Serene Green...

Happy Thursday! Here is my inspiration of the week for Dies R Us. Dies R Us is not just dies, we also have stencils; lots of stencils! When I first saw this stencil I knew exactly what I wanted to design. I have the Cheery Lynn Pair of Ferns die which looks very similar to the Garden Fronds stencil from Memory Box.

Using a light green ink and a mini blending tool I stenciled the background. Next I die cut the fern fronds from a darker green and added them to the card along with some white twine.

                              

I created the pretty flower using Spellbinders Blooms One die set and then lightly sponged the tips of the flower. After adding the flower to the card I attached a glitter dot.

I hope you have been enjoying all the DT members inspiration from DRU!!! Don't forget our Dies R Us Challenge .  Lots of fun and prizes!!!  Don't be left out!

Until next week…thanks for stopping by, Robin

Flowers and lace...

Happy Wednesday!

Once more, the week is just flying by!  I'm sure you have already checked out the wonderful inspirations from Mikha and Darlene on Monday and Tuesday, so today is my turn once again.  Today's card is made with two elements I always love in a card: flowers and lace.  I don't think you can go too far wrong by having either of these things on a card and with the dies I'm using today, they can be made so easily!  I love the look of wide antique lace, which we all know is expensive to purchase & use on our cards.  Why not give the illusion of wide lace by using one of my favorite dies, the Cheery Lynn Border Carnivale?  You can create the "lace" in any color and it's always available.

I began my card by choosing some bright, cheerful flower paper from Pebbles. I cut 2 of the lace edges with my Cheery Lynn border and placed them under a strip of white cardstock, creating a band on top of my lace.  Next, I cut out a background from Memory Box Cheshire Branch Background in the same green designer paper and then cut out a Memory Box Cheshire Branch Outline from the white cardstock.  The outline covers the entire branch portion of the flower design, but I wanted to show the green patterned background, so I clipped off the branch portions. That way you still have the amazing white outline on your flowers.  Here is a closeup of the flowers.

What an easy way to create a really feminine card that looks like it  is covered in lace & beautiful dimensional flowers!  By changing the background paper, your possibilities are endless!

I'm sure you will want to check out the Dies R Us store for all of the amazing new dies we have gotten in. I'm heading there next too!  And be sure to come back here tomorrow & Friday to see what amazing things Robin & Alicia have in store for you.

And there is still time to check out the Dies R Us Challenge Blog too!  The challenge is still running & you will want to join in on all the fun!  Who knows, you may be the lucky winner of this first challenge, but you can't win if you don't play!!!

Until next Wednesday, have a great week and create something wonderful!

Sherri

One for the Boys!

Happy Tuesday Dies R Us friends!

Tuesday means I, Darlene, have a creation to share with you using dies from Dies R Us!

Today I thought I'd make something non-girly!  

It's SO EASY to create for the ladies with all the beautiful flower dies, flourishes, etc. available ... 

but today I thought I'd 'go out on a limb' and create something a little more masculine.

OMG!  HOW CUTE ARE THESE DIES?

Dies I have used are:

Memory Box - Dump Truck #98746

Memory Box - Bulldozer #98751

Memory Box - Geneva Vine #98595

Poppy Stamps - Grassland Border #825

Remember, if these items are 'out of stock' ... click on the
'Put Me On The Waiting List'
and you will be notified when they are once again available.

This little scene was so easy to create!  By simply using a scrap piece of white card stock, I created a sky by sponging on various shades of Tim Holtz blue distress inks.  Then cutting a 1/2" strip of DCWV 'gravel' pattern paper I created the 'road' for my truck/bulldozer to travel on.  Leaving enough room at the bottom of the paper for my sentiment.  I felt it was a little bare, so added the greenery to mimic tree branches and grasslands in the foreground.  So easy and so much fun!  

These little silhouettes are fabulous for creating any type of card for the 'little boys' in our lives ... or 'big boys' for that matter!  LOL!

Remember to stop back tomorrow for something Fun & Fabulous created by team member Sherri!
AND ... DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR CHALLENGE BLOG!
You still have until May 13th to enter ... hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday!

Hi guys!!

Mikha is here!

So sorry for the late post, I've been through a crazy days, yes, PLURAL, LOL.

I've got no time to do any blog post.

But here I am...

Once again sorry for the late.

I make a big card, 20x20 cm for a girl name Selly.

I used:

Die-Versions Sweet Spots - Let's Celebrate Today and Taylored Expressions - Dies - Sweet & Simple Alpha Upper here. That little Happy Birthday is from Sizzix.

Simply put all of them together, and then added some laces and ribbon, and also flowers!

Here's my colouring details, coloured those cute Tildas with Copics.

It's the close up for Die-Versions - Sweet Spots - Let's Celebrate Today. You really should get this one! :D

And don't forget to join our first Anything Goes Challenge to win great prices :)

And also, pop to our store and get free shipping on order above 50$, if you're international customers; like me! :D

You'll satisfied with the service :)

Until next monday!

xoxo,

Mikha Adriani

Tiny Sailor

Happy Friday Dies R Us fans!

I love babies and I was happy to meet a tiny little sailor who arrived this week (albeit docking very early!)

I used the following dies on my Tiny Sailor card:

Spellbinders Curved Rectangles

Spellbinders Heart Circles

This cute tiny sailor image is from Dearie Dolls and I coloured him in with Copics to match my papers. I love the Spellbinders Curved Rectangles dies as they are perfect for many of the digital images available today. I layered him over the Spellbinders Heart Circles to add a little more detail to the card. I even used a couple of the heart off cuts too!

To finish it off I added a matching ribbon, a cute nautical charm and the ever important splash of glitter! And there you have a sweet and simple precious keepsake card.

If you haven't already checked out our BRAND NEW CHALLENGE BLOG then please pop over and check it out now as it opened yesterday! So come over and join in the fun!

Thanks for stopping by and see you next week for more inspiration with Dies R Us.

~  Alicia  ~

Fabulous Sunflower...

Happy Thursday everyone, Robin here with my weekly Dies R Us design and inspiration for you! This week I chose the Bountiful Sunflower and it's companion die Bountiful Sunflower Background by Poppystamps. With all our hot weather lately (in Southern California) the sunflowers have started to grow and bud; that's where my inspiration came from this week.

I used a mottled green paper for the stems, leaves and outer edges of the flower. A bright yellow polka dot paper was used with the background die.

Since I may have a little OCD (OK, maybe more than a little) I decided to inlay ALL the sunflower seeds! You certainly don't need to go that far, LOL. It wasn't as difficult as you might think and it added a bit of dimension BUT I would not try this if you need a card in a hurry.  Placing a piece of dark paper behind would work just as well. 

The sentiment is from Taylored Expressions From Me To You stamp AND die set. This set includes four sentiments, two designs and the die! This is a GREAT value! I love the included die which can be used with other sentiments you may have.

Until next week…thanks for stopping by, Robin

Thinking of You....

Hi, everyone!

Another Wednesday and time for my contribution to the fantastic ideas you were already  able to get from Mikha and Darlene this week.  Today I thought I would stick with something simple.  This idea can be used to create any number of cards by changing the sentiment or adding an image.  The basis for this card is the Spellbinder A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader.  I love this die! The bottom of the die has slots that allow you to weave either your favorite ribbon or matching paper through to create a beautiful backdrop for your card. In my case, I decided to use some gingham ribbon which accented the paper I used for my background.

Often, I will tie a matching bow in the corner, but today I decided to go with a spring flower instead, so I chose the Magnolia Doily Flower die and added a flourish from Memory Box Macarena Corner Flourish to finish it off.  The sentiment is from an old Stampin Up set.

Here is a closeup of the doily flower so you can see the detail better.  These are incredible when cut in white and added against a darker background too! I added a button for the center, but brads, glitter glue or gems work just as well.

I rounded the corners of my card and background designer paper in keeping with the rounded corners on the main die. I also added a flower to the inside to carry the design through.  I left the remainder of the inside blank so I could write a short note.

As I said, it's a simple card, but one you can use for so many different things!  Now I'm sure you are going to want to head on over to the Dies R Us store to check out all the incredible new additions!  We are getting so many new things in you can't keep up with them all!

Don't forget to come back tomorrow & Friday to check out what Robin and Alicia have for you too! And remember that beginning May 1st, you will want to come back to join in all the fun & prizes we will have for the new Dies R Us Challenge Blog!  Ten designers ( 2 teams) and loads of new ideas!  I don't think you will want to miss this!

Until next Wednesday, have a terrific week!  Go create something fun!

Sherri

Day at the Park . . .

Hello everyone!  Hope you're having a fabulous week so far!

Glad you have stopped by our Inspiration Blog and don't forget ... we have something NEW to share everyday ... Monday through Friday!!  So come back often!

What a fun time I had creating this little scene for you today!  The design paper I have used today is from Graph45 Secret Garden and worked perfectly with some of the new dies I found at the Dies R Us Store!  Did you see?  We have newly released Cheery Lynn Designs as well as the newly released Spellbinders available now ... come check them out!  Such a wonderful selection of companies to pick from ... I'm sure you'll find something you 'just can't live without!'  And, at a great price too ... COME ON OVER and see for yourself!

Today I thought we'd go to the park and sit a spell on this beautiful Spellbinder 'Garden Bench' (S2-085).  And, of course, with warm breezes and sunshine comes that time of year when love is in the air ... as witnessed by this adorable Wild Rose Studio 'Love Bird Tree' (WRS009).  

 

And of course, you can't walk through the park without seeing banners flying and flowers growing.  In 'my park' I have a Poppy Stamps 'Simple Banner' (#836) and Cheery Lynn Designs 'Shasta Daisy' (B310).  These dies make it so easy to create flowers of all types.  You say you've never seen a blue daisy??  Well, you have to come to 'my secret garden' to find them! LOL!

A little distressing and sponging and this card is ready to make someone smile!   I hope I've been able to make you smile today and you're inspired to pop on over to the store to get the dies you need to create your own secret garden.  

Remember, we are open 24/7 and not only are new dies added frequently, but if by chance you find that the die you are desiring is marked as 'out of stock' ... just click on the 'Put Me On The Waiting List' and you'll be notified when it's back in stock for your purchasing pleasure!  AND, we have a wish list available for you too ... come register and check out all the amazing dies available ... $35 (USA) $50 (International) gets you free shipping!  WOW! 

Please stop back again tomorrow when Sherri will have something AMAZING to share and I'll be back with another inspirational creation for you next Tuesday!  Hope your week is to 'die' for!! 

Simply Elegant Black and White

Hi everybody! It's Mikha :) just want to share a simple card using:

Magnolia Doohickey's - Peacock

Magnolia Doohickey's - Vintage Daisies

Spellbinders - Decorative Labels Twenty-Seven

Spellbinders - Flourish Trim

All you need is just put all of them together, and then added some layers.

It's a simple and quick yet gives elegant feels!!

 

Thanks for visiting our blog today :)

We're having new challenge blog opening at May 1st! Don't forget to join our challenge to win great prize!! :)

And also don't forget to visit Dies R Us store! You'll find tons of dies and also get free shipping at purchase over 50$.

xoxo,

Mikha Adriani

You Are Awesome!

Greetings Dies R Us friends. Happy Anzac Day!

Today I've prepared a quick clean and simple card using some of my standard dies.

Dies used are: Spellbinders Grand Circles & Spellbinders Label One.

This cute little stamp set is 'Cutasaurus' and is from Papersmooches. I've stamped it with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink on Kraft stock and coloured in with Distress Markers. All layers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I've dry embossed a strip of purple cardstock and layered on a Spellbinders Grand Circle die cut and three different sized Spellbinders Label One dies.

A splash of Wink of Stella and some purple rhinestones finish it off and your done!

If you don't already know Dies R Us are starting a challenge blog! Please hop over to our brand new site which will commence on May 1. We are looking forward to sharing more creativity with you and are looking forward to seeing your creativity too!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back next Monday for another week of inspiration from the Dies R Us team.

~  Alicia  ~

NOTE: April 25 was originally to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in World War 1. Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance that now commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Today is the 99th anniversary of Gallipoli campaign. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.