3D Emboss & Cut

 Hello friends!

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!

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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

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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 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!

BetterPress-1st and 2nd Press-stamping

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First of all, I hope this post finds you well. In case that you are wondering why I do not post as often as I used to....

(this is me looking out to Johns Hopkins Glacier)

Well, I have been taking a small break from card-making/blogging in the last few weeks. I did more traveling this time and the last Alaska cruise from 2 weeks ago was absolutely amazing. We started the trip with Vancouver where I met up with my nephew and did some sightseeing. Then we boarded Holland America Cruise to embark the 7-night cruise to Alaska.

 

For the background, I used the 2nd generation from the BetterPress.

 

For the focal point, I applied bright ink and press in the ink onto paper and die cut it.

The sentiment I used is from the Cheers To You Sentiment BetterPress Die .

 

Scrapbook. com and Simon Says Stamp

 

Like stamping, the 1st and 2nd generation of BetterPress definitely give you more bang with the bucks. Let's face it, these BetterPress Dies are not cheap. Therefore, to make good use of these dies is a huge plus! I always feel better when I can do multiple ways with the products.

I adore the banner sentiment from e Cheers To You Sentiment BetterPress Die . I added some gold twines and sequins. The popped-up focal point gives the right pizzazz!

By the way, May Collection from Spellbinders are awesome. check it out HERE.

Please let me know if you like to see more of the scenic Alaska cruise photos. If you do, I'd ask Dr. John to share his amazing photos (wink!). Thanks for stopping by!

Stamping and BetterPress Combo

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You know that I have been creating with quite a few BetterPress products lately. 

 Flower Shower Cling Stamp from the Spring has Sprung Collection.

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Shop Simon Says Stamp HERE

Well, it's time to add some stamping in the mix. Today's project is one of those and I love it!  

In this project I paired it with Spellbinders April release. 

 The Sprigs Registration BetterPress and Die Set from Cheers to You Collection is absolutely gorgeous.

You may ask how the design came about? I actually had extra pieces of pressed image with Sprigs Registration BetterPress and Die Set

With that vibrant solid floral images in mind, I stamped the Flower Shower Cling Stamp from the Spring has Sprung Collection.

 What do you think? I  think they work great together. This is the beauty of creating. You get these unexpected and unique results if you .... just let it. I appreciate that you use my affiliated links for your shopping (all located in the blog side bar).

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Inking Up the BetterPress Cover Plate

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I am back with a CAS look with the Buffalo Plaid Press Plate.

 

Shop Buffalo Plaid Press Plate at Spellbinders,  Scrapbook. com, Simon Says Stamp

THIS collection is lovely! as I use one of the sentiment from Flower Market set.

For this cover plate, it will be very easy to use just one color. 

 But of course, I like to "complicate" things and made it two tones.

 I love the multiple sentiments. Sometimes, repeating them makes the sentiment extra special. Cheers to You Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set provides a great option for this. 

The diecut banners "you did it" make this card a standout, in my opinion. The two colors of inks are from Desert Sunset ( Spellbinders,  Scrapbook. com, Simon Says Stamp)

 With the BetterPress Design and mechanism, you can press them over and over. But mind you, you will still need to adhere one of the paper with tape to ensure the precise stamping/pressing. 

 I wish you a beautiful day.  Thanks for stopping by!  

BetterPress- 2nd Generation Impression

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Ever wonder what to do with the "leftover" ink on your BetterPress Ink?  This "from All of Us" card is from the first generation impression.

 

Today's project shows what I did with the 2nd generation of impression. 

  I used the Cheers To You Sentiment BetterPress Die for sentiment.

 

Scrapbook. com and Simon Says Stamp

 

 

 

 For the images, I used The Sprigs Registration BetterPress and Die Set from Cheers to You Collection is absolutely gorgeous. Shop Sprigs Registration in Scrapbook. com, Simon Says Stamp

Sprigs Registration Press Plates & Die Set are part of the Cheers to You Collection. 

 

 

I just love the residual inks on the BetterPress Plate and I re-inked-the floral images ....

and then PRESS-to!

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Multi-Colored Floral Card Without Coloring

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I am popping in with a recent crafty project. 

 This Peony Perfection image speak volumes and requires little to embellish, as mentioned in my previous post. I took advantage of the design and use as many colors as possible to ink it up.

 

Peony Perfection Registration Press Plates are part of the Cheers to You Collection. The set of six press plates and one mylar printed registration template come together to create a beautiful two stemmed Peony blooms with a choice of four sentiments.

Registration Press Plate sets make creating multi-color letterpress designs simple and foolproof! Simply follow the multi-colored mylar template to layer beautiful colors onto your BetterPress paper for a stunning effect. This clever innovation enhances your letterpress abilities to the next level.

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Shop Simon Says Stamp HERE 

As the blog post tittle suggests, this card has many colors and yet it required no coloring at all.

I took out the ink pad and started applying them in different areas. Using Mini Ink Pad like THIS

, THIS or THIS is ideal.

It is OK to cross- contamination the ink pads a bit as the amount of contamination is quite minimal.

I thought it is a good idea to change up the card-stock a bit. I chose the cream color instead of white.

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