Leaf Frame Cover Die

Hello friends!

I am popping in with a quick post about using the new Leaf Frame Cover Die.

Leaf Frame Cover Die

Once in a while, you see a cover die that is so versatile that you can think of many ways of using it.

Well, this cover die was IT for me.

I love that it has a FRAME and that means you can just use it as a frame without the leaves! 

AND, you can also use the leaf without the frame....
 Are you thinking what I am thinking? .....  😉😊?

I actually colored the frame by applying inks. And then I wanted to add the focal point inside the frame. As you can see in this close-up photo, I inserted stamped cut out frame BACK to the center once I stamped the flowers in Embroidery Blooms Stamp Set. 

Embroidered Blooms Stamp Set
from: ALTENEW
 

The sentiment "Stay Awesome" is from Needlework Motif (one of my favorites from this release)!

What do you think? Stay awesome it is!
Thanks for stopping by!
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 3 days only!!

This collection is marked down up to 50% off. Click here to shop.
 LOTS of great stamps for journaling, scrapbooking and card-making.
My favorites are Golden Feather Stamp/Die Bundle and Forever and a Day Stamp/Die Bundle

👉Don't forget to enter my giveaway HERE if you happen to use my links for your crafty purchase. 

Virginia's Stencil Sunday #2

Hello friends!

Welcome to Stencil SundayWeek #2! 

I have done these series before and I am back at it again.

Starting last Sunday, I am featuring an Altenew Stencils every Sunday.

 

Since it is summer, I am slowing down a tad with blogging and card-making. 

I will have a few occasional posting and Stencil Sunday in the next few weeks.

Let's start this feature with this gorgeous 

Flowing Drops Stencil

(All products are listed at the end of the post. Affiliate links are applied at no additional cost to you.)

I love ink-blending and stencils are best for this purpose.  Once I did that, I thought it would be cool to stamp small images in the larger openings of the stencil. I used Garden Silhouette for this because it has to be a detailed stamp.

And if that was not enough, I decided to add hand-stitching with gold strings !

Of course, the sentiment from Rustic Linen is SEW perfect!

This card truly is a labor of love. Stencils make it easy to create.... just saying.

Altenew has a wide selections of stencils, you can find them here.

 Sales here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

PS: if you are using my links for your shopping, please don't forget to check out the sales and promotions on this page for 3 giveaways!!! This is my way of saying "thank you"!

Altenew July Blog Hop Winner Announcement

Hello friends!

 Hope you are having a great Saturday so far.

I am popping in to announce the winner of the July release blog hop.

The $30 gift card goes to.....

Liz Ford said...

Virginia, once again you have done an amazing job! Love the embroidery hoop card and the special details you gave to it. Is that a shaker card? It looks like it in the photos. How cool is that!!!! I think your thank you cards are wonderful and I like all the different ways to say it via all the languages. Super cool. Thanks for your insight!

July 20, 2018 at 1:47 AM

 For my July Altenew Giveaway 
From this Altenew post here, $15 gift card goes to

FD91354 said...

Virginia! Fabulous ideas for Sunday's. I look forward to visiting each Sunday. The is a beautiful new Altenew stencil. Love how you colored the background (purple is my favorite color) and your focus point is dark (brown) and to the point. Offsetting the panel on the card is a great look as well! Lovely!

July 15, 2018 at 10:18 AM

 
 Congratulations, Liz and FD91354, please contact me at becr8ive2@gmail.com to claim your prize before 11:59pm EST, July 25th, 2018. 

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Affiliate Shop Links (Enter the Giveaway)!

Hello friends!
Please enter the Summer Giveaway when you shop through the following affiliate links
or any links in Yes, Virginia Blog.

Prize 1: Happy Mail package valued at $75 (within North America)
 








Prize 2: $15Altenew Gift Card ( August)



Prize 3: $15 Simon Says Stamp Gift Card 

The 3 randomly selected winners will be announced on August 31st, 2018.
Disclaimer: Affiliate links are applied at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.
If you do shop through my links, please be sure to start from my links and finish it in one go.

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ALTENEW 

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Concord & 9th



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Hero Arts Rubber Stamps

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Scrapbook.com



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A Card with The Round MAZE Die

Hello friends!

Have you joined the Altenew July Stamp/Die Blog Hop yesterday?

I tell ya, there is loads of fun and inspiration.

Better yet, there are many chances to win Altenew Gift Certificate!

Be sure to comment in my previous post and Altenew Card and Scrapbook blog!

HERE is the entire July Stamp/Die release.

If you happen to use my affiliate product links to make a purchase (at no additional cost to you), please enter my 3 giveaway here.
The entry link is located at the end of the post

So far, I have only ONE entry, so your chance of winning is HUGE!

Let's get to the Round MAZE die, shall we?

As mentioned, I am now sharing the project that I created with one of the new release.

That is, the Round Maze Die.

This Round Maze Die is very intricate and a lot of fun!

I started out with die cutting the Round Maze.  I knew that I wanted to play with the word MAZE.

With the Round Maze negative die in place (only the circle is showing), I did a colorful ink-blending first.


I then stamped the floral images from "Life Is Awesome" with tropical colors.


Altenew LIFE IS AWESOME Clear Stamps ALT2425
from: Simon Says Stamp

I love how this turned out. The Tall Alphabet Die Set is truly perfect in this.

Fine Alphabet Die Set
from: ALTENEW

Check out the new release here and the blog hop here.

I have an ENTIRE updated page that lists all the sales and promotions AND GIVEAWAY!
Check it out HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

LATEST Sales and Promotion

Updated on July 22nd,  12:01 amEST

I am posting the latest sales and promo in this page

This shall be posted on my blog side bar located on the right for your convenience.

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Altenew July Stencil release

From Altenew promotion: 
click here for more sales info.

Build-A-Flower: Peruvian Lily

Build-A-Flower: Peruvian Lily & Ink Bundle

Altenew July Stamp/Dies release!
The kit features a coordinating stamp set and a stencil which will help you create many different looks. An exclusive project inspiration guide is included in the kit, complete with step-by-step instructions and designer tips.
 

 Click here to get your kit!  

New Release Special!
Get 20% Off & Free Gift! Limited Time Only!

Valid now through 7/22/2018 at 11:59 PM EDT. No discount code needed to enjoy this deal. The free gift will be added to cart automatically.  

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15% OFF All Planner & Journaling Supplies

This weekend only, SAVE 15% or more on all items in our Planner, Journaling and Bible Journaling themes as well as ALL Travelers Notebooks! The discount is already taken from the regular price of these items and reflected on each product page. This sale ends Sunday, July 22nd at midnight PST, but shop now for the best selection!
Shop Planner Theme  15% OFF
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Shop Journaling Theme  15% OFF
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shop the entire July release here

Shop the latest here

Shop Last Chance here s(up to 50% off)

The Laurel Frame Stamp and Die Bundle is my favorite--> here
The Lovely Blossom Stamp and Die Bundle is pretty lovely---> here

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👉Use code SVE954 to get $5 off--->here

1. Use code XMASJ5 to take 15% off any or all of the selected brands: Altenew, Avery Elle, Concord & 9th, My Favorite Things, Paper Smooches, Simon Brand Dies, Simon Brand Ink,  and WPlus9. OR--->shop HERE
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I saw it on Simon Says Stamp RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress OXIDE INK PAD SET OF 12 Ranger ranger114

 

HURRY--this Layered Monarch Butterflies Die and Layered Butterflies are back in stock!
Supplies are limited with these two butterflies! 
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July 2018 Release Bundle
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Technique Tuesday 
FREE shipping on order over $75 in the USA
Christmas in July sale --->here


For the next 3 days, all holiday-themed stamps and dies are 20% off. You'll find everything you need to make Christmas cards, gift tags, home decor projects, planner spreads and your December Daily album.


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💥💥 If you use any of the text, banner links (this page or from my posts) to make a purchase after July 6th, 2018 , please enter the link below for a chance to win the following:

Prize 1: Happy Mail package valued at $75 (within North America)
 








Prize 2: $15Altenew Gift Card ( August)



Prize 3: $15 Simon Says Stamp Gift Card 

The 3 randomly selected winners will be announced on August 31st, 2018.
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If you do shop through my links, please be sure to start from my links and finish it in one go.

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