Sending Hugs

 Hello, Alicia with you today.  I have several cards I created with the Altenew Gradient Stripes die.  This die really lends itself to using the negative pieces.  Therefore, it works great in creating many cards in one sitting.  I used pattern paper to make the cards even more interesting.

All of the cards use Quick Quotes double sided designer paper, using double sided papers is another great way to stretch the negatives.  This first card uses the inside of a pattern paper.

This card uses the outside filled with a more solid but still patterned paper.  I used a coordinating solid paper to die cut the sentiment.

This card uses the same paper collection with a different paper.

Another view.  I just love how the inlaid pieces fit perfectly.

Store products used:

Altenew Gradient Stripes die

Karen Burniston Word Set

Frantic Stamper dies

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thank you for stopping by today.

Iris Window Thank YouGreeting Card

 

Greetings!  Chris here and today I am excited to shared this stamped die cut window card I created for as a special thank you! I love creating windows on the front of my cards to give a peak at my stamped images. 

This card features 

Sentimentally Yours - Clear Stamps - A6 - Iris Medley

Tutti Designs - Dotted Nesting Circles

Altenew - Stamps - Heartfelt Sentiments.

Start by stamping your Sentimentally Yours - Clear Stamps - A6 - Iris Medley onto cardstock.  As this is a very detailed image you may want to use a stamping platform to allow you to re-stamp your image if needed. 

Color your image as desired with watercolor markers. Let image dry. 

Die cut 2nd largest circle from your Tutti Designs - Dotted Nesting Circles onto front of card. I cut the circle from the open inside of the card front. 

Adhere dry stamped to the inside of your card. You can see how the front window really highlights the image. 

From coordinating colored card stock die cut large and 2nd largest circle. 

                                        

Adhere largest circle to outside of card. 

Finish your card by stamping sentiment from Altenew - Stamps - Heartfelt Sentiments onto die cut circle and adhere to your card.  Add a flower and coordinating bow.  I hope you enjoyed this project. 

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  

 

 

 For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

 

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Scenic Lighthouse Warm Wishes Card

 

 Greetings Dies R Us fans!!  Chris here and today I am super excited to share this cheerful scenic lighthouse card I created. This card was simple to make and can be created in any color combination you desire! I choose to use a calming light blue color for my card!

To create this card set I used Impression Obsession - Dies - Lighthouse Circle.  This die creates such a pretty cut out for you card or scrapbook page. 

Start by die cutting the Impression Obsession - Dies - Lighthouse Circle  from your card base. 

Stamp sentiment using Altenew - Stamps - Heartfelt Sentiments 

Adhere patterned paper to inside of card base.  

Adhere color coordinating sequins to finish your card. 

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  

 

 For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

 

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

 

Thanks for stopping by

Thinking of You Birdie Card

 

SQUAWK! Today I am excited to share this cute birdie "Thinking of You" card I created using Elizabeth Craft Design Parrot Die  . 

This little guy was so fun! and being a birdie momma of a green quaker parrot I knew I had to have this die! 

To recreate this card you will need:

Die R Us Supplies

Elizabeth Craft Design Parrot Die  

Frantic Stamper Elementals #14 Scalloped Square Basics

Altenew Heartfelt Sentimental Stamps.

Other Supplies

Card stock - green plaid, green dot, green squares, yellow embossed, white; black Nuvo drops; ink; 5 1/2 inch card base

Creating your card

Start by die cutting your Elizabeth Craft Design Parrot Die   from your card stock. 

If your plan and layout out your dies you can cut multple dies and colors at the same time! 

Assemble your parrot's head.   

Assemble the parrot's  body. 

Add black Nuvo drops (or die cut eyes) to finish your parrot. 

Cut a 5 1/4 inch square of green plaid paper and adhere to your card base. Die cut scalloped square from Frantic Stamper Elementals #14 Scalloped Square Basics using white card stock. The Scalloped square die cuts a frame and a stitched square all in one cut! 

Adhere die cut frame to your card. 

Stamp "thinking of You" sentiment from the Altenew Heartfelt Sentimental Stamps. This set has so many great sentiments! 

Adhere your stamped square to your card. 

Finish your card by adding your assembled die cut parrot! 

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  

 

 

 For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

 

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

 

Thanks for stopping by

 

Altenew Spring Shower Cover Die Cards {A threefer!}

Hi friends! I hope this post finds you well! Since I have three cards to show you why don't you grab a drink and hurry back! I got seriously carried away with the Altenew Spring Shower Cover Die while making cards for the Dies R Us inspiration page; I guess I was inspired!  I hope these cards inspire you a bit as well.  Here we go:  

 

What I Used to Make my Cards
White Card Bases
Altenew Spring Shower Cover Die
Pink, light yellow, light blue, light purple, light green and white layering card {thinner card}
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
Dimensional Dots

I began my cards only planning on making one but as I cut out all the different colors I wanted to use I realized the negatives were too pretty to throw away so one card became three.  As I mentioned, I cut the die a total of six times using the colors listed above, in a thinner card than I would typically use.  I began working on the "hello" card first as that was the primary card I had in my mind. I kept some of the white cut outs in the panel I was going to use as the top of my card and filled in other places with the colorful die cuts I'd made.  I also layered some of the die cuts to make different flowers. That's where I got into trouble! I made so many flowers with the leftovers there was no way I could throw them out!  I even used dimensional dots on some of the flowers on the two other cards I made.

I did use a different sentiment for each card as you can see; the "hello" I used is from Hero Arts Stamp & Cut set, #DC151.  The second card, "hello summer" uses a die from Impression Obsession, Hello Summer, #DIE688-B and finally the "miss you" card uses another Altenew die {Dies R Us doesn't have the Hero Arts set or the Altenew word die at the moment, but there are plenty other words dies in stock to choose from}.  I also used a circle of blue paper that I had on my desk for the hello summer card to help me make the wreath.

Here are pictures of each card:

"Hello" card

"Hello Summer" Card

"Miss You" Card

I hope my cards inspire you to get some die cuts and start creating! If you don't have the dies you want, or need, to make your vision come to life please take a look at what is available to play with at Dies R Us! Thanks SO much and see you soon! Christi

 

 

 

Clear Leaf Frame Cover

 

Hi everyone Happy Monday and welcome back to another Monday Make with Monica.  Today I am using the Altenew "Leaf Frame Cover" die with a clear acetate backing to make a card for almost any occasion.

ADDING COLOR

• I die cut the frame using XPress-IT blending paper so I could color the leaves on the frame with copic pens.  I used R69, R66, and R63 to give the frame some color and shading.  

• I then took my R69 and a white gel pen and I began adding some very small dots along the leaves.  This sort of gives the image you colored a sort of sparkly look.

CREATING THE CARD FRONT

• To create the card front I cut a piece of white cardstock to 5.5 x 5.25 the extra .1.4" is for scoring  a 1/4" lip to adhere the cardstock and acetate to to make a card (as seen below)

• I then adhered the frame to a piece of clear acetate and added a bold sentiment and I colored an image from Altenew coordinating the colors to match the frame to complete my card

I hope everyone enjoyed my post for today and everyone Have a Great Week! and please...

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  

 

 For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

 

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE