Tag Archives: die cuts
- Dies – Simon Says Stamp – “Holiday Frames”
- Gelli plate print
- Patterned paper – Echo Park “Home for the Holidays: Ornaments”
- Silver Metallic cardstock – Paper Accents
- Cardstock – Bazzill Bling “Emerald City”
- Sierra Pacific Crafts tinsel trim (green)
I ran out of time before Christmas to post here, so I have to catch up and show a few more Christmas cards! This is one that I made with a gelli plate print as a backdrop for this die-cut set. I layered some papers and added some pretty tinsel trim. Viola! Thanks for stopping by.
2 Comments | tags: cardmaking, die cuts, Gelli Plate, mixed media, Simon Says Stamp | posted in Christmas, Monoprints, Simon Says Stamp
- Dies –
- Spellbinders Nestabilities – Resplendent Rectangles
- Elizabeth Craft Designs – Season’s Greetings
- Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations – Holiday Greens
- Patterned paper – KaiserCraft – Christmas Carol 6-1/2″ paper pad
- Metallic paper (red) – Paper Accents
- Gelli Plate print
It was kind of difficult to capture this ornament accurately with all of the reflection on the red metallic die-cut. This die-cut really shines and sparkles! The background is a gelli plate print I made previously, mainly with red paint and stencils. I accented the frame with holly from the Sizzix die set. The Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is Make it Sparkle, but I hope a little shine will also fit the bill! Thanks for visiting and Happy Holidays!
3 Comments | tags: die cuts, Gelli Plate, Simon Says Stamp, tim holtz | posted in Challenges, Christmas, Monoprints, Simon Says Stamp
- Dies
- Tonic – Acorn Swirl
- Little B – Labels
- Vintage Photos
- Ranger Distress Collage Medium – Crazing
- Tim Holtz idea-ology
- Alpha cards
- Mirrored stars
- Tinsel Twine – Autumn
- Tissue Tape
- Sierra Pacific Crafts tinsel trim (green)
- Cork Tape
- Metal adhesive dots – Mark Richards and Colorbox
- Metallic cardstock – Paper Accents (silver and red)
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Ranger Distress Ink – Walnut Stain
I created three ornaments for three magician friends who have been mentors for Trenton since January 2009 (nearly 8 years), since he was 10 years old. He was the charter member of Salem’s Society of Young Magicians and performing magic effects has been a large part of young life. Now that he is 18, as the bylaws of the Society of Young Magicians state, he must move up to the Society of American Magicians (the adult group). So this weekend, Trenton attended his last meeting and performed in his last show with the group. As a thank you, our family gave Glen, Tom and John (the mentors) each a gift basket and each included a personalized ornament shown above.
I took a vintage image of a magician and collaged it with some die-cuts and other ephemera. I applied collage medium that gave the image an antiqued quality, including a crazing (crackle) effect. Then I added some walnut stain Distress Ink to the edges of the image and to the crazed texture to show it off a bit more. I created a different composition for each ornament that included an Alpha card (playing off the tricks they all do with cards) that is an initial of either their first or last name, and other embellishments for visual interest. It was a fun project to do and hopefully provided them with a small memento that will make them think of Trenton when they decorate their trees.
I am including this in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge “Christmas Gifts.”
Thanks for stopping by.
3 Comments | tags: die cuts, distress techniques, mixed media, Ranger, tim holtz | posted in Challenges, Christmas, Distress Techniques, Oranaments, Simon Says Stamp
- Stamps – Stampers Anonymous, Tim Holtz Collection “Mini Bouquet”
- Dies – Sizzix Framelets “Flower Garden & Mini Bouquet”
- Embossing folder – Sizzix 3-D Textured Impressions “Leaves”
- Cardstock – Bazzill Bling
- Zig Clean Color markers
- Ranger Distress Inks
I created these Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) to swap with some online friends. Our theme was Nature’s Beauty. I started by stamping the flower images on watercolor paper and then coloring them with Zig Clean Color markers and a water brush. I used the matching dies to cut out the watercolored flowers. After I cut the cardstock into trading card size (2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″), I ran them through my Cuttlebug with the embossing folder to achieve the leaf background. I then adhered the die-cut flowers to the cards. I printed out the Emerson quote and applied Distress inks, cut out the quotes and adhered them to the cards. Thanks for visiting.
2 Comments | tags: die cuts, flora, Ranger, Stamper's Anonymous, stamping, watercolor | posted in Artist's Trading Cards
- Die cuts – K & Co. Rob and Bob “Halloween Words and Icons”
- Embossing folder – We R Memory Keepers “Gemstones”
- Patterned paper – Pebbles “Trick or Treat”
- Ranger Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
- Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist – Biscotti
- Cardstock – Paper Accents
This is another card I created with the Halloween die-cuts that I’ve had for a number of years. The background is dry embossed with distress ink applied to the “hills” of the texture. This adds a subtle purple outline of the pattern on the grey cardstock. I sprayed it all with Perfect Pearls mist to give it a nice sheen. Thanks for visiting.
Leave a comment | tags: cardmaking, die cuts, distress techniques, embossing, K & Company, Ranger, we r memory keepers | posted in Halloween
- Die cuts – K&Co. – Rob & Bob Halloween Words and Icons
- Patterned paper – Graphic 45 – “Twas the Night Before Christmas” collection
- Sequins – Doodlebug Designs
- Distress Ink – Black soot
This is a super simple card featuring some die cuts that I’ve had in my stash for a long time. I think more cards using these will be coming! My creative mojo has escaped me, so I’m keeping it simple. I inked the edges with black Distress Ink and scattered a few sequins to dress it up a bit. I thought it was kind of funny that i used some paper from a Christmas collection for the background on a Halloween card! Thanks for stopping by!
Leave a comment | tags: cardmaking, die cuts, K & Company | posted in Halloween
- Stamps – Penny Black “Halloween Critters”
- Patterned Paper – MME “Happy Haunting”
- Die – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Fleur de Lis Rectangles”
- Ribbon – Michaels
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Copic markers
- Glossy Accents
I made this Halloween card for a swap with an online card group I belong to. I colored the image with Copics and cut it out, placing it on top of the same image that was stamped on the pale blue cardstock. I added a layer of Glossy Accents to the yellow moon for some shine. A pretty simple card with a cute little mouse. Thanks for stopping by.
Leave a comment | tags: cardmaking, copics, die cuts, penny black, spellbinders, stamping | posted in Halloween
- Stamps and Dies – Lawn Fawn “Jump for Joy” sets
- Embossing powder – Stampendous “Lettuce”
- Sequins – 28 Lilac Lane “Neutrals”
- Cardstock – Paper Accents
- Copic markers
I couldn’t resist these creatures playing in the Fall leaves! I stamped and die-cut the various elements to create a clean and simple birthday card for my son. The images are colored with Copic markers. I’m thinking this card is perfect for the Paper Players Challenge #313 “Taste of Fall.” Thanks for stopping by.
3 Comments | tags: cardmaking, clean and simple stamping, copics, die cuts, embossing, fauna, lawn fawn, leaves, stamping | posted in Autumn, Birthday, Challenges, Clean & Simple, The Paper Players
- Stamps – The Cat’s Pajamas, “Hello Pumpkin”
- Dies –
- The Cat’s Pajamas, “Leaves”
- Sizzix – Tim Holtz Alterations – “Mixed Media” (used for dry embossing)
- Embossing powder – Detail Black
- Cardstock – Paper Accents
I created this card for the TCP Challenge #322 – Embossing. This stamp set is one of my absolute favorites! It combines penguins and pumpkins–what could be better? I embossed the image with black embossing powder and then colored it with Zig Clean Color markers. I fussy-cut the image and arranged the die-cut leaves around it. I used the Sizzix die to emboss the pattern on a green panel for a backdrop. I photographed my card on our only normal shaped pumpkin that seems to be maturing in our garden this year, just to set the mood! Thanks for visiting.
2 Comments | tags: cardmaking, Cat's Pajamas, die cuts, embossing, leaves, penguins, stamping, tim holtz | posted in Autumn, Halloween, TCP
- Stamps – The Cat’s Pajamas “Oh Chute”
- Dies –
- The Cat’s Pajamas “Stitched Clouds”
- My Favorite Things Die-namics “Sun, Moon & Stars”
- Patterned papers – Basic Grey “Hey Girl” 6 X 6” paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Copic markers
I created this card for Challenge #321 – Paper Piecing at The Cat’s Pajamas blog. I always enjoy to do paper piecing with small prints on TCP stamps—especially the hot air balloons and parachutes. I colored the bunny and bow with Copic markers. This is a very clean and simple card—with the three patterned papers, I didn’t want to make it any busier! Bun-Bun is so nicely flopped as he drops down in his parachute. Not sure that he should be so relaxed! Thanks for visiting today.
4 Comments | tags: cardmaking, Cat's Pajamas, clean and simple stamping, die cuts, fauna, paper piecing, stamping | posted in General Cards, TCP
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