I have another card inspired by the Altenew Academy (All About Layering 4). This class has so many techniques being shown with lots of different flower stamp sets. I loved the use of the black background to make the coloured images pop and I have used a different stamp set to what was shown in the class. I loved this technique and will be using it again as it was so quick and easy to make stunning cards.
Instructions:
I have stamped the images from the Altenew Forever in Love stamp set in Obsidian Pigment ink on Iris cardstock. I coloured the image with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and then die cut with the coordinating die. I coloured the edges of the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then placed this on a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of black cardstock. This was then matted with a piece of gold cardstock 4 3/16″ x 5 6/16″. I then adhere this to the front of a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ card base with a piece of heavy cardboard 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I die cut three Fancy Hello die cuts from black cardstock and adhered them together. I then die cut the die from gold cardstock and adhere to the black die cut slightly offsetting it to create a shadow and then adhere the sentiment to the card as shown.
I hope you like this card and I really encourage you to look at the Altenew classes. There is always something new to learn!
Instructions: Cut a piece of white cardstock 12 1/2 x 7″, score at 6 1/4″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6 1/4 x 7″ Cut a piece of dark patterned paper 6 15/16 x 6 1/16″ and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of white cardstock 5 14/16 x 6 1/16″ and adhere to the front of the card with heavy cardboard. Cut a piece of light patterned paper 6 1/2 x 5 3/4″ and adhere to the front of the white cardstock.
Die cut the second largest eyelet edge diamond from the HCD1-7227 Eyelet Diamond Die out of white cardstock and using the straight die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot out of the card. Then die cut the plain edge diamond using the second largest die from the HCD1-7226 Diamond Basics Die set out of light patterned paper and adhere to the front of the eyelet edge and using the straight die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot. Die cut the third largest eyelet edge die from the HCD1-7227 Eyelet Diamond Die set and using the straight edge die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot. Adhere to the patterned paper. Die cut the third largest plain edge diamond and using the straight edge die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot. Die cut the small decorative pocket accent from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set out of white cardstock, add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the pocket opening. Adhere across the middle of the card with foam tape ensuring a pocket is able to be accessed.
Die cut three small tags from the patterned paper using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set. Die cut three tags from white cardstock and adhere to the back of the tags. Add the magenta ribbon and tuck the tags into the pocket as shown.
Stamp the spray images from the HCPC-3888 Wild Asters Spray Stamp set in Picked Raspberry ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue ink and die cut the images with the coordinating die. Add Hot Mama Prills to the flowers and Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim and adhere around the diamond.
Stamp the long and short aster sprays from the HCPC-3889 Wild Aster Scroll & Cluster Stamp set in Picked Raspberry ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue and Leaf Green inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add Cactus Flower ink to the edges of the flowers. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to left front of the card around the diamonds.
Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3887 Wild Asters Stamp set in Picked Raspberry ink and some in Fern Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Tiger Lily and Magenta Hue inks and the green petals with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with Cactus Flower ink and shape using the Groove Golf tools. Assemble when dry and make some buds with the small green and pink aster flowers. Add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere over the leaves and sprays and add Go Man Go Prills to the centres.
Stamp the leaves from the HCPC-3887 Wild Asters Stamp set in Fern Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the groove golf tool and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere around the flowers as shown.
Die cut the small tag from the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere to the top right corner.
I hope that I have inspired you to look at different ways to use background dies.
Cut a piece of white cardstock 10 x 7″, score at 5″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5 x 7″. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 15/16 x 6 15/16″ and adhere to the card front with a piece of heavy cardstock 4 1/2 x 6 1/2″. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 x 6″ and using the inner plain edge diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set die cut the inner diamond out. Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7229 Diamonds & Lace set and the plain edge die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive before adhering to the front of the previously cut piece of white cardstock. Die cut the lacy edge using the outer lacy frame die and the inner diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and adhere to the front of the Diamonds and Lace Die. Die cut the eyelet frame using the third largest eyelet diamond die from the HCD1-7227 Eyelet Diamond Die set and the inner diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and then adhere to the front of the Lacy Diamond. Die cut four lacy edges from the HCD1-7161 Sweetheart Borders Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive, trim and adhere to the back of the 4 x 6″ piece of white cardstock. Adhere this all to the card front with heavy cardboard. Die cut the inner lattice diamond using the inner plain edge die and the lattice diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and then add to the centre of the lacy diamonds.
Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3847 Celebrate Love Stamp set in Versamark ink on white cardstock and heat emboss with silver embossing powder. Die cut the sentiment using the third smallest arrow die from the HCD1-7204 Arrows & Banners Die set and adhere to the middle of the diamond as shown.
Stamp the leaves from the HCPC-3834 Leafy Accents Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape using the coordinating Leafy Accents shaping mold and add Crystal Clear glitter on a damp sponge. Adhere to the left of the diamond.
Stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Violet ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Vivid Chartreuse and the petals with Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs with Magenta Hue ink and shape using coordinating Rose shaping mold and the Groove Golf Tools. Assemble roses and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Add the roses next to leaves on card as shown.
Please watch out for my final blog post for this week.
Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday and once again I have three cards for you on three separate posts.
First up is a card combining hydrangeas from the Cottage Garden collection and the Tea Time collection. It evokes a summer afternoon sitting on the porch having high tea among all the flowers and birds.
For more tips on creating with the Cottage Garden Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/faBoB2s49RI.
Instructions:
Cut a piece of white cardstock 12 x 6″, score at 6″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6 x 6″. Cut a piece of patterned paper 6 x 6″ and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut two outer frames from the HCD1-7282 Eyelet Royale Die set out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the card front. Die cut the inners from the HCD1-7282 Eyelet Royale Die set out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the centres of the frames.
Stamp the cup, vase and pot images from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp and HCPC-3905 Elegant Tea Pot & Florals Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the flowers with Dries Clear glue. Shape and adhere to the front with foam tape.
Stamp the spoon image from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add in the front of the large urn as shown.
Stamp the tea bag images from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp set in Coffee ink. Colour with ig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Pierce the top with a needle and add some gold thread and adhere to the bottom right of the large urn as shown with foam tape.
Stamp the large flower image from the HCPC-3905 Elegant Tea Pot & Florals Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris
cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and add to the base of the china.
Stamp the birds and hydrangea image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp set in Shadow Grey in on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and then add to the top of the card with foam tape.
Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3901 Cottage Garden Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with Vibrant Fuchsia and shape with the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and Heart of Gold Prills to the centres. Adhere over the large floral spray at the base of the card and on the flowers below the birds as shown.
Welcome back and today I have a card that I have made for Dress My Craft. This month the focus is on flower making and I am in my element creating gorgeous flowers from the amazing Soft Floral Oriental paper and the various flower dies.
For a video on how I made the flowers and card please visit my YouTube channel here:
I hope that I have showed you how easy it is to make gorgeous flowers for all your projects.
For a list of all the Dress My Craft products I have used please visit my blog post on the Dress My Craft blog here.
Welcome back to my third card for Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations. I thought I would do something very different for this card and make it easy to post.
Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” and fold to create a 5” x 7” card. Cut a piece of gold cardstock 5” x 7” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of cream colour patterned paper 4 15/16” x 6 15/16” and adhere to the front of the gold cardstock. Cut a piece of gold cardstock 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4″ and adhere to the front of the card with some heavy cardboard.
Cut a piece of Iris cardstock 4 11/16” x 6 11/16” stamp the small floral images randomly over the card with the clear embossing ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Colour the images with the watercolour inks and then adhere this card to the front of the gold cardstock.
Die cut four corners from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of gold cardstock and adhere to the four corners of the card as shown.
Die cut the outer eyelet edge label die from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of gold cardstock and adhere to the front of the card. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3843 Special Birthday Sentiments Cling Stamp Set with the embossing ink on white cardstock and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Die cut the sentiment out using the inner plain edge die from the Album Tags & Accents Die set and adhere to the eyelet label.
Stamp two small floral images from the HCPC-3905 Elegant Tea Pot & Florals Stamp set on Iris cardstock using embossing ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Colour with the watercolour paints and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the top right and bottom left with foam tape.
Stamp the bird and hydrangea image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and add to the bottom left and top right over the floral images as shown with foam tape.
To finish, add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the floral images using Dries Clear glue.
I hope that I have given you lots of inspiration to challenge and stretch your creative juices.
Welcome back to my second post and this time I am featuring some gorgeous petunias for a fabulous Wedding card. I apologise for the photos – I only managed to take one photo just before I had tweaked it before I sent it through to Heartfelt Creations.
For more tips on creating with the border dies & foldout cards, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo.
Instructions: Cut a piece of white cardstock 12” x 8”, score at 6” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6” x 8”. Cut a piece of cream coloured paper from the Lush Lilac collection 7 1/2″ x 6” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut two strips of gold cardstock 2 1/16” and adhere to either end of the card as shown. Cut a piece of cream paper 7 1/2” x 6” and using the plain edge die from the HCD1-7119 Classic Border Basics set die cut the ends of the paper. Cut two eyelet edges from the HCD1-7119 Classic Border Basics out of gold cardstock and adhere to each end and trim the ends. Adhere to the front of the card with foam tape.
Die cut two decorative swirly dies from the HCD1-7263 Swirly Accent Spray Die set out of white cardstock and two from gold cardstock. Adhere the white dies to the gold dies and slightly offset the dies to give a gold background. Adhere the ends together and then adhere to the front of the card as shown.
Die cut the outer eyelet decorative tag from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of gold card. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC3847 Celebrate Love Sentiments Stamp set in Versmark ink on white cardstock and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Die cut the sentiment out using the inner plain edge die and then adhere to the front of the eyelet die. Adhere this to the centre of the Swirly Accent Spray dies using foam tape.
Stamp the large and small petunias from the HCPC-3786 Large Classic Petunia and HCPC-3785 Small Classic Petunia Stamp sets in Sunflower ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold and shape into a petunia shape. When dry add Indian Gold Embellishment Mousse to the tips of the flowers. Pierce the centres of the flowers and insert the deep yellow wire stamens. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Trim the wires and adhere around the left of the ornamental tag.
Stamp the leaf images from the CPC-3842 Oakberry Lane Blossoms Stamp set in Leaf Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Vivid Chartreuse ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and sponge the Indian Gold Embellishment Mouse to the tips. Add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere around the flowers as shown.
Please look out for my third card this week for Heartfelt Creations.
Welcome back and today I have another 3 cards for Heartfelt Creations Inspiration Wednesday in 3 posts. First up is a card with lots of tags. I love how easy it is making tags with the Album Tags & Accents dies from Heartfelt Creations. The Floral Fashionista papers make a perfect match with the gold cardstock and the vibrant pink Classic Roses.
Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of patterned paper from the Floral Fashionista Paper collection 5” x 7”. Using the inner large tag die from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set die cut the centre of the paper. Die cut a frame out of gold cardstock using the inner and outer large tag dies from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set and adhere to the opening of the frame. Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7247 Regal Pocket Accents Die set out of gold cardstock and adhere to the back of the paper at the top of the frame. Die cut the large decorative die from the HCD1-7246 Fanci-Fold Pocket & Accents Die set out of gold cardstock, trim the edges and adhere behind the paper at the base of the frame. Adhere this to the front of the card with foam tape.
Die cut two small tags from the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags Die set. Add to the left of the card using gold thread.
Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Library Green on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold, add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and then adhere to the top left of the card.
Stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue and Buttercup inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges with Cactus Flower ink and then shape using the coordinating mold. Assemble when dry into roses and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere the roses to the top left over the leaves as shown.
Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3835 Floral Fashionista Stamp set in French Ultramarine Blue on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and when dry, pierce the centres and insert white bead stamens. Add Pearl glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim the wires and adhere around the flowers as shown.
Tags: Die cut two outer tags from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die out of gold cardstock. Die cut two inner tags from the paper collection using the inner tag die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere to the gold outer tags. Add gold ribbon twine to the tags.
Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the top of the tags. Add a small rose and a petite flower as shown.
To finish, add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the flower images on the tags with Dries Clear glue.
I hope I have inspired you to use your tag dies in a different way.
Welcome back and this week is the debut of the gorgeous Tea Time collection from Heartfelt Creations. This is such a pretty collection and perfect for beautiful and feminine cards.
Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of patterned paper 4 15/16” x 6 15/16” and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the frame from the HCD1-7192 Intricate Swirls Die set out of white cardstock and adhere to the front of the card. Cut the 4” x 6” panel from the paper collection and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the outer frame using the inner and outer frames from the HCD1-7192 Intricate Swirls Die set, add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the frame with foam tape. Add Frosting Powder to the inner decorative frame with spray adhesive and then adhere to the middle of the frame. Die cut two decorative frames from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags set out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder to the decorative edges with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Cut the sentiment out of the paper collection and adhere to the front of the decorative dies and then adhere the whole to the card centre with foam tape.
Stamp two bird and hydrangea images from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp set on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter to the images with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge. Add one complete image to the top of the card with foam tape and then trim the other image and add draping down around the sentiment tag.
Stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Buttercup and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges of the petals with Cactus Flower ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Assemble when dry and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glitter on a damp sponge. Pierce the centres and insert the light gold pearl stamens with a wire and seal with Dries Clear glue. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and then adhere over the leaves as shown.
Stamp the small teacup images from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp set with Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Clean Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and then adhere to the bottom of the frame as shown with foam tape.
