Mar 31, 2015

Walking through the Gates of Heaven ...

Welcome Back Dies R Us Friends!
Darlene here today to share a card of inspiration.
I hope you'll stop back each day Monday through Friday for new and beautiful inspiration from each of the design team members.  These ladies share some fabulous ideas on using die cuts.  You won't want to miss any of their tips and tricks.

Today I have a simple but beautiful sympathy card to share.
The dies I have used today are:

My background panel was created by simply sponging the top portion of my white card stock panel with Tim Holtz blue distress ink and the lower portion with Memento 'Bamboo Leaves' green ink.
The Guilded Gate was die cut from gold metallic paper.
The paper I used was heavy enough that I could pop out the portions I wanted open and could leave the other pieces in tact for a more solid look (the end pillars/top).
I love that the 'gate doors' actually open on this die cut ...

Please be sure to pop over to the Dies R Us store to see all the amazing dies available.  Why not make it your One-Stop Shopping Headquarters for die cuts.  
The shipping rates are very reasonable and there are SO MANY wonderful companies represented, I'm sure you'll find exactly what you've been looking for!!!

And don't forget about our Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  
For each challenge, three entry designs are chosen by our talented design teams at the TOP 3 Winners and then ONE LUCKY WINNER (this could be you!!!) 
chosen by Inlinkz wins a gift voucher to our Dies R Us Store!  
COME ON! ... what are you waiting for?  Come join in the fun!!

Well that's it for me today!
Please stop back tomorrow to see what Sherri has to share!
You're going to love it ...
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Mar 30, 2015

Shabby Tag

Hi everybody!

Happy Monday! 
Mikha is  here, bringing you new inspiration for Dies R Us Inspirational Blog :)
Today I’m gonna share a tag I made. I’m using Cozy Tilda from the latest Christmas collection, coloured her with copics.

Dies I used are:
Spellbinders – Nestabilities – Elegant Ovals
Magnolia Doohickey’s Vol. 4 – Le Jardin





I hope you like and enjoy it like I do :)
Don’t forget to visit our store, and stay tune at our challenge blog, for we’re gonna have new challenge starting soon!!
Until next time.

xoxo,


Mikha Adriani
 

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Mar 27, 2015

Goblin Queen

Greetings to all of the Dies R Us friends!

This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is this wicked little card featuring the Goblin Queen by Simply B.

Dies used include:


I've kept the details and layout of the card quite simple to showcase the stunning Goblin Queen image by Simply B Stamps and to highlight the awesome detailed dies, because sometimes less is more!


If you haven't already popped over to the shop swing by to get all of these dies (& oh so much more!). And if you are like me you will love the free shipping on all orders over $50 for international shipments and just $35 for all domestic ones too. You will also receive 1 reward point for every dollar you spend. For all of the rewards information see here.

Please come back next week for more wonderful inspiration from all of the ladies on the  Dies R Us team. Until next week, happy crafting!


~  Alicia  ~
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Mar 26, 2015

Ivy Vine Wreath

Welcome Thursday and Dies R Us Friends!!
Diane with you today to hopefully inspire "YOU"
to get creative with the dies!!

I LOVE the Creative Expressions Sue Wilson dies
and after "seeing" Sue Wilson "herself" use this die
to make a wreath, I knew I wanted to make one as well!


To start, I first used two of the circle dies from
to cut a "frame" of sorts to build my wreath on.
I can't draw a free hand circle,
so this was a very handy way to form my wreath.
By laying one circle die inside the other, I had an "open"
frame to work with, allowing the paper to show underneath!

I cut 3 of the Creative Expressions ivy vines from the
I cut them apart in about 4 pieces each,
then sponging  shabby shutters distress ink on.
I arranged them on the frame, slightly gluing here and there
to allow the leaves to pop up!


The card seemed a bit plain, so I opted to add a few of
the ivy corners, pearls and a butterfly
cut from Joy! Crafts butterfly die.

Thank you for visiting with me today.....
take a peek at the Dies R Us store.
It is amazing how many different dies are in stock!

Don't forget we have a weekly challenge with a fabulous prize.
Come back and visit weekly to see all the beautiful designs the other
Dies R Us girls have to show you!!
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Mar 25, 2015

Welcome Baby!

Hello, everyone!

Are you ready for another dose of inspiration?  Today's post was a fun one for me as I love doing baby cards and this one was especially fun and easy!   You will need two dies for it:  Die-namites Baby Clothesline and Spellbinders Heirloom Rectangle.   When it comes to baby cards, I always love to add a lot of lace and this Spellbinders die is perfect!


You can do so many versions of this card!  Change the colors to pink for a girl, go with all white, alternate the clothes hanging on the line with pinks, blues, yellows, greens, lavenders.....just use your imagination!

I had the perfect stamp for the sentiment in a set from Papertrey Ink which I've had a long time.

Are you thinking about all the baby cards you will be needing now?  Head on over to the Dies R Us Store! You can't believe the amazing amount of goodies you will find there!  Or how low the prices & shipping are!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the week for more inspiration & then head over to the Dies R Us Challenge Blog to join in on the fun!  We have a new challenge on the first and fifteenth of every month & you could be the big winner of a gift certificate!

Happy crafting until next week when I will see you again!

Sherri
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Mar 24, 2015

Sweet Springtime Songs

Hello Dies R Us Friends ... Welcome Back!
Darlene with you today, bringing another die cut card sample to hopefully inspire you!
Well, last Friday was officially the 1st Day of Spring and I know those of us who have been dealing with a very long, COLD, snowy winter are more than ready to see/hear the birdies singing in the trees and flowers abloom all around.
This was my thoughts when creating today's card ...

Dies R Us Store products used today are:


Other:
Darice 'Clouds' Embossing Folder
Joy!Craft 'Grass' #6002/0137

Have you checked out the long (and getting longer) list of companies available to pick from at our Dies R Us Store?  And, although our primary product is DIES, we do have a variety of stamps and embossing folders available as well. 

AND, on occasion we will run SPECIAL SALES on dies that are not routinely carried in the store but available for a limited time at great prices!!  If you want to get in on those SPECIAL SALES, you need to sign up for our NEWSLETTER on the homepage of the store.  Then you will get email notification of 
ALL Special Events and Sales!

Just a reminder that you still have a few days to participate in the current challenge going on over on our Dies R Us Challenge Blog ... the theme is a fun & easy one ... SHADES OF GREEN!

Thanks so much for stopping in today!
Remember Sherri will be here tomorrow to share another AMAZING creation showcasing dies from our Dies R Us Store.  
Till then . . .
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Mar 23, 2015

Good Night, Sleep Tight

Hi everybody!
Happy Monday :)
Today I'm gonna share a simple bookmark I made for a novel I bought, but haven't finished read it yet.


I found this cute image, drawn by Jade Dragonne.
I simply just frame it with Spellbinders - Resplendent Rectangle. Then added sweet transparent ribbon, and a note charm.
Done! And I really like it <3

Don't forget to stop by our STORE and found so much new arrival dies!

Until next time ;)


xoxo,

Mikha Adriani

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Mar 20, 2015

Sassy Mum to Be

Greetings Dies R Us friends!



This week's inspirational DT card for Dies R Us is just bursting with joy, love
& a little bit of sparkle with all of the die cuts.


Dies used include:
Memory Box Curly Q Border


I tried to keep it CAS with the focus on the beautiful Sassy Studio Designs image which was framed with the Spellbinders Modern Stationary. I wanted to add just a touch of features so used the Memory Box Cross Stitch My Heart to frame the simple sentiment. I added the Magnolia Doohickey Twisted Swirl and Memory Box Curly Q Border which were cut from glitter cardstock to match the hues of the velum paper. To highlight the colour of the maxi skirt I used Memory Box Banner Parade in the corner.


There is still time to play along over at the Challenge Blog. Challenge #22 will be running through until on March 28. The theme is 'Shades of GREEN' so come & join in the creative fun! There is a great variety of awesome DT creations from the talented Team B. To be in the running for the $10 voucher at the Dies R Us store simply use a die in your challenge entry. 

Please come back next week for more wonderful inspiration from all of the ladies on the  Dies R Us team. Until next week, happy crafting!


~  Alicia  ~
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Mar 19, 2015

Spring Lambs

Welcome Spring!!
Diane here with you today.
Are you as ready for Spring as I am??

I went with a cute "Spring Scene" for my card today!


I couldn't resist this adorable die set from
Frantic Stamper " Easter Icons".
It's the cutest set that comes with the lamb and tulip I used,
plus a carrot, bunny and basket!!

I cut 3 little lambs and added a tiny bit of black and pink card stock
behind the eyes and  mouth!

Every little lamb needs some grass to munch on,
which I cut six times!


I tucked six little red tulips in among the grass....
I sure hope these little guys don't munch these up!!!

Behind the grass,
we wouldn't want those little lambs to escape, now would we?

A few fluffy clouds were added using Memory Box Cloud Bank.


Take a few minutes and pop on over to the Dies R Us store.

There are so many dies there to choose from, all at fabulous prices!!

Don't forget we have a Dies R Us challenge blog,
where you could win a gift voucher to the Dies R Us Store!!

Make sure to stop back tomorrow
to see more wonderful inspiration!!
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Mar 18, 2015

Wishing you a wonderful beginning......

Hello, again friends!

It's Wednesday again & my turn to give you some inspiration!  With warmer weather on the way (at LONG last!) it won't be long before you will be getting invitations to those spring and summer weddings!  I have a really elegant card to share today & one that is SO simple to make! You only need two dies for it too! I used Spellbinders Labels Ten and Sue Wilson Faux Quilled Leaves.    You might want to check out the Dies R Us store for all the other awesome dies you could use too!

I wanted to create a "frame" around my sentiment by using the two smallest dies of the Labels Ten set.  This is really simple to do, but let me give you a little tip when cutting a frame that will save you a lot of headache!  Cut two pieces of your cardstock the size you need.  Also cut a piece of waxed paper the same size and tape that to the top of  one piece, lining up the edges for a perfect fit.  Lay your smallest die in the center of the paper & run it through your die machine.  Once you remove it from the machine, take that piece of waxed paper which now has the center cut out and place that on your second piece of paper, being sure to line it up again.  This will show you exactly where the small die cut is on that piece you cut!  Now, take your larger die and center that over the cut in the waxed paper & tape it down before running it through your machine.  The result is BOTH of your beautiful cuts will be perfectly lined up once you glue them together! Trust me when I tell you that just trying to "eyeball" where the second die should go will never work!


With the two pieces that you get from cutting the frame, I added my inside sentiment (from an old Stampin Up set) to the smallest piece, layered it to the larger piece and added another leaf.


Hopefully, this has made you want to try this technique for yourself!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the awesome inspiration that our great team has given you and be sure you also check out the Dies R Us Challenge blog for a chance to win a gift certificate!

Enjoy the rest of your week!!  Happy crafting!

Sherri
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