQ8mxByui5aLSUMBGaspN7n4LMPlyC4iTn1Yt0Q8gLdMRkPpaVQSdcVZMmhiT5O2QP7VM685rp2BxQNEKWoQ7Nd-NnzTMjQeV3vIwkyzq-jiaHhM8fN6HQLq-SB2-33gsGgqS5qgoveH1Z6i7DNex8sy1H91YnwilICCiaEdSghkQ-ew/s2821/IMG_3379.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="2821" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwrrwAkye40FQQ8mxByui5aLSUMBGaspN7n4LMPlyC4iTn1Yt0Q8gLdMRkPpaVQSdcVZMmhiT5O2QP7VM685rp2BxQNEKWoQ7Nd-NnzTMjQeV3vIwkyzq-jiaHhM8fN6HQLq-SB2-33gsGgqS5qgoveH1Z6i7DNex8sy1H91YnwilICCiaEdSghkQ-ew/w640-h640/IMG_3379.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you so much for stopping by today! I your weekend is filled with lots of crafty fun!</p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for shopping with my affiliate links (never any additional cost to you)!<br /></span></i><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Spellbinders wax BP--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/0065459c-804f-4418-9081-81b73d9d51e6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/0065459c-804f-4418-9081-81b73d9d51e6.jpg" /></a>
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