Use That Washi Tape for Accent

Hello friends!

I am back to share another project with 

 

this this month's Craft Your Life Project Kit Delicate Garden .This set comes with the die, stamp, embossing folder and layering stencil. This time, I am using the embossing folder as the main focus.

Did you know that the stencil set is perfect for adding colors to the dry-embossed images?

I chose a warm color combo as the rich colors gave it a vintage look.

The gold-embossed sentiment adds boldness and shine to the design. Next, I used a strip of Summer Afternoon Washi to bring out the colors.

I also added my favorite glitter paper "Glitter Cardstock Gilded" to give it an extra oomph.

Shop Dancing Popping at Altenew and Simon Says Stamp.

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 Marvelous Monthly Series Bundle - March 2023 

  Dancing Popping at Altenew and Simon Says Stamp.

 Craft Your Life Delicate Garden (Simon Says Stamp)

 Spark Joy: Sweet Strawberries (Simon Says Stamp)

Paint-a-Flower: Magnolia Grandiflora Outline Stamp Set

Craft-A-Flower: Southern Magnolia Layering Die Set (Simon Says Stamp)

 

Mini Delight: Café Au Lait Dahlia Stamp & Die Set( Simon Says Stamp)

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Dancing Poppies

Hello friends!

I have a fun project to share today. 

 Today's card was created with the Altenew Build-a-Garden Dancing Poppies. 

 For these brightly colored poppies, I took a different approach to color the image. I used Altenew Gouache Paint (Altenew, Scrapbook. com, Simon Says Stamp).

 

If you are not familiar with Gouche Paint, you are in for a treat. Check out the Gouache definition from Wiki HERE. What I love about Gouache is that they are opaque, which means, they can be re-colored and changed up the colors without mixing and blending and turning into mud.  Gouache is heavier and more opaque than watercolor, and has greater reflective qualities.

I love coloring with Gouache as the colros are much more vibrant than regular watercolor.

As you can see that the outlines of the Dancing Poppies are simply gorgeous. I didn't focus on precise coloring and let the outline speak for themselves.

Shop Dancing Popping at Altenew and Simon Says Stamp.

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Shop SALE here and check out HERE

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 Marvelous Monthly Series Bundle - March 2023 

 Craft Your Life Delicate Garden (Simon Says Stamp)

 Spark Joy: Sweet Strawberries (Simon Says Stamp)

Paint-a-Flower: Magnolia Grandiflora Outline Stamp Set

Craft-A-Flower: Southern Magnolia Layering Die Set (Simon Says Stamp)

 

Mini Delight: Café Au Lait Dahlia Stamp & Die Set( Simon Says Stamp)

Craft Your Life Project Kit-Delicate Garden

Hello friends!

 

I am popping in to share this month's Craft Your Life Project Kit Delicate Garden This set's design are so extensive with the die stamp, embossing folder and layering stencil. 

With this project, I focused on stamping, die-cutting and stencil-layering.

 For this design, I chose the sentiment for the background. Yes, the sentiment can make such a beautiful text background. 

I used a lighter shade of grey and stamped it in a random-like pattern. With the inks like this set, it was easy to follow the instructions and stamp each layer accordingly.

👉👉 One creative part of this card is that I used the flower center ( a stamp set with dots details) stamp to stamp the black splatter. If you are intimidated with adding splatter the natural and organic way, you can definitely find smaller stamps and use them for splatter-stamping.

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 Marvelous Monthly Series Bundle - March 2023 

 Craft Your Life Delicate Garden (Simon Says Stamp)

 Spark Joy: Sweet Strawberries (Simon Says Stamp)

Paint-a-Flower: Magnolia Grandiflora Outline Stamp Set

Craft-A-Flower: Southern Magnolia Layering Die Set (Simon Says Stamp)

 

Mini Delight: Café Au Lait Dahlia Stamp & Die Set( Simon Says Stamp)

Spellbinders Club Kits

 Hello friends!

I am sharing a new project with 3D Embossing Folder Club (sold out this month).

and this month's Clear Stamp and Die of the Month

Let's start with the 3D Embossing folder.... isn't it gorgeous? If you love embossing folders, I highly recommend to sign up with the embossing folder club.

Once I swiped the Distress Oxide Ink over the embossing folder and ran through the die cut machine.

With the focal point (stamped and die cut from  Clear Stamp and Die of the Month), I embellished the background with sequins.

I absolutely love how this turned out. Here are the 3 cards from this month's club kits.

Spellbinders offers a machine and tool sale.

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 Spellbinders Club Kit: Small Die of the Month,  

 Large Die of the Month,

 Stitching Die of the Month,

 Embossing Folder Club, 

3D Embossing Folder,

 Quick and Easy Card Club,  

Clear Stamp of the Month,

 Clear Stamp and Die of the Month, 

 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month,  

Die Hard (Small Die+Large Die), 

Die & Stamp (Small+Large Die + Stamp) Addict,

Glimmer 'n Cut ( Small+ Large +Glimmer) ,

The Total Package (all of the items, $100)

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Stamping Ideas for "Stunning Sakura"

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I am finally share a card with a brand NEW product from Altenew's March release. Due to my recent Caribbean cruise, I kind of missed out on creating with this release.  If you love to know more ideas on using stamp set like this, you then must not miss out this very post!

 

This Stunning Sakura has gorgeous outlines and details. I love the ease of using stamp set like this because the options are open-ended.

I am listing a few stamping ideas for a simple outline set like this

1. Stamp and color: this is the most obvious way to use this stamp

2. Stamp the outlines (masking technique can be applied): simply create a border around the cardstock. Then you can add a bold sentiment in the middle. And that's it!

3. Stamp and die cut (without coloring): this is a great way to showcase the flower set without getting complicated. You can simply use ink, patter paper stripes to create an unique background. 

4. Stamp and fussy cut: No dies? No problem. With a bit of patience, you can actually fussy cut this image.

5. Stamp, die cut and CUT: once you stamp and diecut/fussy cut the image, you can CUT the image in half and use them at the top and bottoms or corners. 

 

 

These are the most basic ideas that I can easily think of. There are many more ways of using stamps like this. The Stencil Sets and Dies are great to have, but not absolutely necessary. 

During our cruise, we loved to join the Trivia games organized by the cruise. One of the questions in the trivia was: "What does Sakura" mean in Japanese?". If you guessed the answer "Cherry Blossoms", you are absolutely correct. I got this one right! Woohoo!

I did use the Altenew Stampwheel (squeal!!) to stamp the background. Isn't it cool? With the build-in notches, you can easily turn the stamps precisely without moving your paper and stamps.

You can now pre-order HERE. If you love a change with the stamping platform and love to take your stamping to the next level, the Stampwheel is a fabulous option for avid stampers! 

Click HERE o shop the gorgeous embossing folders here

 

From Simon Says Stamp (Stamp Set, Stencil)-dies are sold out

👉👉From Altenew Shop: click HERE to shop this stamp set (dies and stencils are sold out)

Shop March new release HERE 

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Add That Gradient

Hello friends!

I am popping in with a quick but an impactful card. The embossing folder can be used in any way. However, have you tried adding gradient effect?  

But first, let's talk about this month's Embossing Folder from Spellbinders.

The March "New Subscriber" registration window will be available March 6-27th. While supplies last. Join in March and receive the pictured kit. Clubs will ship by the 31st. 

Now it's even easier to join the club. You can now purchase club subscriptions and store products in the same checkout.

Join the Embossing Folder of the Month Club (2D) and receive an expertly designed embossing folder each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more.
This month's "Stylized Calla Lily" embossing folder is perfect for making cards, decor, and more.

I have also used this month's Clear Stamp and Die Month,

To create the Gradient Effect, you need to use 2-3 colors of the inks. I used all in the shades of blue.

This "Stylized Calla Lily" embossing folder looks every bit like the 3D embossing folder, but with the lesser price . Isn't that awesome?

I also stamped the tiny flowers and arranged them around the butterfly

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 Spellbinders Club Kit: Small Die of the Month,  

 Large Die of the Month,

 Stitching Die of the Month,

 Embossing Folder Club, 

3D Embossing Folder,

 Quick and Easy Card Club,  

Clear Stamp of the Month,

 Clear Stamp and Die Month, 

 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month,  

Die Hard (Small Die+Large Die), 

Die & Stamp (Small+Large Die + Stamp) Addict,

Glimmer 'n Cut ( Small+ Large +Glimmer) ,

The Total Package (all of the items, $100)

For all the sales, please check my side bar as they are updated daily.

 lease click on banners and text links to shop and check out with any of my affiliated text links.

Intricate Die from Spellbinders

 Hello friends!

 

The March "New Subscriber" registration window will be available March 6-27th. While supplies last. Join in March and receive the pictured kit. Clubs will ship by the 31st. 

Now it's even easier to join the club. You can now purchase club subscriptions and store products in the same checkout.

Join the Small Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. 

This month's "Floral Butterfly Card Front" small die set is perfect for making cards, decor, and more.

 This die is absolutely fabulous designed. The gate panel can be used as one or doubled. When you use two pieces (like I do here), it is just perfect for the A2 size card front.

I used pattern paper for the butterflies and flowers. With dies like this, you do not need to do much more.... a few sequins and gemstones will do.

I decorated the gate frame with the flower dies (included in the set). The tiny flowers were made to fit perfectly for the butterflies! This $15 die set truly is great for the value. 

I created this card after my 11-day Caribbean cruise. Perhaps it's the sea... I used more blue.

Thanks for stopping by! 

 Spellbinders Club Kit: Small Die of the Month,  

 Large Die of the Month,

 Stitching Die of the Month,

 Embossing Folder Club, 

3D Embossing Folder,

 Quick and Easy Card Club,  

Clear Stamp of the Month,

 Clear Stamp and Die Month, 

 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month,  

Die Hard (Small Die+Large Die), 

Die & Stamp (Small+Large Die + Stamp) Addict,

Glimmer 'n Cut ( Small+ Large +Glimmer) ,

The Total Package (all of the items, $100)

For all the sales, please check my side bar as they are updated daily.