One-of-a-Kind Butterfly Card

 Hello friends!

The air is cooler and the leaves are starting to turn colors! Fall is definitely in the air. I am sharing an unique butterfly card today.

Thanks to its intricate die design, this butterfly die can be as unique as it can be. Spellbinders Peacock Butterfly  (shop Spellbinders here, Simon Says Stamp here) 

is heavenly!

I did spend some time adding the layers and details with the butterfly. However, this process is rather therapeutic and fun.

Peacock Motif 3D Embossing Folder (Spellbinders)

This Peacock Motif 3D Embossing Folder background truly is perfect with the butterfly die.

Don't forget to add a bit of shine onto the dies. I used gold paper for the accent and I think it totally works!

With the color paper from Scrapbook. com, it makes the layering task easy!

Well, you have been very fabulous to visit my blog. Hope you are enjoying September as much as I do.

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TWO Different Ways with a Globe Die

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Hope your August is going swimmingly well. I felt that I took another blog break and....

here are are,  August is nearly over and so is the summer!

World In Bloom (Altenew shop)

World in Bloom (Scrapbook. com ) 

World In Bloom (Simon Says Stamp)

I was part of the Altenew Instagram August Release Blog Hop last week and shared a few projects. Today's post is compiling the two projects with the same die set. 

I totally enjoyed creating this card. Each element was fun to add. There are a few techniques involved with this project: color-blending, die-cutting and dry-embossing.

To create the globe, I simply decided on the colors and textures first. I then went ahead to die cut.

As you can see that there are world map on the globe. That was because I took out the circle die and ran it with the Traveler's Atlas 3D Embossing Folder. (shop Scrapbook. com HERE)

Once dry-embossed, I fit each piece and assembled them like a puzzle.

To make the globe more interesting, I added floral dies around it.  The gold stand and trim make this card extra special. Isn't the card sweet?

The 2nd project is focusing on the use of color card-stock. The newly release Altenew Color Card-stock made this an easier task. I used Volcano Cardstock and Lagoon Cardstock

 First, I layered the color paper and then diecut the World In Bloom (Altenew shop)

 

By adding extra foam, I popped up the globe for extra dimension.

With the stand, I used Paper Bag Cardstock. The yellow (Butter Cream) 

strip is from this collection also.

I hope that you enjoy seeing this post and my projects. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Fun Use of Pattern Paper

 Hello friends!

I hope you are enjoying August so far. Summer heat can be brutal, but I remind myself that the dead cold winter is no fun, either. So, let's just roll with it... come what may.

 Today's project features

                                                 Spellbinders Floral Etched Die (Spellbinders)

Simon Says Stamp (Floral Etched Die)

I am using text paper from Bayfair Paper Pad (Spellbinders). Do you have any text paper in your stash? Text paper are absolutely versatile. They offer sentiment, interest and of course, sentiment.

 

Also, if you are ever stumped with colors, just get a few color paper pad like THESE. You are definitely good to go!

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I have been enjoying playing with my grandson and watching Olympic Game and did craft a bit here and there. After all, I have blogged so much in the last 10 years, I love the easy pace and no-deadlines. For blogging. I thank you for your support and I appreciate your visit. Thanks for stopping by!

Monochromatic Dry-embossed Image

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I am back to share a simple design with the 3D Embossing Folder.

Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut (Spellbinders)

Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut (Scrapbook. com) 

Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut (Simon Says Stamp)

 Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut Folder is a 5.50 x 8.50 in. embossing folder with three thin metal cutting dies. This set creates three sweet floral arch shaped vignettes with one of them being a tag to be used for projects or gifts.

Nest dies along the lines in the folder; set cardstock in place and close. Run through die cutting machine, and it em

 

This time, it is dry-embossed in monochromatic style! Ever get stuck on what to do with a dry-embossed image?

 

My go-to strategy is most likely a monochromatic color to highlight the beautiful embossed image.

I love the Distress Oxide (Tattered Rose) and thought it's perfect with the pattern paper.

Here are my three projects with the same stash of supplies. You can find out the Bayfair Scrapbooker's Kit HERE At Spellbinders.The paper is Spellbinders Bayfair.

From Simon Says Stamp, From Spellbinders

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Repeated Diecutting

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 I love using Nested Labels & Tag Dies. This set of dies is a postcard lover's dream. I love it so much that I decided to use it repeatedly!

From Simon Says Stamp, From Spellbinders

The Nested Postage Labels & Tag Etched Dies from the Bayfair Collection is a set of 11 thin metal nesting dies for creating postage stamp designs in a variety of sizes. The fun scalloped edges of these rectangular dies add interest and dimension for frames, background pieces, shaped cards and more! With sizes ranging from A2 (4.25 x 5.5 in) all the way down to actual postage stamp size (.62 x .73 in), these dies are extra versatile!

The Bayfair Collection is full of New England charm, with chintz florals in cheerful bright colors, classic nautical stripes, and fun summer icons like bikes, swallows and dragonflies.

 

 Have you looked into your stash of dies? If you have shape dies, you can definitely use the smaller dies and diecut repeatedly!

When you are not feeling inspired and wonder what to do with the shape dies that you have, try doing "Repeated Diecutting"!

For the pattern paper, I used Bayfair Collection by Rosie's Studio.

(shop Simon Says Stamp, Scrapbook. com, Spellbinders) 

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Die-cutting with Bayfair (Spellbindders)

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I hope that you are enjoying summer o far. Be sure to wear sunscreen when you are out and about. I am keeping busy with my garden and cooking.

 

Here is my latest die-cutting project with pattern paper.

Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut (Spellbinders)

Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut (Scrapbook. com) 

Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut (Simon Says Stamp)

 Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut Folder is a 5.50 x 8.50 in. embossing folder with three thin metal cutting dies. This set creates three sweet floral arch shaped vignettes with one of them being a tag to be used for projects or gifts.

Nest dies along the lines in the folder; set cardstock in place and close. Run through die cutting machine, and it embosses and cuts at the same time!

 I am using Nested Labels & Tag Dies. This set of dies is a postcard lover's dream.

From Simon Says Stamp, From Spellbinders

 

 The Nested Postage Labels & Tag Etched Dies from the Bayfair Collection is a set of 11 thin metal nesting dies for creating postage stamp designs in a variety of sizes. The fun scalloped edges of these rectangular dies add interest and dimension for frames, background pieces, shaped cards and more! With sizes ranging from A2 (4.25 x 5.5 in) all the way down to actual postage stamp size (.62 x .73 in), these dies are extra versatile!

 For the pattern paper, I used Bayfair Collection by Rosie's Studio.

(shop Simon Says Stamp, Scrapbook. com, Spellbinders) 

I love the ease of using dies and pattern paper. Finally, I have two last Alaska cruise photos to share.

 You can see specks of ice floating on the water. It was so calm and serene. Our ship went VERY slowly as it cruised through the narrow channel. It was magical.

 This is port of Ketchikan. I really enjoyed spending time in walking about Ketchikan. It is, after all, the Salmon Capital of the World. We did a little hiking called the Salmon Walk and visited the Totem Heritage Center. It was eye-opening and very interesting. 

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Detailed Diecutting with the Gold Touch

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How is summer going for you? I have been doing more gardening and soak myself in caring for the flowers and grandson.  For my project today, I am using the Layered Iris Die (Shop Scrapbook. com here, Simon Says Stamp here)

Layered Iris Etched Dies are part of the Spotlight Frames and Florals Collection by Lisa Horton. Created together, this set of six thin metal cutting dies makes a lovely Iris flower in full bloom with two adorable buds. Its leaves and stem have soft curves to give movement to the flower.

Stitched Edge Circle Background Etched Dies

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Shop Simon Says Stamp HERE

Stitched Edge Circle Backgrounds Etched Dies are part of the Spotlight Frames and Florals Collection by Lisa Horton. This set of four thin metal cutting dies cuts a combination of solid circle, ring, and decorative circles in lattice and chevron designs. Who doesn’t love circles with stitched edges?! Combined with BP-187 Spotlight Circle Duo Press Plate, it gives the circle more interest and dimension.

 

 With the gold and silver foil paper (which is a must-have), I die cut the Stitched Edge Circle Background Etched Dies. 

 With that, I added a piece of blue vellum underneath. This brings out the color and contrast. Vellum is such a great addition, isn't it?

 This reinforce the gold touches, I did the same with the sentiment "smile".  This gives the entire design a cohesive look.

 Here are the two cards with the same supplies and products. 

 

 Lastly, here are the two Alaska cruise photos.

 Aren't these glacier amazing?

 

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