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Creating Stunning Background Textures with Gorgeous Garden Dies

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Welcome back, crafting enthusiasts!

In my latest Facebook Live Replay, we delved into the mesmerizing world of creating background textures, bringing you a delightful card using the Gorgeous Garden Dies. The spotlight of our crafting journey was the Flight & Airy Designer Paper, adding a touch of elegance to our artistic exploration.

Exciting news for all our stampin’ friends – this exclusive technique is not only fun but also easy to master, and you can get your hands on the Flight & Airy Designer Paper for free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration. 

Join me with a cup of Hot Cocoa and watch the replay / Click on photo below …

Crafting should be enjoyable… we sure had fun creating this card togthere, and our chosen technique is not only visually stunning but also incredibly fun. Experiment with different combinations of Gorgeous Garden Dies and Flight & Airy Designer Paper to discover your unique blend of textures and patterns.

No crafting project is complete without a heartfelt greeting. Enter the So Sincere stamp set – the perfect companion for adding meaningful messages to your creations. The versatility of this stamp set ensures that your project speaks volumes, making it a cherished gift or a beautiful addition to your own collection.

The Gorgeous Garden Dies, paired with the Flight & Airy Designer Paper, allowed us to create breathtaking background textures effortlessly. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your crafting experience – grab the Flight & Airy Designer Paper for free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration.

Unleash your creativity, have fun with the technique, and let the So Sincere stamp set add the perfect finishing touch to your artistic endeavors.

Happy crafting!

Get Creative with Water-Based Ink and the Dragging Technique

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of water-based ink and a technique that’s as fun as it is beautiful: the Dragging technique. We’ll be using the Gorgeous Garden dies to cut out our inked creations & add a touch of elegance. Get ready for some crafty goodness we explore the ease and creativity of this technique!

The dragging technique is a simple yet versatile method that involves dragging your water-based ink across the surface of your cardstock for a stunning effect. You can use a straight drag motion as shown above, or you can put your creative juices into it and drag is several different directions.

Once your inked background is dry, it’s time to break out the Gorgeous Garden dies. Carefully align them over your masterpiece and run them through your die-cutting machine. Voilà! You’ve just turned your inked creation into a work of art.

Next you’ll want to create that layered look by simply gluing your Gorgeous Garden die cut onto a piece of Old Olive cardstock … Let Dry and trim down to 5″ x 3-3/4″. Layer with a Basic Black mat measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″. Using dimensionals, attach to Old Olive cardbase.

Let’s not forget the greeting! Use the Layer Leaves stamp set to stamp a heartfelt message, and then use the Stylish Shapes dies to give it shape. Time to use up the left over Threaded Twine that we used on our last card … It’s like giving your project a little bowtie – classy and fun!

The twine also reflects the “natural look” that blends well with the leaves, and adds so much texture and dimension to your card. Pop this up with our Stampin’ Dimensionals. Don’t forget to embellish … I used the Classic Matte Dots in Black to pull out the color of my mat. Clever!

Crafting should always be an adventure, and the dragging technique with water-based ink proves just that. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie in the crafting world, this technique offers endless possibilities for creativity. So, grab your supplies, unleash your inner artist, and let your imagination run wild with water-based ink and the Gorgeous Garden dies.

Thank you for hanging out with me today … have fun!

Gorgeous Garden Card in Pink & Black

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m sharing my Pink & Black Gorgeous Garden Card with you because I had so many comments on this card. The pale pink of the Bubble Bath cardstock and the stark Basic Black imagery from the die really creates a stunning impact.

The dimensions are pretty tight on this one because I cut the black pretty close to the size of the die. Basic Black card base is as usual: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored and folded at 4-1/4″. My Bubble Bath is cut to: 5-7/8″ x 4-1/8″ and the black for the die cut is 5-7/8″ x 4.

I used the Tombo Liquid glue to secure my die cut floral onto the Bubble Bath mat … making sure I got all the edges and parts of the design that may pop up (like the buds). The greeting comes from Layering Leaves (my GO TO stamp set for sentiments) and was die cut with the circle die from the Stylish Shapes (another must have in your stash!). It’s stamped with Memento Ink.

I dyed my ribbon using the Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blend …. use your brush tip and using the side of the brush, gently slide it down the ribbon. You don’t need much pressure because the Alcohol Ink will absorb easily into your ribbon. Let dry (it dries rather quickly). I secured the ribbon from the pink mat on the card front and tied a bow and trimmed off the ends. I used dimensionals to pop up the greeting and then I tucked it behind my ribbon.

To complete my card I used the Iridescent Rhinestones to add a little sparkle, and these rhinestones pick up the colors that your using on your card, so it enhances the pinks on today’s card!

Image the possibilities that you can create with this die alone, and there a two dies in the Gorgeous Garden Dies … the leaves I shared with you yesterday.

Have a wonderful Thursday and Thank You for spending a part of your day with me?

Creating Cool Card with Fun Techniques & Gorgeous Garden Dies

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m excited to share the cards from my Facebook LIVE last night and the bonus card I promised. You’ll see simple / fun techniques that will enhance the Gorgeous Garden Dies and take your cards to the next level. Layering, Sponging and Blending Brushes Oh My!

Let’s watch the video first and then I’ll highlight the cards ….

So what do you think? So pretty … right!! Let’s start with my first card. Layers of color on color, or should I say white. The Basic White card base is 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. Each of the white die cut pieces are 4-1/8″ x 5-7/8″ … be sure to center your die before cutting so they line up nicely.

I will share details on the pink card tomorrow ….

Our next card has an Basic Black 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ then scored and folded at 4-1/4″. Then you will need one Basic Black and one Basic White piece cut at 4-1/8″ x 5-7/8″. The black piece is die cut and the white piece will be colored with Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Cherry Cobbler and the use of Blending Brushes.

Ok … now we are going to use up the items we had left for the Facebook LIVE. Please note that we will be using the same dimensions on this card as we did on the last, and then I’ll let you in on a few changes.

Let’s begin with the white piece we colored with the blending brushes … this is the piece we will die cut. Then attach it to the Basic Black piece of cardstock using your glue as shown in the video.

NOW … we are going to trim or die cut piece down to 5″ x 3-3/4″. You can use your paper cutter or a guillotine cutter that works great. Once trimmed down, layer the card front onto a piece of 5-1/4″ x 4″ Old Olive cardstock, then layer onto your Basic Black cardbase.

We’ll mount our greeting onto a piece of vellum cardstock and pop it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals, and then embellish it with the In-Color gems. As I stated in the video, you can use some of the left over colored paper for the inside of your.

I’m not sure which one I prefer … the black die cut layered over the color or the colored die cut layered over the black. Either way they both look cool and I love they layered white … it’s so delicate and subtle.

Thank you for joining me today, it’s appreciated.

Enjoy your day,