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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3D Emboss & Cut

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I am happy to say that I got my mojo back and have been creating more. Today I am sharing a project that I created with Spellbinders 3D Emboss and Cut. Spellbinders came up with this feature a few years ago. Now, they have stepped up and the designs are now 3D and more intricate.

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!

 As you can see, the process of diecut and emboss can be achieved very quickly. I spent some time adding colors and details to the embossed image. It was very therapeutic process.

 

I am using the pattern paper from Bayfair collection. I love how the pattern paper brings out the colors from the inked images.

 If you are in a creative slump, this set will get your creative juices flowing.

 I only needed to add a few sequins to make this design shine. I will share more projects from this set.

In the last few months, I was catching up on life and traveling. Now that I am a Grandma, I am enjoying spending time with my grandson as he grows so fast! I may not post as often, but I do care about sharing projects in my blog. Thank you for your support and patience. 

Last but not the least... here are more of Dr. John's Alaska photos.

Margerie Glacier (from Wiki: Glacier Bay and its many glaciers are approachable only by air and water as there are no roads in the park. The steep drop off of Margerie Glacier terminus allows cruise ships and smaller park tour boats to anchor nearby providing close-up views of Ice Calving)

I did hear and saw a small calving. It was out of this world!

As we are experiencing heat wave in most part of North America, these Alaska photos should give you some soothing "relief"!!?

 

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Detailed Dies Make It Easy!

Hello friends! 

I am back (finally) with some inspiration with dies and Alaska photos! First, let's look at the die set that Spellbinders has come up with.

 First up, it's 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

Shop Scrapbook. com HERE 

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 all the two sets of dies, I created a textured layered background. I added vellum for the extra subtle textures and interest.

Silver goes well with a cooler tone such as blue, lilac and purple. That's exactly what I did here.

The stitched outlines from the Stitched Edge Circle Background Etched Dies provide such details to the design. 

 

I also added a touch of lilac color in the background. The vellum highlight the colors and details fabulously.

 The sentiment from You Make Me Smile Die Set has everything you want in layering.

Finally, with Dr. John's permission, I am sharing his breathtaking photos from Alaska cruise. This photo of helicopter was taken in Skagway, Alaska. It reminded me of scenic cards I made...

The scenic views truly were stunning. We were lucky that the weather was pretty good nearly every day (except in Juneau).

 

More Alaska photos to come next. Thanks for stopping by!