This magical menagerie of dies helps celebrate one of the most festive times of the year through paper crafting! The Holiday Medley Collection consists of eight die sets and a Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set that coordinates with one of the die sets. The array of dies can be mixed within existing die sets to offer more creative options. These include the Make a Scene Card Base and 3D Vignettes. The versatile new Merry Filigree Card Builder, Celebrate Scrollwork Card Builder and Joy Crescent Card Builder sets create different card formats from A2, A7, Mini Slimline, to Slimline. In addition, you can remove the Christmas Motifs and use them year-round.
Today’s projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.
Who is excited for Black Friday? Heartfelt Creations are releasing some fabulous must have dies today and I can’t wait to show you my creations! First up is an elegant easel card featuring beautiful handcrafted roses.
For more details on the products I have used please visit here.
Thank you to Heartfelt Creations for sending me those products.
Instructions:
Cut a piece of Deluxe Flower Shaping paper 10 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, score at 5 1/4″ and fold. Die cut the shaped base using the No. 1 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die set with one side slightly over the folded edge. Score halfway across one side of the card to create the easel component of the card. Cut a piece of white cardstock using the No. 1 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die out of white cardstock and adhere to the bottom half of the easel component. Die cut two pieces of light pattern paper using the No. 1 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die set and adhere to the front of the card and to the base of the card. Trim the excess of the base of the card to enable the card to fold in half.
Die cut two decorative dies using the No. 2 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die set – one out of silver cardstock and one out of white cardstock. Adhere the silver outer frame to the top of the white outer frame and adhere to the front of the card. Adhere the white inner die to the centre of the frame.
Die cut two middle frames using the No. 3 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die – one out of white cardstock and one from silver cardstock. Adhere the silver die to the white die and adhere to the front of the card as shown.
Die cut two inner dies using the No. 4 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die set – one out of white cardstock and one out of silver cardstock. Adhere the white die over the silver die slightly offsetting it and adhere to the middle of the frames.
Die cut two inner decorative dies using the No. 5 die from the HCD2-7384 Fancy Classic Rectangle Frame Die – one out of white cardstock and one out of silver cardstock. Adhere the silver die cut to the white die cut and then adhere to the centre of the card as shown.
Repeat the same process for the base of the card.
Stamp the rose leaf images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamp set in Northern Pine ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the images with Garden Patina ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and add Crystal Clear glitter with clear gloss gel medium. Trim and adhere around the left of the frames and to the bottom right of the base frames as shown.
To create the roses stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the flowers with Angel Pink ink and Magenta Hue in the centres of the flowers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with Angel Pink ink and the edges front and back with Magenta Hue ink. Shape the petals using golf tools and assemble with hot glue. Add Crystal Clear glitter using clear gloss gel medium and adhere over the leaves on the left on the front of the card and on the bottom right of the base of the card to create the ledge for the easel card.
For the small flowers stamp the little flower images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamp set in Magenta ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the flowers with Angel Pink ink and the centres with Magenta Hue ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour the backs of the flowers and the edges front and back with Magenta Hue. hape using the groove golf tool, pierce the centres, insert a magneta coloured bead stamen and secure with hot glue. Add Crystal Clear glitter using clear gloss gel medium, trim and add around the larger roses as shown.
Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3847 Celebrate Love Sentiments Cling Stamp Set using embossing ink on vellum and heat emboss with silver embossing powder. Die cut using the No. 6 die from the HCD1-7204 Arrows and Banner Die set and adhere to the centre of the dies on the top of the card as shown.
To finish, add iridescent gems to the banner and on the decorative dies as shown.
Other Products:
Memento ink – Angel Pink, clear gloss gel medium, Hero Arts Embossing and Watermark ink, Ranger Silver Embossing Powder, iridescent gems, hot glue gun
Within the various collection introductions, Amazing Paper Grace has included sets that were inspired by classic sewing motifs. The Fluted Classics Collection is another wonderful layering shape set with ticking designs reminiscent of the blanket stitch on its edges! Nest the outer and inner rims with the insert to cut a tailored frame or for a beautiful background edge to any layering design. Keep it simple and you can cut a solid shape with just an outer rim. The Fluted Classics come in circle, square, oval, and rectangle shapes. We’ve also added a slimline version for those card makers who want to create an elegant and trendy silhouette.
Today’s projects were created with dies provided by Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace.
My Projects for Today
For my projects today I have made an elegant Christmas card featuring a white and gold colour combination. The gold fluted circles work so well with some older Becca Feeken collections – links below.
I have also made some circle tags that would be so easy to mass produce in a wide range of colours for a personalised Christmas gift.
Designers Tip:
The Fluted Classics dies can be mixed and matched with older Amazing Paper Grace collections.
Fluted Classics Availability: These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Fluted Classics Collection.
For more Fluted Classics Collection Inspiration Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas using the Fluted Classics Collection!
The Sweet Peonies are such a majestic flower and combines perfectly with the new Peony and Sunflower Banner set from Heartfelt Creations to create a special occasion card.
For more details on the products I have used please visit here.
As a member of the Heartfelt Creations Design Team, I receive free products to use in my projects.
Instructions:
Cut a piece of Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper 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 gold card 5” x 7” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of pattern paper 4 7/8” x 6 7/8” and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the outer decorative die out of gold cardstock using the No. 1 die from the HCD2-7308 Majestic Swirls Frames Die set and adhere to the front of the card using a piece of heavy cardstock 5 1/4″ x 3 1/4”. Cut a piece of pink pattern paper 5 1/4″ x 3 1/4” and adhere to the front of the decorative die. Die cut the middle decorative out of gold cardstock using the No. 2 die from the HCD2-7308 Majestic Swirls Frames Die and adhere to the front of the card as shown. Cut a piece of pattern paper 2” x 4” and adhere to the front of the gold decorative die. Die cut the tag from the HCD2-7308 Majestic Swirls Frames Die out of gold cardstock and adhere to the front of the card as shown.
Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3843 Special Birthday Sentiments Cling Stamp Set in Obsidian ink on light pattern paper and die cut with the No. 4 die from the HCD2-7308 Majestic Swirls Frames Die set and adhere to the front of the tag. Stamp the peony images from the HCPC-3970 Peony & Sunflower Banner Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and colour pencils and die cut with the coordinating die. Cut the banner apart and add to the front of the card with foam squares. Add Wink of Stella to the images and then add Lemon Chiffon Prills to the flowers as shown.
Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3965 Summer Wreath Accents Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Real Brush Markers and colour pencils and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add Crystal Clear glitter using clear glossy gel medium and adhere to the right of the card.
Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3820 Large Sweet Peonies Cling Stamp Set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Canteloupe and Dandelion inks and the outer petals with Magenta Hue and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the edges of the petals with Lilac Posies ink and the backs of the petals with Magenta Hue ink. Shape using the 3D Basic Flower Shaping Mold and assemble using two of one size and one smaller size. Pierce the centres and insert gold coloured pearl stamens. Trim the threads and add Crystal Clear glitter using glossy gel and adhere to the right of the card as shown.
The Sweet Serenade Notecard Collection is simply to extend a sweet thought or warm greeting to let them know you’re thinking of them through a heartwarming notecard. The inspiration behind this collection is the ability to create beautiful notecards. Everything in this collection coordinates together from the card base to the embellishments to the stamps to make wonderful notecard creations! Notecards also make a wonderful gift as a boxed set! Swoon your family and friends with a special handmade gift! Make it seasonal for fall or for the holidays. Maybe a specific style such as soft vintage, clean and simple, or even a mixed media twist!
Today’s projects were created with dies provided by Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace.
The new Floral Banners collection from Heartfelt Creations is out now and the images are gorgeous!! Today I have the sunflower banner card to share with you.
For more details on the products I have used please visit here.
Instructions:
Cut a piece of Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper 10 1/2″ x 6 1/4″, score at 5 1/4″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5 1/4” x 6 1/4″.
Cut a piece of gold cardstock 5 1/4″ x 6 1/4″. Cut a piece of white cardstock 5 1/8” x 6 1/8” and die cut the decorative semi-circle dies using the No. 3 die from the HCD2-7338 Lattice Flourish Gateway Die set to create a decorative circle. Adhere to the gold cardstock. Die cut 4 decorative corners out of gold cardstock using the corner dies from the HCD1-7213 Elegant Pocket Accents Die set and adhere to the four corners. Die cut the eyelet circle out of gold cardstock using the large eyelet circle die from the HCD2-7306 Decorative Circles Die and adhere to the middle of the card. Die cut a plain circle out of white cardstock using the No. 2 die from the HCD1-7155 Circle Basics Large die set and adhere to the gold eyelet circle.
Stamp the sunflower, bee and butterfly image from the HCPC-3970 Peony & Sunflower Banner Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour the image with Zig Clean Colour Real Brush Markers and colour pencils and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Wink of Stella to the images and adhere to the front of the circles as shown. Add the bee and butterfly as shown on the sunflower.
Cut a piece of gold cardstock 5/8” x 6”. Cut a piece of white cardstock 1/2″ x 6” and adhere to the top of the gold strip. Adhere to the card in the centre of the banner as shown. Score at each end and fold over the sides. Adhere the completed card front to the base card front.
Die cut the letters for the Thank You sentiment out of gold cardstock using the HCD2—7371 Letters and Numbers Die. Adhere the letters to the band using cling wrap for accurate placement of letters.
Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3962 Rustic Sunflower Cling Stamp Set in Northern Pine ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Garden Patina ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour the back of the leaves with Leaf Green ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter using clear gloss gel medium and adhere to the bottom and right of the card as shown.
Stamp the sunflower images from the HCPC-3962 Rustic Sunflower Cling Stamp Set in Tiger Lily ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the petals with Buttercup ink and the centres with Tiger Lily ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with Buttercup ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the petals with clear gloss gel medium and gold Gala Glitz to the centre of the flowers. Adhere the flowers over the leaves as shown.
To finish, adhere some iridescent gems to the decorative die as shown.
Other Products:
Iris cardstock, Prismacolour Pencils, clear gloss gel medium, iridescent gems, gold Gala Glitz, Wink of Stella – clear
The Sweet Serenade Notecard Collection is simply to extend a sweet thought or warm greeting to let them know you’re thinking of them through a heartwarming notecard. The inspiration behind this collection is the ability to create beautiful notecards. Everything in this collection coordinates together from the card base to the embellishments to the stamps to make wonderful notecard creations! Notecards also make a wonderful gift as a boxed set! Swoon your family and friends with a special handmade gift! Make it seasonal for fall or for the holidays. Maybe a specific style such as soft vintage, clean and simple, or even a mixed media twist!
Today’s projects were created with dies provided by Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace.
What a magical sight to see a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with gifts piled high around its trunk! The Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree includes a set of graduated trees for a full dimensional design, along with details of presents, bows, and ornaments to complete this set. Change up the colors for an elegant or casual look. Best of all, it folds for easy mailing. Use just the elements to work with a flat card format from A2 to A7. Detailed die cuts make it easy to personalize for the holidays. The choice is yours!
Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.
There are 21 dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree.***1***
My Project Today using Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree.
Stamps: Nil used Paper: Spellbinders Mirror Silver Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 11 – 10 Pack, Heartfelt Creations Classic Wedding Paper Collection (retired), Creative Expressions Foundation cardstock – Barely Grey, Lawn Fawn Metallic cardstock in Holographic 2.0 Ink: Nil used.
For more Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree Inspiration
Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree, the Amazing Paper Grace November 2021 Die of the Month!
This bright and summery card featuring the Seasonal Wreath collection from Heartfelt Creations reminds me that summer is just around the corner here in New Zealand. I have used all the summer images to create a gorgeous bouquet of flowers with busy bees hovering near by.
For more details on the products used please visit here.
Instructions:
Cut a piece of Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper 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 silver cardstock 5” x 7” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of light green paper 4 7/8” x 6 7/8” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of silver cardstock 4 5/8” x 6 5/8” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of light green paper 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ and adhere to the front of the silver card.
Die cut three frames using the No. 2 die from the HCD2-7307 Royal Elegance Frame Die set – two from Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper and one from silver cardstock. Adhere the two white frames together and then adhere the silver frame to the top and then adhere to the front of the card.
Stamp the flower, leaves, birds and eggs, butterfly and bee images from the HCPC-3965 Summer Wreath Accents Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and colour pencils and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add the flower and leaf images to the centre of the frame to create a bouquet. Add the birds on the left side of the bouquet and the eggs in the nest on the bottom right of the bouquet as shown. Add the butterfly to the flowers and the bees with small foam squares on the outside of the frame as shown.
Add Crystal Clear glitter using clear gloss gel medium and iridescent gems to some of the flower centres and outside the frame.
Die cut the outer bow image from the HCD1-7375 Seasonal Wreath Die out of silver cardstock. Die cut the outer bow image from the HCD1-7375 Seasonal Wreath Die out of light pattern paper and adhere to the silver bow image. Die cut the decorative bow image from the HCD1-7375 Seasonal Wreath Die out of silver cardstock and adhere to the front of the bow and then adhere the bow to the bottom of the bouquet. To finish add an iridescent gem to the centre of the bow.
Other Products:
Iris cardstock, Prismacolour pencils, iridescent gems, clear gloss gel medium, small foam squares.
Summer is just around the corner here in New Zealand and the flowers are starting to bloom and the bugs and butterflies are coming out to play. My inspiration for my card today is a garden full of flowers with bees, ladybugs and butterflies flying lazily in the sunshine.
I have used a number of Amazing Paper Grace dies to create my card and there is a list of dies used at the end of the post.
I have hot foiled the insect wings on acetate for a more ephemeral feel to the wings. I was really happy how they turned out.
The foamiran flowers are made using the Grand Cinch and Go Etched Dies.
The butterfly is Spellbinders Glimmering Butterflies Hot Foil Plate.
