tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67036171934849536512024-03-16T05:28:38.545-04:00Garden of GraceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger797125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-24374471127781753012023-06-19T08:33:00.002-04:002023-06-23T12:35:52.169-04:00Masculine Patriotic Card for Father's Day featuring Amazing Paper Grace Dies paired with Tim Holtz Idea-ology<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZu5AHrpzrrtvU1VsxuWgLjU6X0jEPMAnybQjPZo0oBKYhu8zDfejpSzJHZn4drgjp54wpoHqhS2sqpFDkM_TbORSyTTk4W5onlDLENwxEnYSoFPm0Lf7az6JrsoKkdj6M2__LYiSxGB6dewQ3cFvOozj6ZUF1co0WhYQJzgYKRtZ52K0wng73YB3pGg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZu5AHrpzrrtvU1VsxuWgLjU6X0jEPMAnybQjPZo0oBKYhu8zDfejpSzJHZn4drgjp54wpoHqhS2sqpFDkM_TbORSyTTk4W5onlDLENwxEnYSoFPm0Lf7az6JrsoKkdj6M2__LYiSxGB6dewQ3cFvOozj6ZUF1co0WhYQJzgYKRtZ52K0wng73YB3pGg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Father's Day is a special time to honor our fathers and other special men in our lives. I hope you had the opportunity to celebrate with a loved one this year. My dad served in the Air Force in the photomapping division and has proud memories of his service to our country. To honor that legacy, I created this Father's Day card for him featuring the Amazing Paper Grace <a href="http://shrsl.com/44463" target="_blank">Postage Edge Slimlines (S5-541)</a> and <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycq" target="_blank">You're Amazing (S4-1203)</a> die sets, pairing the slimline die cuts with Tim Holtz Idea-ology ephemera and metal pieces. When looking through my paper dolls this military figure with the flag caught my eye.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I just adore how the Slimline Postage edge dies work perfectly with the intricate background die cut from the </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You're Amazing set to form a wonderful masculine background for this special card. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For more close-ups and all the details on how to create this card, be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</i></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div style="font-family: inherit;">You can add visual interest by repeating elements. I've accented this card with numbers that can be found on the metal tag and used remnant rubs to add number strips to the background. I've also placed 3D metal stars across the card. These repeated elements help move your eyes across the image. </div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">I'm entering this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=31779" target="_blank">Pick a Number</a>. You can find this number challenge <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=31779" target="_blank">HERE</a>. They have wonderful challenges each week, and if you aren't familiar, be sure to go check them out!</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Tips and Techniques</span></u></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb8bNGzLJRGBotPNSI_uCQ5VCFdSPpRs2rqbgD6YN-DfWsrrGNMFP1sgpS8Kb227w6Y_LLftrtyKHRo9wPtueChNIqTzs22eKGOWCFvMOvlpd73eArDlKAL6yCM2eXVKPcNZNLKUXyx_KLNRJYYzKLqDTGBXsgzMXy2MEmKtDt6hiNdN5SX7aFfI_A_w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb8bNGzLJRGBotPNSI_uCQ5VCFdSPpRs2rqbgD6YN-DfWsrrGNMFP1sgpS8Kb227w6Y_LLftrtyKHRo9wPtueChNIqTzs22eKGOWCFvMOvlpd73eArDlKAL6yCM2eXVKPcNZNLKUXyx_KLNRJYYzKLqDTGBXsgzMXy2MEmKtDt6hiNdN5SX7aFfI_A_w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">This soldier carrying a flag from the Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Paper Dolls Minis pack is the perfect image to honor my dad with this card. </div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I want to share how the background for this card came together. The top die cut uses a scrap of paper that I had created using Distress Spray Stains and Distress Oxide Sprays on Distress Heavystock Paper. Because this was in my stash I don't remember the exact colors that I used to create it, but they were in the teal range with splashes of orange. This intricate die cut using the hand-colored paper adds so much interest and visual dimension. It's layered over a blended tri-color paper from the 49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack. I positioned the soldier so that it looks like he's standing in a grassy meadow with a blue sky overhead. This piece was cut and embossed using the largest inner die from the <span style="font-family: inherit;">Postage Edge Slimlines set. You can see the pierced design around the edges.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">From there I went to some older papers from my stash to cut the outer postage edge layer from a cream and brown design, then for the card base layer I went back to earthy greens cut to 3 1/2 by 8 1/2". I wanted each layer to be different enough in color and tone so that while coordinating into one beautiful background, the design of each layer would be clearly visible. You don't need to use these exact papers and colors to create a wonderful masculine card, but consider how the colors and designs will pull together cohesively while allowing the die cut designs to shine.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ62VHKVbHx32dzz0DL8TyQjq56hl-VLdbVl-PnHH5pq_cJd6QSXoTTaFszR5xwTkcXoShqN7Q611vAlkmhgEHmiJcLC_4JOSj6ZVSN6HQbJRDrA-NLF4a1a7XhJFdvT2rC0iqVH0-ounLnUiwlNaGhJSHS4r-lfW15pHWqNmsqITCQWXm7eTE-zJJgA" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ62VHKVbHx32dzz0DL8TyQjq56hl-VLdbVl-PnHH5pq_cJd6QSXoTTaFszR5xwTkcXoShqN7Q611vAlkmhgEHmiJcLC_4JOSj6ZVSN6HQbJRDrA-NLF4a1a7XhJFdvT2rC0iqVH0-ounLnUiwlNaGhJSHS4r-lfW15pHWqNmsqITCQWXm7eTE-zJJgA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">This fabulous sentiment is cut from the You're Amazing die set that also includes the beautiful die that cut the top intricate layer of the background. The words are cut from a heavyweight black cardstock so that they would show up against the busy background. This masculine card with this encouraging sentiment would be suitable for so many types of events including Father's Day, a birthday, graduation, promotion, or any milestone event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">To add interest, random numbers are applied to the background using Remnant Rubs from the Tim Holtz Special Delivery set as well as a couple pieces of ephemera tucked in <span style="font-family: inherit;">from the Curator Snippets set. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpqg1VnduWzM-dapO9k2zHr-MzKu2Sz8YoHelw9W1qzOVH7yI7jth6c8PqFS9rmqdFKAyg4Ee_IRCdEuXyOcX-uCI_M-QcH_cIyI6LD4-_4YcBXWAXd4-UVVY35vNpOn2cVGEfwNBKW5I8XtlN7V9olFP8nyKodMQ78W3D78Ho3YkGG4Gf7kp2u8S2iQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="2245" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpqg1VnduWzM-dapO9k2zHr-MzKu2Sz8YoHelw9W1qzOVH7yI7jth6c8PqFS9rmqdFKAyg4Ee_IRCdEuXyOcX-uCI_M-QcH_cIyI6LD4-_4YcBXWAXd4-UVVY35vNpOn2cVGEfwNBKW5I8XtlN7V9olFP8nyKodMQ78W3D78Ho3YkGG4Gf7kp2u8S2iQ=w640-h286" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">This number plate from the Factory Tags set is adorned with screws from the Hardware Heads set. The numbers were not very visible, so I rubbed Black Soot Distress Ink into the numbers to help them stand out. Of course the entire piece was covered in black paint, so I used a soft paper towel to remove most of the paint from the surface, but left a little for a grungy aged feel. </div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The Idea-ology Stars that are scattered across the card reference this patriotic image from the flag. For a tarnished brass effect all of the silver metal pieces were rubbed with Finnabair Metallic Wax in Aged Brass and Peacock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVCdgOlnAqVbyMVCqrqGYRHapo93jjAodffKKiyKVAm3Z3bJE6S1OeZH58t8q9lv5dhhIbqYife5d4Iu7cDmGv1UbkEMbUEB-OsxP1q__rzNPKR1_8qh5V7FTZKy46GT_uRlAgyujiT_myg7uy1D1ZruCJWgtdvlnNBy80RKgMOTeB9-1NLl6Yi_YL8Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVCdgOlnAqVbyMVCqrqGYRHapo93jjAodffKKiyKVAm3Z3bJE6S1OeZH58t8q9lv5dhhIbqYife5d4Iu7cDmGv1UbkEMbUEB-OsxP1q__rzNPKR1_8qh5V7FTZKy46GT_uRlAgyujiT_myg7uy1D1ZruCJWgtdvlnNBy80RKgMOTeB9-1NLl6Yi_YL8Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I find it a challenge sometimes to fill out a slimline card, so I've added this arrow and word coin to the bottom left of the card to balance the number plate on the top left corner. You can also see another of the number rub-ons in this photo. </div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Once all the background layers were adhered together and before the embellishments were adhered, I splattered Uncharted Mariner Distress Spray Stain over the background to add more visual dimension.</div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Don't you just adore the effect of these postage edges? They're so perfect for this masculine Father's Day card!</div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><div><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><div><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44460" target="_blank">S4-1203 You're Amazing - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycq" target="_blank">S4-1203 You're Amazing - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44462" target="_blank">S5-541 Postage Edge Slimlines - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44463" target="_blank">S5-541 Postage Edge Slimlines - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><u>Paper:</u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44465" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress White Heavystock - 8.5 x 11 - 10 Pack</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgd" target="_blank">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Tidal Wave</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></div><div>Thick black cardstock</div><div>Retired pattern papers from my stash</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><u>Mixed Media:</u></i></b></div><div>Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Sprays and Distress Oxide Sprays in teals and orange.</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2hu" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Uncharted Mariner</a></div><div>Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Paint - Black Soot</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obf7" target="_blank">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Peacock</a></div><div>Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Aged Brass</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><u>Embellishments:</u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44466" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Paper Dolls - Minis</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pj7a" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Halloween - Ephemera Snippets - Curator</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44467" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Odds and Ends</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/44468">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Factory Tags</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2a" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Hardware Heads</a></div><div>Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Adornments - Stars</div><div>Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Remnant Rubs - Special Delivery</div><div>Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Compass Coins</div><div>Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Arrows</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><u>Adhesives:</u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></div><div>Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</div><div>Helmar - 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><u>Tools:</u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt6" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors - 7 Inches</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj50" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps - Birthday Bliss Collection - Bee Creative Teflon Bone Folder - Large</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8ab" target="_blank">Dress My Craft - Multi-Purpose Scoring Board - 12 x 12</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by to learn more about creating this masculine card.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you've been inspired!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; 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font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>I have missed sharing inspiration with you. </span><span>I'm finally feeling better after a tough winter. </span><span>Nothing serious, but I've been catching one thing after another since October. That comes spending time with our preschool grandchildren and our granddaughter who just entered kindergarten this year. Lots of germs to spread to grandma. I'm praying for a nice healthy spring and remaining 2023.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Today I'm sharing a sweet card created to celebrate our granddaughter, Avery's sixth birthday. While this may seem to be an unusual card for a six year old, she is a sweet old soul. Last year I made an adorable, age appropriate card for her. She glanced at it and set it aside. She adores the shabby chic creations I make and always asks if she can have one of them when it's time for her birthday. She has a cat she named Elpha and adores felines, so I combined her love of cats with my shabby chic style to create this card for her featuring the Amazing Paper Grace Postage Edge Ovals die set (S5-548). And yes, this card got more than a single glance from her.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This older Raining Cats & Dogs paper from Graphic 45 included dog images, so I needed to be creative in placing some of the elements to hide those pups. I used an oval die from the Postage Edge set to die cut the striped cat that covers a dog by the girl's shoulder. A creative way to showcase the dies and create layers on the card that look natural while bringing together the cat theme.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I used a mix of Prima Marketing and Little Birdie flowers paired with die cut foliage from the Petite Floral Potpourri die set (S3-420). A little inking on the leafy foliage helps it pop.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The birthday sentiment is stamped and die cut using the Lyrical Layered Florals Clear Stamp & Die Set (SDS-170). I just adore how this elegant birthday sentiment looks on this card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">For more close-ups and all the details on how to create this card, be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below. </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</i></div></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxiNDW0gJlmbP7PkYT6TsbIVIPqpngQK3240ChX3sjhWcbt5-5SRNsF3bFth_ezBmSjniWnIpKZcMwK4pMOOpx1280W80j8ISgzkVDNndfZ2VonlfVK-k3i1ZDSXoJ6KfLQAQUiAEAe0GBzc-iSmYznmj_J4HVRCyxLFDd01GfHerpgpqVfvIpFpO-bg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxiNDW0gJlmbP7PkYT6TsbIVIPqpngQK3240ChX3sjhWcbt5-5SRNsF3bFth_ezBmSjniWnIpKZcMwK4pMOOpx1280W80j8ISgzkVDNndfZ2VonlfVK-k3i1ZDSXoJ6KfLQAQUiAEAe0GBzc-iSmYznmj_J4HVRCyxLFDd01GfHerpgpqVfvIpFpO-bg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">I just adore creating layers and the Postage Edge Ovals set (S5-548) is perfect for this. The larger oval is popped up with foam tape. The edges are inked with coordinating distress ink colors.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEZBnN2M2vHescqjHHVEyAkhGfgGbt0nzq_BW7raM9Jv9zXxA9jF1g5QnuBH8mm0kVn-LGAJ2j_cCyFsm55Yvta52EovVNBYDZHVEvzLNgrv7kgoQH4YCoWSqhBiMM3NmLQHSqm0ClawWRQwSXSVlF_WAPER5HjlVyFycbjddybQnqjkOlIxMEqKio9Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEZBnN2M2vHescqjHHVEyAkhGfgGbt0nzq_BW7raM9Jv9zXxA9jF1g5QnuBH8mm0kVn-LGAJ2j_cCyFsm55Yvta52EovVNBYDZHVEvzLNgrv7kgoQH4YCoWSqhBiMM3NmLQHSqm0ClawWRQwSXSVlF_WAPER5HjlVyFycbjddybQnqjkOlIxMEqKio9Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">This gorgeous butterfly is an older <a href="https://www.reneabouquets.com/" target="_blank">Renea Bouquets</a> creation. If you are not familiar with her unique and gorgeous embellishments, be sure to stop by her shop <a href="https://www.reneabouquets.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I'm a big fan of her creations and adore supporting fellow artists.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6dVfzY2kCIJEntQYjnmZgdgB7m5k40Vv1Pw0X8437SoYws_IXWclUJZaQN2jCftKj_ae0P284i2EohR8_myS2PaY_5eI1I45unlshbGivTkyQpjs6ps9276VY1C976EjrZFZMYvbxxFEzKmeTQUFNPSNYBB6GyM7ohnA_tgqCptbodIh0tfjd6CiD9g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6dVfzY2kCIJEntQYjnmZgdgB7m5k40Vv1Pw0X8437SoYws_IXWclUJZaQN2jCftKj_ae0P284i2EohR8_myS2PaY_5eI1I45unlshbGivTkyQpjs6ps9276VY1C976EjrZFZMYvbxxFEzKmeTQUFNPSNYBB6GyM7ohnA_tgqCptbodIh0tfjd6CiD9g=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Here you can see the gorgeous birthday sentiment. The Lyrical Layered Florals Clear Stamp & Die Set (SDS-170) includes the stamp and die to create this beauty along with other lovely designs. You can see how the layers come together so beautifully.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilehSDUp4QTz1ehjA5HTJ6fExszmvEc1ezlVqs_aXtw6glo0AeOTtm2Z7PIJXat_pgB1VX30RSycLQZ2sV2WxvsJ_dZrKrLywlkPNHzhYy6HtTjGucaxInuWsdQrt_cXdYPwCJwml0pY55sVEwQUf33vjqE3wORZ1PfPnYiTnOI_tfYcURFW5o0M7wNA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilehSDUp4QTz1ehjA5HTJ6fExszmvEc1ezlVqs_aXtw6glo0AeOTtm2Z7PIJXat_pgB1VX30RSycLQZ2sV2WxvsJ_dZrKrLywlkPNHzhYy6HtTjGucaxInuWsdQrt_cXdYPwCJwml0pY55sVEwQUf33vjqE3wORZ1PfPnYiTnOI_tfYcURFW5o0M7wNA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">I've layered die cuts, chipboard elements, flowers and foliage cut from the Petite Floral Potpourri die set (S3-420) to create dimension. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWWbEex_g6LwvMErgMr983ENLGSZ9FcjFbVHz3V7rXRNcgDnVmhf1PIcYAhWkf1x60HSHzC0SMGaWCso5XAhr6TreEg4GY4lGJIgxfIo1k27emQW_UeVAlWoGGcFToAqJ4apl1k5_6pkNCk_LMK7PoqDOCUWj5EjGJ-2Iwrrd25JC9ZC3OtBJiNY7dRA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWWbEex_g6LwvMErgMr983ENLGSZ9FcjFbVHz3V7rXRNcgDnVmhf1PIcYAhWkf1x60HSHzC0SMGaWCso5XAhr6TreEg4GY4lGJIgxfIo1k27emQW_UeVAlWoGGcFToAqJ4apl1k5_6pkNCk_LMK7PoqDOCUWj5EjGJ-2Iwrrd25JC9ZC3OtBJiNY7dRA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Cats, cats everywhere! The C is for Cat adds a bit of whimsey to the card to make it a bit more youthful for a six year old. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">You can see how I've inked the edges of many of the layers to help them pop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsSC1I9r4dRZykPDRGbQCV4gPhLHrKWu-1xVWGgTUTJKrOOjhMi2e62rqEg9E5MHSwbNh1RWyCJXRY1NoipaBhaZ0_pva3qxaS418WSJrdmOCuyMv0UyzHyWanGBB58yMQ3IYOV9Pvp18JMsqckqJabLOU0OnjRmLbx1TnTBxoq9cAz8jdQHlkmFzGng" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsSC1I9r4dRZykPDRGbQCV4gPhLHrKWu-1xVWGgTUTJKrOOjhMi2e62rqEg9E5MHSwbNh1RWyCJXRY1NoipaBhaZ0_pva3qxaS418WSJrdmOCuyMv0UyzHyWanGBB58yMQ3IYOV9Pvp18JMsqckqJabLOU0OnjRmLbx1TnTBxoq9cAz8jdQHlkmFzGng=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Texture is created by adding a mix of white and teal Prills using matte gel medium along with a few Matte Gold flat backed Pinkfresh Studio Pearls.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><i><span>Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><i><span><br /></span></i></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace Sets</u></i></b></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3yjkh" target="_blank">S5-548 Postage Edge Ovals - Spellbinders</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3yjkm" target="_blank">S5-548 Postage Edge Ovals - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3yjkq" target="_blank">SDS-170 Lyrical Layered Florals Clear Stamp & Die Set - Spellbinders</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt4" target="_blank">S3-420 Petite Floral Potpourri - Spellbinders</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbf" target="_blank">S3-420 Petite Floral Potpourri - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Paper:</i></b></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf1" target="_blank">49 and Market - Curators Botanical - 6 x 8 Collection Pack</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Graphic 45 - Raining Cats & Dogs (Retired)</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Prima Marketing - Cigar Box Secrets (Retired)</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Ink</i></b>:</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-th-tim32854.html" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Evergreen Bough</a></div><div style="color: #666666; 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font-family: inherit;">Little Birdie Crafts - Beaded Blooms - Butter</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Little Birdie Crafts - Micro Petals - Tan</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Prima Marketing - Cigar Box Secrets #578626</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Graphic 45 - Chipboard - Raining Cats & Dogs</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Renea Bouquets - Butterfly</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">US ArtQuest - Mini Prills - Mini Pearls; Sage Advice</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</a></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</a></div><div><div><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj50" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps - Birthday Bliss Collection - Bee Creative Teflon Bone Folder - Large</a></u></span></div></div><div style="color: #666666; 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This beautiful card features the Amazing Paper Grace <a href="http://shrsl.com/3v1vv" target="_blank">Postage Edge Circles die set (S5-539)</a>. I just adore the versatility of this fabulous postage edge collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The postage edge and pierced inner circle were cut in one pass with the same section of patterned paper. The outer postage ring is inked and turned to highlight and give definition. Premade flowers from Little Birdie Crafts are paired with gorgeous foliage die cut with fabulous leaf dies from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank">My Sweet Friend set (S5-512)</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I enjoy creating versatile cards that can be used for a variety of occasions. This card could be a send off for someone taking an adventurous trip, a new job, graduation, or milestone birthday. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For more close-ups and all the details on how to create this card, be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></div></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3v1vv" target="_blank">8 Dies are included in the Postage Edge Circles set.</a></span></u></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIBWxDqshQBt9uoBrgFhClWUsiKwZPaPZJIeDz6xmZ1T3SlftdwJqPg8vScu3O6BYnAtWjycH-X7g5ZTQ39UB6pf4Le2YIS3YEGXvr0CxwPhAgDjE-qMA-k1CftGAlryAlQPdY5aCGqwR3wGVLFoR4cfvZiSoddFK95ZhlvbLksLLHgI7riqTSHcEMeA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIBWxDqshQBt9uoBrgFhClWUsiKwZPaPZJIeDz6xmZ1T3SlftdwJqPg8vScu3O6BYnAtWjycH-X7g5ZTQ39UB6pf4Le2YIS3YEGXvr0CxwPhAgDjE-qMA-k1CftGAlryAlQPdY5aCGqwR3wGVLFoR4cfvZiSoddFK95ZhlvbLksLLHgI7riqTSHcEMeA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br />Tips and Techniques</span></u></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ck9BPRYuAN8qI6oaWStp0OD2kv5IrM_pbce65nAMIGgNJPbKJvVI4L-Vd8ycsfGiZ3jMLoww7XseABY37vmNi186_xJ1SxwKgehA0atHCrWn3ibj0e5_RiVy8JkFCw6oasj6ad2YOmvFOIY3IUVG8IQUt1KnLIB1UfFjzTd4Va5SH5r5V5z3zINS0Q/s1200/1222Week4-TraceySabella03c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ck9BPRYuAN8qI6oaWStp0OD2kv5IrM_pbce65nAMIGgNJPbKJvVI4L-Vd8ycsfGiZ3jMLoww7XseABY37vmNi186_xJ1SxwKgehA0atHCrWn3ibj0e5_RiVy8JkFCw6oasj6ad2YOmvFOIY3IUVG8IQUt1KnLIB1UfFjzTd4Va5SH5r5V5z3zINS0Q/w640-h640/1222Week4-TraceySabella03c.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div></u></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As mentioned earlier, I die cut the postage edge ring and inner pierced circle from the same patterned paper in one pass. I wanted the ring to have definition while coordinating with the inner circle so rubbed it randomly with Faded Jeans Distress Ink. The edges of the inner circle are inked with Pumice Stone Distress Ink to make the pierced design more visible and to add to the contrast between the two pieces. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The white lace butterfly is also rubbed with the Faded Jeans ink to give it a soft blue hue.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgHa1Cm3KA5wl2uEi7bfOSs3uP8EzFgnqGhqpyifF4X6GX-FN89QECFMaX_3OHt8Tq5QvFPG00aw43Io7ztRag9ywzRckb2xt2IHmPOO6ANl9BdKdO_AUodFLfQ7Ov1PVvgMFqzodo--hiA_ngwGfIIyfSo8CqHrSTqCsf7Tshzc4iF5f2eIcHR1kztA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgHa1Cm3KA5wl2uEi7bfOSs3uP8EzFgnqGhqpyifF4X6GX-FN89QECFMaX_3OHt8Tq5QvFPG00aw43Io7ztRag9ywzRckb2xt2IHmPOO6ANl9BdKdO_AUodFLfQ7Ov1PVvgMFqzodo--hiA_ngwGfIIyfSo8CqHrSTqCsf7Tshzc4iF5f2eIcHR1kztA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This circle design is perfect for arranging a flowing floral cluster along one side as I did here. I arranged pre-made Little Birdie flowers from the Shabby Chic collection, then to extend the design around the circle I die cut foliage with a soft curve from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank">My Sweet Friend die set (S5-512)</a> from a darker green section of the same patterned paper. The leafy section is cut into two pieces to use on each end of the cluster and inked with Forest Moss Distress Ink to add contrast.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This close-up also shows how gorgeous this postage edge design is. You may notice that I also rotated the outer ring so that the darker part of the ring is against the lighter part of the circle. This adds more contrast to the design. By rotating and inking the postal edged ring, it looks like two different patterned paper were used. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijxjdmCBs6r4Mjo69ikgauZP8nZNaFz3t819C_q1e1ORln-HSpGGywdfPNJovH6V24VGufxPXMvnuZ7FhfCq-_GdRlfH7gGDB-pBhUHA-Pj7GoUigpvzIDL1jB4JGv3QS_w6KzeFlQXN9XjcmNGddqobPER4rZKgrcq9ox0yZti7pBFkxfzMLbxszAfA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijxjdmCBs6r4Mjo69ikgauZP8nZNaFz3t819C_q1e1ORln-HSpGGywdfPNJovH6V24VGufxPXMvnuZ7FhfCq-_GdRlfH7gGDB-pBhUHA-Pj7GoUigpvzIDL1jB4JGv3QS_w6KzeFlQXN9XjcmNGddqobPER4rZKgrcq9ox0yZti7pBFkxfzMLbxszAfA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To add texture and fill in areas around the cluster I brushed matte gel medium around the edges and sprinkled with two colors of Prills. This is an easy way to add a bit of sparkling texture to your project.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTCevqCaisr8Gw0HnSQQfRBdNnF_EYHJUcT0Rbhbys-O3vOVCU1ICjYzQe64jUU3ewNgRIbE1_yIpFyO6JGCcUOsAj-ce-b80stiK0_bnb6QSPjy-cJKyhXwt-Hxm4TbGq8pFvM7GZ1HVLJHMQUnKAj2tRD6XQNMxjQhdpHkglx-BN3y8raFX8AVEexA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTCevqCaisr8Gw0HnSQQfRBdNnF_EYHJUcT0Rbhbys-O3vOVCU1ICjYzQe64jUU3ewNgRIbE1_yIpFyO6JGCcUOsAj-ce-b80stiK0_bnb6QSPjy-cJKyhXwt-Hxm4TbGq8pFvM7GZ1HVLJHMQUnKAj2tRD6XQNMxjQhdpHkglx-BN3y8raFX8AVEexA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Wanderlust paper collection included a page with 6x6" designs that could be cut for card bases. The background paper is one of those pieces and coordinates perfectly with the round postage designs. The edges look stamped, but this is part of the patterned paper. I did add a bit of light inking with Faded Jeans around the edges of the background and sentiment.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</span></u></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3v1vu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S5-539 Postage Edge Circles - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3v1vv" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S5-539 Postage Edge Circles - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3v1vw" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S5-512 My Sweet Friend - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S5-512 My Sweet Friend - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Blue Fern Studios - Wanderlust Collection (retired)</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3v1vx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Faded Jeans</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpav" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pumice Stone</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpar" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; 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font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIBPI7N5_3-nV3bsB_qklIlhBwDT9GKeaqt9P7J5tL-3LImUll9S_yBwoIbilHQJHqaMXM6FfN9drjWGn1se60rN_nO67K_NSchPpUA3qG0jNr5k_q3MrKpdzbOKykv6ygC_uJs0L9ZNnxIr6Hlg-RZy_ggcecyPrHqzlzpDHHOyCjv8pNDmQdE6QWCQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIBPI7N5_3-nV3bsB_qklIlhBwDT9GKeaqt9P7J5tL-3LImUll9S_yBwoIbilHQJHqaMXM6FfN9drjWGn1se60rN_nO67K_NSchPpUA3qG0jNr5k_q3MrKpdzbOKykv6ygC_uJs0L9ZNnxIr6Hlg-RZy_ggcecyPrHqzlzpDHHOyCjv8pNDmQdE6QWCQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There's just something so sweet about a winter snowman or in this case snowgirl. This wintry Christmas card features the fabulous Amazing Paper Grace S5-533 Let It Snowman A2 Card Front die set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">When our children were young, we lived in North Carolina and didn't get those heavy wet snows that are perfect for building a snowman very often, but when we did we bundled up to build a huge snowman in our front yard and just like this die set, he had a wintry scarf, fun hat, rock eyes, and a carrot nose. We lived on a quaint but busy street and got lots of shout-outs by passersby. This sweet die set reminds me of those lovely wintry days in the snow with our children.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I just couldn't resist decorating her in a pink floral hat and scarf which is so beautiful against the snowy blue background. The snowbank is hand cut from the same white glitter paper used to die cut the fluttering snowflakes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For more close-ups and all the details on how to create this card, be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">11 Dies are included in the </span>Let It Snowman A2 Card Front set.</span></i></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1SXWQU2yRD3oWkxDBDSNZhPs2nR-QqHvVPXUeiI3roDPm72L1FeTUBUYXNy0tOYQfmKYG1QW90ou3IqI3dViguvBp9VD4m11pKhY12DB5OZT7GLC4q_xNdga6GgovXXktAab3UmZt2zgh7TMvwO_h2bUSJ50UIVzVY_I_PQEZ_dMTq6EFPh0jzDZ8DQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1SXWQU2yRD3oWkxDBDSNZhPs2nR-QqHvVPXUeiI3roDPm72L1FeTUBUYXNy0tOYQfmKYG1QW90ou3IqI3dViguvBp9VD4m11pKhY12DB5OZT7GLC4q_xNdga6GgovXXktAab3UmZt2zgh7TMvwO_h2bUSJ50UIVzVY_I_PQEZ_dMTq6EFPh0jzDZ8DQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><i><br /></i></u></b></div>Tips and Techniques</span></i></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii9J47VcX7OwuYmcjfwfmv-s2vB9ky42OTVFpYAGjfnipVK64sLh526MZCXiqZwOb7BESm7s2QqBJJyXVw9ymxughEIJiKER3YwiiY1D3ipV2VndWBtoBoHNZanYON24A7Ay-RGnHwz450jGyk1Lummt0kHzZtTKc0z2FDjoaXocYC39JxGDdtjWdiyQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii9J47VcX7OwuYmcjfwfmv-s2vB9ky42OTVFpYAGjfnipVK64sLh526MZCXiqZwOb7BESm7s2QqBJJyXVw9ymxughEIJiKER3YwiiY1D3ipV2VndWBtoBoHNZanYON24A7Ay-RGnHwz450jGyk1Lummt0kHzZtTKc0z2FDjoaXocYC39JxGDdtjWdiyQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The body of the snowgirl is cut from the 49 and Market Holiday Wishes collection. I just adore the sweet blues and text that gives so much dimension to our wintry girl and it lightened up to nearly white for her darling face.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The other patterned papers used for the background pieces, hat, and scarf come from the Sweet Winter Backgrounds Paper Collection from Stamperia and work so beautifully with this darling die set. The snowy blue is so perfect behind the snowgirl and the wood grain pattern creates a lovely frame for the image.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzLG2fKvfaypZldxAJKop47xioz-UaPLXMtsrQ5OOyE4vy2zrtPljw_fCgqM59_TNPgHtUOT3DBKZGb4HTRv7L3IZ0Y-p8lDumdNOaqr2l0b9hRgPSPQPf9tZDzojbijgjfPhrpkxCYSaQ0L2gs-_DRXj0VnV795YbwAr1euf7OD8vpL9iSyJtJbKCRA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzLG2fKvfaypZldxAJKop47xioz-UaPLXMtsrQ5OOyE4vy2zrtPljw_fCgqM59_TNPgHtUOT3DBKZGb4HTRv7L3IZ0Y-p8lDumdNOaqr2l0b9hRgPSPQPf9tZDzojbijgjfPhrpkxCYSaQ0L2gs-_DRXj0VnV795YbwAr1euf7OD8vpL9iSyJtJbKCRA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Our snowgirl is embellished with a pink floral scarf and hat. The carrot nose is cut from pale pink cardstock and inked with Dried Marigold and Hickory Smoke Distress inks to give it the carrot orange color. I didn't have pale orange cardstock, so used what I have on hand to create the right color. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Her eyes are embellished with black rhinestones to look like lumps of coal, and a piece of black cardstock is place behind the circles forming her smile. For some added bling, a few clear rhinestones in different sizes are added to the scarf, tip of her hat and her snowflake belly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The snowflakes are cut from white glitter paper and centered with a clear rhinestone for extra sparkle. The snowdrift is hand-cut from more of the white glitter paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU6lBFhUZn7d4YFTMr6sndTYaIKgbV55pPWJ5a7TUKWKaPEtnAH-aYXEH2iT6v7PLIFBBm3LzRjFP3JXb3g1yjU-F83-edoMRHGzF-87SP2O4MtG__NVFdRGBVrNtQFzVkHtFf4JkpizwmzWsHxWCpY4bTbud6AShUut-HP5Vs3HyCrjLT0-Yx0LquBA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="1498" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU6lBFhUZn7d4YFTMr6sndTYaIKgbV55pPWJ5a7TUKWKaPEtnAH-aYXEH2iT6v7PLIFBBm3LzRjFP3JXb3g1yjU-F83-edoMRHGzF-87SP2O4MtG__NVFdRGBVrNtQFzVkHtFf4JkpizwmzWsHxWCpY4bTbud6AShUut-HP5Vs3HyCrjLT0-Yx0LquBA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The banner for the sentiment is cut from a darker teal cardstock and the die-cut sentiment is backed in white. </span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I just adore the die cut detail in the frame above the banner and wanted to make sure it was visible, so backed it with a piece of coordinating blue patterned paper. The fabulous design would have gotten lost had it been up against the white glitter paper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2qAPvGwCcGuOT65VKPV0XB_GvtnaNfx00FFhn9KWb6On0Lo5SC36lceyzEa2fh1ekP6LhUloDwjfOJJzMEvzyF1WxKUs7q4CFaBBF2SQyeLsz-H9aChXacSdXhBUWdEDAbanN1Fa7670q-WAseDAZFNfg8V38TzSf1D6uJFdFlyI7_hLOUK8zp_zFKg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2qAPvGwCcGuOT65VKPV0XB_GvtnaNfx00FFhn9KWb6On0Lo5SC36lceyzEa2fh1ekP6LhUloDwjfOJJzMEvzyF1WxKUs7q4CFaBBF2SQyeLsz-H9aChXacSdXhBUWdEDAbanN1Fa7670q-WAseDAZFNfg8V38TzSf1D6uJFdFlyI7_hLOUK8zp_zFKg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The gorgeous frame die is designed to fit an A2 card, but I cut a larger card base to allow more of the snowy blue paper to accent the card then framed it with a sliver of the dark teal cardstock used for the banner to tie everything together. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</u></b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S5-533 Let it Snowman A2 Cardfront - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S5-533 Let it Snowman A2 Card Front - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Paper:</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3ui8m" target="_blank">49 and Market - ARToptions Holiday Wishes Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stamperia - Sweet Winter - Backgrounds Selection - 8x8"</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Sizzix - Surfacez Collection - 8 x 11.5 - Pearl and Glitter Cardstock Pack - Festive Colors - 60 Pack </span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stash - Cardstock - Dark Teal; Pale Pink</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Ink:</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obez" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Dried Marigold</a></span></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini Kit - Fourteen (Hickory Smoke)</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3ui8o" target="_blank">Distress Collage Medium</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stash - Rhinestones - Clear; Black</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-IN-1</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; 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font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNcDlefQ4ytj-5HqLkMkWO56RAZoFMhSrw5XJ5PPiKapduOr-uAWQPXAyXL67-92I6qtVSIMDk2OloPnzaBjsUxl-L-5E-1zgpgxoRP688Jf0M3Y0BgwsROCHWBRaafTUQn0qYZJxSASYoGRFSuzIhWyDO-9mAyTPfpqhE3LLOGn5Ch7J4-bRzo0aB1Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNcDlefQ4ytj-5HqLkMkWO56RAZoFMhSrw5XJ5PPiKapduOr-uAWQPXAyXL67-92I6qtVSIMDk2OloPnzaBjsUxl-L-5E-1zgpgxoRP688Jf0M3Y0BgwsROCHWBRaafTUQn0qYZJxSASYoGRFSuzIhWyDO-9mAyTPfpqhE3LLOGn5Ch7J4-bRzo0aB1Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">My grandmother created gorgeous quits from lovely scraps of fabric. I remember visiting my grandparents as a child and seeing the quilt rack pulled up to the ceiling amazed at the beautiful designs peeking through. My grandfather crafted a special quilt rack for her that hung from chains where she spent many creative hours hand quilting her beautiful designs. This has made it a special joy to create beautiful shabby chic quilted cards with the fabulous Amazing Paper Grace <a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9yu" target="_blank">Filigree Eight Point Star set (S4-1251)</a> from the newly released Home Sweet Quilt Collection! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As I child my grandmother's creative spirit inspired me. I often thought I would become a quilter, but that creative inspiration turned into mixed media paper crafting instead. I'm so thankful for her beautiful inspiration and how much it means in my life.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I started out by die cutting the filigree points and wanted to alternate colors as you so often see on fabric quilts. The points are directional, so I needed to cut out eight points in each color, but could only use four of each for this card. I set aside the extras to get a head start on a second card. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Yellow is a complementary color to purple and this pairing of colors is just gorgeous. With the filigree points already die cut for the second card, I wanted to show a different direction with the colors and used blue with just a hint of lavender to keep it in the same cool color family. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The embossed design that frames both quilt squares uses the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9z4" target="_blank">Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-046)</a>, and the sentiments are from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9za" target="_blank">Quilty Hugs Sentiments Clear Stamp Set (STP-156)</a>. These sweet sets are from the new Home Sweet Quilt Collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Because I went with a masculine design last week, I didn't end up using the floral and foliage dies from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" target="_blank">Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Die of the Month Set (DOMAPG-DEC22)</a> so used them here to create the mulberry purple centered flowers and green leaves used on both cards. The scale of these gorgeous flowers is just perfect with this quilted design.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For lots of close-ups and all the details on how to create these beautiful quilted cards, be sure to scroll down through my Tips and Techniques section below.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Today's projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Purple and Yellow Quilted Card</span></u></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Purple and Blue Quilted Card</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijPlVRtX5dIMLtT6VaIfl7fzxZrZzQ4PzjUxZ2Jyi7b8h94fe8UwS7LIel_QGYKwAr3w6at2zKJC2Yxe0LZWixUV9YEG9WYWBkO71XFB_Gosmr4eNzi33D49bkl2BhZ6vPoDWa6WZkeyQrOZaxqqxfmjZiu8qJGsqFY2LyiPGYtwKS9H7j9QmIO_-zog" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijPlVRtX5dIMLtT6VaIfl7fzxZrZzQ4PzjUxZ2Jyi7b8h94fe8UwS7LIel_QGYKwAr3w6at2zKJC2Yxe0LZWixUV9YEG9WYWBkO71XFB_Gosmr4eNzi33D49bkl2BhZ6vPoDWa6WZkeyQrOZaxqqxfmjZiu8qJGsqFY2LyiPGYtwKS9H7j9QmIO_-zog=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9yu" target="_blank">14 dies are included in the Filigree Eight Point Star Set.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbWWXf7ICjcBppBYAfqdaTtUGCT_Rc5OhKXozMVsZQ_ADt7ybk9RjZMlGo5sihNOOjcAPAILbmSP7p1Ciqz9ViIyU-HIJbLb7gfvvLY79t9KwxP8jlfxwzc6_NS6-17zplqbfTSGOzIIrboemgKhBW1phDTzgwhE8GQRZaRGkEV0KQU5TiwpQTBS9IBA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbWWXf7ICjcBppBYAfqdaTtUGCT_Rc5OhKXozMVsZQ_ADt7ybk9RjZMlGo5sihNOOjcAPAILbmSP7p1Ciqz9ViIyU-HIJbLb7gfvvLY79t9KwxP8jlfxwzc6_NS6-17zplqbfTSGOzIIrboemgKhBW1phDTzgwhE8GQRZaRGkEV0KQU5TiwpQTBS9IBA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh01v6a756MGI7jk_7pFJ3Pn2mzOCBT6lGUuY04UGEGtpzsVa05OMHoO_OBiacds3-E31rlQC47YbCLkJ8TN3porldrtEaA74uz83H2UKGDO_pB0xoBDwbZN25YNbP-6-mV0dYqAoATlA_s78zgqFO0Y8XhY0xt7qi4piskeMDG0k2Ym-8G6xxaVrUVQw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh01v6a756MGI7jk_7pFJ3Pn2mzOCBT6lGUuY04UGEGtpzsVa05OMHoO_OBiacds3-E31rlQC47YbCLkJ8TN3porldrtEaA74uz83H2UKGDO_pB0xoBDwbZN25YNbP-6-mV0dYqAoATlA_s78zgqFO0Y8XhY0xt7qi4piskeMDG0k2Ym-8G6xxaVrUVQw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">What a gorgeous die set to work with. The details are just so gorgeous from the filigree points to the stitched triangles and inlay frames that bring this design together so effortlessly. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This card pairs the beautiful golden yellow with the purples.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQbWOBiHm8WNy2T4ZuEXG9VeCXZsnSwi7QGLxP_m8mI1giEnP5VnuJVub1Qdwsf_bqxStPBibIxsTCaijrNSVBu_MvVM7O-cHZZqb5tU9RUX6pAs6Ug6wtcf7wu94SInhcZu43-xcFUXaw3tqmvMy1RmCDBl_y9HhwZ98PHtwZeDd_r6P70mHCdAYJhg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQbWOBiHm8WNy2T4ZuEXG9VeCXZsnSwi7QGLxP_m8mI1giEnP5VnuJVub1Qdwsf_bqxStPBibIxsTCaijrNSVBu_MvVM7O-cHZZqb5tU9RUX6pAs6Ug6wtcf7wu94SInhcZu43-xcFUXaw3tqmvMy1RmCDBl_y9HhwZ98PHtwZeDd_r6P70mHCdAYJhg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The floral filigree points were a little on the light side so I didn't get a good contrast with the yellow background. It was an easy fix. I inked them lightly with Milled Lavender Distress Ink to darken them just a little to get the nice contrast I was looking for. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">***Designer Tip*** If you love a patterned paper die cut, but the color isn't quite working just right, it can be altered with inks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6qneC4ilwwVLzIWXWxF2OMFBVIUU7fbq3ObHsNy6yO-y3gnjuqazxe19D8U5oIvn_42HK-aIYFr1O3k7BdpiAvhbAW6nCCanzQLJq2v81pd0e4oMbbA0TDUVwuHNWZrK_um0pyEZ4GZUpqFr5KlXbjWYTu425VIult1gnjpB4BsTtuUV5m7cEQzPRdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6qneC4ilwwVLzIWXWxF2OMFBVIUU7fbq3ObHsNy6yO-y3gnjuqazxe19D8U5oIvn_42HK-aIYFr1O3k7BdpiAvhbAW6nCCanzQLJq2v81pd0e4oMbbA0TDUVwuHNWZrK_um0pyEZ4GZUpqFr5KlXbjWYTu425VIult1gnjpB4BsTtuUV5m7cEQzPRdQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">These sweet flowers are die cut from ivory mulberry paper using the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" target="_blank">December Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Set (DOMAPG-DEC22)</a> and the leaves are cut from soft green patterned paper. I added a small ivory rosebud and chipboard leaves from my stash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The white quilted points in the center make a gorgeous base for this simple cluster. I die cut two sets of white points then added washi tape to the back to hold all the pieces in place.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The sentiment is stamped with Hickory Smoke Distress Archival ink onto white cardstock with the coordinating <a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9za" target="_blank">Quilty Hugs Sentiments Clear Stamp Set (STP-156)</a>. I wanted to keep it small so more of the quilted design would be visible, so cut it out closely with scissors and inked the edges lightly with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In this close-up you can see how lovely the stitched details are in these die cut pieces.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWmOyMHzcEvg3LfvAKlI2RrU14TDcfeclsYJH0gdUQ0dpSh98WnVqJzJ7-rxHel6KngRUNTnPa3G9DSKr3LgxeOE-TU7XSx4tRAQ9YRJP4y_V4Wt5e58W6AZeeiFaa_VIeaXbpH6CpXxIbFgUpGRXI1Jh3PUDQrDZSO-y6kXlGkwHHRzWkaNtgVxG-zA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWmOyMHzcEvg3LfvAKlI2RrU14TDcfeclsYJH0gdUQ0dpSh98WnVqJzJ7-rxHel6KngRUNTnPa3G9DSKr3LgxeOE-TU7XSx4tRAQ9YRJP4y_V4Wt5e58W6AZeeiFaa_VIeaXbpH6CpXxIbFgUpGRXI1Jh3PUDQrDZSO-y6kXlGkwHHRzWkaNtgVxG-zA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The embossed design is just so gorgeous to frame this beautiful quilt square. By using white cardstock with the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9z4" target="_blank">Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-046)</a>, it adds lovely texture, but keeps the focus on the beautiful quilted pattern. The entire card is framed with a piece of coordinating purple patterned paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBldN1GbC2VOMKbJNazGKaRV15Zls6oei52UdJ5koqloO4w-oMVK2DhZuOlPloiQDpZr_FkukyVWgwA4tWC1i1dz-OflkCJ8En88A8KiltBwDdLlhWjC4U_4Vq6WV-SZfX0Tr0wYhG9il73L4hQqq-7enreTYl9SjmtKP0rvN-y4TzlBJwUkwJE7EDng" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBldN1GbC2VOMKbJNazGKaRV15Zls6oei52UdJ5koqloO4w-oMVK2DhZuOlPloiQDpZr_FkukyVWgwA4tWC1i1dz-OflkCJ8En88A8KiltBwDdLlhWjC4U_4Vq6WV-SZfX0Tr0wYhG9il73L4hQqq-7enreTYl9SjmtKP0rvN-y4TzlBJwUkwJE7EDng=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Now let's take a look at how these same filigree points paired with blue patterned paper. The quilts my grandmother created had lovely designs in the fabric, so when looking through my stash of papers I looked for patterns with a small scale that would look like fabrics quilted together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Since the filigree points were already cut, and I had put this card together once, this second one came together more quickly, yet each has a distinctive look with the different color palettes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFM1n4vwZZTGJ1UR6CO5aZOOa5RkAvs8bvo5_LZ7DjmtHFauSP6Mv5PYR9weISkkjsITDI1gkdIldY78RNUezoPnmx-2TVsgbpElyfGwaP53j4ZhkZob0q9Sott4adzbjnXo_VtD9KcYvR1aDF62VMA9UBfMvXqKU3phnE3o8Vr015YH6DXaCHX8eDjw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFM1n4vwZZTGJ1UR6CO5aZOOa5RkAvs8bvo5_LZ7DjmtHFauSP6Mv5PYR9weISkkjsITDI1gkdIldY78RNUezoPnmx-2TVsgbpElyfGwaP53j4ZhkZob0q9Sott4adzbjnXo_VtD9KcYvR1aDF62VMA9UBfMvXqKU3phnE3o8Vr015YH6DXaCHX8eDjw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I used another sweet sentiment from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9za" target="_blank">Quilty Hugs Sentiments Clear Stamp Set (STP-156)</a> using the same Hickory Smoke color that is used on the yellow card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This time the floral filigree points contrasted nicely with the blue paper beneath, so no need to ink them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHtQcuGTcD0hk3-nXeaxGOohY8ipxQcC_KGbLM6V_5x2ZRV624MwsSdR3v9RbSBIw7vryKYKfniJnio08qyg-VHbP6G243fcQo-5rZ3B0i1ljmwMQ67EAsdUF1AJjj_dQ3Sv0uppizsAPhYVoe6Es3YZlhfJXnuVCBJ5y-J22xczLoiUy1zeNqQr42QA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHtQcuGTcD0hk3-nXeaxGOohY8ipxQcC_KGbLM6V_5x2ZRV624MwsSdR3v9RbSBIw7vryKYKfniJnio08qyg-VHbP6G243fcQo-5rZ3B0i1ljmwMQ67EAsdUF1AJjj_dQ3Sv0uppizsAPhYVoe6Es3YZlhfJXnuVCBJ5y-J22xczLoiUy1zeNqQr42QA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is the third mulberry paper flower I created using the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" target="_blank">December </a></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" target="_blank">Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Set (DOMAPG-DEC22)</a> along with another pair of lovely green leaves. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It's paired with two pink rosebuds and more delicate chipboard.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRlwYV_bnx-lAgl98mpAgKbMq61dIc5cnrwXLoR5ZYlA5AuBmkYbbBqTZyvV0MnRD3EOP3Ku4i9XCZT6Rip9B8p8N8-Rrhsw-nzzCHcSiAfic5lZJKqf1amruLrTm5MT5yBjKCBFWBZkPhLaWVA_rNzv6KUPB51irDlpmslcyiexvdrtxxVR7RtanTXw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRlwYV_bnx-lAgl98mpAgKbMq61dIc5cnrwXLoR5ZYlA5AuBmkYbbBqTZyvV0MnRD3EOP3Ku4i9XCZT6Rip9B8p8N8-Rrhsw-nzzCHcSiAfic5lZJKqf1amruLrTm5MT5yBjKCBFWBZkPhLaWVA_rNzv6KUPB51irDlpmslcyiexvdrtxxVR7RtanTXw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I framed this card with more of the embossed design and framed it using the same lavender blue paper used for the quilt square. I normally use 1/4 inch double sided adhesive on the edges to adhere layers, but for this embossed layer, I knew there would be less contact with the adhesive because of the raised design, so used 1/2 inch double sided adhesive to be on the safe side.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: </span><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/search?q=home+sweet+quilt" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">The Home Sweet Quilt Collection</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. 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Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9yu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S4-1251 Filigree Eight Point Star - Spellbinders</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9z4" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">E3D-046 Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder - Spellbinders</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3u9za" target="_blank">STP-156 Quilty Hugs Sentiments Clear Stamp Set - 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I treasure your comments.</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">~ Blessings ~</span></i></b></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-44842010930807023562022-12-05T09:58:00.000-05:002022-12-05T09:58:28.704-05:00Amazing Paper Grace December Die of the Month: Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Set - Steampunk Valentine's Day Card and Gift Card Holder <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgt4vDfAOfaXmfDmNkrtmJUmaZlZeXUTA-nCpymz8sENNSXs7HQN6OWZE-4VrjbYf_GBWsxLQzBiodVDfgNMWvWhhOEx5bjRVsl6wxFLNnu_-7W5Hc_5P0qEnyABW_lrxkC2-4d8-Bm8CgWwQIPD7S4rBP2vkhZEKNOnDKELfFPB-0cFJVDOylPt1AUQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgt4vDfAOfaXmfDmNkrtmJUmaZlZeXUTA-nCpymz8sENNSXs7HQN6OWZE-4VrjbYf_GBWsxLQzBiodVDfgNMWvWhhOEx5bjRVsl6wxFLNnu_-7W5Hc_5P0qEnyABW_lrxkC2-4d8-Bm8CgWwQIPD7S4rBP2vkhZEKNOnDKELfFPB-0cFJVDOylPt1AUQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I try to keep to a more masculine style when creating Valentine's cards for my husband so decided to go steampunk with this fabulous Amazing Paper Grace December Die of the Month Set: Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Set. This set also included some amazing flowers which I did not use, but would be fabulous on a more elegant and feminine creation.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The intricate details in this gorgeous die set have a definite steampunk vibe with the fabulous scrollwork design, so I enhanced this genre by adding rusty gears, star, and metal key, along with masculine twine. The papers I selected have subtle patterns, so I added some stamping to add more visual texture. Inking is added to help the heart designs and edges pop.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Please scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section to find close-ups and all the details on how to create this steampunk Valentine card and gift card holder.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Many thanks to Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project!</span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" target="_blank">There are 14 dies included in the Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Set</a></u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Steampunk Valentine Card</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeOnWNOqUXKMhPUwezHoN_G9T7qsFxKsPeuCInVY08H8mbPvHok3BGcgpdqNc-v67b5xEzW5yd567Qhih3rjNaF07svdfGrI7jx52XLwig6ZsceIPSQOYQsN1DmDBL3HH7F3LtTt_N_jkHoGKhYaNblKKT-QKTk0SJsWtnj3qH_BZg9mt0YDNDiHAZQ/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeOnWNOqUXKMhPUwezHoN_G9T7qsFxKsPeuCInVY08H8mbPvHok3BGcgpdqNc-v67b5xEzW5yd567Qhih3rjNaF07svdfGrI7jx52XLwig6ZsceIPSQOYQsN1DmDBL3HH7F3LtTt_N_jkHoGKhYaNblKKT-QKTk0SJsWtnj3qH_BZg9mt0YDNDiHAZQ/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Steampunk Valentine Gift Card Holder</u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vfAjvxkLyLjTZ564Bq1e9dXaIuY9-62MdetXyzFtbNaurXnSn4ActBMK2b6oysfbzNlBvUzTB70gZTqtbeZMcsSykZTXBtiq5MoIHmNctkBStLf54Os87-OXR70pQQ63Jy5anFoYTZmHgR8DYkmFPkpeyPmN_6FUdGFrh88Z4pVt9Ws0bsSRRUmxFA/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella05b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vfAjvxkLyLjTZ564Bq1e9dXaIuY9-62MdetXyzFtbNaurXnSn4ActBMK2b6oysfbzNlBvUzTB70gZTqtbeZMcsSykZTXBtiq5MoIHmNctkBStLf54Os87-OXR70pQQ63Jy5anFoYTZmHgR8DYkmFPkpeyPmN_6FUdGFrh88Z4pVt9Ws0bsSRRUmxFA/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella05b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HK9wDHZDuhojtyFGb2DhcRmPbSP_R66nv6jjCSHZzOiKEUah-w-vONitFdEiqhplNTpS1jSle0zgU-EmbW2vJ0xb_w2BG2Gt1YbJjW5359bGzv684QBzBsKYNywDiOeD5jVrUQh_rF83Z5ZeXubBa4TdwcCpSoHi3ZRyHqJfIEinwkx9jVBNo-A3bA/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella07b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HK9wDHZDuhojtyFGb2DhcRmPbSP_R66nv6jjCSHZzOiKEUah-w-vONitFdEiqhplNTpS1jSle0zgU-EmbW2vJ0xb_w2BG2Gt1YbJjW5359bGzv684QBzBsKYNywDiOeD5jVrUQh_rF83Z5ZeXubBa4TdwcCpSoHi3ZRyHqJfIEinwkx9jVBNo-A3bA/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella07b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I selected patterned papers in neutral colors with a touch of peach to give a Valentine feel without being too feminine, since this card is for my husband. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">***Designer Tip*** When selecting patterned papers for this die set, keep in mind that both sides will be showing and need to make sense for the design. The peach color is the back of the more neutral cream paper used to die cut the envelope feature.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To enhance the masculine steampunk feel of this card, stamping is added with a grungy script and dotted squares. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRXPUcgSsTNTZmwM0HiN0gLm14W46J_bnx5ooWt9Tm-K6ASSQGo30_C7Nn5W9B1L_hiqC3SpnrldRYlWWY_hTVe1lHOZgbSvw9RnCo4halP7OjOKeINUFXP44n9fMuz0PH_5DqwaP_9YXQMlQPOHVmShmHFm4HhraLiBuAwWv2wPzHA2VtGttn0rXjg/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella11b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRXPUcgSsTNTZmwM0HiN0gLm14W46J_bnx5ooWt9Tm-K6ASSQGo30_C7Nn5W9B1L_hiqC3SpnrldRYlWWY_hTVe1lHOZgbSvw9RnCo4halP7OjOKeINUFXP44n9fMuz0PH_5DqwaP_9YXQMlQPOHVmShmHFm4HhraLiBuAwWv2wPzHA2VtGttn0rXjg/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella11b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The heart is cut from the same paper that is behind it, so it is rubbed with Distress Inks in Tea Dye and Vintage Photo to give it some contrast. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The envelope feature is popped up with foam tape for added dimension and to leave room to tuck gears underneath as well as the twine wrap.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This sentiment is stamped with Vintage Photo Archival Ink on the same paper as the envelope piece and edged with Vintage photo Distress Ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tjckN03-64HbBsH1db_Ss13W2KNddV91wFb9sqNRTZuAG1D-I-mCn4eQ1aYNEv-bgNMQIHAo497Ei0o8eJNj8hr9WbKUJ3NylUpx7PJ4m-t0zm_6guGKBbeCrEwyudmtpIJaKh0MOKxfJmfytkkwnMcGM8649lxfUfCnbqZyoF893WEaNB8HiV2x9g/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella12b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tjckN03-64HbBsH1db_Ss13W2KNddV91wFb9sqNRTZuAG1D-I-mCn4eQ1aYNEv-bgNMQIHAo497Ei0o8eJNj8hr9WbKUJ3NylUpx7PJ4m-t0zm_6guGKBbeCrEwyudmtpIJaKh0MOKxfJmfytkkwnMcGM8649lxfUfCnbqZyoF893WEaNB8HiV2x9g/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella12b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Rusty steampunk gears are tucked under the envelope flap. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As you can see in the top right corner, the inside background layer is distressed and both background layers are rubbed at the edges with Vingtage Photo Distress Ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHeOo_fSHZ7DIJStsb_CDeE51OAZnawRlFDOp7OWq_0HfYp6uAx9bBSoU8zuVbt4l7M2h8Bz1o35I3_ZErIuVPn0sZtmeugv3Nu1-Y6oOmRA29Nf2Dn2-RDyNs0D50OTa2jC8npmiRomZmmYAmkwq5WwA_kVyTgTl294mNzjV9SwMGl4fUV2T2gF8HQ/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella13b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHeOo_fSHZ7DIJStsb_CDeE51OAZnawRlFDOp7OWq_0HfYp6uAx9bBSoU8zuVbt4l7M2h8Bz1o35I3_ZErIuVPn0sZtmeugv3Nu1-Y6oOmRA29Nf2Dn2-RDyNs0D50OTa2jC8npmiRomZmmYAmkwq5WwA_kVyTgTl294mNzjV9SwMGl4fUV2T2gF8HQ/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella13b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here's a side view of the heart so you can see how dimension is built. The heart is adhered to the envelope, then the envelope is wrapped with twine over the heart. The rusty star is added and a small copper gear is centered onto the star. These wonderful layers give beautiful dimension to the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0p4EaoyzSeA8dOjJbIGESr_-onHrRUtX1V-RgXIhxBoaN5TwkhYQZIwyR5UHN1_cgCMd6P88F4NWOJQpnyfzvo75cfGfdjkXL4uLQiJaaypkSS3rd8z44TJzbj4vwfmhp5Vv_Bc745ATdVBzavmhtpbjsxwKps19ZLg4_NJ8aALL4bAb3YwV5BE71hQ/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella14b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0p4EaoyzSeA8dOjJbIGESr_-onHrRUtX1V-RgXIhxBoaN5TwkhYQZIwyR5UHN1_cgCMd6P88F4NWOJQpnyfzvo75cfGfdjkXL4uLQiJaaypkSS3rd8z44TJzbj4vwfmhp5Vv_Bc745ATdVBzavmhtpbjsxwKps19ZLg4_NJ8aALL4bAb3YwV5BE71hQ/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella14b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">One final photo. You can see there's even a rusty faucet handle added to the card insert. This insert is a great place to add a special private note!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ_f-_56RNZX-iC0zB-jjsn0WxDU7MAH_U1okAEHghUrrg33ABGnkm-HvyqY6jzgkING_hCbDHM5wdtNfxY7gvIDxr_ydcmwRx_vjjkwmys6xqcyR17pWSdH3YjYvAZ2y1MrNFU217NGSuKV2uh0N3lmNGPfsmfMjEJXy-ABQXtOWKll9LMIir1VW0Q/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella09b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ_f-_56RNZX-iC0zB-jjsn0WxDU7MAH_U1okAEHghUrrg33ABGnkm-HvyqY6jzgkING_hCbDHM5wdtNfxY7gvIDxr_ydcmwRx_vjjkwmys6xqcyR17pWSdH3YjYvAZ2y1MrNFU217NGSuKV2uh0N3lmNGPfsmfMjEJXy-ABQXtOWKll9LMIir1VW0Q/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella09b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Now let's take a look at the gift card holder. It's created with the larger envelope die that's left open on the card. I just folded the flap over to create this envelope gift card holder. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This particular paper was a little thicker and cracked just a little on the fold lines. I went with that and lightly distressed the folded edges, then inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Just make sure you don't distress the edges too much or you might go all the way through the paper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkO2DsjCkb43kKuknOhHfCxEVEzHangSMRUupwc2xdGz7B78QgVCsEVLfOW7dGGK-1p5rDpdw_Lz2JLPORJJayX6wKVXwB6YMTAS1MEj65L-uou4luZ4deoG6A0iVS2hizuef1vdScnsrxj8UI7OgrO4NfYYr5w_DzWgpBLRay3xah0cZ2QIiYHm7OjQ/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella15b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkO2DsjCkb43kKuknOhHfCxEVEzHangSMRUupwc2xdGz7B78QgVCsEVLfOW7dGGK-1p5rDpdw_Lz2JLPORJJayX6wKVXwB6YMTAS1MEj65L-uou4luZ4deoG6A0iVS2hizuef1vdScnsrxj8UI7OgrO4NfYYr5w_DzWgpBLRay3xah0cZ2QIiYHm7OjQ/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella15b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This beautiful heart is rubbed with more of the Vintage photo ink to highlight the gorgeous intricate design. The card is wrapped and tied with twine for a closure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1XLu6c41hq2jPiSa5zztQEDjBvl3bDNt5iDk-zR_FGNgd9r8wCC_b1L1YsZjisSPT77QUfs6oXQOfYnq4xn4PFSB8Y2dv-WMLp4bc7vQnv20QHsGme63ho-qjJH8VayN98vI-MyDjqKHfJu3jbwYe-IHDX9s_s0Z6Uv9k3TSfxTSeZGJkaKT4L2aIw/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella16b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1XLu6c41hq2jPiSa5zztQEDjBvl3bDNt5iDk-zR_FGNgd9r8wCC_b1L1YsZjisSPT77QUfs6oXQOfYnq4xn4PFSB8Y2dv-WMLp4bc7vQnv20QHsGme63ho-qjJH8VayN98vI-MyDjqKHfJu3jbwYe-IHDX9s_s0Z6Uv9k3TSfxTSeZGJkaKT4L2aIw/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella16b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here's a side view to see the dimension. The heart die cut is centered onto the envelope flap, then a rusty gear is added. This gear has a large flat center, so I found a chipboard gear that fit perfectly. The chipboard is painted with a mix of Brass Hardware and Hazelnut Metallique paints to coordinate. A brass key is added to the top of the gears. It is dry brushed with the same paint mixture used for the chipboard gear to add highlights. Then the entire card is wrapped with twine to act as a closure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8W38iDAsXaX7zEYEzvzqFR2EcIETdP8jo_iq6tfVSoGTnk5E2VHse3A0b4bm_oD8gWqIeD_QkyRYmkROA07xEvZblu0OLpOzvj3Rbaevj8bGp73fHQZ-eqpaWv0oRSIYZMmxE8VsfrwIuqA-mLdWGixiHlXKv92ikT2WfECTc0A6N1KARFznVA6R-mA/s1200/1222Week1-TraceySabella17b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8W38iDAsXaX7zEYEzvzqFR2EcIETdP8jo_iq6tfVSoGTnk5E2VHse3A0b4bm_oD8gWqIeD_QkyRYmkROA07xEvZblu0OLpOzvj3Rbaevj8bGp73fHQZ-eqpaWv0oRSIYZMmxE8VsfrwIuqA-mLdWGixiHlXKv92ikT2WfECTc0A6N1KARFznVA6R-mA/w640-h640/1222Week1-TraceySabella17b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">One final view. The sentiment is also stamped and edged in Vintage Photo Ink. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</span></u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">Amazing Paper Grace December 2022 Die of the Month – </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Sweetheart Envelope and Notecard Set.</a></span></li></ul><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Paper:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Timeless Memories Collection - A4 Paper Pad</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">49 and Market - Curators Botanical - 6 x 8 Collection Pack</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Ink: </i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcb" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Vintage Photo</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Tea Dye</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcn" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Archival Ink - 4 Pack (Vintage Photo) </span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trss" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Matte Wax Paste - Rusty Brown</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Matte Wax Paste - Firebird</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Brass Hardware</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Hazelnut</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Stamps:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Stamp Set - Tiny Text</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsv" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Glitch 1</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Ledger Script</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Rubber Stamps - Journal Words (Retired)</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Mechanicals - Steampunk Gears</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Mechanicals - Rustic Knobs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Mechanicals - Barn Stars</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Tiny Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creative Embellishments - Gears - Steampunk - Industrial</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hobby Lobby - Sunny Side Up - Bakery Twine (thin)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Michaels - Metal Embellishments - A Place in Time - Keys</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2j5" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1 Inch x 32 Feet - 1 Roll </span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfpd" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crafter's Companion - Red Liner Double Sided Tape - Small</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Helmar - 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors - 7 Inches</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a9" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Maker Forte - Maker Tool Kit Collection - To The Point - Bone Folder - Teflon</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8ab" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dress My Craft - Multi-Purpose Scoring Board - 12 x 12</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trt1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Mini Ink Blending Tool - Round</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trt3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hero Arts - Hero Tools - Ink Blending Brush - Medium</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during December 2022, </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3trsp" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Sweetheart Envelope and Notecard Set</a><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;"> along with other membership perks.</span></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><b><i>View this month’s Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month: </i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4pZDNvwIq74" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view this steampunk Valentine ensemble.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">I hope you've been inspired!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><div><div style="text-align: 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height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UtPINVR2lOh7K5Rvv1DhEOTBKEik6uPxQkVAmAju58p5rVyLuSpDpWvPc2NVPMQaSju-vTyloOH3Nha80qFLXGdAJYUgCJiOWqm9-AyWaZsqdbwr_rWD6pS5pL1bNt510oGYcPThHgr8rMeB2B0Wh9e-BP5AmBOMIE0wlIC8R2AbkL3uRNGtA567JA/w640-h640/1122Week5-TraceySabella01b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Christmas is in the air, and I just couldn't resist combining mixed media touches with wintry blues, and festive reds to create this cheery gingerbread house card featuring the All Hearts Come Home A2 Card Front die set (S5-534). I treasure spending time with family over the holidays, so this sentiment adds a warm personal touch.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I hope you enjoy this deconstructed version of this die set showing you another way it can be used. Instead of the card frame with trees, gifts, and Santa's sled with reindeer, I've die cut bits and pieces from this frame using different papers to create the elements for this card. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The card edges may look familiar since they are from the Postage Edge Rectangles set (S5-540), part of the Postage Edge Shapes Collection released earlier this month. These sweet heartfelt images pair so perfectly with the postal edges! The snowflakes are cut from white glitter paper using the Let it Snowman set (S5-533), also from the Christmas Flourishes Collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I hope you'll scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section for more close-ups and all the details on how to create this sweet card including how I added the music score to the background along with snowy glittered texture.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b><i><u><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdm9" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">6 dies are included in the All Hearts Come Home A2 Card Front set.</span></a></u></i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVUJvyYXJFJfsVUPloIaNpE6VRWDaYTAbxwLsaw8k7BNTcRPzpGI9nGM52rCuf7S_ObqtIiDl86capsfdMxnbhmNVkGUeSNTU6TyB4af6GlGlOyUTQZLe3bW64V4JAvSMm09XhJeKP45T6H3KmYE1_uqhBaHDOrdCqidF67EXjKbmPhjHaGx265lwP6w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVUJvyYXJFJfsVUPloIaNpE6VRWDaYTAbxwLsaw8k7BNTcRPzpGI9nGM52rCuf7S_ObqtIiDl86capsfdMxnbhmNVkGUeSNTU6TyB4af6GlGlOyUTQZLe3bW64V4JAvSMm09XhJeKP45T6H3KmYE1_uqhBaHDOrdCqidF67EXjKbmPhjHaGx265lwP6w=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tips and Techniques</span></u></i></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtBEf_rpkSvPXX-qlEq04EWW1sEgn9nRTIc-CugNdivGBR4VGVY4isRbKUKZziHnAuq2f3wC3hCiI_J752_zuR28yTQk2pTKVLGCPlibE3ZyenCcSlNdPR66j4IhgqpX9uGcJtHMh0HgtofyN5lZZ8vamVkG-wXKQQ7uWB6AqeeKhrnW8rlqnBV2grw/s1200/1122Week5-TraceySabella05b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtBEf_rpkSvPXX-qlEq04EWW1sEgn9nRTIc-CugNdivGBR4VGVY4isRbKUKZziHnAuq2f3wC3hCiI_J752_zuR28yTQk2pTKVLGCPlibE3ZyenCcSlNdPR66j4IhgqpX9uGcJtHMh0HgtofyN5lZZ8vamVkG-wXKQQ7uWB6AqeeKhrnW8rlqnBV2grw/w640-h640/1122Week5-TraceySabella05b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This sweet house is cut from gingerbread color paper filled with darling snowflakes and backed with a lighter patterned paper to brighten it up and of course a sweet red heart. The edges of the house are inked with Ground Espresso Distress Ink.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As you can see in the die set image above, the packages and trees are part of a card frame. I decided to cut them out and use them individually instead of using the entire frame. When die cutting the packages, I placed some washi tape on the back of the red patterned paper to help hold the inserts in place. I popped out the spaces in the ribbons and between the packages, then added more washi tape to the back to keep the textured inserts in place. The package edges are inked with more of the Ground Espresso ink. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The house and gifts are popped up with foam tape to add dimension.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41QTd6tFg4FVgdGJ3g1jDXw7gp6I60hzBuxsMPa5EacrNBHg4FeFD_oflL_La4BinAr0BNGq0NA3_-iAZTK_DMNtVImalhc0n2_az0iRZTrmBQ-7qjStzjd7CA52WkVu1cK-GLfcg6oQ6-UcHftoXWPDgxktVQHabryTH1dwLLO17ekqdW4hkx_T2gQ/s1200/1122Week5-TraceySabella06b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41QTd6tFg4FVgdGJ3g1jDXw7gp6I60hzBuxsMPa5EacrNBHg4FeFD_oflL_La4BinAr0BNGq0NA3_-iAZTK_DMNtVImalhc0n2_az0iRZTrmBQ-7qjStzjd7CA52WkVu1cK-GLfcg6oQ6-UcHftoXWPDgxktVQHabryTH1dwLLO17ekqdW4hkx_T2gQ/w640-h640/1122Week5-TraceySabella06b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">These delightful tree silhouettes are cut from green patterned paper. I just cut pieces of paper a little larger than the trees and used the frame die to cut them out, then trimmed off the excess paper with scissors. The centers of the trees are die cut with the same paper used for the packages to get the small hearts to insert into the trees. The stars are cut with the frame die using yellow metallic paper. Every Christmas tree needs a shining star topper, right? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The green tree frames are rubbed with Pine Needles Distress Ink. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohQUv5oRnTSn7B5pq7xdx6yw3dHmDd1QaHdCAYkDoNlK3qI22hzhmPcHkelU6rBMHnIMlfwsfflZYmvN1HolAnxTwAKeowNjewKcMUdqzo9y_cEFyiw7oOfi0k7WP16Yi9LaFMcwF4X1TOpLOs8jlLg_nV3kxUePv7OHYDEeaeTgOhCv0wrc_t5YgIg/s1200/1122Week5-TraceySabella07b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohQUv5oRnTSn7B5pq7xdx6yw3dHmDd1QaHdCAYkDoNlK3qI22hzhmPcHkelU6rBMHnIMlfwsfflZYmvN1HolAnxTwAKeowNjewKcMUdqzo9y_cEFyiw7oOfi0k7WP16Yi9LaFMcwF4X1TOpLOs8jlLg_nV3kxUePv7OHYDEeaeTgOhCv0wrc_t5YgIg/w640-h640/1122Week5-TraceySabella07b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Several frosty snowflakes are die cut from glitter paper using dies from the Let it Snowman set (S5-533).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For a bit of whimsy I added a torn bit of a music score. I had recently purchases a roll of Tim Holtz Halloween Collage Paper on clearance and hadn't put it away yet. The music notes just called out Christmas to me, so I tore them off the role to use here. It's adhered with collage medium, and I simply adore how the blue background shows through this thin paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The base paper was brushed with clear gesso and allowed to dry before adding the collage paper and stenciling. This helps reduce warping.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">***Designer Tip***</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Don't hesitate to think outside of the box and use supplies that are designed for a specific holiday all year long. Sure, you may not want to use snowflakes on a spring card, but this "halloween" music score could be used for any occasion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I stenciled randomly over the background using Snowfall Grit Paste randomly through a damask stencil. The design on this stencil is small so it looks rather snowy. To add even more sparkle, I sprinkled Distress Rock Candy Glitter over the paste while it was still wet. The glitter stuck nicely to the paste. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">***Designer Tip*** </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">When adding texture paste that you know you'll be glittering, be sure to make sure the rest of your background is completely dry first. The collage medium I used to adhere the music paper was dry to the touch, but still seemed a bit damp. I thought it was dry enough, but was wrong. The glitter stuck to the damp collage medium. Fortunately, I was able to remove most of the errant glitter by brushing it with a dry paintbrush, but it would have save time and trouble if I had set it aside until it was completely dry. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vyY54ApfsNMmtwvt6Xs8ZEirwMwBkQ4YZPAlg-rWv8VVUpT48ereD5zMpa9dSqbZ00iZZDMBksPNYYYwuRLoj-aDLGfCGX6E4oNP31Cb8g6d59LSAB9xgK35bBCrtdNlcOnztA30ZtImjUNz24z9VLO7HFdDWgQidBrH8_x8d2I-mU1uKorpTvFlnQ/s1200/1122Week5-TraceySabella08b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vyY54ApfsNMmtwvt6Xs8ZEirwMwBkQ4YZPAlg-rWv8VVUpT48ereD5zMpa9dSqbZ00iZZDMBksPNYYYwuRLoj-aDLGfCGX6E4oNP31Cb8g6d59LSAB9xgK35bBCrtdNlcOnztA30ZtImjUNz24z9VLO7HFdDWgQidBrH8_x8d2I-mU1uKorpTvFlnQ/w640-h640/1122Week5-TraceySabella08b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">When composing a card, I like to start in the center and work my way out. Here the house and presents are the focal point in the center, framed by the darling trees. To add to the design, I decided to add the music notes, snowflakes and glittered snowy texture. And of course the metallic red sentiment anchors the card by framing the top and bottom. The postal edges are a charming frame for the outer edges of the card. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2UFKC1Yx8-pymM63i1J-RqmlxxucchN8hPG1mmjkUKn8KNI2MMMbz88vCDRwwIHrB_U8S2zX3vIwoIky4mFlLwpsN254B63NRoqO9cq14Jn-oOvxd13HsIm2oq7tlMPNo6zvHhuM6x5uIVs57lo5ZVYNkg4T6LVNTmWEh2wei6CY_wXE6QryDblTSA/s1200/1122Week5-TraceySabella03b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2UFKC1Yx8-pymM63i1J-RqmlxxucchN8hPG1mmjkUKn8KNI2MMMbz88vCDRwwIHrB_U8S2zX3vIwoIky4mFlLwpsN254B63NRoqO9cq14Jn-oOvxd13HsIm2oq7tlMPNo6zvHhuM6x5uIVs57lo5ZVYNkg4T6LVNTmWEh2wei6CY_wXE6QryDblTSA/w640-h640/1122Week5-TraceySabella03b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The sentiment pieces are cut from red metallic cardstock and the top is backed with the same yellow metallic paper as the stars. Like the house and gifts, the top sentiment is popped up with foam tape. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>and<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a><span style="color: #666666;">. </span>These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div>Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdm7" target="_blank">S5-534 All Hearts Come Home A2 Card Front - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdm9" target="_blank">S5-534 All Hearts Come Home A2 Card Front - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3i" target="_blank">S5-540 Postage Edge Rectangles - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmd" target="_blank">S5-540 Postage Edge Rectangles - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a2" target="_blank">S5-533 Let it Snowman A2 Cardfront - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a3" target="_blank">S5-533 Let it Snowman A2 Card Front - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div>Paper:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3osr5" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - Jewels</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3osr8" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - Confections</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg6" target="_blank">Sizzix - Surfacez Collection - 8 x 11.5 - Pearl and Glitter Cardstock Pack - Festive Colors - 60 Pack </a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmg" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Halloween - Collage Paper</a></div><div>Stash - Patterned Paper</div><div><br /></div><div>Ink:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdml" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Pine Needle</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgc" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini Kit - Fourteen (Ground Espresso)</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Mixed Media:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmn" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Stickles Dry Glitter - Clear Rock Candy - 3 Ounces</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmr" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Christmas - Distress Grit Paste - Snowfall</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdms" target="_blank">Prima - Art Basics - Clear Gesso - 8.5 Ounces</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stencil:</div><div>SnipArt - Stencil - Up in the Air Damask 15x15 cm</div><div><br /></div><div>Adhesives:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</a></div><div>Beacon - 3-IN-1</div><div><br /></div><div>Tools:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a9" target="_blank">Maker Forte - Maker Tool Kit Collection - To The Point - Bone Folder - Teflon</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8ab" target="_blank">Dress My Craft - Multi-Purpose Scoring Board - 12 x 12</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Thank so much for stopping by to view this sweet cheery Christmas card.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I hope you've been inspired.</i></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #666666; 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font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>When I think of Thanksgiving of course family and counting our blessings comes to mind, but I also think of fall colors and pumpkins. I've altered this ceramic pumpkin with black gesso, waxes, and of course the fabulous Amazing Paper Grace Thanksgiving sentiment from the </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt2" target="_blank">Merry Everything set (S4-1205)</a>, a part of The </span></span><span>Right Words Collection. </span><span>I picked up the pumpkin a few years back at a yard sale with the intent to give it new life.</span><span> I'd adore knowing what you think!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This Thanksgiving sentiment is cut from fall patterned paper and again from thin black chipboard to give it more stability. It's offset layered to form a beautiful shadow effect. The word happy is in the die set, so could be used on a Happy Thanksgiving card. I was thinking outside of the box to use just the the one word which is a perfect fit for this lovely holiday decor piece. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All of the flowers are handcrafted from textured mulberry paper die cut with the </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbf" target="_blank">Petite Floral Potpourri set (S3-420)</a> and </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://shrsl.com/3mpah" target="_blank">Grand Cinch and Go Flowers (S5-436)</a>. The smaller fall leaves are cut from watercolor paper spritzed with fall colored mists using the </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfmi" target="_blank">Fall Label Motifs set (S5-519)</a>. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to scroll down through my Tips and Techniques section for close-ups and all the details on how to create this fall home decor piece.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you would like to see more cardmaking and home decor inspiration, please visit my</span><span style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3rrb5" style="color: #2288bb; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com gallery</a><span style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3rrb5" style="color: #2288bb; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="color: #666666; text-align: left;">.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">10 dies are included in the</span></b></i><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i> Merry Everything set.</i></b></span></span></span></a></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6ZdTXHDNUX-CGRYyEZVclfM0ykgLP9Zh_Uo4UC_x0surDkLQxXIwtKH2ZxOR0f_-bpA_bQkMC8lQWrBru0Ss-uQ93lM3nLkWNLwB7lxScraP9TzdCRICmG-4Dy7s8XAVxnZqsjJx3t3dx5QqjJhisz8XMWbVrx6h82DQQ75xqdbbXJHjlsTupgy0e-Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6ZdTXHDNUX-CGRYyEZVclfM0ykgLP9Zh_Uo4UC_x0surDkLQxXIwtKH2ZxOR0f_-bpA_bQkMC8lQWrBru0Ss-uQ93lM3nLkWNLwB7lxScraP9TzdCRICmG-4Dy7s8XAVxnZqsjJx3t3dx5QqjJhisz8XMWbVrx6h82DQQ75xqdbbXJHjlsTupgy0e-Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></div></span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTVqKvFWPxfefsBvfE5bra7UoAnH29hq5NVQX3X8pz3RJEJl2sTbMvC31iMScbvnwsaYeZ2IHRgAXdcm15doQO9C5-x1SSfyuXnHyK_1r_J2vTstD7gjblmnSZs5OcO0HPdtAWJX57RxSjU_DRW6sdjVX3Qw-nYYlEm1JgwiRvTZkuzkBFNjJq-2mzBg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTVqKvFWPxfefsBvfE5bra7UoAnH29hq5NVQX3X8pz3RJEJl2sTbMvC31iMScbvnwsaYeZ2IHRgAXdcm15doQO9C5-x1SSfyuXnHyK_1r_J2vTstD7gjblmnSZs5OcO0HPdtAWJX57RxSjU_DRW6sdjVX3Qw-nYYlEm1JgwiRvTZkuzkBFNjJq-2mzBg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Thanksgiving sentiment is adhered right to the ceramic pumpkin. On top of the pumpkin, I've arranged the handcrafted flowers and leaves along with a couple chipboard and larger fall mulberry paper leaves that were pre-made. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">To add lovely texture, the bottom portion of the pumpkin is covered in mesh that came from a piece of vintage cloth. It was cut randomly in a rather circular shape then glued onto the pumpkin. Then it's painted with black gesso to cover the shiny orange ceramic surface and netting. Once dry the surface is brushed with waxes in oranges, blues, and gold to add shimmery color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdP9_eiRgjzbjEQ0qm3FSIhS9OdFh64lPBfWLBDZHD1XmLk_4lXQDQBOoDESXDJKltPO3HEKjPR4kB_uqktbEAGRqjXeVqzr-C-8eugbxbG8CbIT4jo-Q2XQk_MhML0kgPcAWn2HfhevS3B8a9kAMbyzhCNiysX-THza36xZZy0YjvoQmewD1gYZ-AdA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdP9_eiRgjzbjEQ0qm3FSIhS9OdFh64lPBfWLBDZHD1XmLk_4lXQDQBOoDESXDJKltPO3HEKjPR4kB_uqktbEAGRqjXeVqzr-C-8eugbxbG8CbIT4jo-Q2XQk_MhML0kgPcAWn2HfhevS3B8a9kAMbyzhCNiysX-THza36xZZy0YjvoQmewD1gYZ-AdA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Years ago I bought a pack of textured mulberry paper. It was actually in a pile of crafty goodies to give to a friend, but I realized it would be perfect for making flowers. I pulled out the fall colors: tan; orange; and yellow to die cut. The larger blossoms are cut with the <span><a href="https://shrsl.com/3mpah" target="_blank">Grand Cinch and Go Flowers die set (S5-436)</a> and the smaller blossoms from </span><span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbf" target="_blank">Petite Floral Potpourri (S3-420). </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>Beaded stamen from my stash fill the centers of the larger blossoms. I didn't have coordinating stamen for the smaller flowers, so mixed paints I have on hand to get colors that are close. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>***Designer Tip*** </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you enjoy creating handcrafted blossoms, but don't want to store stamen in every color in the rainbow and more, a few bottles of craft paint can be blended to create about any color you may need. I have a few packs of sparkling beaded stamen, then several shapes and sizes of white, that I color as needed. Just make sure they're dry before inserting them into your blossoms.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvpigabz6EKYd4QE-m2C3We1LSAnGqeO_CiRo63BE5COrziQdvJg3x1LQADoewEmj8gLeZo9Rc2gWHieo_e7SN7e6kprZeMsyH5vVsbNMxtqARWYIOTHOYEqDhKMxox5OM2LlUIiHDlF8V5vvHylHwPHDDL9ON0aZTAh311aQsjFN5Y7kudRI_rWsytw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvpigabz6EKYd4QE-m2C3We1LSAnGqeO_CiRo63BE5COrziQdvJg3x1LQADoewEmj8gLeZo9Rc2gWHieo_e7SN7e6kprZeMsyH5vVsbNMxtqARWYIOTHOYEqDhKMxox5OM2LlUIiHDlF8V5vvHylHwPHDDL9ON0aZTAh311aQsjFN5Y7kudRI_rWsytw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's the back side of the floral cluster surrounding the stem. I've used two different petal shapes from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbf" target="_blank">Petite Floral Potpourri die set (S3-420)</a>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The chipboard leaves are heat embossed with several colors of embossing powder in fall hues.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsfei2CavzocuZE9aH8RiWfOP0U1d_54q9g2P_iOOu5OFqXFsMgkDErrDE7_Lroas7NZmSpgZ-A8Hh0GShi8bmMckh0wxQXol-8KsE30Il0rlZUng1_1nekht-MDeRGnqegde4kTg4BPM0le0qwezV24tntEa4KjNloDQ7Lnd0H5mLEbxIfUA4eVBY0A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsfei2CavzocuZE9aH8RiWfOP0U1d_54q9g2P_iOOu5OFqXFsMgkDErrDE7_Lroas7NZmSpgZ-A8Hh0GShi8bmMckh0wxQXol-8KsE30Il0rlZUng1_1nekht-MDeRGnqegde4kTg4BPM0le0qwezV24tntEa4KjNloDQ7Lnd0H5mLEbxIfUA4eVBY0A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">To add a bit of texture and sparkle, use soft matte gel to adhere Ice Resin Fire Opal Inclusions around the flowers. Any coordinating glitter bits you have would look wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've also dangled a few green wire spirals for vine inspired texture and dimension.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span>Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><u>Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</u></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt0" target="_blank">S4-1205 Merry Everything - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt2" target="_blank">S4-1205 Merry Everything - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt3" target="_blank">S5-519 Fall Label Motifs - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfmi" target="_blank">S5-519 Fall Label Motifs - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt4" target="_blank">S3-420 Petite Floral Potpourri - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbf" target="_blank">S3-420 Petite Floral Potpourri - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt5" target="_blank">S5-436 Grand Cinch and Go Flowers - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://shrsl.com/3mpah" target="_blank">S5-436 Grand Cinch and Go Flowers - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Paper:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbk" target="_blank">Prima - Art Philosophy - 12 x 12 Watercolor Paper Pad</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Stash - Think Black Chipboard</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Stash - Patterned Paper (Orange)</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Stash - Textured Mulberry Paper - Tan; Orange; Yellow</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obf7" target="_blank">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Peacock</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Firebird</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Prima - Finnabair - Soft Matte Gel</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Paint - Champagne Gold; Venetian Gold; Sunshine Yellow; White</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtd3" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Crackling Campfire</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtwy" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Crackling Campfire</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtx2" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Ripe Persimmon</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Lindy's Gang - Starburst: Red Hot Poker Orange; Canna Lily Burnt Orange; California poppy Gold; Autumn Maple Crimson</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Lindy's Gang - Moon Shadow Mist: Incandescent Copper</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: #666666;">Little Birdie Crafts - Fall Leaves</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Little Birdie Crafts - Chipboard Leaves</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Ice Resin - Shattered Inclusions - Fire Opal</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Stash - Vintage Netting</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Stash - Wire Curls</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Helmar - 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;">Scotch - Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxn" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Making Tool - Shaping Kit - Black</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sxt6" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors - 7 Inches</a></span></li></ul><div><div style="color: #666666; 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font-size: medium;"><span>There is just something special about having gorgeous die cut edges to fill in with your favorite things. This new Postage Shape Edges Collection by Amazing Paper Grace does just that! Today I'm sharing an ensemble created with the </span><span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmd" target="_blank">Postage Edge Rectangles Set (S5-540)</a>. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In keeping with the postal shapes, you'll see postage themed stamping and images in the background of both pieces. The card layers both shapes included in this amazing die set. The scalloped edge layer is cut from a darker slate blue patterned paper to frame the card and the focal paper is cut with the pierced edges from a floral paper. The card is embellished in fall colors with flowers and precut pieces that came in the paper pack including the postage stamp up in the corner. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The ATC pairs the same papers cut with the smallest postal scalloped rectangle with the center cut with a die from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3m" target="_blank">Fluted Classics Rectangle set (S5-475)</a>. This new Postage Shape Edges Collection is designed to coordinate with the dies in the Fluted Classics Collection and they look so great together! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For all the details on how to create this ensemble with lots of close-ups, please scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Today's projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Vintage Postal Edged Card</span></u></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Shabby Chic Postal Edged ATC</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgujanDqQU5csYRnPYAzfBEShBvzDv3yENuIFF4VPw1kSCcT3_caAGRMKtZBwsc0stuwE5a6NgbVxJuuJWuApXeH0i3uzVW3kTmgmDROj5-mf0xEng94YuoAMwVQ92TpJLoKmwqDjBah0Ar8rVUDji0-rI-3KN4xHcMPFZLxO-tp9R2pG0A-zzt_rVF9g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgujanDqQU5csYRnPYAzfBEShBvzDv3yENuIFF4VPw1kSCcT3_caAGRMKtZBwsc0stuwE5a6NgbVxJuuJWuApXeH0i3uzVW3kTmgmDROj5-mf0xEng94YuoAMwVQ92TpJLoKmwqDjBah0Ar8rVUDji0-rI-3KN4xHcMPFZLxO-tp9R2pG0A-zzt_rVF9g=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmd" target="_blank">8 Dies are included in the Postage Edge Rectangles Set.</a></span></div><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQitgEHdzpOtdbhprXnDX1KfIfgUD7Ur7TER-Ew__oO4qQXSlq96Bj0vcZszU4fs48FphacAaVuxZj9wlvR5ANDpmVHxHsThMRjicKBXnFxqhX38NF8JjdK-UbDegWq3wuKUo5deL45Mp3MMN15EncWgI-eycLeQ8FUL2jW1SI1OvT__OC6MZH1dr6nw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQitgEHdzpOtdbhprXnDX1KfIfgUD7Ur7TER-Ew__oO4qQXSlq96Bj0vcZszU4fs48FphacAaVuxZj9wlvR5ANDpmVHxHsThMRjicKBXnFxqhX38NF8JjdK-UbDegWq3wuKUo5deL45Mp3MMN15EncWgI-eycLeQ8FUL2jW1SI1OvT__OC6MZH1dr6nw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tips and Techniques</span></u></i></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wliFM0HGmohVwW_l60EMkSZTfhLInSJCEmA2R1FThWzd2ErhdLR9LKnecejkA4A-6Xc9Go4geKnUA9TmPHQIsT2IAc9zC_3bhbPEZvtdEQRdAuGcSqaF_jjrzjqrDPapFjXzqTOjVW4a_BD6BlBV3cxmKMuBb-1_ldTWSvYCHMJi2Ed_5yYy0sv63g/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella07b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wliFM0HGmohVwW_l60EMkSZTfhLInSJCEmA2R1FThWzd2ErhdLR9LKnecejkA4A-6Xc9Go4geKnUA9TmPHQIsT2IAc9zC_3bhbPEZvtdEQRdAuGcSqaF_jjrzjqrDPapFjXzqTOjVW4a_BD6BlBV3cxmKMuBb-1_ldTWSvYCHMJi2Ed_5yYy0sv63g/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella07b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I decided to go with fall colors and a vintage postal design for this sweet shabby card. The floral background paper is cut with the largest pierced die in the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmd" target="_blank">Postage Edge Rectangles set (S5-540)</a> from the 49 and Market Remnants Mini Collection paper while the scalloped postage edges frame layer is cut using a page from the Tim Holtz, Backdrops - Volume Two paper pack. To add visual dimension and accent the pierced design, both pieces are edged with Stormy Sky Distress Ink with Pumice Stone also added to the scalloped edge frame. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This shabby card is embellished with 49 and Market flowers in fall colors and precut pieces from the Remnants Mini Collection pack including the stamp image in the top corner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSQJEKMSKstTqtCRzFx4iBISehV2s38W8L4hbeR_sHByP2eiqh8-OwVpPdEVvaO_b038ib7u4W6hU12gJJ1LWhnmt9i8FX4XlQbSO0Tz2wDRekzkohDT5S6QoxnfOREEohzw5XwF0d0M5czFqd2cM2fi--JkMuMZ4UKQ2w4EocJDsRRd1ruOuRXe8NQ/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella12b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSQJEKMSKstTqtCRzFx4iBISehV2s38W8L4hbeR_sHByP2eiqh8-OwVpPdEVvaO_b038ib7u4W6hU12gJJ1LWhnmt9i8FX4XlQbSO0Tz2wDRekzkohDT5S6QoxnfOREEohzw5XwF0d0M5czFqd2cM2fi--JkMuMZ4UKQ2w4EocJDsRRd1ruOuRXe8NQ/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella12b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The cluster is embellished with textural elements including pearls and antique gems. The smaller texture includes Prills and chunky glass glitter. A little bling is always welcome on a shabby chic card!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OFmQ4Sq1j2lht0IKe6AbCPSjWBDyza6F4BuZT1ae6_CAWnPNkBh9jyjb8TxhQkO6sTkUHOpgte108xTZ8BuKvrL_LjgTSDL8SSm4iEilqTcTEuYviMUJyD653GmKAGHcOFGIS7H0KcLvvX6nGR2S98t5UQN1iTJO2M7oOg2Iwu6MSIpld144RuQt9Q/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella13b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OFmQ4Sq1j2lht0IKe6AbCPSjWBDyza6F4BuZT1ae6_CAWnPNkBh9jyjb8TxhQkO6sTkUHOpgte108xTZ8BuKvrL_LjgTSDL8SSm4iEilqTcTEuYviMUJyD653GmKAGHcOFGIS7H0KcLvvX6nGR2S98t5UQN1iTJO2M7oOg2Iwu6MSIpld144RuQt9Q/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella13b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here's a side view showing ephemera tucked in and around the cluster from the Tim Holtz Curator Ephemera Pack. The scrolled cream piece is popped up with foam tape for dimension and to give room to tuck in the ephemera and textural bits.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The sentiment is inked with Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink and spritzed with water for the vintage oxidized effect.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDseFkQQAqX6CLdzkQX5R2icEAoIgIDoJECSeeZrB6y5wNmlikpwjcL2jee6kiCrFz3ZP2m6NEZECfYmQokJ8w48IURrto_wjRkNygIZys7E5MRzoY3RS1WesaE1TTgq-i2t7Cw7w2-OZheOrrWTpj5QJzjf_sG2W7zzo2c6QzDY0aRnwBYOBe0suJw/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella14b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDseFkQQAqX6CLdzkQX5R2icEAoIgIDoJECSeeZrB6y5wNmlikpwjcL2jee6kiCrFz3ZP2m6NEZECfYmQokJ8w48IURrto_wjRkNygIZys7E5MRzoY3RS1WesaE1TTgq-i2t7Cw7w2-OZheOrrWTpj5QJzjf_sG2W7zzo2c6QzDY0aRnwBYOBe0suJw/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella14b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I wanted to embrace a postal theme so used Archival Hickory Smoke Ink to stamp postal images on the background including "special delivery' across the side and the cancelation mark over the stamp image.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPW7e3NrZCKngCtJyTLIcEczgXtscka0PNaic5Qb280HFTNWvLLZzBbFPZHEnVK8egkt-XkwNQTgNq_iNLgyegs0Kg9a7if5JRE6QqZlm1tc8aExqU4NW1T4ABqhB1iX82TkwXmXfL7hy3ieTZlySfmXzHPvukob8_H-AEjHHQRyj1p5oiLQeQdyjJg/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella15b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPW7e3NrZCKngCtJyTLIcEczgXtscka0PNaic5Qb280HFTNWvLLZzBbFPZHEnVK8egkt-XkwNQTgNq_iNLgyegs0Kg9a7if5JRE6QqZlm1tc8aExqU4NW1T4ABqhB1iX82TkwXmXfL7hy3ieTZlySfmXzHPvukob8_H-AEjHHQRyj1p5oiLQeQdyjJg/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella15b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">One final view of the entire card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuhDHiFg9Kw7TPREnmT5qFtag19TiNVkvzB7U3162hfTBGXJcbZklTbu-lMdz6Eh5lbngeChv-t2YodFzURToLx52iUL4QklLK3sQB9DCvAWssPXrPDaBsx2umCAq_t6TB8dLmeibDMUzd4KZFIkLhWv65ME1W91J3VyYgaOa06RCzMj0AKtwESpLqA/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella09b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuhDHiFg9Kw7TPREnmT5qFtag19TiNVkvzB7U3162hfTBGXJcbZklTbu-lMdz6Eh5lbngeChv-t2YodFzURToLx52iUL4QklLK3sQB9DCvAWssPXrPDaBsx2umCAq_t6TB8dLmeibDMUzd4KZFIkLhWv65ME1W91J3VyYgaOa06RCzMj0AKtwESpLqA/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella09b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">An ATC is a great way to share a small piece of our art and the smallest dies in these sets are perfect to create a base for this small format art. Yes, it's slightly larger than a traditional ATC, but I just adore how the scallop postal edge pairs with the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3m" target="_blank">Fluted Classics Rectangle</a>, so perfect for a vintage fall feel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbS84QukjxwKyEjdr_OFzASux62hEzX8bMtJvP0mNcG5wDoHuvjt645iK-htRwyltcPCEp9lPjsXJ6ldfSzu3c98FsHrKzq-J1XfQJM0LjMwPHqdsez329LLhVb9q4iXfz15Nkpm36JLuY14pjTconmJOz5B7DWKaZx0nRTu4i5NSVoqHY-sr0Vr1heg/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella16b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbS84QukjxwKyEjdr_OFzASux62hEzX8bMtJvP0mNcG5wDoHuvjt645iK-htRwyltcPCEp9lPjsXJ6ldfSzu3c98FsHrKzq-J1XfQJM0LjMwPHqdsez329LLhVb9q4iXfz15Nkpm36JLuY14pjTconmJOz5B7DWKaZx0nRTu4i5NSVoqHY-sr0Vr1heg/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella16b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">More of the flowers and cut-outs are used to embellish the ATC. Instead of the larger pearls and gems, smaller iridescent drops are paired with the Prills and glitter to keep with the scale of an ATC.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The edges here are also inked with Stormy Sky Distress Ink to give definition and highlight the diecut texture. The outer scalloped edge is also inked with Pumice Stone.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The small butterfly is popped up with foam tape and this simple sentiment is framed and adhered atop the fluttering insect.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWI6_nP91QIlE7wxRD9ZeFMorQH5qa0N2FVZtOt3Wmol0_iZMLGia2MGrv91dRmmLnTQdBpexdIcj2-bxTTkeuDotqz6iEEwvquoHg5ejLU3t5ix-hzf85vjeuQbSQqXWH5u11iTMxZM6mM8s9hxoDvymFmHkbKTcda4mhSAW1BPasorqRFawTh-_HRw/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella17b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWI6_nP91QIlE7wxRD9ZeFMorQH5qa0N2FVZtOt3Wmol0_iZMLGia2MGrv91dRmmLnTQdBpexdIcj2-bxTTkeuDotqz6iEEwvquoHg5ejLU3t5ix-hzf85vjeuQbSQqXWH5u11iTMxZM6mM8s9hxoDvymFmHkbKTcda4mhSAW1BPasorqRFawTh-_HRw/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella17b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In keeping with the vintage postal theme, this fun stamp image is stamped with Ground Espresso archival ink, fussy cut, then the cancel mark is added using Hickory Smoke Archival Ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEOI6y_MZDCmkrxyagL27kIGsz8OELcp419b9xnv_yAJj4Rcwp5x-vFaXgu9Q1nf4-cGWpvsl1Cg9w3Yi--p39NKASrlOn4plMaPZUCXt8AgnoAGewNRRgSlNFeuei9qzA6Pqvn_0VdX-8_56VQbpXJw2GcF6x0iWCdCFtted7BeGIDhhd3fDut9fCA/s1200/1122Week3-TraceySabella18b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEOI6y_MZDCmkrxyagL27kIGsz8OELcp419b9xnv_yAJj4Rcwp5x-vFaXgu9Q1nf4-cGWpvsl1Cg9w3Yi--p39NKASrlOn4plMaPZUCXt8AgnoAGewNRRgSlNFeuei9qzA6Pqvn_0VdX-8_56VQbpXJw2GcF6x0iWCdCFtted7BeGIDhhd3fDut9fCA/w640-h640/1122Week3-TraceySabella18b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">One last view of the full ATC. You can really see how beautifully the two die sets work together here. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Postage Edge Shapes Availability:</span></i></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: <a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3i" target="_blank">The Postage Edge Shapes Collection.</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</span></u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3i" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-540 Postage Edge Rectangles</span> - Spellbinders</a></div><div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3tdmd" target="_blank">S5-540 Postage Edge Rectangles - Scrapbook.com</a></div></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3l" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-475 Fluted Classics Rectangle - Spellbinders</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj3m" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-475 Fluted Classics Rectangle - Scrapbook.com</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj47" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 6 x 10 Backdrops - Volume Two</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj48" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">49 and Market - Remnants Mini Collection - 12 x 12 Collection Pack</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpav" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pumice Stone</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj49" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Stormy Sky</span></a></div><div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3skwe" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Ink Pads - Ground Espresso</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcn" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Archival Ink - 4 Pack (Ground Espresso; Hickory Smoke)</span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stamps:</span></i></b></div><div><a href="https://shrsl.com/3sj4d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Correspondence</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj4e" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Field Notes</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj4g" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Stamp Collector</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj4i" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Clippings Cardstock Stickers Book</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj4l" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Antiqued Gems</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj4s" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Halloween - Droplets</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Ephemera Pack - Curator</span></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj4y" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinkfresh Studio - Clear Drops - Iridescent</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">49 and Market - Botanical Blends - Hazelnut</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">49 and Market - Mulberry Paper Flowers - Beige Roses</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">49 and Market - Botanical Potpourri - Shadow</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">US Artiest - Mini Prills - Express-O-Yourself</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampendous - Chunky Glass Glitter - Champagne</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sj50" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Honey Bee Stamps - Birthday Bliss Collection - Bee Creative Teflon Bone Folder - Large</span></a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8ab" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dress My Craft - Multi-Purpose Scoring Board - 12 x 12</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">For more Postage Edge Shapes Collection Inspiration</strong><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas using </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3sjuf" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">The Postage Edge Shapes Collection</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://rajnichawla.com/introducing-blog-hop-for-postage-edge-shapes-collection-by-becca-feeken/" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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I treasure your comments.</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">~ Blessings ~</span></i></b></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-13438628155455892572022-11-07T07:16:00.000-05:002022-11-07T07:16:24.666-05:00Amazing Paper Grace November Die of the Month: Pop Up 3D Vignette Alarm Clock<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAhxGvyMPklTlH3CEBPnB1btaKo31VgZ9vc28rLcwLQmstT7PAjMbfi1m0ns2Qs6ksG7y0Ns15T6OGcepQSW9tGaPs019BnpT9tKID8wiAlp6Hg2xtJZaZqxH3r2aFE9dh0LY04XY_cBkAC6gRAFPFbDXYFv4QAtwgyoH7x098lIWq4OU_c_H1hESD0A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAhxGvyMPklTlH3CEBPnB1btaKo31VgZ9vc28rLcwLQmstT7PAjMbfi1m0ns2Qs6ksG7y0Ns15T6OGcepQSW9tGaPs019BnpT9tKID8wiAlp6Hg2xtJZaZqxH3r2aFE9dh0LY04XY_cBkAC6gRAFPFbDXYFv4QAtwgyoH7x098lIWq4OU_c_H1hESD0A=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As soon as I saw this fabulous Amazing Paper Grace Pop Up 3D Vignette Alarm Clock November Die of the Month, I just knew I wanted to create a patina finish to give a vintage feel to this amazing design.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">These cards show patina two ways. The 3D vignette card uses mixed media products to create the patina. I explain this process below in the Tips and Techniques section. On the flat card I used patina printed paper to show you a quick and easy way to get this effect with just paper. While they look very similar in this photo, the metallic finishes truly look like old patina copper.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I'm always looking for ways to create masculine cards for the special men in my life and either of these cards could be used for a guy. The flat card even has a touch of steampunk with the black gears tucked behind the clock.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Please scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section to find close-ups and all the details on how to create these two vintage clock cards.</span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Many thanks to Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project!</span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There are 21 cutting dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Alarm Clock.</span></u></i></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; 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font-size: medium;">Pop Up 3D Vignette Alarm Clock</span></b></div><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivoeytZqVI4CXDFdfKdj1W5kQRxukoLyNOCJhiVaov0vfFHtyAXxNRGgM0M-c-K1DfnU2pfg2vqT4BjRls7vYAhEvf4Mug_LrbTEFxzqhsilHleN7viuYwbRYYH2ZOw9yP3Jgur22zKtQB1VL5M_poHINI3O8yYQCGWQuMptk6JrAtt184ef4tAvlS5g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivoeytZqVI4CXDFdfKdj1W5kQRxukoLyNOCJhiVaov0vfFHtyAXxNRGgM0M-c-K1DfnU2pfg2vqT4BjRls7vYAhEvf4Mug_LrbTEFxzqhsilHleN7viuYwbRYYH2ZOw9yP3Jgur22zKtQB1VL5M_poHINI3O8yYQCGWQuMptk6JrAtt184ef4tAvlS5g=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />Flat Steampunk Card</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tips and Techniques</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiynDjgsSLjIpG_k40kktj7A7DG5lAcGqaARpajcWm0BSayVcGgWakDi1tRXkxxHQSCelZseREQoconktqWQHx8ahhDPdHxiUlMxnz5yzbr4cojUvqAfHNvI1Rw818lnG4coePPZm2Ppbx_pA8aiA3YwSDriCQmz2EwjcO6JDAEPpuceXcGXOLyKpLH6g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiynDjgsSLjIpG_k40kktj7A7DG5lAcGqaARpajcWm0BSayVcGgWakDi1tRXkxxHQSCelZseREQoconktqWQHx8ahhDPdHxiUlMxnz5yzbr4cojUvqAfHNvI1Rw818lnG4coePPZm2Ppbx_pA8aiA3YwSDriCQmz2EwjcO6JDAEPpuceXcGXOLyKpLH6g=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To create the patina effect, I started with a lightly patterned teal paper and rubbed Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink randomly over the die cut paper, I went back and added a few touches of Uncharted Mariner Distress Oxide Ink. I then spritzed the inked paper with a fine mist of water to activate the oxide inks. Once dry to the touch, randomly rub Finnabair Copper Metallique Wax over the surface. Then go back and repeat the oxide ink process with the same colors so the oxide looks like it's coming out of the copper from years of oxidation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Pieces that are "oxidized" include the scrolled clock frame, center decorative piece, ring with minute marks, alarm bells, hammers, sentiment strip and base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNHJV2_9xZ4n18MwDCDCOKHiJVkwNoSNThdE7IIwmOAqtB5lr1W4lC7FyZDcIQNlmTymTt3PJfLAl0p7M-uuvI4QWKFXcUQ46zvm0ITnLoX-c0aA4HUv3Ap7hZU0uF8VLsChoxR-slqmXUOEBNrLyueG0VPOJ5cTyzs1oYMC-5dJdAMSaUjZ2rVRCzYA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNHJV2_9xZ4n18MwDCDCOKHiJVkwNoSNThdE7IIwmOAqtB5lr1W4lC7FyZDcIQNlmTymTt3PJfLAl0p7M-uuvI4QWKFXcUQ46zvm0ITnLoX-c0aA4HUv3Ap7hZU0uF8VLsChoxR-slqmXUOEBNrLyueG0VPOJ5cTyzs1oYMC-5dJdAMSaUjZ2rVRCzYA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The clock hands are cut from metallic copper cardstock and rubbed with the oxide inks. They are held in place with a mini brad which is colored with more of the copper wax. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The number ring and backing for the center scrolled piece are cut from black metallic cardstock. The cream paper backing the entire design is a grungy masculine printed paper. This paper has touches of teal in it that works so perfectly with the patina finish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn6oBC_pZYtQF8Nv3mKCuJLUYmvkexhSzxjdA3ORbImWrDcvcahY_rwx29WuoMbX9w4nEwbCv0R83LK3vB9hn-wPIl4oFugbLEVcxXlUBwkqNsJzntp5mVjwyESyCMgwrbCgx35d3EwMkPI6cHBnHKC73lzJzK0Z0JucPvgp_VVM2KUDWdtz5NfGtxSw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn6oBC_pZYtQF8Nv3mKCuJLUYmvkexhSzxjdA3ORbImWrDcvcahY_rwx29WuoMbX9w4nEwbCv0R83LK3vB9hn-wPIl4oFugbLEVcxXlUBwkqNsJzntp5mVjwyESyCMgwrbCgx35d3EwMkPI6cHBnHKC73lzJzK0Z0JucPvgp_VVM2KUDWdtz5NfGtxSw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This close-up of the bells shows the shimmering copper blended with the patina finish. It truly does look like old metal. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The center scrolled piece backed in black is popped up with thin foam squares to give dimension and so that the clock hands will be raised up above the number ring. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1K1M5cRs-zrFk7MWCXlh_fI6T32mkVG_Lb6HoJhDIyL14XiNqIJP5jgUZKF9MXG7j-sYOKXWr0f4SKBRMAE3Fc8EIfgSwgLzt6ncOFQ7ahc3g7ZHpYQQiY8TFOcVSCbUz2KfrHfIrzBP9jxr6FJykAHjaELBIrLABkTIaKvI2g1QhyjSKt2jbTHtHPQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1K1M5cRs-zrFk7MWCXlh_fI6T32mkVG_Lb6HoJhDIyL14XiNqIJP5jgUZKF9MXG7j-sYOKXWr0f4SKBRMAE3Fc8EIfgSwgLzt6ncOFQ7ahc3g7ZHpYQQiY8TFOcVSCbUz2KfrHfIrzBP9jxr6FJykAHjaELBIrLABkTIaKvI2g1QhyjSKt2jbTHtHPQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This fabulous 3D card folds flat for mailing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJZlyH1aNstmwQRERtSgtv-XxiO0hopy7fGTmnAG0NSN0tB58WvWJV33f7_0OrlVeqATI2ZeuWryzOcp5TTdVsS-kXiWoEOuB8dSyUnAHqsS2ECCX4sES5hzj2HME_G4AFGUPEL-dZfa2QdvDySFgfsxoMN4Ip65jAcGTc-WO56hbWYfRKbZqXr9iuTg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJZlyH1aNstmwQRERtSgtv-XxiO0hopy7fGTmnAG0NSN0tB58WvWJV33f7_0OrlVeqATI2ZeuWryzOcp5TTdVsS-kXiWoEOuB8dSyUnAHqsS2ECCX4sES5hzj2HME_G4AFGUPEL-dZfa2QdvDySFgfsxoMN4Ip65jAcGTc-WO56hbWYfRKbZqXr9iuTg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">And tucks right into an envelope.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2H6WO6x21c84woZo69q4D6B1sgS8SHEnUaSMChDxMTDuEBOtZD1jhmB_bsRDNH1d6Mud9YOW4WHPB9I6HBeAUApHqYKzJ0QGI9Ecf06rsCZ7uqJFsnFFxi5B8EPQ3ZiVkKRgMYj-_VVjxXh-Sr3tmp7g1f4YajgaN7z7q11dZ-DSeTvFqxLtdW_YKxg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2H6WO6x21c84woZo69q4D6B1sgS8SHEnUaSMChDxMTDuEBOtZD1jhmB_bsRDNH1d6Mud9YOW4WHPB9I6HBeAUApHqYKzJ0QGI9Ecf06rsCZ7uqJFsnFFxi5B8EPQ3ZiVkKRgMYj-_VVjxXh-Sr3tmp7g1f4YajgaN7z7q11dZ-DSeTvFqxLtdW_YKxg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This card is cut from patina printed paper for a similar feel. If you don't have the mixed media products needed and want a quicker card, this is a great way to go. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The background paper and gears give this card a more masculine industrial steampunk feel for that special guy in your life. The focal paper is inked with Pumice Stone Distress Ink to add to the vintage vibe. I wanted to keep this card simple, so didn't do any other inking. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The card frame layer is cut from the same patina paper used to cut the clock design. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRqF3hp0mh8gxmYrercolmjeRPPtLVNqkSB0OmcoHzN9yfZGL0BomRGaCUSuSLYp4kW_NiYreFGVVbasbCxdLl7PFGIh0sV823bKLqJEEuzXs5_T7qJ2iIoHvTVhOlyW5YtyWzn_UnSqncNck63sF_hkLYdRz-anSrIrkwsJNU6jPiSUnIqbINQ_WrMA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRqF3hp0mh8gxmYrercolmjeRPPtLVNqkSB0OmcoHzN9yfZGL0BomRGaCUSuSLYp4kW_NiYreFGVVbasbCxdLl7PFGIh0sV823bKLqJEEuzXs5_T7qJ2iIoHvTVhOlyW5YtyWzn_UnSqncNck63sF_hkLYdRz-anSrIrkwsJNU6jPiSUnIqbINQ_WrMA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The number circle and center background piece are cut from regular black cardstock and the clock hands from the same metallique copper paper used on the 3D card. I found this sentiment in the Idea-ology Small Talk pack that works so perfectly with the clock image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The cream clock base is the same paper used for the 3D clock card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxHvgrXf4gJjxXSYkeFHXvap7m_9nTTd53jAc-O2qJgmmrTAZWc01v2kkiWryj60sDh6RhK-5LENaylhpXl4ukWAQBnvHRdUnyIX1uqhstqdLOK-9f1BbR1P6rg50pi0sTF5gsE6KLylnNsJI4EisN2U8aqDx8Vht2-_hATvfMMVVOxRxZWNS8QHqNDQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxHvgrXf4gJjxXSYkeFHXvap7m_9nTTd53jAc-O2qJgmmrTAZWc01v2kkiWryj60sDh6RhK-5LENaylhpXl4ukWAQBnvHRdUnyIX1uqhstqdLOK-9f1BbR1P6rg50pi0sTF5gsE6KLylnNsJI4EisN2U8aqDx8Vht2-_hATvfMMVVOxRxZWNS8QHqNDQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">These chipboard gears are heat embossed with black embossing powder for a rustic industrial feel. The clock image is popped up with foam tape so that the gears can be tucked underneath.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">. 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Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: underline;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">Amazing Paper Grace November 2022 Die of the Month – </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zi" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Pop Up 3D Vignette Alarm Clock</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">.</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Paper:</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycu" target="_blank">Prima - Timeless Memories Collection - A4 Paper Pad</a></span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obea" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - 2 (Copper)</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2h2" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Paper Pad - Kraft-Stock - Metallic 3 (Onyx)</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zk" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 6 x 10 Backdrops - Volume One</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;">Craft Consortium - 12x12” Premium Paper Pad - Patina</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ink:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zm" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pads - Salvaged Patina</a></span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf7" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pads - Uncharted Mariner</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpav" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pumice Stone</a></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zn" target="_blank">Kuretake - ZIG - Fudebiyori - Brush Marker - Black</a></span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o145" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Embossing Dabber</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zo" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Embossing Powder - Gunmetal Metallic</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Copper</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Mini Fasteners</span></span></li><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Small Talk</span></span></li><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;">Stash - Chipboard Gears</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zq" target="_blank">3L - Scrapbook Adhesives - 3D Foam Creative Sheets - Black - Thin</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2i" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Large Squares</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;">Helmar - 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;">Beacon - 3-IN-1; Fabri-Tac</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #283c46;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</a></span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a9" target="_blank">Maker Forte - Maker Tool Kit Collection - To The Point - Bone Folder - Teflon</a></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8ab" target="_blank">Dress My Craft - Multi-Purpose Scoring Board - 12 x 12</a></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;">The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during November 2022, </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3s3zi" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Pop Up 3D Vignette Alarm Clock</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"> along with other membership perks.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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color: #666666; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 696.008px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><i>Thanks so much for stopping by to view this patina alarm clock ensemble. I hope you've been inspired.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>~ Blessings ~</i></b></div></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn3xlStuE3e9CWXy0blpvJZ8ftpYHms_QQCDSIPlGwoQ6HroAgBUCLWeBKx9H57VJ-7p0NswD4axab-IdVRtC5fipjsVXb8Qx3CFM-k2zau3Syle85sXRh2RLJMbbHP47C5BTa32sI9MN/" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn3xlStuE3e9CWXy0blpvJZ8ftpYHms_QQCDSIPlGwoQ6HroAgBUCLWeBKx9H57VJ-7p0NswD4axab-IdVRtC5fipjsVXb8Qx3CFM-k2zau3Syle85sXRh2RLJMbbHP47C5BTa32sI9MN/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracey.sabella" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: black;">Follow me on Facebook!</span></i></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracey_sabella/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: black;">Follow me on Instagram!</span></i></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GraceScraps" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: black;">Follow me on YouTube!</span></i></b></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></span></span></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-20039818452116976512022-10-31T08:28:00.000-04:002022-10-31T08:28:43.860-04:00Bright Wishes Christmas Card for Amazing Paper Grace<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJtIxhjickXSMKBa7aRdbkFOkUkHg_eay6JpDrkhfeMaTVybt7mERmGV_B2Uen0JT7t2eBpQWir5A_oXG7DJa77AVnC2DU9xHxk-2Rcaix0-x5o9Nllgh8Ra6xxljg65wCjU_irGdeisA-WZe3HhojBt7V5JJf-9BUXKLOf5LC4mivPT0421dXTKOXVg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJtIxhjickXSMKBa7aRdbkFOkUkHg_eay6JpDrkhfeMaTVybt7mERmGV_B2Uen0JT7t2eBpQWir5A_oXG7DJa77AVnC2DU9xHxk-2Rcaix0-x5o9Nllgh8Ra6xxljg65wCjU_irGdeisA-WZe3HhojBt7V5JJf-9BUXKLOf5LC4mivPT0421dXTKOXVg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a><br />Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Christmas is such a heartwarming time of the year and this candlelit lantern in the Amazing Paper Grace <span style="text-align: left;">Holiday Label Motifs die set represents this feeling so perfectly. Don't you just adore how the beautiful label looks like rays of warm candlelight radiating from the flame? The gorgeous poinsettias and foliage dies are included in this fabulous set.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to scroll down through my Tips and Techniques section for close-ups and all the details on how to create this cozy Christmas card.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If you would like to see more Christmas and cardmaking inspiration, please visit my <a href="http://shrsl.com/3rrb5" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com gallery</a> <a href="http://shrsl.com/3rrb5" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></b></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">13 dies are included in the Holiday Label Motifs Set.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjucW02BZ12UpbETMHmH8OOfaaZaV2enTHlh91MiHhdRc9kYmoaAqEL86qqgvEgDtKPtjKJKjc2u8yYF-Sp1HuA8Q6nTr3IArnr6HSyD1oGJ3DmZm5A7Jd4E9c8iY-cp9oPngIEz4u5JwD__aF32IwNHCac0Rs_Ue3HgAU1y2ykqJ2xYTf3jOrAok9YgA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjucW02BZ12UpbETMHmH8OOfaaZaV2enTHlh91MiHhdRc9kYmoaAqEL86qqgvEgDtKPtjKJKjc2u8yYF-Sp1HuA8Q6nTr3IArnr6HSyD1oGJ3DmZm5A7Jd4E9c8iY-cp9oPngIEz4u5JwD__aF32IwNHCac0Rs_Ue3HgAU1y2ykqJ2xYTf3jOrAok9YgA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7IcnHwC4ieeLWLIGoddDv19bPP7j7XWo_-6QFUYRfToopu-1fT9rKCGl-RRCiI3iqJ5OlEATcHOXko3XjAhyE4BEB6Cho5B1_lmRn2jgMzMsHnDwov-2REWvqkYi98pHJFUiKX3zz5Z-GqAZHy4yYSVGq2-gRRRhlUgj0o9YHEFW88-tY3fd0fSDDcQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7IcnHwC4ieeLWLIGoddDv19bPP7j7XWo_-6QFUYRfToopu-1fT9rKCGl-RRCiI3iqJ5OlEATcHOXko3XjAhyE4BEB6Cho5B1_lmRn2jgMzMsHnDwov-2REWvqkYi98pHJFUiKX3zz5Z-GqAZHy4yYSVGq2-gRRRhlUgj0o9YHEFW88-tY3fd0fSDDcQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I selected Christmas paper from my stash to diecut for this card. The warm yellow gold is perfect to represent rays of light coming from the candle. It's paired with gorgeous teal to create the label design that pops against the light text background which is cut to 3 5/8 by 5 5/8 inches. A piece of pattered teal is cut slightly larger than the background to create the frame which is 4 x 6 inches. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpl5grORNNncfDUbUVgbU7cfByhDW15iwNfjATnD3NnbPQJ2rBiOjgG4zeZtSXX8Pvj3ueIRX4jfUzRJaCQaNajId5hDHIIyY-OZ8o29TrpHX1oUsy7kx2iIX5WXDa_9iIDkSNkuBX__o3DyEcOrwuxC7Bc2WS5Yb4d-BsqdvSlKrGH4qMEIDPmwCNhA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpl5grORNNncfDUbUVgbU7cfByhDW15iwNfjATnD3NnbPQJ2rBiOjgG4zeZtSXX8Pvj3ueIRX4jfUzRJaCQaNajId5hDHIIyY-OZ8o29TrpHX1oUsy7kx2iIX5WXDa_9iIDkSNkuBX__o3DyEcOrwuxC7Bc2WS5Yb4d-BsqdvSlKrGH4qMEIDPmwCNhA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These gorgeous poinsettias are cut from a warm dark red and inked with Ground Espresso Distress Ink before shaping. Once shaped, I adhered two layers together offsetting the petals. The centers are filled with Third Place Prills for berries. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">***Tip*** I enjoy keeping my hands busy if I watch a bit of television in the evening, so cut and ink my petals in my studio, then shape and put them together while watching a show.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSnUehq8BmRH6URaDjtyiURe8rfFo41_tTMzX-94HELf0QT8KFFX-D8Rt0Hngw3bZBnEcMTaxOcnV557K8dKg9b8obAxRgbyv5ACgyiS5YXo7rTlePgEiX-Mm-PcvK4ChBT_7tIu4uk04hOkKvltvpRqyhtH-FatRA17L-dagRK8ntbh2qPTauhBB_VA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSnUehq8BmRH6URaDjtyiURe8rfFo41_tTMzX-94HELf0QT8KFFX-D8Rt0Hngw3bZBnEcMTaxOcnV557K8dKg9b8obAxRgbyv5ACgyiS5YXo7rTlePgEiX-Mm-PcvK4ChBT_7tIu4uk04hOkKvltvpRqyhtH-FatRA17L-dagRK8ntbh2qPTauhBB_VA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The holly leaves and foliage are cut from green patterned paper and inked with forrest moss. The foliage pieces are left flat. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Texture is added by brushing soft gel medium over the foliage below the poinesttia blossoms and sprinkling on more of the prills and champagne colored chunky glass glitter. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmtoKb9cjPf5hvuuV74WARsF0vv0mQSb60hTEBIslmOeCt0RE5MPoJ9FQq4ajBSVbljUCmxLJl77jTmDFLazaZP72hgRAorPwPU3d_441XC6UCaBr7JCSdQi65i5vUUmEPcrOw9uWu3z_p4DQHe7-kXeHcSA3xxmGlru0Z0hculn3_kdCJLrRSLMe4OQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmtoKb9cjPf5hvuuV74WARsF0vv0mQSb60hTEBIslmOeCt0RE5MPoJ9FQq4ajBSVbljUCmxLJl77jTmDFLazaZP72hgRAorPwPU3d_441XC6UCaBr7JCSdQi65i5vUUmEPcrOw9uWu3z_p4DQHe7-kXeHcSA3xxmGlru0Z0hculn3_kdCJLrRSLMe4OQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This gorgeous lantern is cut from black Metallic Kraft-stock and lightly dry brushed with Finnabair Vintage Gold Metallique Wax for a vintage feel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The candle flame is cut from the same warm yellow paper then brushed with clear Wink of Stella to give a flickering effect. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwsc6eJlNwn371ImsbP3h-T9yxVXarD995DJSl7ukkRD-BCJKDm372az56ZTiBYA2AsqGoD8eiB761OvOU3hbmv8yIre7vObjWhp2w4j5OMA871OF1iO_-hhaGC0xpTQAUlZMRbbQSHv4hXORXCky5IcBc9svAF-0B_Y3YO1SgZShjqyfPrktVfM9XKw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwsc6eJlNwn371ImsbP3h-T9yxVXarD995DJSl7ukkRD-BCJKDm372az56ZTiBYA2AsqGoD8eiB761OvOU3hbmv8yIre7vObjWhp2w4j5OMA871OF1iO_-hhaGC0xpTQAUlZMRbbQSHv4hXORXCky5IcBc9svAF-0B_Y3YO1SgZShjqyfPrktVfM9XKw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inking paper edges gives a soft vintage shabby chic feel, so the yellow paper is inked with fossilized Amber and Rust Hinge, the teal with Ground Espresso, and the light text paper with Hickory Smoke. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The sweet sentiment is from the Seasonal Motif Sentiments stamp set (STP-150) and stamped with Evergreen Bough Distress Archival Ink. I hand cut the sentiment. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">***Tip*** I attempted to stamp the sentiment directly to the light script background paper, but it wasn't quite straight. If this happens to you, there's no need to start over, simply stamp the sentiment onto a coordinating paper and adhere it over the "mistake."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How is your holiday card making coming along? I hope you've been inspired to create a homey Christmas card for someone special. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><i><b><u>Amazing Paper Grace</u></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;"><div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3rks6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1239 Holiday Label Motifs - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3rks5" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1239 Holiday Label Motifs - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3rkux" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">STP-150 Seasonal Motif Sentiments - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfml" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">STP-150 Seasonal Motif Sentiments - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li></ul></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2h2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Paper Pad - Kraft-Stock - Metallic 3</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stash - Patterned Paper</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oben" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Rusty Hinge</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvga" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Frayed Burlap</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpar" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Forest Moss</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - 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Finnabair - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">US Artiest - Mini Prills - Third Place</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampendous - Chunky Glass Glitter - Champagne</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scotch - Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxn" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - 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I had selected papers and die cut the doily frame, sentiment, and curls. I knew I wanted to add poinsettias, but thought I'd wait until I got home to finish the blossoms. I like to die cut my petals, and then form the blossoms while watching a bit of television in the evening. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">As it turns out I ended up going a little overboard creating blossoms for my poinsettia envelope project earlier this month using the gorgeous </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a4" target="_blank">APG October Die of the Month: 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope</a>. (This set is available only through the APG DOM subscription through October 28 <a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a4" target="_blank">HERE</a>.) I had five extra poinsettias in purple. I wasn't sure they would go with the teal and reds I had selected for this card until I put them together and wow!! The colors look great together, don't you think?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Holly leaves from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89s" target="_blank">Joy Flourish Doily set</a> were die cut in teal patterned paper to add to the floral clusters and snowflakes are die cut in white glitter paper from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a3" target="_blank">Let it Snowman set (S5-533)</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can view all the details on how I created this card with close-ups by scrolling down through the Tips and Techniques section below.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89q" target="_blank">11 dies are included in the Joy Flourish Doily Set.</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHKpbfS-pW0F-f9KYIG9y7-j6kERXy3KDctPbmk1NN2GUJ1XADo8n9TgzbSptkGfyDW7ce_1nzkXv-MlIb6FH4rb9BU3QYCUicckG280OFwxFNl7se34RlOtA130D3Z4U08Z0rUhiLZCziwg-Wu767zbtVCPr4_vDGq85pTUlhz03XpHIFBGcJHMtsvA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHKpbfS-pW0F-f9KYIG9y7-j6kERXy3KDctPbmk1NN2GUJ1XADo8n9TgzbSptkGfyDW7ce_1nzkXv-MlIb6FH4rb9BU3QYCUicckG280OFwxFNl7se34RlOtA130D3Z4U08Z0rUhiLZCziwg-Wu767zbtVCPr4_vDGq85pTUlhz03XpHIFBGcJHMtsvA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u><br /></u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFEMY92E0MRtx2c3DoUBVvq3X4n1zBzbg8EIC3R3ErC5m8oQCHieIy9QKuADXK9h1h7P1xvtqp3f1uNxKsXP6oIDB9aZqxxdqIyTa4m4Gx3c-qBcng5JQarg-0FiGsgQnuqUnfAVmq-TkrWzXB7uyG7MtEMY21Fkjhbp4sStvc4cMHkQhIMlwkyOwVuQ" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFEMY92E0MRtx2c3DoUBVvq3X4n1zBzbg8EIC3R3ErC5m8oQCHieIy9QKuADXK9h1h7P1xvtqp3f1uNxKsXP6oIDB9aZqxxdqIyTa4m4Gx3c-qBcng5JQarg-0FiGsgQnuqUnfAVmq-TkrWzXB7uyG7MtEMY21Fkjhbp4sStvc4cMHkQhIMlwkyOwVuQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">The vintage background paper is cut to 5x5" and the edges are inked lightly with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink to give a shabby vintage feel. The outer frame in a dark teal patterned paper is cut to 5 1/4x5 1/4" giving a 1/8" frame around the card. This layer is inked lightly just at the very edge in Uncharted Mariner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">The doily frame is cut in the same teal paper and inked with more of the Uncharted Mariner. This frame is backed in a neutral patterned paper which is inked around the edges with Gathered Twigs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn6HUc6Hm7Spdo83SCPJW_-wxUvm8Ki9HyBAXQ2YNlGi2geiKgC6MRMA-Ge1uQybAOugt2tPiaPzTO3dF-xGdhauC_kRc68N54PoejeHS8dWuYw9zkr4OwN_x2IeQ9Cf9b5vxIrq98eGWtgx_hu4Gxgy0wuwKE88JAVfnk80ZD8KXO1zwEz3_JiHrhSA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn6HUc6Hm7Spdo83SCPJW_-wxUvm8Ki9HyBAXQ2YNlGi2geiKgC6MRMA-Ge1uQybAOugt2tPiaPzTO3dF-xGdhauC_kRc68N54PoejeHS8dWuYw9zkr4OwN_x2IeQ9Cf9b5vxIrq98eGWtgx_hu4Gxgy0wuwKE88JAVfnk80ZD8KXO1zwEz3_JiHrhSA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Here are the poinsettias created with the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a4" target="_blank">3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope October Die of the Month</a>. I used purple paper for the petals and teal for the center with green leaves. The berries are Pine by Me Prills. The petals, leaves, and centers are cut and inked before shaping, then glued together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj12ByjBbktxZvOxNP53HcRsj-SwqXq5Jo7wjtR_AnNTipa6qJvXImQ3yuxJbP_uI-3ROiCC2kpUSUZUD9GCG4c2dSM-_ErLMeRv8ms-rVL3WVwYpXAmuM_MmBuTKYMSbN85UDzo7WXZLoU6mQB93_z41TygjI52cSmavBSdvvrsm-zRRbJJQ0l06gAqA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj12ByjBbktxZvOxNP53HcRsj-SwqXq5Jo7wjtR_AnNTipa6qJvXImQ3yuxJbP_uI-3ROiCC2kpUSUZUD9GCG4c2dSM-_ErLMeRv8ms-rVL3WVwYpXAmuM_MmBuTKYMSbN85UDzo7WXZLoU6mQB93_z41TygjI52cSmavBSdvvrsm-zRRbJJQ0l06gAqA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">More of these gorgeous poinsettias. The holly leaves are from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89s" target="_blank">Joy Flourish Doily set</a> cut in the same teal, and inked with Uncharted Mariner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">The scrolled curls are cut from Gold metallic paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUTMWNLPbKrmj9i8A6RTkzA_2B2u8fBYGK3viTrRXlMVKzjjqT746K91aWe8hOe62K4v6FlFFthJtBNbKWi7UjweDnKgwlRFFUfl-cGKrFhODlGxBOH7FbSKVgCFV09ISKLmXG7Dw5zEBLq5tOEeSCpJuOPyfccA88bKLa0b1Q9mAw_fuRFJ3PoTmjuw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUTMWNLPbKrmj9i8A6RTkzA_2B2u8fBYGK3viTrRXlMVKzjjqT746K91aWe8hOe62K4v6FlFFthJtBNbKWi7UjweDnKgwlRFFUfl-cGKrFhODlGxBOH7FbSKVgCFV09ISKLmXG7Dw5zEBLq5tOEeSCpJuOPyfccA88bKLa0b1Q9mAw_fuRFJ3PoTmjuw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">These sweet snowflakes are cut from white glitter paper with the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a3" target="_blank">Let it Snowman die set</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Texture is added by adhering teal mica flakes, then going back in and adhering teal microbeads over the flakes that are underneath the floral clusters and sentiment die cut. Don't you just adore a bit of sparkle and shine on a Christmas card?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTAWlxBER39xlJGNTuvHoOCiif6axj1CZQo0IRIUbMp-9HhejLo9tb64_pxHvxqHCCFIJt80YjY0xRUeBFCZwdfpknaxBlgpbnJPmpCTdZo4ibue12SHSuggJFRctlfhcbe6Eq4jQI0XV-Gy4sdUDQnm5BDf09xN7ecjFn1G4omSA87Piggs1uglI5Fg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTAWlxBER39xlJGNTuvHoOCiif6axj1CZQo0IRIUbMp-9HhejLo9tb64_pxHvxqHCCFIJt80YjY0xRUeBFCZwdfpknaxBlgpbnJPmpCTdZo4ibue12SHSuggJFRctlfhcbe6Eq4jQI0XV-Gy4sdUDQnm5BDf09xN7ecjFn1G4omSA87Piggs1uglI5Fg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;">Joy is cut from a dark red patterned paper and again from gold metallic paper. The pieces are offset when glued together to show a sliver of the gold underneath.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;">The banner for "To the World" is cut using a die from the </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89z" target="_blank">Sweet Leaf Mini Slimlines set (S5-508)</a>. Once cut, the word sentiment is centered into the banner and die cut again.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I hope you've been inspired to pull out non-traditional colors to create a shabby vintage Christmas card for someone special in your life.</span></span></div></div><br /></div></div></div></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></i></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</span></u></i></b></div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89q" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-532 Joy Flourish Doily - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89s" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-532 Joy Flourish Doily - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89w" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-508 Sweet Leaf Mini Slimlines - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r89z" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-508 Sweet Leaf Mini Slimlines - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a2" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-533 Let it Snowman A2 Cardfront - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a3" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-533 Let it Snowman A2 Card Front - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a4" target="_blank">DOMAPG-OCT22 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope</a> **Only available through the Spellbinders Die of the Month Subscription through October 28</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a6" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic (Gold)</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg6" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sizzix - Surfacez Collection - 8 x 11.5 - Pearl and Glitter Cardstock Pack - Festive Colors - 60 Pack (White Glitter Paper)</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Stash - Patterned Paper</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Artoptions Viken Collection - 6x8 Collection Pack</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet - 6x8 Collection Pack</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtc3" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Gathered Twigs</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obef" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Uncharted Mariner</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">US Artiest - Mini Prills - Pine by Me</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Martha Stewart - Metallic Microbeads - Apetite</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mica Flakes - Teal</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydj" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Strips - 1/8 x 9 inches - 160 Strips</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Scotch - Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxn" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Making Tool - Shaping Kit - Black</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8a9" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Maker Forte - Maker Tool Kit Collection - To The Point - Bone Folder - Teflon</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3r8ab" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dress My Craft - Multi-Purpose Scoring Board - 12 x 12</span></a></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view my card. 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I took two different approaches to my cards using different techniques and colors. You are in for a treat with this new release of 3D vignette dies including this Hot Air Balloon, a Twin Lens Camera, Pet house, and Retro Television. You can head over to Spellbinders to see the entire collection <a href="http://shrsl.com/3qxyi" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There is just a rich feel to this first 3D card. I can just picture a royal couple taking a ride through the countryside in it. For this card, I used rich patina colors with copper and blue. Both the coppery background paper and the blue accent paper were created with spray color mists on watercolor paper. From a distance, these look more like solid colors, but when holding this card in your hands, you can see the beautiful variations of color achieved with the spray mists. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Growing up, we lived near a hot air balloon lift off field, so it was a treat to see these balloons floating across the sky. For this second card, I went with softer shabby chic colors with these pale pinks and blues that remind me of some of those balloons that would float by on a warm summer afternoon. The background paper has a cloudy design on it to help give the feel of a floating balloon. I added a bit of textured design using a stencil with Paper Paste to create whimsical clouds and just couldn't resist a touch of feminine steampunk whimsy by adding the gears. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If you'd like more information on how these hot air balloon cards are put together including how I added the textured design to the front of the 3D card, be sure to scroll down to my Tips and Techniques section below where you'll find close-ups and all the details. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>Today's projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u>My Projects for Today</u></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u><br /></u></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsev" target="_blank">3D Vignette Hot Air Balloon</a></u></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEf61pXGWEQqW52fd_Z4Fnw3YB3k0vBb8ccv0V9PMj4dnLoTO1VKU6uB6BP4fTwjFbqUYuxP7jXT8kSaHrRXE3eCkspy04uxnvWEGA2PGJn3dsedVzRhYyvycrRCCiJqkjgHs4xuU7OBMV-r59xt-P__Z45QIXGDVNr6YnV0UMXbE48z9Glzz_VaVTFA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEf61pXGWEQqW52fd_Z4Fnw3YB3k0vBb8ccv0V9PMj4dnLoTO1VKU6uB6BP4fTwjFbqUYuxP7jXT8kSaHrRXE3eCkspy04uxnvWEGA2PGJn3dsedVzRhYyvycrRCCiJqkjgHs4xuU7OBMV-r59xt-P__Z45QIXGDVNr6YnV0UMXbE48z9Glzz_VaVTFA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsev" target="_blank">Shabby Steampunk Hot Air Balloon Card</a></u></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgMhtxuP5VQ4XX79E7LomLhHHFkDdlukIiZ-h8uZmtfPQsBF6zRpgIzVpfIfLOJEVo_E3ri2pXTSG0TsFM_GTGiJ1s9JqyEgC-Q--mSjnILszNw8bKlI7th58KZ_cuhOA4vKWwF1l2MOPUvMVHLt-qhVMb6N6-GLhLn8QCmjKmjhzUB2d0ukDjPamzIA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgMhtxuP5VQ4XX79E7LomLhHHFkDdlukIiZ-h8uZmtfPQsBF6zRpgIzVpfIfLOJEVo_E3ri2pXTSG0TsFM_GTGiJ1s9JqyEgC-Q--mSjnILszNw8bKlI7th58KZ_cuhOA4vKWwF1l2MOPUvMVHLt-qhVMb6N6-GLhLn8QCmjKmjhzUB2d0ukDjPamzIA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u><br /></u></b></i></div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsev" target="_blank">21 Dies are included in the 3D Vignette Hot Air Balloon Set.</a></u></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsex" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPjC6_sns5d2LiOzCUlIAyolAr5cUST2_ylRX_Z6b4u4RCmY2ZQ5tmNBChbMKIorZ6rJW9eLUovF94GyVowhqlYY7bJn8xTHDkbjPqFF_vJPzqwDagzCCDW8fne3GoLE0fg-1QrLpJa5FeWrhFiuGjuxRq6G-Tc-7YT90Sqd0yJA47Ii8sQjAq0N4fWQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbATrnFBljnW2DNh1Sw23nusNVdAbJCXLc-pIyNQLi0j5nSICg9AeLFOc_6_vJ5Sv19d0-szHYWBvc1wwu26JPFx2qMNz2L87tCNGc84M3Od2Er0G-44OEpmkIX_wOswC16fux8Jtdyx20PQzZgm2pkZyj-aKPi45lJn2Ovvysqwi66rv_2w5eZkRZ5g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbATrnFBljnW2DNh1Sw23nusNVdAbJCXLc-pIyNQLi0j5nSICg9AeLFOc_6_vJ5Sv19d0-szHYWBvc1wwu26JPFx2qMNz2L87tCNGc84M3Od2Er0G-44OEpmkIX_wOswC16fux8Jtdyx20PQzZgm2pkZyj-aKPi45lJn2Ovvysqwi66rv_2w5eZkRZ5g=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The papers used for this 3D Vignette Hot Air Ballon are created by spritzing watercolor paper with several colors of coppery oranges for the background, and patina blues for the accent pieces. I allowed it to air dry, then pressed the paper between layers of paper toweling between two glass plates overnight to flatten out the paper so it would stand nicely for this 3D creation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Once the paper was dry and flat, I cut the balloon images. For the front layer, I ran the pieces through embossing folders. The coppery background paper is embossed with a small checkered design, while the blue layer is embossed with a damask design. I made sure to center the piece in the embossing folder so the design would be symetrical on the finished card. Once embossed, distress ink is rubbed over the design to highlight the textures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEie1fTFwVtyNohFkBrVk1uaBA_Lxlw0SDrtEu_5M3lPUce44TALX3KkX9VqzELVCZPQeAR8OxLU-nX2YP_Caiwprtdt2o4SgbZupmlZCWGzgCGsfTdY2450DAcZWXQT-a1oZIGLdCscbEcxFKKyI1z3TNZ8KeAyv1havKNqVyZBeS4TZv_kwJ-TpWj2CA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEie1fTFwVtyNohFkBrVk1uaBA_Lxlw0SDrtEu_5M3lPUce44TALX3KkX9VqzELVCZPQeAR8OxLU-nX2YP_Caiwprtdt2o4SgbZupmlZCWGzgCGsfTdY2450DAcZWXQT-a1oZIGLdCscbEcxFKKyI1z3TNZ8KeAyv1havKNqVyZBeS4TZv_kwJ-TpWj2CA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The intricate scrolled design is cut from copper metallic paper. The shimmer of the metallic paper gives it such a beautiful finish! A couple coppery half pearls are added to the top to add texture and to hide the slot where the pieces are connected to form the 3D vignette. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>The basket is cut from a pale brown paper to give it a natural organic feel of a woven basket. It's inked in a darker brown to highlight the layers and texture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwva-DbWCn8tnyWeohGP3VFGRnmSl35M9cvV4dXTsVgC7B_9nQRCD9gKryJSHWp6th3x90sUwJA4UTgng5IfboMoAnns6KtovERiOzNkNz65wbBYb081S07pTfmq9AIFnRBavtquN5YwTQVcI1pbi00aFqo2RTijD8JqXhjpqXJ9Fb3VNebTHxZw4bNw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwva-DbWCn8tnyWeohGP3VFGRnmSl35M9cvV4dXTsVgC7B_9nQRCD9gKryJSHWp6th3x90sUwJA4UTgng5IfboMoAnns6KtovERiOzNkNz65wbBYb081S07pTfmq9AIFnRBavtquN5YwTQVcI1pbi00aFqo2RTijD8JqXhjpqXJ9Fb3VNebTHxZw4bNw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">These fluffy clouds are cut from patterned paper in pale blue and cream and attached to the front of the vignette box that holds the bottom of the 3D card together. The vignette box pieces are cut in sky blue paper. This sweet sentiment is cut from leftover pieces of the spritzed watercolor papers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As you can see in this shot, the 3D layers behind the decorated front piece are cut from the coppery watercolor paper I created, but there is no embossing on these layers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaZeoH5dn3tx2R-2ARB6dw96Nknp9GAHbdIBoX9IMKSPo9biDkMgJLQZCJsDY67qhFNKIAsE8x7Mrm6ttUBJ4f5Z0GUv380-D2HBlMauQjhdADpUZuEmR7uVindGOOHdOzxcpOKtvViDyV-XVD6YFR7n_mgJ0uj5SGCDJbeSj9sdwPOON91VflVSYSfQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaZeoH5dn3tx2R-2ARB6dw96Nknp9GAHbdIBoX9IMKSPo9biDkMgJLQZCJsDY67qhFNKIAsE8x7Mrm6ttUBJ4f5Z0GUv380-D2HBlMauQjhdADpUZuEmR7uVindGOOHdOzxcpOKtvViDyV-XVD6YFR7n_mgJ0uj5SGCDJbeSj9sdwPOON91VflVSYSfQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I wanted this second card to be an example of how you could make a quick and easy version of this card on a flat base. I found some papers in my stash that had wonderful designs on them that were a nice scale for this die set. The only inking I did on the balloon was to use a darker pink on the edges so it would pop against the similarly colored background. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEganU5x-U_VOZ06AJgEHENChezNoIFl5gSf2xok_rUjN_9iUzNajDKrdeKtA0GgwRrfZO5FANl9wU9D-y1ug4qWJhF-ytCa4u8DGyeipAdjKsGA2Rpx7xkH7wCgZeNOINXLHy4W_XY1R-QmVTuI5udiVF1xBqTtAn-7nGjDEIGjPtEP7JGSLIKmPEt4Pw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEganU5x-U_VOZ06AJgEHENChezNoIFl5gSf2xok_rUjN_9iUzNajDKrdeKtA0GgwRrfZO5FANl9wU9D-y1ug4qWJhF-ytCa4u8DGyeipAdjKsGA2Rpx7xkH7wCgZeNOINXLHy4W_XY1R-QmVTuI5udiVF1xBqTtAn-7nGjDEIGjPtEP7JGSLIKmPEt4Pw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The basket is cut from a grey patterned paper and inked to highlight the layers and basket weave texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wanted to keep the sentiment simple, so found this 'fly' sentiment from a sticker book. It's just so perfect for a hot air balloon card and conveys the idea of soaring and would work nicely for so many events including a graduation, job promotion, or birthday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yes, I collect steampunk objects when I can find them and have quite a nice assemblage of gears ready to add to projects. The ones selected for this card vary in size and materials, so they're brushed with white gesso to add some cohesiveness and to enhance the shabby chic feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The hot air balloon is popped up with two layers of small foam squares for dimension and to give room to tuck the gears underneath.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmQpxiz6A9SWL51U2OIZRnsbl_J9GzqP3-0QZnEd83O01iU7BLKIMHoM3joJzWsRdYxWj8_nKVHmAlxJMP-mqj7--cPwS2uckkpv_xBH-6T_l04fJc0vIBUWTLmNVrNho0Jv2fe58Cj009rqbUK9tzk6CIA_zGz8Gkf6IVSFJv_rXlP6czeahF_nKVsA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmQpxiz6A9SWL51U2OIZRnsbl_J9GzqP3-0QZnEd83O01iU7BLKIMHoM3joJzWsRdYxWj8_nKVHmAlxJMP-mqj7--cPwS2uckkpv_xBH-6T_l04fJc0vIBUWTLmNVrNho0Jv2fe58Cj009rqbUK9tzk6CIA_zGz8Gkf6IVSFJv_rXlP6czeahF_nKVsA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scrolled pieces are cut from pink metallic paper. Don't you just adore the shimmer and shine where the light catches this metallic paper?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The background paper was pale grey with a cloudy design. To give it more of a sky feel, I rubbed Weathered Wood Distress ink across the paper with a heavier application around the edges. I added a white damask design with Finnabair Paper Texture Paste for whimsical clouds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">The 3D Vignette Availability:</strong><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: The </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qxyi" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">3D Vignette Collection</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white;"><i>Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div></div></div><b style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace:</u></i></b></div></b></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;">The </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qxyi" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">3D Vignette Collection</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46;"> </span></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsev" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S6-200 3D Vignette Hot Air Balloon - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsex" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">S6-200 3D Vignette Hot Air Balloon - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbk" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Prima - Art Philosophy - 12 x 12 Watercolor Paper Pad</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obea" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - 2</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3osr8" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - Confections</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf0" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 6 x 9 Kraft Stock - Neutral</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Curators Botanical - 6 x 8 Collection Pack</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgd" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Tidal Wave</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Curators Meadow Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Nature's Clippings</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stash - Patterned Paper</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obef" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Uncharted Mariner</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oben" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Rusty Hinge</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcb" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Vintage Photo</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtc3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Gathered Twigs</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Weathered Wood</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfp6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Victorian Velvet</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsf7" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pads - Uncharted Mariner</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsfb" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Uncharted Mariner</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd1x" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Salvaged Patina</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtwy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Crackling Campfire</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsfc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Wild Honey</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsfe" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Spiced Marmalade</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsfg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Walnut Stain</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2hu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Uncharted Mariner</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2hq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Salvaged Patina</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsfi" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Speckled Egg</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qsfl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Vintage Photo</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd22" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Crafter's Workshop - Gesso - White - 8 Ounces</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lindy's Gang - Starburst - Grab a Guy Gold</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Art Basics - Paper Texture Paste</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stencil: </span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">SnipArt - Stencil - Up in the Air Damask 15x15 cm</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Embossing Folder:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Darice - Embossing Folder - Checkered</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Cuttlebug - Embossing Folder - Piruette</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Sentiment Stickers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stash - Half Pearls in slate grey and Sunflower</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Amazon - Wood Veneer Gears</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Creative Embellishments - Gears</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Bead Landing - Found Objects - Mini Gears</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgj" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Repositionable Adhesive Dots Roller</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q9o2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Small Squares</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Helmar - 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-IN-1; Fabri-Tac</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">New & Improved Platinum Six Machine with Universal Plate System - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q2jf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System - New and Improved - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; 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As I was going through my stash of Christmas paper I realized the design here would be a perfect backdrop for these sweet birds on a slimline card. What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The beautiful poinsettias were extras I created for this month's 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope (DOMAPG-OCT22). I had this card all ready to put together except for the flowers when I realized that these extras were a perfect match. Don't you just adore when everything comes together like that? The adorable hat is embossed with the Holly Flourish Embossing Folder (SES-146) and the glittering snowflakes are from the Winter Label Motifs (S4-1240) set.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;">Be sure to scroll down through the tips and techniques section below for close-ups and all the details on how to create this card.</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIgOqKTfBDQcLXwvsvpzyDL_vuKx9-5mOZa4mCcSH8NOnWzTMzPUnTJyT8CWZp78z8CQqtoEDik3japdVl-qDrs1rNlSf_jZitq9V4RlsjxQ1-FrQw8zzlwvKzCvDNPX_03bJeJLDnkaEB30OU_wfg429EjdrtW06GPis0FM3ukhfyq3z1Do9WMzt2Rg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIgOqKTfBDQcLXwvsvpzyDL_vuKx9-5mOZa4mCcSH8NOnWzTMzPUnTJyT8CWZp78z8CQqtoEDik3japdVl-qDrs1rNlSf_jZitq9V4RlsjxQ1-FrQw8zzlwvKzCvDNPX_03bJeJLDnkaEB30OU_wfg429EjdrtW06GPis0FM3ukhfyq3z1Do9WMzt2Rg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This darling bird is cut from 49 and Market papers with the Sugar Plum Tweets die set (S4-1244) from the Christmas Flourish Collection. I assembled the body, wings, and tail, then inked the edges with Pumice Stone and Gathered Twigs Distress ink before assembling these pieces together. The bird is popped up with foam squares for dimension over the flourish which is also inked with Gathered Twigs ink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The poinsettia is die cut using the flower dies from the 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope (DOMAPG-OCT22) die set. The edges of the petals are inked with Speckled Egg Distress Ink and the leaves with Peeled Paint. Prills are added to the holes in center of the blossoms to resemble berries. The tiny rose is a bought flower from my stash and the white blossom was spritzed with Salvaged Patina and Speckled Egg Distress Spray Stains to color it. The poinsettia is also popped up on a foam square while the rose is adhered directly to the paper and nestled next to the poinsettia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5wyN8-cgMiV5ERo8rDkaA6YRcCd_jc3yedG7Y5y1igie-JMuPPM6Vfc_0QJXSa5uyPx_GcR7KpIxZheFISP6l0_Xau5NtDkTLQ_eQs813eYYY9r_ti2cRoLTgFEnNpjd-X-gz22Ng4FzXtAvysPtlm7jdicT6yTKP2gPrhYRDLFGIccnx6r4OOE05PQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5wyN8-cgMiV5ERo8rDkaA6YRcCd_jc3yedG7Y5y1igie-JMuPPM6Vfc_0QJXSa5uyPx_GcR7KpIxZheFISP6l0_Xau5NtDkTLQ_eQs813eYYY9r_ti2cRoLTgFEnNpjd-X-gz22Ng4FzXtAvysPtlm7jdicT6yTKP2gPrhYRDLFGIccnx6r4OOE05PQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's the other bird from the Sugarplum Tweets set amongst more of the flowers. The hat is die cut from cream paper embossed with the Holly Flourish Embossing Folder (SES-146) then inked to highlight the texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The sparkling snowflakes are cut from silver glitter paper using dies from the Winter Label Motifs set (S4-1240).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN8CdX1no9j1y-dBF6eC4ZcAZIswb_UseFEOT14HwWkxgn7aF0WGP1_whFNngvX7_odJTYYfxm4wDlUPx9Z8tz4V9oS9L31N3PIh23ZUEZ_CuSdcPFXrx4_fN56lDVoGokX3YHep4Q9dHfqTl_2XgGL-h631STg9i2LXgBQYkKyp3Mh79IRGR11OromQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN8CdX1no9j1y-dBF6eC4ZcAZIswb_UseFEOT14HwWkxgn7aF0WGP1_whFNngvX7_odJTYYfxm4wDlUPx9Z8tz4V9oS9L31N3PIh23ZUEZ_CuSdcPFXrx4_fN56lDVoGokX3YHep4Q9dHfqTl_2XgGL-h631STg9i2LXgBQYkKyp3Mh79IRGR11OromQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Shimmering, snowy texture is added beneath each of the bird clusters using Stampendous Shaved Ice adhered with soft gel medium.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The sentiment was part of the patterned paper collection used for the background. I also added a piece of washi tape above it to repeat the Merry Christmas wishes. The paper sentiment block is popped up with foam tape and holly leaves from the Sugar Plum Tweets set are tucked in around it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0PIdVqC4Ngkk06_F-1AUF0QJ_39buZ_y4AhScYbukoieOzG0lsI4p23ac388q9h_O2BODJMym0qsT4Hrm8z6TPgQj66Wzp3InQOyLcGfVn7lZHvEPmhj0fcm4zJ_kJ2yb0CSZ1MHIaIg1E4CTBMzrJGpmSNcrSI1V9gI186QPSpZtfYQ3Lb3idquZaw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0PIdVqC4Ngkk06_F-1AUF0QJ_39buZ_y4AhScYbukoieOzG0lsI4p23ac388q9h_O2BODJMym0qsT4Hrm8z6TPgQj66Wzp3InQOyLcGfVn7lZHvEPmhj0fcm4zJ_kJ2yb0CSZ1MHIaIg1E4CTBMzrJGpmSNcrSI1V9gI186QPSpZtfYQ3Lb3idquZaw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The focal background paper is cut to just under slimline size and the frame piece is cut from coordinating teal patterned paper to slimline size. The edges of both papers are inked to add to the shabby vintage feel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="color: #666666;"><i>Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</i></div><div style="color: #666666;"><i><br /></i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace:</u></i></b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qljh" target="_blank">S4-1244 Sugarplum Tweets - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3qlji" target="_blank">S4-1244 Sugarplum Tweets - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg2" target="_blank">SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder - Scrapbook.com</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvfy" target="_blank">SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder - Spellbinders</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; 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font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3q9o2" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Small Squares</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scotch - Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; 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This fabulous Amazing Paper Grace October Die of the Month: 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope celebrates these blossoms with this fabulous 3D envelope box to fill with gorgeous Christmas poinsettias. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">What do you think of these non-traditional teals used for the envelope accented with purple and teal poinsettias to create this sweet card and coordinating gift card holder?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For lots of close-ups and to learn all the details on how to create this beautiful ensemble, including how to form and shade these gorgeous blossoms, be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Many thanks to Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project!</span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There are 22 cutting dies included in the 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope.</span></u></i></strong></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMgchdiBmuhzCTHPO2LDrKI6yb8zXFgD77aasHnRCPI1nHSMMqFEAdvKlyf60-LBtXRvEpA8uVfX2ASG8OX0M5Cpcz4_Pr4jbpX6V8MQAK-UwX0zWKkrV3GVOQvIyPQZAKm4K5V2FhxJUuJW_V-VE9oXaSTBQETDXFYLpcRcJHEQ3xquuGojbRqp_vCQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; 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font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;">Gift Card Holder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTTMfFfjplaSwKB5_nhfP9t3dJNHE7kTR1IW6N0-VSyAQfzpghgl6hIUHvZLNVSw33GE9-J6V-G9YRZYunE2YHlPHBOgpTrt4m6ypOwrT5oPsY88sv_dA7sNmAPIt4pJKq0FJVdyB8kx4j5puveZu9rtWLyXAKPnrb7NyzBmyIY9e2vOMzC7sfDGUjtw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTTMfFfjplaSwKB5_nhfP9t3dJNHE7kTR1IW6N0-VSyAQfzpghgl6hIUHvZLNVSw33GE9-J6V-G9YRZYunE2YHlPHBOgpTrt4m6ypOwrT5oPsY88sv_dA7sNmAPIt4pJKq0FJVdyB8kx4j5puveZu9rtWLyXAKPnrb7NyzBmyIY9e2vOMzC7sfDGUjtw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><b><i>Tips and Techniques</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBHgKQrO3TYkJlHJQkcMhFFeL3vnM2ySGd8i6EFLk_wHImKuzlxOKfD4wlNLIrfs3hbDAu_ToWw7jzO1phAu2ZIzG7JwT5W76ne5ALojgMbtW1FzOoq55Kvnx32Hznuoj3dKrEKORrd6KyEZpj9xlxwYAqJPMbDO324RyHcfoFnKh7SE9VjkAkPWF9_Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBHgKQrO3TYkJlHJQkcMhFFeL3vnM2ySGd8i6EFLk_wHImKuzlxOKfD4wlNLIrfs3hbDAu_ToWw7jzO1phAu2ZIzG7JwT5W76ne5ALojgMbtW1FzOoq55Kvnx32Hznuoj3dKrEKORrd6KyEZpj9xlxwYAqJPMbDO324RyHcfoFnKh7SE9VjkAkPWF9_Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The poinsettia dies in this set create perfectly beautiful blossoms. There are three sizes of petals that can be combined in any configuration to give a variety of flower sizes that can be paired with two different sizes of leaves that come in sets of two leaves cut individually (One die that cuts two of the same size leaf.) Most of my blossoms combine two large petal sections with one small petal section or two medium sections paired with one small section. There are a couple that use a large, medium, and small section. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The first thing I did after cutting them out of beautiful 49 and Market papers, is to ink the edges in coordinating Distress Inks using a small toothbrush style applicator brush. Once inked, I cupped each petal from the back using a stylus, then turned them over and used a small stylus to cup just the end of each petal so it turned upward, then pressed down on the center of the petal section to finish forming to give each petal section a beautiful organic shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The green leaves are colored and shaped the same way, but of course since they are cut individually, the last step is not needed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The center berry section of each blossom is cut from dark teal patterned paper. I didn't want the white core of the paper to show, so used a coordinating dark teal green marker to edge the die cut berry sections. This step would be optional if you use a solid core paper, or don't mind the white edges showing. I placed them on a foam pad with the teal side up and cupped them with a stylus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">To put them together, I adhered the three petal sections together, offsetting each section. Poinsettias petals are not evenly offset in nature, so if you look at my blossoms, you'll see that they are not even either to get that organic feel of a natural poinsettia blossom. I assembled all the blossoms, then went back and glued two leaves to the back of each one. Once that was done, I adhered the berry section to each flower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I wanted to add berries so filled each hole with a prill using lighter teal prills on the lighter colored blossoms, and darker teal prills on the purple blossoms. I have a needle tip glue bottle filled with Distress Collage medium that I used to add a drop of adhesive to each hole, then used tweezers to drop a prill into each hole. This takes extra time, but I think the results are definitely worth the effort. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirkmiRm7fSeBv5TzsIF8I0KR2kA0IQbBAzrTVa1Hf8lEU10xO6luo-nB7PpzYDx4xMeB4o5t23VwkEaCBuckca-lHev7b09jIbdGKsWKc35UmXE59gnRXix37zqX0TT017pC_9-gzNP859ePh19kGVh8HjcDYEtREKDvXxajq9htQ1Jgss1qW6Qbyb8Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirkmiRm7fSeBv5TzsIF8I0KR2kA0IQbBAzrTVa1Hf8lEU10xO6luo-nB7PpzYDx4xMeB4o5t23VwkEaCBuckca-lHev7b09jIbdGKsWKc35UmXE59gnRXix37zqX0TT017pC_9-gzNP859ePh19kGVh8HjcDYEtREKDvXxajq9htQ1Jgss1qW6Qbyb8Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">This merry Christmas sentiment is cut in the same teal patterned paper as the background and lighter poinsettias, then backed with the purple used for the blossoms. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">It just happened that the paper I used had sweet little stamps printed across the bottom. I couldn't resist using one of them on the corner of my envelope. The darling French horn charm is from my stash, but any little Christmas charm would look darling here.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4rkrI5IsTJf1D0nzOImOhUZqh8R9IC5M4AQBCv1j6AIIs_KlIkHCp5rCHmbD2qeOwIE-UKyB6zxNm8o6BKQfSlGIujMHzE_4kxXpA-vpSibBPPhWPCWRVCzUr7mEl9XZgcZWMTrSlRAEEWnH7xT3l9-I0Nsh1Lq0pT-7VNv3W6ASabxOf-GWhGxHhLg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4rkrI5IsTJf1D0nzOImOhUZqh8R9IC5M4AQBCv1j6AIIs_KlIkHCp5rCHmbD2qeOwIE-UKyB6zxNm8o6BKQfSlGIujMHzE_4kxXpA-vpSibBPPhWPCWRVCzUr7mEl9XZgcZWMTrSlRAEEWnH7xT3l9-I0Nsh1Lq0pT-7VNv3W6ASabxOf-GWhGxHhLg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">This shot is taken from an angle so you can see the layers of dimension a little better. This envelope is a 3D box with two inserts that allow you to adhere the blossoms at different levels. To increase the dimension even more, I adhered some of the blossoms with foam squares and for some of the blossoms, I even layered two foam squares to give the flowers more height. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Because I used the foam tape, this card does not slide over to be put into an envelope, so will need a box or gift bag to give it to the recipient. If you do not use the foam tape, this 3D envelope slides over beautifully to tuck into an envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The beautiful scrolled pieces are cut from metallic purple paper to catch the light and add a bit of glimmering bling. The tiny berries centered on the holy design on the envelope are also cut from this metallic paper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">For those of you who have this fabulous die set, you might be wondering where that metallic curl above the sentiment came from? It's one of the discarded pieces left when cutting the scrolls. I just couldn't resist tucking it in here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTU2TmZ4N8TlXstbUqdbfQ3jfZVvXjczyEI_Sefn8eYqGZfZg2tCmSptNbyhmYo1K4kFAoAQeneQchlKulDkLvnJd8ao-ud6stt5XxxIggADpO3nAFg0ORmlgPYOVPkLW-7NXTr2noNYmm4ZqCG0OpadjeLgK2NMJ_0xfmkQlUsJEo3qZzCtC6KYJZWQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTU2TmZ4N8TlXstbUqdbfQ3jfZVvXjczyEI_Sefn8eYqGZfZg2tCmSptNbyhmYo1K4kFAoAQeneQchlKulDkLvnJd8ao-ud6stt5XxxIggADpO3nAFg0ORmlgPYOVPkLW-7NXTr2noNYmm4ZqCG0OpadjeLgK2NMJ_0xfmkQlUsJEo3qZzCtC6KYJZWQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The base of this box and the gift card envelope are cut from a dark teal cardstock. Before adding the inserts, I inked all the edges with distress ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPDXzNWvN5QeYaySaRe-wnXaBxGZp-6Nd_e60Wu7CEbD3ycitlsaHewhXinh2njiMbZNp8l-LBTgvgByI61OwVKvSAyytMfiep3sDZKTIcCyntNFuAvwN87KEsiuR6wteSra366gz0xJbwuAlM5XqTP9OoeaXdnE7HUZvK9nuI_Oe-dhz4Aw_lXm7Mfg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPDXzNWvN5QeYaySaRe-wnXaBxGZp-6Nd_e60Wu7CEbD3ycitlsaHewhXinh2njiMbZNp8l-LBTgvgByI61OwVKvSAyytMfiep3sDZKTIcCyntNFuAvwN87KEsiuR6wteSra366gz0xJbwuAlM5XqTP9OoeaXdnE7HUZvK9nuI_Oe-dhz4Aw_lXm7Mfg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The scrolled holly envelope inserts are cut from dark teal patterned paper and backed with the lighter teal which is actually the back of the dark teal paper. One 12 x 12 inch sheet was perfect to cut all the inserts and poinsettias used for the envelope and gift card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-5yDhy_4cJy2aWxfoDHGUuez1-9aiyrevLSpPd879v1Lr4O5NGtDFKZoEducKz8MD6xsSabsnX7qdsTcmVIoykpWRVcWUOgVN_jyJQJKsRQ2itENHeSq43LaYt2ifXQtESpGYvsCYL-ui7SNhK5NTNtb-HOa8A0de22MqRhX-1oyP5ucaf94770sAlw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-5yDhy_4cJy2aWxfoDHGUuez1-9aiyrevLSpPd879v1Lr4O5NGtDFKZoEducKz8MD6xsSabsnX7qdsTcmVIoykpWRVcWUOgVN_jyJQJKsRQ2itENHeSq43LaYt2ifXQtESpGYvsCYL-ui7SNhK5NTNtb-HOa8A0de22MqRhX-1oyP5ucaf94770sAlw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The inserts are adhered to the backgrounds then adhered to the envelope before assembling the envelope following the instructions with the die set. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The sentiment was adhered first so I was sure to make room for it when added the flowers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I laid out the flowers and scrolls to know where I wanted to place them, then adhered the scrolls first, then the blossoms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDfUhZIZBFpcGPJvWg9suoZtUTznGJTDocUr7PSkjM74hF982f00kQ3XaRqqmQv66TdQmYgEAJZ0FDIauT3gT2lio1UyfJIkmCaQqm6SPMC9xpwsLRmXBhH2y_CbvplYULZrQXBX128gQS150dXGYc8kSS6ecraLyvZJXOblijN1vHgCPK-EvGAUHryQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDfUhZIZBFpcGPJvWg9suoZtUTznGJTDocUr7PSkjM74hF982f00kQ3XaRqqmQv66TdQmYgEAJZ0FDIauT3gT2lio1UyfJIkmCaQqm6SPMC9xpwsLRmXBhH2y_CbvplYULZrQXBX128gQS150dXGYc8kSS6ecraLyvZJXOblijN1vHgCPK-EvGAUHryQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">This envelope is actually the perfect size for a gift card, so I trimmed off the side edges leaving about 1/4 inch margin on each panel to adhere them together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The die cut holly panels are glued together then adhered to the envelope before assembling. I scored the envelope flap about 1/16 " from the fold line on the inside towards the triangular flap to help it lay flat since the dimension of the envelope would keep it from closing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQ2X6b1NHOZ47x56SReWIrU-uxRt39Umj0Pz2yt0pkw7d1rSGnaIeH57yP0k9aDysc74_8GpqYH9qKW5dKs-AHShlp6dZioUPgP5Q7Y0jyIVHBuXjN5T2Z5ZAm-hsvr7mijtgavQtmNsW6NVEYa95qsdtTaXbvyneCW7zzI77WfXFmZRSQ-Nvs5rpTsg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="2477" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQ2X6b1NHOZ47x56SReWIrU-uxRt39Umj0Pz2yt0pkw7d1rSGnaIeH57yP0k9aDysc74_8GpqYH9qKW5dKs-AHShlp6dZioUPgP5Q7Y0jyIVHBuXjN5T2Z5ZAm-hsvr7mijtgavQtmNsW6NVEYa95qsdtTaXbvyneCW7zzI77WfXFmZRSQ-Nvs5rpTsg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">I cut a length of 1/8 inch wide red line tape the width of the envelope and adhered it to the back bottom of the front piece leaving the liner on the tape. Adhere the side flaps with a strong liquid glue. This lets you line everything up perfectly. Once dry, remove the backing on the red line tape, and the bottom is secure for adding your gift card. One of the metal scroll pieces is cut in half and tucked behind the two poinsettias that were left from making the 3D envelope. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Now you have a perfectly coordinated and gorgeous 3D Christmas card and gift card envelope.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Scrapbook.com</a><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">. 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Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #283c46; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #283c46;">Amazing Paper Grace Sets:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #283c46; text-align: start;">Amazing Paper Grace October 2022 Die of the Month – </span><a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-membership/" rel="noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; 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text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #283c46; text-align: start;">View this month’s Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month!</span></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #283c46; text-align: start;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ETnfTwMuPDw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></span></div></div><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view this sweet Christmas ensemble. 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This sweet card features the fabulous Amazing Paper Grace Winter Label Motifs die set (S4-1240) that includes so many lovely images to create this wonderful wintry scene. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I cut out the label frame and embossed it with the Holly Flourish Embossing Folder (SES-046) which is part of the new Christmas flourish collection. It's popped up with foam tape to layer the wintry scene below the opening. I thought this sweet scene would be perfect for Christmas, so added this sentiment from the Silent Night Make a Scene die set (S5-462). The snow drifts and smaller building in the scene are also from this set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to scroll down through the tips and techniques section below for close-ups and all the details on how to create this card including how I created the sparking snow drifts and shimmering holly berries.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHONGSDl_CulrnxwOSSSs_jCDQ3Y46JSmPlBocO3EdQxAHlZTRWdHkexSREXnTha8mXMtAUjllGEsUL5hpYkx48ivCt_EMpO2UV33542dYjZ7EumySwDYVfad4My9BhEGd-yWhivfiBmSRrDPfvzG-dJK15xn2LVgeIGwpyWzMVXuuTXsqx645E_Y2NQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHONGSDl_CulrnxwOSSSs_jCDQ3Y46JSmPlBocO3EdQxAHlZTRWdHkexSREXnTha8mXMtAUjllGEsUL5hpYkx48ivCt_EMpO2UV33542dYjZ7EumySwDYVfad4My9BhEGd-yWhivfiBmSRrDPfvzG-dJK15xn2LVgeIGwpyWzMVXuuTXsqx645E_Y2NQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a close-up of the wintry scene. The Winter Label Motifs (S4-1240) set includes the large house, trees, fence, snowflakes, label frame, and holly leaves, and berries. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The snowflakes are cut from shimmer paper for just a hint of sparkle. Three snowdrifts are cut from white glitter paper that really sparkles and shines in the light. I've also used this paper for the snow cover building roofs. The smaller building is from the Silent Night Make a Scene set. I enlarged the window openings with a couple snips from my scissors so that the window frames from the Winter Label Motifs set would fit to add cohesiveness. There is no roof die for this smaller home, so I hand cut the snow. It's a right angle, so I just cut a corner off the paper and trimmed the inside edges to fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The trees are cut from two different green patterned papers and offset to layer them to look like a forest of pines surrounding the homes. The fence is also cut from a wood grain patterned paper. I thought this blue patterned paper looked like a wintry sky, so used it for the background.</div><div><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYazb52YLudF6PCv5SO18hy0qCMcOZ3nW2PoIUGRKqCD3Yij7nZckTchc0LSAKLm6km1hS4YBX7WiTWeDDhWTUY5kwwqX2r3C71uIw_zq9U5V2PNJgbaqwM5-pQCTlgR_PqZD2Yfqd5XJmKArKPRpKfPbVXjqpVxVnMLmFw6NnEYxBQqwXRHOFk6BJaw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYazb52YLudF6PCv5SO18hy0qCMcOZ3nW2PoIUGRKqCD3Yij7nZckTchc0LSAKLm6km1hS4YBX7WiTWeDDhWTUY5kwwqX2r3C71uIw_zq9U5V2PNJgbaqwM5-pQCTlgR_PqZD2Yfqd5XJmKArKPRpKfPbVXjqpVxVnMLmFw6NnEYxBQqwXRHOFk6BJaw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The holly leaves and branches are included in the Winter Label Motifs set and are cut from the same darker green paper used for the trees. They are inked with Forest Moss Distress ink, then with a little Ground Espresso for a vintage feel and to give definition. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The berries, label frame and chimneys are all cut from the same red patterned paper. The berries are edged with Ground espresso then to add sparkle, they're brushed with a clear <span style="text-align: center;">Wink of Stella brush.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVNJqLrL4-HhkBdj1phPSkmXFBUFKxg1npSBieEoJp7PNtDBF3XtZbEvA2fIlj4yJEenLh6dorSNarK6v4Hc7tzXnd4XnS046U1-XkTx5-y34Hxb1LPQmEtmBLwP_2c2w57D4isBfksH0AduW7oTNdlk7d_VXzjkBUBfaQipGNJrl97BRNh-LWvketaw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVNJqLrL4-HhkBdj1phPSkmXFBUFKxg1npSBieEoJp7PNtDBF3XtZbEvA2fIlj4yJEenLh6dorSNarK6v4Hc7tzXnd4XnS046U1-XkTx5-y34Hxb1LPQmEtmBLwP_2c2w57D4isBfksH0AduW7oTNdlk7d_VXzjkBUBfaQipGNJrl97BRNh-LWvketaw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The frame is die cut from a cream patterned paper with the outside edges measuring 4" by 5 1/4". I cut the paper to size first, then die cut the center using the smallest of the label frame dies, then I ran it through the Holly Flourish Embossing Folder to add texture. Frayed Burlap Distress Ink is applied around the edges, then with a foam applicator, I rubbed lightly over the raised embossing to highlight the texture and add to the vintage feel I was looking for. The label frame is cut from red patterned paper and adhered around the opening. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An outer frame is added by cutting a piece of the red patterned paper to 4 1/4" by 5 1/2 inches. The blue sky paper is cut to about 3 1/2" by 4 3/4" and adhered to the center of the red paper. The dimensions for the sky paper aren't that important. It just needs to be larger than the label opening and smaller than the embossed piece. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The embossed frame piece is adhered using 1/4" foam tape around the outside edges. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">***Tip*** I adhered the foam tape directly to the the back of the embossed frame, then applied clear glue (Beacon Fabri-Tac) to top the foam tape, so when I set the embossed frame onto the red base, I can adjust it so that it's perfectly centered and the wet glue will set in a few minutes to continue working. Just make sure to adhere the blue sky piece before adding the embossed frame.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Christmas sentiment is cut from the same green used for the foliage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA2Bf_e1arR-ICI5MujTg9M54qu-Mr4mkD-SCB0uG10kNlDI_zCNpS9uXAryTDQf4v61GTq6t3xQPSIs56fy3vJjP39iYqVTh5gvCpLYeHOa2PgCB-ycHGyMajRvDQqKQ6CZsyQnrBHnu1wg480XyFKQmlh1K7bfI39ZX_xu4JzM3xXIYcgBgfYjZmEA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA2Bf_e1arR-ICI5MujTg9M54qu-Mr4mkD-SCB0uG10kNlDI_zCNpS9uXAryTDQf4v61GTq6t3xQPSIs56fy3vJjP39iYqVTh5gvCpLYeHOa2PgCB-ycHGyMajRvDQqKQ6CZsyQnrBHnu1wg480XyFKQmlh1K7bfI39ZX_xu4JzM3xXIYcgBgfYjZmEA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The scene was created after the embossed label frame was in place. I just used tweezers to help place everything. Because the frame is adhered on the outside edges, it gave me room to tuck the pieces in place since the inside edges were not adhered.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After creating the scene, I added the holly and sentiment around the outside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a>. 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Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg0" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1240 Winter Label Motifs - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvfx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1240 Winter Label Motifs - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvfy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder - Spellbinders</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3vd" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-462 Silent Night Make a Scene - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvfz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-462 Silent Night Make a Scene - Spellbinders</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sizzix - Surfacez Collection - 8 x 11.5 - Pearl and Glitter Cardstock Pack - Festive Colors - 60 Pack (Glitter and Pearl White)</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvg8" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sizzix - Making Essentials Collection - 60 Pack - Cardstock Sheets - Neutrals</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stash - Patterned Papers</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink:</span></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvga" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Frayed Burlap</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpar" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Forest Moss</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini Kit - Fourteen (Hickory Smoke; Ground Espresso)</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgg" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kuretake - ZIG - Memory System - Wink of Stella II - Clear</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch </span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pvgj" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Repositionable Adhesive Dots Roller</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1; Fabri-Tac</span></li></ul></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</span></a></li></ul></div><div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view my card. 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This could be used for a graduation, new job or any new endeavor one may be entering. The sweet sentiment is from the coordinating Seasonal Motif Sentiments Stamp Set (STP-150). I also die cut the lovely background medallion using the </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Circle Meets Square Set (</span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">S5-491).</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To learn more about the techniques used to create this shabby mixed media card including the gorgeous flowers and lovely butterfly, be sure to scroll down to view my 'Tips and Techniques' section below.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_U8zcSkdWXvF9oLxqvXh2KpIfO_c_6YK9hKpupAQ8LYnBhN-zZ-npSBFIeGug3oIy-KOFpwo_Z6zvino9T9-KnaKYUmEu74dknVIvmXYm-RwSXR-TXTQmOW9WWj83YBgQj0kIxVA4dsYNsp_8fb4cY7pPCZuY135VoGo6EDHkhzlDFEJuP5X-vWeFNQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_U8zcSkdWXvF9oLxqvXh2KpIfO_c_6YK9hKpupAQ8LYnBhN-zZ-npSBFIeGug3oIy-KOFpwo_Z6zvino9T9-KnaKYUmEu74dknVIvmXYm-RwSXR-TXTQmOW9WWj83YBgQj0kIxVA4dsYNsp_8fb4cY7pPCZuY135VoGo6EDHkhzlDFEJuP5X-vWeFNQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This 6x6" card is created using older papers from my stash from a 6x6" paper pad, so the colors coordinate beautifully. I often add a frame around the edges of my card, but the focal base paper has a beautifully drawn frame around the edges, so I didn't feel that a border was needed here. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyrIM3P7gPyu2NUSH5-73aAqNuN9CrzCBWEP1BOp0QPtJFZ-xbCqettNim9nCgVg4NJQ3oRC2ecmKJfzPe86oB1PdraCfn5KzSP34-hkqHRSZiv8B90Tpr68TbGXzCEx6Dly8tWQ8p11ZnORCgmPphZN94G-s4uDzM-cytPtoa-8rfrp0hL-Q9dK-MGA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyrIM3P7gPyu2NUSH5-73aAqNuN9CrzCBWEP1BOp0QPtJFZ-xbCqettNim9nCgVg4NJQ3oRC2ecmKJfzPe86oB1PdraCfn5KzSP34-hkqHRSZiv8B90Tpr68TbGXzCEx6Dly8tWQ8p11ZnORCgmPphZN94G-s4uDzM-cytPtoa-8rfrp0hL-Q9dK-MGA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What a sweet sentiment from the Seasonal Motif Sentiments (STP-150) stamp set. It is stamped onto smooth white cardstock with permanent ink. Once the ink was dry, I colored it with Scattered Straw Distress Ink using an ink blending brush. To anchor the sentiment, a tiny die cut blossom and leaves are added below to fill in this space beautifully. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While this die set is focused on spring, the label and lattice pieces could be a focal point for any occasion or season. I like an organic feel to my die cuts, so randomly added Bundled Sage; Iced Spruce, and Speckled Egg to the lattice and Victorian Velvet just to the edges of the pink layer. This label layer is popped up by adhering with foam squares in the center leaving the edges free to tuck flowers under.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This die set works well for adding a focal element like this butterfly. You could use a pre-made embellishment of your choice. Here I stamped a butterfly from the Tim Holtz Botanic Collage set onto the smooth side of Distress Watercolor Paper with permanent black ink then colored it using coordinating distress inks. I smooshed an ink pad onto my craft mat and picked up the ink with a fine tip paint brush to apply the ink. Once colored, I fussy cut the image. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">***Tip*** The antenna are too thin to cut out, so leave a bit of a margin around them, then go back with a black marker and color them in. I also use the marker around the edges so the white core of the paper didn't show. I use the marker from the back side for this edging, so I don't slip and color onto the stamped image.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFixt6ZUdmZO7SmjG_Nsg1V66nkXqpNn0wu0DrfE4cBI4SSAUT_1ebned3p8ieIFYTXeu4fSWB5aKH4tGGPpPwm9_MH8HUu2oXTbEe5c7EBlxUJseuSFG4FjGI2LLY9hdEQZ_D9z3OqLwcQO9Vw4rqUezb_-HHjkEZRSwL-9UT8LJ3ABCutGzJZlENfw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFixt6ZUdmZO7SmjG_Nsg1V66nkXqpNn0wu0DrfE4cBI4SSAUT_1ebned3p8ieIFYTXeu4fSWB5aKH4tGGPpPwm9_MH8HUu2oXTbEe5c7EBlxUJseuSFG4FjGI2LLY9hdEQZ_D9z3OqLwcQO9Vw4rqUezb_-HHjkEZRSwL-9UT8LJ3ABCutGzJZlENfw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The flowers included in this die set are just so sweet. After die cutting, I brushed the base of each petal with Scattered Straw Ink and a little Victorian Velvet ink around the edges. The foliage is inked around the edges with Bundled Sage. This gives definition to make them more visible against the busy background.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">***Tip*** I find that tweezers help me place these intricate blossoms.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKdjoUaXEd3H7CDHNUEdppENHpa7GhBTMcJ7M_Q4q-PkfPBMEepMXUBkIePKkXx0R-DIzC-0mQYWZq6x_ztJ_HYlBe_Iv-9x9EEzx_ke3IBiMV1Nw2w1hh0Wff7sSiE7Zta4E4mEudNs6fDAyyInP0tm-vrRNG2aSNGA6mrsdHELW2jreHNzoUQ_6Rlw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKdjoUaXEd3H7CDHNUEdppENHpa7GhBTMcJ7M_Q4q-PkfPBMEepMXUBkIePKkXx0R-DIzC-0mQYWZq6x_ztJ_HYlBe_Iv-9x9EEzx_ke3IBiMV1Nw2w1hh0Wff7sSiE7Zta4E4mEudNs6fDAyyInP0tm-vrRNG2aSNGA6mrsdHELW2jreHNzoUQ_6Rlw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another blossom is added to the other side as well as a few sprigs of foliage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Texture is added around the bottom nestled around the blossoms and over the medalion. Matte Soft Gel Medium is used to add the peachy prills and white gold microbeads to add some bling.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've tucked in number and label snippets from Tim Holtz Idea-ology. You can see a couple of them in this shot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS__pGHl4cqA7OlLnH-H14l5QMWrny60EdOaW_uVVqOse36R8y4nb_mJ2eiHSQltr6fXsgFlLWVySPL4GonX5IMEjCFIAezf83kebILIKY0GLrvnVKE-zAwju5MeP2QGPepvFU7Z8bNbBA23dmyU94cLP_5M9uay6_Y33UgxgO4YDXQ0wpKFfZB4fOpw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS__pGHl4cqA7OlLnH-H14l5QMWrny60EdOaW_uVVqOse36R8y4nb_mJ2eiHSQltr6fXsgFlLWVySPL4GonX5IMEjCFIAezf83kebILIKY0GLrvnVKE-zAwju5MeP2QGPepvFU7Z8bNbBA23dmyU94cLP_5M9uay6_Y33UgxgO4YDXQ0wpKFfZB4fOpw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The larger medallion piece is die cut using the gorgeous Circle Meets Square die set (S5-491). I darkened it up a little with Victorian Velvet Distress ink to make it more visible. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">***Tip*** If you have die cut a piece like this medallion, and it ends up blending into the background more than you expected, just brush on some coordinating ink in a darker shade of color to help it pop. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="background-color: white; color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a> and <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=2987877&m=70661&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Spellbinders</a><span style="background-color: white;">. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from the companies. </span><span style="background-color: white;"> These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with detailed Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Supplies:</span></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace:</span></u></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/spe-s4-1238.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1238 Spring Label Motifs - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfml" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">STP-150 Seasonal Motif Sentiments - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o13v" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-491 Circle Meets Square - Scrapbook.com</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o140" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Watercolor Cardstock - 4.25 x 5.5 - 20 Pack</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima Marketing - Epiphany - 6x6 Paper Pad</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pj6w" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Iced Spruce</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycw" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Speckled Egg</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfp6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Victorian Velvet</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtc9" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Antique Linen</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pj75" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini Kit - Ten (Tattered Rose; Bundled Sage)</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pj78" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini Kit - Four (Scattered Straw)</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpan" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tsukineko - VersaFine - Instant Dry Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stamps:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcw" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Botanic Collage</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/kur-cbk-55n-010.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kuretake - ZIG - Fudebiyori - Brush Marker - Black</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finnabair with Prima Marketing - Soft Matte Gel</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pj7a" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Halloween - Ephemera Snippets - Curator</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3pj7e" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Ephemera Snippets - Number Strips</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">US Artiest - Mini Prills - Fuzzy Navel</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finnabair with Prima Marketing - White Gold</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2i" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Large Squares</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1; 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This collection really does have so many wonderful designs. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Today I'm sharing a Christmas card and coordinating gift tag created with the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3va" target="_blank">Noel Mini Slimline die set (S5-535)</a> and coordinating <a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3vb" target="_blank">Holly Flourish Embossing Folder (SES-046)</a> which is also part of the new collection. The poinsettias are die cut using Cinch and Go Poinsettia (S4-960) and the gift tag Merry Christmas sentiment is from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3vd" target="_blank">Silent Night Make a Scene (S5-462)</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If you enjoy creating flowers, this card would be easy to create in multiples and could be simplified further by omitting the inking on the flowers, leaves, and card edges. I like to die cut the petals then while watching a bit of TV in the evenings, I ink, shape, and assemble the blossoms. Then when it's time to create cards, the flowers are ready to go. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below for more close-ups and all the details on how I put this card/tag ensemble together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Today's projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i><b><u>My Projects for Today</u></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Mini Slimline Card</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAv8z52PDG54e3tlEn3PnICB5uJzhme-lDSqaMdsYPzn3cG48WbvaM1mKIiND-KXfM_Hjpo4xfjNfS2CxlJsxUEqvyBiyDGybFZ4g1aHXvrIIGVpbajoYZo2xqYKOtEq1hQuyTeoHQusmNrm7aBKh2Rc6Sr02QEkDO8e7Q4pUWtN0Rza2u39dwSkoltQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAv8z52PDG54e3tlEn3PnICB5uJzhme-lDSqaMdsYPzn3cG48WbvaM1mKIiND-KXfM_Hjpo4xfjNfS2CxlJsxUEqvyBiyDGybFZ4g1aHXvrIIGVpbajoYZo2xqYKOtEq1hQuyTeoHQusmNrm7aBKh2Rc6Sr02QEkDO8e7Q4pUWtN0Rza2u39dwSkoltQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gift Tag</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0sn1U0G02slP3lM_FTW1bgSQVcjNVt_47iwM5mj2d7m0yJcTFvAeY825yF7MKDqBJX9SmPSjghUspAgz7L2ZfoI-KKSzdMLyM13u2G9EXNC0sn1OpbdAcqUEOmhgbTp5KC0bgl4YLHtu8VyofgNdqAIQTlCgQLGTIdi2TC2Z6Gii6ms8dmafxJgYRHg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0sn1U0G02slP3lM_FTW1bgSQVcjNVt_47iwM5mj2d7m0yJcTFvAeY825yF7MKDqBJX9SmPSjghUspAgz7L2ZfoI-KKSzdMLyM13u2G9EXNC0sn1OpbdAcqUEOmhgbTp5KC0bgl4YLHtu8VyofgNdqAIQTlCgQLGTIdi2TC2Z6Gii6ms8dmafxJgYRHg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div></div></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eleven Dies are included in the Noel Mini Slimline Frame Set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQbKrKbYSnNhDL9FQeQaDfno21zAaBxPW7SqIIj2HWQ2gdLEYJKeYr3hR-BdKZfZp31AnSquayQ0OKlhrXFkBLIMPjIf4Y-mGXAMZYsGwUSJfQc93bOe6SygrKrUg--6pX7p9p0D4VaIKzEAamZgS1ciCzlFs5OhoioBQkTZCs9NdrMmd5CPlRA-nYCQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQbKrKbYSnNhDL9FQeQaDfno21zAaBxPW7SqIIj2HWQ2gdLEYJKeYr3hR-BdKZfZp31AnSquayQ0OKlhrXFkBLIMPjIf4Y-mGXAMZYsGwUSJfQc93bOe6SygrKrUg--6pX7p9p0D4VaIKzEAamZgS1ciCzlFs5OhoioBQkTZCs9NdrMmd5CPlRA-nYCQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tips and Techniques</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqihBk_JA-EY6E8LXkkVO-Xqddd34uqXOQoIu3LUJohSUljddtZ6ONsh5O9p2OIGcNxIcY40zrZyn1ta8tQcFNWkxr9THrA4U2m9JfAZo2QJpbEbUe3BzWz4hRmRnDPC4tTgHiYR9QaOcfeisHZliT9w0dmZlYf3enhiU6e8kRQ4A9ryHvsafVIJds9Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqihBk_JA-EY6E8LXkkVO-Xqddd34uqXOQoIu3LUJohSUljddtZ6ONsh5O9p2OIGcNxIcY40zrZyn1ta8tQcFNWkxr9THrA4U2m9JfAZo2QJpbEbUe3BzWz4hRmRnDPC4tTgHiYR9QaOcfeisHZliT9w0dmZlYf3enhiU6e8kRQ4A9ryHvsafVIJds9Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The gorgeous green poinsettia leaves are part of this fabulous Noel Mini Slimline Frame die set (S5-535). I've partnered them with poinsettia blossoms created with the Cinch and Go Poinsettia dies. The leaves are cut in green patterned paper and inked with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink, then adhered to the base piece cut from cream cardstock that is also inked with Gathered Twig. The berry section is cut from red patterned paper. To add dimension, I placed a Gilt Trip prill in each hole of the berry piece. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I wanted a natural organic feel for the blossoms, so cut the poinsettias from cream cardstock, and inked the edges. Next the petals are shaped with a stylus and the layers are adhered. Stamen are pulled through the center for the berries. The only round stamen I have are white, so I mixed a few metallic paints to get a light golden brown to color the "berries." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw0dcwcuKhWbN6NEXj7iumrj_4oy6hyg-r3TTqHsGZ6icL3sGoZXT8-P7XSj_gT1ZpVbdDr4GdeRJlwP23qXo2No1TzYNs4FX-dFmPaD4zQ5HceH3AXVoVUfebi1Tcxp6C98sC5n3ooPSEcWPHZDvxguWejfG5BVMZ_lyFGySxlJRzXuLln_Rli5HRPQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw0dcwcuKhWbN6NEXj7iumrj_4oy6hyg-r3TTqHsGZ6icL3sGoZXT8-P7XSj_gT1ZpVbdDr4GdeRJlwP23qXo2No1TzYNs4FX-dFmPaD4zQ5HceH3AXVoVUfebi1Tcxp6C98sC5n3ooPSEcWPHZDvxguWejfG5BVMZ_lyFGySxlJRzXuLln_Rli5HRPQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This beautiful scrolled sentiment is cut from cream cardstock and gold. The pieces are offset to create a shadow effect with the gold.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to the poinsettia leaves, this set also includes these beautiful holly leaves and berries. They are put together the same way as the poinsettia foliage with the three smaller berries nestled amongst the leaves.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few coordinating pearls are scattered across the card for a little bling. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHsUi73BIwCvKnIq78EA1B5_SGcicyWcofPsIBmEfonY-TBjJCB4Ski5pxxvIsf_r0e_tqlN3V0Vp-iMczJXYCxrI1ScS6kuKdETzk2F9E3VGmGKFUSTa-r800qUFqJ_7cyAiuQL1_1WSvG1m-pYYf0jCqMWZ-JZrkKob2Ygf4B0jDSIKC13I2Jz1TFA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHsUi73BIwCvKnIq78EA1B5_SGcicyWcofPsIBmEfonY-TBjJCB4Ski5pxxvIsf_r0e_tqlN3V0Vp-iMczJXYCxrI1ScS6kuKdETzk2F9E3VGmGKFUSTa-r800qUFqJ_7cyAiuQL1_1WSvG1m-pYYf0jCqMWZ-JZrkKob2Ygf4B0jDSIKC13I2Jz1TFA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The background frame section is cut from the same red paper used for the berries. This pierced design is so festive and gorgeous!! I cut it as one solid piece, but the center can be cut seperately from the same color to tuck things into or in a contrasting color if your design calls for that. There are so many ways to use this beautiful set! I popped up this section using foam tape squares for added dimension.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3oPpyxMo7rm0jzgKnKxCwMWYDu32MSdfag0NGUV46KJkUYV6KY4YhIURyTFxPVqN-i_kVCMuErek9rQsK0-4zoB5YNW7AdI9NlL9rJwCRbT---XZPr17ZkPnwmccXiFE5Agen7Peh0s3bPAbV14AuEBkKmP1FU8uE3x9F6uuW5epPOKrWSbw3-PEhMQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3oPpyxMo7rm0jzgKnKxCwMWYDu32MSdfag0NGUV46KJkUYV6KY4YhIURyTFxPVqN-i_kVCMuErek9rQsK0-4zoB5YNW7AdI9NlL9rJwCRbT---XZPr17ZkPnwmccXiFE5Agen7Peh0s3bPAbV14AuEBkKmP1FU8uE3x9F6uuW5epPOKrWSbw3-PEhMQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This Christmas collection includes a gorgeous scrolled holly embossing folder used behind the red frame to add gorgeous texture. The outer edges are inked in Gathered Twigs ink to highlight the beautiful design.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijjYZ8z2qtkCl4u6_1SbSOIv2rN-pyYwcWIu6qUzPm1w47_fs7GCOP2PH5ZLQyuVhM-q-qHAJ6rPh3CQg9nXui7Jd9gukH5qzg9rScdcTsfzs2utHUz8PkdXj4i5tsstqBqBEOXjbrQ1qVFXdbtR0WroyIbbHxG1TT2FZCmOm-D_JTqMrenTcznh7zYA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijjYZ8z2qtkCl4u6_1SbSOIv2rN-pyYwcWIu6qUzPm1w47_fs7GCOP2PH5ZLQyuVhM-q-qHAJ6rPh3CQg9nXui7Jd9gukH5qzg9rScdcTsfzs2utHUz8PkdXj4i5tsstqBqBEOXjbrQ1qVFXdbtR0WroyIbbHxG1TT2FZCmOm-D_JTqMrenTcznh7zYA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A layer of gold metallic cardstock is cut to 4x6" to frame the card and pick up the gold used to shadow the sentiment.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6gFltxPB8eOvvBhi-YyoMMAttzMJq7pgUvPN286JaY5bpbxzxKh4uzrEZGrBuXGSk9kAzES0PCLYKRWfvCG54u9COlWaOaXcx-qN3Jus3S6ptHwNZelYb1VzEWFPU1l21BDMK6DIyi69qPqOnnb33lqG6bIt0iQlfLd2v7LpRPpBOqMvxOGt7_g__xg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6gFltxPB8eOvvBhi-YyoMMAttzMJq7pgUvPN286JaY5bpbxzxKh4uzrEZGrBuXGSk9kAzES0PCLYKRWfvCG54u9COlWaOaXcx-qN3Jus3S6ptHwNZelYb1VzEWFPU1l21BDMK6DIyi69qPqOnnb33lqG6bIt0iQlfLd2v7LpRPpBOqMvxOGt7_g__xg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The base for this lovely gift tag is cut using just the outline die from thin black chipboard. The frame is cut from the same red patterned paper used for the card. I again omitted the center die to create one solid piece which is adhered to the black chipboard that peeks through the holes. On the card there was a gorgeous contrast between the edge of the red frame and the cream background, so I did not ink the frame edges there. Since there's no background here, I decided to use more of the Gathered Twigs ink on the edges to give definition.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The sentiment is cut from cream paper from the Silent Night Make a Scene set (S5-462), part of the 2021 Amazing Paper Grace Christmas collection and still available to purchase.</span></div><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1O6vnxpwgk8WqC1PkhNrOLN2NXDbXqyJbZ_NnZZIpuquMCqvJtuljnGa4ytazRl3uNTZXIz4L5D1Zna99-Bs8rxC_sM23YJ3FAUK3Fn7ScrfFcF9fqoPKkIVOP9whbMFzQ9MUCdXBzQh1kPbFbTZFP1tRdMx3IUITPeSckU1kFKT5_uQxZLt3EdIX8w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1O6vnxpwgk8WqC1PkhNrOLN2NXDbXqyJbZ_NnZZIpuquMCqvJtuljnGa4ytazRl3uNTZXIz4L5D1Zna99-Bs8rxC_sM23YJ3FAUK3Fn7ScrfFcF9fqoPKkIVOP9whbMFzQ9MUCdXBzQh1kPbFbTZFP1tRdMx3IUITPeSckU1kFKT5_uQxZLt3EdIX8w=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I had extra holly leaf pieces from making the card, so only needed to create a couple poinsettia blossoms to finish off this gift tag. You could add a hole and cord to the top to get double duty from this tag to use it as an ornament.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #283c46;">These dies and embossing folder are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: </span><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/search?q=Christmas+Flourish+Collection" rel="noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">The Christmas Flourishes Collection</a><span style="color: #283c46;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace:</u></i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/search?q=Christmas+Flourish+Collection" target="_blank">The Christmas Flourishes Collection</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3va" target="_blank">S5-535 Noel Mini Slimline Frame</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3vb" target="_blank">SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3vd" target="_blank">S5-462 Silent Night Make a Scene</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3p3ve" target="_blank">S4-960 Cinch and Go Poinsettia</a></li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Paper:</i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obea" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - 2</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></li><li>Cardstock - Cream</li><li>From my Stash - Red and Green Patterned Paper Scraps</li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Ink:</i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtc3" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Gathered Twigs</a></li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</a></li><li>Folk Art - Acrylic Paint - Coffee Bean</li><li>DecoArt - Dazzling Metallics Paint - Mink Pearl, Venetian Gold</li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li>From my Stash - Stamen</li><li>US Artquest - Gilt Trip</li><li>Close To My Heart - Adhesive Gems - Opaques, Mocha</li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Adhesive:</i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2i" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Large Squares</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></li><li>Helmar - 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</li><li>Scotch - Quick Dry Adhesive</li><li>Beacon - 3-IN-1</li><li>Beacon - Fabri-Tac</li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxn" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Making Tool - Shaping Kit - Black</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oehy" target="_blank">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Sidekick - Starter Kit - Black</a></li></ul></div><div style="font-size: large;"><br /></div><div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; 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I treasure your comments.</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">~ Blessings ~</span></i></b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-11980119635873447262022-09-05T09:12:00.001-04:002022-09-05T09:36:34.450-04:00Amazing Paper Grace September 2022 Die of the Month: Pop Up 3D Vignette Bubble Gum Machine<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc19uTbadi0y1I5ioOmLKO9LhmO6LkGollVs6SPhxzAFZ-j8HttYDL63vXNwS06-uNPRN79tuVuKeBDEzdQz7fwF3OAG-BvjTxJYsyPrkyXzwUkdH0pPt1Y3KsV3d0pHoajr54CtQheLC9jzbWPEv0ZBs3scJAVSwnoqU7zaniNpjvL9Wl7YKorVkXjA/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella01b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc19uTbadi0y1I5ioOmLKO9LhmO6LkGollVs6SPhxzAFZ-j8HttYDL63vXNwS06-uNPRN79tuVuKeBDEzdQz7fwF3OAG-BvjTxJYsyPrkyXzwUkdH0pPt1Y3KsV3d0pHoajr54CtQheLC9jzbWPEv0ZBs3scJAVSwnoqU7zaniNpjvL9Wl7YKorVkXjA/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella01b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to my creative space.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Amazing Paper Grace September Die of the Month: </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pop Up 3D Vignette Bubble Gum Machine is such a sweet die set. For my main project card I selected a teal metallic paper and used gold paper for the accents to give it a fun retro feel. What a fun card for a child or someone who adores nostalgic retro machines.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">My second card is a nod to my passion for industrial rust and patina. I had been stumped on what to do for my accessory project until I walked through my studio and spied a recent vintage purchase, a rusty steam gauge piece. A light went off in my head and I wondered . . . "what if I transform the bubble gum machine into an industrial steam gauge machine?" I had just the right pieces to fit perfectly to make the transformation. I hope you adore it as much as I do.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to check out my Tips and Techniques section below for more close-ups and all the details on how I created these wonderful cards including the cracked vintage glass over the industrial steam gauge. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Many thanks to Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>There are 26 cutting dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Bubble Gum Machine.</i></span></strong></div></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTgdrFMPWl6Ywihcj7wNoasHq4nUoYRMDJLYSTdJFP62iw8TjFzKhiaAmfNhrTfmfjd_jYAswOeMMWsSIfY4SclOIB7MaNcmmU3djIo7ODR2RBDkYS9uCNAPg7u4qvdN5ZYacpU8Us-Fq7NTkbUZBGX763aQIdrQ3qeHJg-4owlJbvMq53a5uSSCPkg/s700/DOMAPG-SEPT22-Product-700x700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTgdrFMPWl6Ywihcj7wNoasHq4nUoYRMDJLYSTdJFP62iw8TjFzKhiaAmfNhrTfmfjd_jYAswOeMMWsSIfY4SclOIB7MaNcmmU3djIo7ODR2RBDkYS9uCNAPg7u4qvdN5ZYacpU8Us-Fq7NTkbUZBGX763aQIdrQ3qeHJg-4owlJbvMq53a5uSSCPkg/w640-h640/DOMAPG-SEPT22-Product-700x700.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></i></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Pop Up 3D Bubble Gum Machine Card</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o7kyYmt5eZvOq4MWYii_BBym5uDL3H62-PQAbsA1LC0J1ApWDTxp1xmITDI4RmTHWRijbL9Q1R7k-zTZyPtc1IQ6-l2NaGO2XJvqToiU8-XL-4GTpJbRyiRJCyga77Jxe-ma8WJdlv-6IEyfIMxBwz31ewkMEhFj1CakB_FEtaSg_TkeVz5oTQC9MQ/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella03b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8o7kyYmt5eZvOq4MWYii_BBym5uDL3H62-PQAbsA1LC0J1ApWDTxp1xmITDI4RmTHWRijbL9Q1R7k-zTZyPtc1IQ6-l2NaGO2XJvqToiU8-XL-4GTpJbRyiRJCyga77Jxe-ma8WJdlv-6IEyfIMxBwz31ewkMEhFj1CakB_FEtaSg_TkeVz5oTQC9MQ/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella03b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Vintage Steam Gauge Machine Card</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDNC80HqIx-Ofzhn0tm_BdSXE2Wog90I2V0Qkvue6wnwJOSdHzRvTs8Utw9q-MtsVbZUvpysM5Ii4nVm-hRXOT28IpzYiHfGu5eyKfaOUPl_2wJZVD6SdBnz6-T9I2gVczvaujnZtrAucln7y-UqqLAz_kWzpcmfzaGlkBF9rcBMOfMfcMLHcs3ZcLg/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella05b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDNC80HqIx-Ofzhn0tm_BdSXE2Wog90I2V0Qkvue6wnwJOSdHzRvTs8Utw9q-MtsVbZUvpysM5Ii4nVm-hRXOT28IpzYiHfGu5eyKfaOUPl_2wJZVD6SdBnz6-T9I2gVczvaujnZtrAucln7y-UqqLAz_kWzpcmfzaGlkBF9rcBMOfMfcMLHcs3ZcLg/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella05b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tips and Techniques</span></u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQw54BMOGzi4myyU7v-CL2tHH45kk2j84BxO6NIHC8t4VZ7NthpPs8P0OzpSYZxfgyehfV9yW3S5HYiIwf8FUnwSLpXesVhBo8ZE9kZ6JYmhvfDed1lewN34_kYcKQaSuihzQUQTMN7j7ICL10TVT99l5XCq-2CJVIzWT1RMhFPNQzCRfLi4oJfiMPA/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella10b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQw54BMOGzi4myyU7v-CL2tHH45kk2j84BxO6NIHC8t4VZ7NthpPs8P0OzpSYZxfgyehfV9yW3S5HYiIwf8FUnwSLpXesVhBo8ZE9kZ6JYmhvfDed1lewN34_kYcKQaSuihzQUQTMN7j7ICL10TVT99l5XCq-2CJVIzWT1RMhFPNQzCRfLi4oJfiMPA/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella10b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I kept this card pretty straight forward by keeping with the beautiful die cut design. The fun and whimsical retro design comes from the teal metallic and gold papers that are die cut and embossed. This just looks so much like the gumball machines I grew up with. I pulled out my metallic paper scraps to cut the gumballs, so they also have the shiny gumball appeal. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I adhered one gumball to each of the spots on the die cut, then filled in and added more to make it full. On the inner layers, I just adhered gumballs across the top of each layer, since the lower portion of these layers isn't seen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThobSymngQlSpCwLazzkIMiqdrFchQbNpwaegKSXJv0V-thjAAIewh0LlYSTKc-OKTCVWlZbeCE1aXJf0_t_LPzizHYKqDSnfNabeGOHsF6SVrRq5ydEZP0ZvxJ_4bnCTwqyaP1CFVaNz1eZwzmiCW_Sh0fXD1US5_5CVsoZhivHUnVpSXUU9sczgCg/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella11b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThobSymngQlSpCwLazzkIMiqdrFchQbNpwaegKSXJv0V-thjAAIewh0LlYSTKc-OKTCVWlZbeCE1aXJf0_t_LPzizHYKqDSnfNabeGOHsF6SVrRq5ydEZP0ZvxJ_4bnCTwqyaP1CFVaNz1eZwzmiCW_Sh0fXD1US5_5CVsoZhivHUnVpSXUU9sczgCg/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella11b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The trim pieces are cut and embossed in metallic gold cardstock. The layers of the mechanism are popped up with thin foam squares for added dimension and a more realistic feel. I even added a few gumballs falling out of the opening. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The penny is cut from copper cardstock, but was too shiny and bright for my taste, so I brushed a little Worn Penny metallic paint to add the patina found on a well used penny.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJ8a6X7zT7PfrKoZZCX9bGvIEppkxofEaOrKiFXPpSGAcaybepR-lHuDtI49Xuh1SHIR75Fu7uCvImZWGjuK18IUtfogV1knHAbvbFytV2XvQaeiGamb5MDWFYMlTVAEC8EYlIx_L4rVit-Dxjqmu3Fs0btKe7E88iYhPcEQmtuqiRgtiOcCevrnbLg/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella12b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJ8a6X7zT7PfrKoZZCX9bGvIEppkxofEaOrKiFXPpSGAcaybepR-lHuDtI49Xuh1SHIR75Fu7uCvImZWGjuK18IUtfogV1knHAbvbFytV2XvQaeiGamb5MDWFYMlTVAEC8EYlIx_L4rVit-Dxjqmu3Fs0btKe7E88iYhPcEQmtuqiRgtiOcCevrnbLg/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella12b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I just adore how these 3D Vignette cards fold over so that they can be tucked into an envelope to hand deliver or as suggested a padded envelope for mailing. The card pops right back into place after being folded and stands on its own to be displayed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtl6pYVHL4IXLgHB9kqh1gXW1tSyqacQx7D9icl6GaTiPyNJo3JWN_5SSFpPd78QaeGJBrqyCqc7SN0YvwCm_mwUm6mNuQBfl86_a2wSgQ2Lj3_DMksZRewh2gZCEWWb0VLD5TJxjvJL-qWeZYnub8Mdqfu9tiE0JqDcFxSOLiWD5t5J5ICA3QCG0-A/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella13b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtl6pYVHL4IXLgHB9kqh1gXW1tSyqacQx7D9icl6GaTiPyNJo3JWN_5SSFpPd78QaeGJBrqyCqc7SN0YvwCm_mwUm6mNuQBfl86_a2wSgQ2Lj3_DMksZRewh2gZCEWWb0VLD5TJxjvJL-qWeZYnub8Mdqfu9tiE0JqDcFxSOLiWD5t5J5ICA3QCG0-A/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella13b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course a vintage bubble gum machine needs a little bling, so a rhinestone is added to the top and onto the money mechanism. There are three fun sentiments included in this die set. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhl81pWFC_loB3Nxe94uV-dE3bQOeVAi9SAg1wGGeT7FOvkZ5ddsRuUlZl-JHB9lq-kfQp_4ofilfewgaOatq2fI-IyFFx4oHSyUWnBzNixPIUkGgYju9SlVEl-uNv_f6ueoNjgb-Tjchc2K7yxDzOcsyMOqrH2zaH-3rmEfBKu8Y5oqaVrAfzyxgNg/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella06b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhl81pWFC_loB3Nxe94uV-dE3bQOeVAi9SAg1wGGeT7FOvkZ5ddsRuUlZl-JHB9lq-kfQp_4ofilfewgaOatq2fI-IyFFx4oHSyUWnBzNixPIUkGgYju9SlVEl-uNv_f6ueoNjgb-Tjchc2K7yxDzOcsyMOqrH2zaH-3rmEfBKu8Y5oqaVrAfzyxgNg/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella06b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's hard to tell in the photos, but there is a piece of clear acetate cut to fit the window of the front piece so it looks like the gumballs are behind glass.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWKdu3TyJV-yF5UFIurcD9Ifs_5W0y7MQhud31KjC19hDoHbeAXw-pZ9zWE-cgEh29oKykX_wZy3u34KKRosFNtQvEC8KgH3tiALTS2J3t74MRIf2V9UJODahh8kEfk9T8hGet-nM698TrSAiOqCAYUgZGdJwWJvqMmkb8I4SJe8vepD3X1nBdLKn0g/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella14b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWKdu3TyJV-yF5UFIurcD9Ifs_5W0y7MQhud31KjC19hDoHbeAXw-pZ9zWE-cgEh29oKykX_wZy3u34KKRosFNtQvEC8KgH3tiALTS2J3t74MRIf2V9UJODahh8kEfk9T8hGet-nM698TrSAiOqCAYUgZGdJwWJvqMmkb8I4SJe8vepD3X1nBdLKn0g/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella14b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I just can't express how happy I was to find that this gauge frame and dial from Tim Holtz fit the opening so perfectly. To create the bubbled and cracked glass front, I used a mica tile. Mica is slightly yellowed with beautiful natural imperfections and easy to cut, so was a great choice for the glass front here. I bent the mica in a couple places just enough to get a cracked look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The machine is cut three times using the insert so that the gumballs are not diecut into the piece. Once with a lighter rusty patina paper for the top layer. Once from a darker rusty paper for the bottom piece that shows behind the gauge. And one more time from light weight chipboard. The top piece is adhered to the chipboard piece for more stability. The bottom layer is adhered directly to the card. I brushed black paint on the edges of the chipboard layer for a more finished look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CLRM-aFnzIT854y5bYHFx9ZnLReoLf7Rpo3paRjpmzdULesUEcNxup8gQjsjabJl76ro-R90W9_FiGWa5vIJv8_Lt8WxhJ-lNqh8H-UHf12DdYNoDZkgokb0IcJROxOA_2PRRviog3wMrsXeBi_3Vm97k5_-Msjm1mqXHOKj9ztBohDTp1sxQ88wog/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella15b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CLRM-aFnzIT854y5bYHFx9ZnLReoLf7Rpo3paRjpmzdULesUEcNxup8gQjsjabJl76ro-R90W9_FiGWa5vIJv8_Lt8WxhJ-lNqh8H-UHf12DdYNoDZkgokb0IcJROxOA_2PRRviog3wMrsXeBi_3Vm97k5_-Msjm1mqXHOKj9ztBohDTp1sxQ88wog/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella15b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I popped up the top layer with a couple layers of thicker cardboard placed under this lower section. I also adhered two stacks of thin black chipboard cut into narrow strips that are the same height as this cardboard shim. Each one is abut 3/4 inch long. These were adhered under the top corners of the upper frame to keep the machine the same height and to add stability. The shims are high enough that the mica window sits slightly above the gauge so they are not touching.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The trim pieces are cut from black metallic cardstock and rubbed with silver wax to give a vintage feel. Most of the metal embellishments were already a tarnished silver color, but a couple were copper, so I rubbed those pieces with more of the silver wax for a cohesive look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYyDI-QNbOAMpYGx5UnaxBC_N86QLOPzFFuzdgQW7pOUxFf14xFw3lL8nIRYnWjuh2jMJv7pQ4tAxaWSbm8ee0gejtkc1vmYhLtJ2UdGdDFHR2K8nsRn9XHapvcAAqDkdekfv1CjnPZnY88_74zacWu-fU-RwV_qAGj8DXH_R99vqW3DqsqizkVxP3A/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella16b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYyDI-QNbOAMpYGx5UnaxBC_N86QLOPzFFuzdgQW7pOUxFf14xFw3lL8nIRYnWjuh2jMJv7pQ4tAxaWSbm8ee0gejtkc1vmYhLtJ2UdGdDFHR2K8nsRn9XHapvcAAqDkdekfv1CjnPZnY88_74zacWu-fU-RwV_qAGj8DXH_R99vqW3DqsqizkVxP3A/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella16b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Decorative tape is placed on both sides of the machine. It's easiest to add this tape before adhering the bottom machine layer to the card. To keep things more simple, I used patterned paper printed with a rusty patina design to die cut the machine layers. I rubbed the edges of the top layer with a little black soon Distress Ink to age it a little more.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fYxLmNOE2wws-xsG8minPLe8eq0Puz_lRetwY6ZTNkcSvevq68FF2skx5o-63cLQTMsJ6-MHVZUC9KGUTKRqL-hbcTEDnPoHnSe42TrVwX3WoVm23F2n-Z38sTPv2W3EO3CKfkLSNO5TJ5Fk2DgXgvYB4LqRpqWO3EuzyZS3xiquwYC5mu9rayDjvA/s1200/00922Week1-TraceySabella08b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fYxLmNOE2wws-xsG8minPLe8eq0Puz_lRetwY6ZTNkcSvevq68FF2skx5o-63cLQTMsJ6-MHVZUC9KGUTKRqL-hbcTEDnPoHnSe42TrVwX3WoVm23F2n-Z38sTPv2W3EO3CKfkLSNO5TJ5Fk2DgXgvYB4LqRpqWO3EuzyZS3xiquwYC5mu9rayDjvA/w640-h640/00922Week1-TraceySabella08b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I cut a panel from brown cardstock just a little larger than the printed paper base to frame the card. The edges of the printed paper are inked with pumice stone Distress Ink. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you agree that this bubble gum machine is the perfect base for a vintage industrial steam gauge! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. 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Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Supplies:</span></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace:</span></u></i></b></div></div><div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">Amazing Paper Grace September 2022 Die of the Month – </span><a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-membership/" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Pop Up 3D Vignette Bubble Gum Machine</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #283c46; text-align: start;">.</span></span></li></ul></div></div><div><span><span style="background-color: white; 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The sweet sentiment comes from the Seasonal Motif Sentiments Stamp Set (STP-150).</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I just adore these fun moths and flowers which are cut from 49 and Market papers and edged with distress ink to help them pop. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to scroll down through the tips and techniques section below to see how I created the yellow watercolor paper for the label center along with close-ups and many more details on how I put this sweet card together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG26ouNuT4xW77Dx5CW-dzyayAZ_afZjsOPNG8Xl3Ippm4mbW8IC_EGURk0bdheCvBhDFUjUe264NY3lRTd6gP1aTgoLPCExUsxNl53rua9355y0e9nIC6tkiRVXmFoYQjn9UW1OOe1UEOwWnbDJJUJnYS4DJ7nTEZihEunasBjlLIEDRZGeOxbOp4-Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG26ouNuT4xW77Dx5CW-dzyayAZ_afZjsOPNG8Xl3Ippm4mbW8IC_EGURk0bdheCvBhDFUjUe264NY3lRTd6gP1aTgoLPCExUsxNl53rua9355y0e9nIC6tkiRVXmFoYQjn9UW1OOe1UEOwWnbDJJUJnYS4DJ7nTEZihEunasBjlLIEDRZGeOxbOp4-Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I had some stamped watercolor paper that I created for the flowers on my previous project that had stamped darker than I wanted using a script stamp, but it was just perfect for the center of this label piece. I die cut the oval then spritzed it with water and used a wash brush to add a couple shades of yellow to give it beautiful color and dimension. Once dry, I added a touch of orange randomly across the piece with Rusty Hinge Distress Ink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The label frame is cut from pink and blue papers from 49 and Market Spectrum Sherbet papers. To lighten them I dry brushed over the papers using a soft touch with white gesso. The label is popped up using foam tape. This adds dimension and gives room to tuck flowers and foliages beneath the edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This sweet sentiment comes from the coordination Amazing Paper Grace stamp set: Seasonal Motif Sentiments (STP-150). I used permanent black ink on white cardstock. Once dry, I used scissors to cut it out, then inked with Bundled Sage Distress Ink to coordinate with the foliage.</div><div><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbgE3gUhsd4HWscWL1c6JpLuQf9Nml1r4Ar5NnfQWU-ub92e_ZZvL7rrZYfPc7q0y0oaF4mTMQBzkqAq5Zm4fZVo0-aLatfPAT2Sw5eIpVwgPayK_w_UPJgp2ExVOFAnLa104RGQ7TjoT1b8GDyU2KEpH6TZEu4i-pb84UsUaGN06NUx10z_OESm_kUQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbgE3gUhsd4HWscWL1c6JpLuQf9Nml1r4Ar5NnfQWU-ub92e_ZZvL7rrZYfPc7q0y0oaF4mTMQBzkqAq5Zm4fZVo0-aLatfPAT2Sw5eIpVwgPayK_w_UPJgp2ExVOFAnLa104RGQ7TjoT1b8GDyU2KEpH6TZEu4i-pb84UsUaGN06NUx10z_OESm_kUQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The darling moths are cut from patterned paper and the edges are inked to give definition. THe bodies are cut from Tim Holtz copper metallic card stock and inked with Finnabair Peacock Metallic Wax. I just adore how the copper peeks through the teal wax. This die set includes both leafy sprigs and individual leaf dies. It really includes everything you need to created a beautiful summery card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Each of the flowers is cut from three to four layers of patterned paper in blues, pinks, and yellows. Each layer except the tiny center is inked with coordinating Distress Inks. I found a scrap of green patterned paper in my stash that coordinating perfectly to use for the die cut foliage. The leaves are edged with a bit of Bundled Sage Distress Ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To add a bit of texture, I brushed over the foliage with Finnabair Soft Gel Medium and dropped on pearl and silvery blue Prills. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS8rUMyEB-b2Dm06Z1mPTqEHXbldkdOy9ri-uz0dJkbaiVpwC7u44JmGUOBtdDxP1Ex1__7ZcLDoL4dsyfhxjJ8-C_a0FzCWcFBkJ1jVRwJI6vNsMSllKkBeZK_n-7GSdqwNAPfUuAd0mjR_4AtLNszo2zHLGfP7fJ9aOrvRXOB5rijK1ABcBZq5qdJA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS8rUMyEB-b2Dm06Z1mPTqEHXbldkdOy9ri-uz0dJkbaiVpwC7u44JmGUOBtdDxP1Ex1__7ZcLDoL4dsyfhxjJ8-C_a0FzCWcFBkJ1jVRwJI6vNsMSllKkBeZK_n-7GSdqwNAPfUuAd0mjR_4AtLNszo2zHLGfP7fJ9aOrvRXOB5rijK1ABcBZq5qdJA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Before adhering the label and elements, I spattered across the background with white ink. The color spatters you see are part of the beautiful 49 and Market printed paper. I've framed the card with the same paper used for the foliage. It's also edges with Distress Ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWRJ20BHYkXMOebuRtNTK2RPK-0qolbkEN9ZSMGicoyVBGWbZJP6_ejy5tetNOkLwrEVmm3sgkhYOeKhcOs84L3cweNk3FXH1_XvutMOWW02GPBaLbDF_4VaBHpumMbzi3F-slhVDfuXKzjpxuKd9jiNQjNIl84JDrECubZhyS6-8ODDYVzkMt-e83Rw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWRJ20BHYkXMOebuRtNTK2RPK-0qolbkEN9ZSMGicoyVBGWbZJP6_ejy5tetNOkLwrEVmm3sgkhYOeKhcOs84L3cweNk3FXH1_XvutMOWW02GPBaLbDF_4VaBHpumMbzi3F-slhVDfuXKzjpxuKd9jiNQjNIl84JDrECubZhyS6-8ODDYVzkMt-e83Rw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">One final look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Supplies:</span></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></u></i></b></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Amazing Paper Grace:</span></u></i></b></div><div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obdy" target="_blank">S4-1220 Summer Label Motifs</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfml" target="_blank">STP-150 Seasonal Motif Sentiments</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i><b>Paper:</b></i></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o140" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Watercolor Cardstock - 4.25 x 5.5 - 20 Pack</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgd" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Tidal Wave</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obe5" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Strawberry Lemonade</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Sherbet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obea" target="_blank">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - 8 x 8 Kraft Stock - Metallic - 2 (Copper)</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stash - Green Patterned Paper</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Ink:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpan" target="_blank">Tsukineko - VersaFine - Instant Dry Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obef" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Uncharted Mariner</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3oben" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Rusty Hinge</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfp6" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Victorian Velvet</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obev" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Broken China</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obez" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Dried Marigold</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Wild Honey</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Bundled Sage</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">M Graham Artist Watercolors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3obf7" target="_blank">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Peacock</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd22" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Crafter's Workshop - Gesso - White - 8 Ounces</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Soft Matte Gel Medium</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Higgins - Drawing Ink - White</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Embellishments:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">USArtquest - Prills - Ice Queen; Minnie Pearls</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Adhesives:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2i" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Large Squares</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - Fabri-Tac</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Tools:</i></b></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</a></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: start;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view my card. I hope you've been inspired.</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">~ Blessings ~</span></i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn3xlStuE3e9CWXy0blpvJZ8ftpYHms_QQCDSIPlGwoQ6HroAgBUCLWeBKx9H57VJ-7p0NswD4axab-IdVRtC5fipjsVXb8Qx3CFM-k2zau3Syle85sXRh2RLJMbbHP47C5BTa32sI9MN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn3xlStuE3e9CWXy0blpvJZ8ftpYHms_QQCDSIPlGwoQ6HroAgBUCLWeBKx9H57VJ-7p0NswD4axab-IdVRtC5fipjsVXb8Qx3CFM-k2zau3Syle85sXRh2RLJMbbHP47C5BTa32sI9MN/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracey.sabella" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Follow me on Facebook!</span></i></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracey_sabella/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Follow me on Instagram!</span></i></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GraceScraps" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Follow me on YouTube!</span></i></b></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-68821911896538749452022-08-22T08:59:00.000-04:002022-08-22T08:59:22.413-04:00"My Sweet Friend" Card with Mixed Media Watercolor Flowers for Amazing Paper Graace<p style="text-align: right;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGLCdmEnQQXT7Tk_T5WpWEU5AvwizPVqdliULJ1trsrBnhIMDBl-cCOjxWlQgX3FlT4H36qtZpZxglumSE6-OflXGk8jEec4PiXSvyGKMgwtbed6FfJWpTkU2K6C2-1HA-fLGWtCYNmtv9glEOK91Naaz5XwYt8m2IrSQjs3iWumst1VE0_8xx9j80Hw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGLCdmEnQQXT7Tk_T5WpWEU5AvwizPVqdliULJ1trsrBnhIMDBl-cCOjxWlQgX3FlT4H36qtZpZxglumSE6-OflXGk8jEec4PiXSvyGKMgwtbed6FfJWpTkU2K6C2-1HA-fLGWtCYNmtv9glEOK91Naaz5XwYt8m2IrSQjs3iWumst1VE0_8xx9j80Hw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a><br />Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There's just something special about sending a handcrafted card to a treasured friend and this Amazing Paper Grace My Sweet Friend die set (S5-512) is so perfect to send a sweet greeting. This set includes the sentiment dies, foliage, and darling small flowers used on this card and also includes darling tulips and the words to create a baby card when paired with "sweet": baby; girl; and boy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The larger flowers are die cut with the Grand Cinch and Go Flowers set (S5-436) from watercolor paper that I stamped with third generation stamping, then finished with watercolors.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In the background you'll see a piece cut with the Circle Meets Square die set (S5-491) from the Classically Becca Collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To learn more details with close-ups, be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Tips and Techniques</u></b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMMRZUOhvZSwzHzHNLje5RBHRHW4hATZIdKe9T5zPDyJ_4cz3wkhWt_xp3Ykqh3v3l59GbX5eOTFzYgfkwN0dJMGr02R5rV_DhtHTWuUSwoQ83Ug-l5lJUG_AH9BZkBr8TpndmksjwsGMnqTupMoQ5rFzXUHcy377BjBBeoDwJaNMvjWf0C-natRKe0Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMMRZUOhvZSwzHzHNLje5RBHRHW4hATZIdKe9T5zPDyJ_4cz3wkhWt_xp3Ykqh3v3l59GbX5eOTFzYgfkwN0dJMGr02R5rV_DhtHTWuUSwoQ83Ug-l5lJUG_AH9BZkBr8TpndmksjwsGMnqTupMoQ5rFzXUHcy377BjBBeoDwJaNMvjWf0C-natRKe0Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>To create these gorgeous flowers, I started with the smooth side of Distress Watercolor Paper and used third generation stamping with permanent black ink to apply the script images. Once the ink was dry, I spritzed the paper with water and applied teal, blue, and purple watercolor with a wash brush randomly over the surface. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>Once the watercolor was dry, I die cut the flowers and spritzed the back of the paper lightly with water before shaping the petals and finished by gluing the petal sections together with each layer of petals offset from the layer below. (This is placing the petals of one layer between the petals of the adjoining layer for an organic feel.) I then pulled stamen through the center hole to finish the blossoms.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>This technique can be used with any dies for truly one of a kind mixed media flowers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1DhJq2hk9R56kzTJymew1E2HsuL3qT2cq8gzjIuDJt9D9GToicPSicoN5h0ws6_OZaW2DAY1c_lm51clkYoKNrxQF8MMYJzcLWwFDTDAcouby4C1tB9NFf0KoHProG2SJ8Ja2m3ReLXC681upC-1OXUsNMvamIlQmIgzapE_3gYXtJ0uuWAFMGh7lww" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1DhJq2hk9R56kzTJymew1E2HsuL3qT2cq8gzjIuDJt9D9GToicPSicoN5h0ws6_OZaW2DAY1c_lm51clkYoKNrxQF8MMYJzcLWwFDTDAcouby4C1tB9NFf0KoHProG2SJ8Ja2m3ReLXC681upC-1OXUsNMvamIlQmIgzapE_3gYXtJ0uuWAFMGh7lww=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>This lovely sentiment is cut from green patterned paper, then inked with Peeled Paint Distress Ink to add more visual dimension. I offset layered two pieces for "sweet." The bottom layer is inked more heavily with the same color to add a shadow effect. I also cut the words my and friend from thin chipboard and layered the colored piece on top to provide more stability and dimension.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>I used the scrap pieces of the stamped watercolor paper to die cut these smaller blossoms. They are simply glued together with no shaping. Placing them around the card helps tie in the colors from the main cluster and pulls your eye across the card. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7JGGr-npCAwcpoFj4UvU9alPOR-gbPC4szgMiRN2UREAEIOOzIOqYoxhDjCy1pzNcBmUM1ElEmN2q4PcPtPJVvVLfIPg8-jYG0GlYtk068VIOCUQvVX-2-wwbQ1mgSoqkQ08zPqVoowvacae5XdA1LyTi0l8GBeaWQwMbWcSBblQY6i6scuf5LKmzrA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7JGGr-npCAwcpoFj4UvU9alPOR-gbPC4szgMiRN2UREAEIOOzIOqYoxhDjCy1pzNcBmUM1ElEmN2q4PcPtPJVvVLfIPg8-jYG0GlYtk068VIOCUQvVX-2-wwbQ1mgSoqkQ08zPqVoowvacae5XdA1LyTi0l8GBeaWQwMbWcSBblQY6i6scuf5LKmzrA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>Mixed media texture is added around the bottom of the cluster by brushing with soft matte gel medium and sprinkling on light yellow and green prills. The gel medium dries matte and clear, so isn't visible on the finished card, so you can loosely sprinkle on the prills. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>After adhering the yellow background die cut, the background was spattered with black India ink. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>The darling metal bee is from a bag of bee charms I purchased on Amazon. I brushed it with white gesso, then used a fine round tip paint brush to apply Finnabair waxes to color it. You could also use acrylic paints as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMQzd8__ytccV1UZRztXUPKFQCo-0qywZgFnAVgKy8iM4xOG553B41ri8BiHGpFeJ8sVXUwnlXPRCNQM-MLSB62mBuna6UsdkVwRlwXVnQld9RSnR8ogNcdT-x8JuXI_n2b8-o3qMfF5Z4hSK2b7HOuuIrkco2hSeK7Wh7HWLcUpg5qt7hIpy38Qvv_A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMQzd8__ytccV1UZRztXUPKFQCo-0qywZgFnAVgKy8iM4xOG553B41ri8BiHGpFeJ8sVXUwnlXPRCNQM-MLSB62mBuna6UsdkVwRlwXVnQld9RSnR8ogNcdT-x8JuXI_n2b8-o3qMfF5Z4hSK2b7HOuuIrkco2hSeK7Wh7HWLcUpg5qt7hIpy38Qvv_A=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span>The little fluttering butterflies are wood veneer, but could also be chipboard or die cuts. I painted them in coordinating colors to the flowers, then applied holographic embossing powder for a bit of glittering bling. One is even resting on a blossom in the cluster.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH7T2Q_J7npT4cwAojDi4ZiJuEgnfYDA6SkDzA1y97NdaiHnhCxE_objzYGwdegu7xCTG41_RaqYEfImRZYaGMWLximsH16JCRLJoDKyBW1t3Xwkmc2i45MUMZTuSRI5y6ztWoCboVX_H5edxqLfW3auZOIwu7vbALgXO7OXP534aW8L5PmsRATKXjRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH7T2Q_J7npT4cwAojDi4ZiJuEgnfYDA6SkDzA1y97NdaiHnhCxE_objzYGwdegu7xCTG41_RaqYEfImRZYaGMWLximsH16JCRLJoDKyBW1t3Xwkmc2i45MUMZTuSRI5y6ztWoCboVX_H5edxqLfW3auZOIwu7vbALgXO7OXP534aW8L5PmsRATKXjRg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>The gorgeous leafy flora is die cut with dies from the My Sweet Friend die set (S5-512) using the same patterned paper as the sentiment and is also inked.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="background-color: white;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a><span style="background-color: white;">. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a><span style="background-color: white;">. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><u><br /></u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace:</u></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank">S5-512 My Sweet Friend</a></li><li><a href="https://shrsl.com/3mpah" target="_blank">S5-436 Grand Cinch and Go Flowers</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o13v" target="_blank">S5-491 Circle Meets Square</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><i>Paper:</i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o140" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Watercolor Cardstock - 4.25 x 5.5 - 20 Pack</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o141" target="_blank">Lawn Fawn - Watercolor Wishes Rainbow Collection - 6 x 6 Petite Paper Pack</a></li><li>49 and Market - Vintage Artistry - 6 x 6 Collection Pack</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Ink:</i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpan" target="_blank">Tsukineko - VersaFine - Instant Dry Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgr" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Peeled Paint</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Stamps:</i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o143" target="_blank">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Entomology</a></li><li>Prima Marketing - Cling Stamp - Texture</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Mixed Media:</i></b></div><div><ul><li>M. Graham - Artists' Watercolor Paints</li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o145" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Embossing Dabber</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o146" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Paint - Salvaged Patina</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o147" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Paint - Villainous Potion</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3o148" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Paint - Kitsch Flamingo</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd22" target="_blank">The Crafter's Workshop - Gesso - White - 8 Ounces</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3myd3" target="_blank">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Matte Wax Paste - Charcoal Black</a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - White Gold</span></li><li>Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Firebird</li><li>Ranger Ink - Embossing Powder - Holographic</li><li>Higgins - India Ink - Black</li></ul></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jillibean Soup - Wood Veneer - Butterfly</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Amazon - Bee Charms</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Stamen - White</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">US Artiest - Mini Prills - Lemmon Chiffon; Lettuce Entertain You!</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - 3-IN-1</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beacon - Fabri-Tac</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Scotch - Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxn" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Making Tool - Shaping Kit - Black</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i>Thanks so much for stopping by to view my card. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEy9yPLsPo4Q-CVkb2xv37-ST9LxKZouRAcMyAzjZ7BXcdPPVnnC-1z_RKd7OHu4BEY-hYXNp8OuRGQF6DRcfth8gBYzuxXUdIJ4Wu8UF1blJ1j5cRN30fqDPyIJz3rFTxN2xLdM4Waie2-Lf5jyx0OFdg2c4Un_6-N7E3IKAEQa4KErFcYZx69-CGrA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a>Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>This <a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfmi" target="_blank">Amazing Paper Grace </a></span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfmi" target="_blank">Fall Label Motifs die set (S5-519)</a><span> is such a versatile and gorgeous die set and is part of the new </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs" target="_blank">Seasonal Label Motifs Collection</a>.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My first card fits the fall theme of this set featuring this sweet pumpkin and acorn surrounded by gorgeous watercolor fall foliage. What a beautiful way to welcome in the fall season which is the favorite of so many. The sentiment is from the </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfml" target="_blank">Seasonal Motif Sentiments stamp set (STP-150)</a>. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Then I wanted to show how to use this lovely set for a non-fall card using the gorgeous label and background inlay. I layered a stamped and hand colored butterfly over the inlay and surrounded them with handcrafted flowers using <span style="text-align: center;"><a href="Petite Floral Potpourri (S3-420)" target="_blank">Petite Floral Potpourri (S3-420)</a> and </span><span style="text-align: center;">Cinch and Go V (S4-995) dies</span> along with foliage die cut using the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank">My Sweet Friend (S5-512) set</a>. The border around the inlay uses the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbc" target="_blank">Eyelet Lace Frame (S6-184) die set</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be sure to scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below for more close-ups and all the details on how I put these lovely cards together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Today's projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u>My Projects for Today</u></b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht7_dyjKN-442spWKas7w-U1PYhVI-h80-kBvtk2n26Cek0XRR6ldcMyWRBwJNavAem4LxJCKy0YnzE54nQ9J2s31K7tQFZvoCYbuI0WiBnwztZYRUxnfs1HjN3ixrwcVK00m48hSjuvWZv005F-gyAWmqpTG2vvg8cZveUP-JXRXGOiTKIXRAqu3oLA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht7_dyjKN-442spWKas7w-U1PYhVI-h80-kBvtk2n26Cek0XRR6ldcMyWRBwJNavAem4LxJCKy0YnzE54nQ9J2s31K7tQFZvoCYbuI0WiBnwztZYRUxnfs1HjN3ixrwcVK00m48hSjuvWZv005F-gyAWmqpTG2vvg8cZveUP-JXRXGOiTKIXRAqu3oLA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6IhK2Xqwb-qSv3vxk1H2yMmX-X7v3nkP4B9veNkReh-tr7Z2qxAT2xlxpiGKdYhk8UxGhWgOVHIWkcB6ZrgaK0lYf6VG5i7yRP36ZBGhK91A3lZ1w9giguLAv5MPwrvRwA18dl9j6uJaXZX9zVrWPXXqEnLZtbyoq_u57WfPrYNvhMrHjWjixWbqM-Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6IhK2Xqwb-qSv3vxk1H2yMmX-X7v3nkP4B9veNkReh-tr7Z2qxAT2xlxpiGKdYhk8UxGhWgOVHIWkcB6ZrgaK0lYf6VG5i7yRP36ZBGhK91A3lZ1w9giguLAv5MPwrvRwA18dl9j6uJaXZX9zVrWPXXqEnLZtbyoq_u57WfPrYNvhMrHjWjixWbqM-Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs/products/summer-label-motifs-etched-dies-from-seasonal-label-motifs-collection-by-becca-feeken" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Thirteen dies are included in the Fall Label Motifs Set.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLLsW5n7DGPtWNj-FWHziusB73y7KurLRIYfiAervbuFRL90KgY7_wOtTtUWxK8xU29hMnSomqTPIx9m7LNI975TyMP0NrSGckFcXHUnD7fEfd4Ra2TQApOQKEqEJ8TwFgTKqxRVh_UPeCj_fj4InUxFg8SBdanM-7g03Nyretjg4x0u8q9Q36_U0WGQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLLsW5n7DGPtWNj-FWHziusB73y7KurLRIYfiAervbuFRL90KgY7_wOtTtUWxK8xU29hMnSomqTPIx9m7LNI975TyMP0NrSGckFcXHUnD7fEfd4Ra2TQApOQKEqEJ8TwFgTKqxRVh_UPeCj_fj4InUxFg8SBdanM-7g03Nyretjg4x0u8q9Q36_U0WGQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifULGP5YxrA4fOkmw1XPYn21DhxnTmz7Ebbh84YHmy6ZeT7rWodVlEkuwFhivKDNYeGOpqrDDBKsS5zUN3wtybehVmyZCQxnmDK_rXyk2bwRClxK2uNDmuenYiTZeOUL8m-krDBfdSzQ4KzYpSbyjWn_OjLw-i8eKUoLy0xigCD5OTbEwzMePBjuQzng" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifULGP5YxrA4fOkmw1XPYn21DhxnTmz7Ebbh84YHmy6ZeT7rWodVlEkuwFhivKDNYeGOpqrDDBKsS5zUN3wtybehVmyZCQxnmDK_rXyk2bwRClxK2uNDmuenYiTZeOUL8m-krDBfdSzQ4KzYpSbyjWn_OjLw-i8eKUoLy0xigCD5OTbEwzMePBjuQzng=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I layered fall orange, yellow and red color mists onto watercolor paper and die cut it to create these amazing fall leaves. I just adore the organic feel these grungy colors create. The berries are die cut from the same paper, then rubbed with red distress inks to deepen the color. The berry branch is also cut from this paper. The stems are colored brown, and the berry section is left in the original color so that the tips of the berries are this lovely fall orange color. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8mCtOr5Pf6M5yuhR1ug34fOWcODjOk0jaRbLJNJ9RwEmXlqL4rfAcj_H_x0fk3VVgc6tBylvjW7LFjqQp-BsMhW-QBuYxMrY4HKPJ6YJ95b8xLmRklHjdtUz9BprH_-nJzVQyZXn9OIL8qBjn7tOm0ldi5cQxkRc73C_wIhB2zEm837TvNlTxxNbCxw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8mCtOr5Pf6M5yuhR1ug34fOWcODjOk0jaRbLJNJ9RwEmXlqL4rfAcj_H_x0fk3VVgc6tBylvjW7LFjqQp-BsMhW-QBuYxMrY4HKPJ6YJ95b8xLmRklHjdtUz9BprH_-nJzVQyZXn9OIL8qBjn7tOm0ldi5cQxkRc73C_wIhB2zEm837TvNlTxxNbCxw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beautiful fall color patterned papers are die cut to create the pumpkin, acorn, label and inlay as well as for the background layers. The edges are inked where appropriate to help give definition. The fall sentiment from the <span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nfml" target="_blank">Seasonal Motif Sentiments Clear Stamp Set (STP-150)</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">is stamped with brown permanent ink onto white cardstock, then colored with distress inks.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUEiqfJo2a1gUv47TP3dtaNX-D4e1lQvyoZ23acLC_bV_ov-rBC-fWq-Xq0hwknELsxHIFNdgARroxLIsZj007LwHCECc3TN51qwmxD980_yctBUx-FOvzbaMhXLM_5NBJh8lEyz1gU8BZpLuBj_eKNbdZc3PnbdVf9oEtOjtrCuDFNQidaHxPE0WBSQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUEiqfJo2a1gUv47TP3dtaNX-D4e1lQvyoZ23acLC_bV_ov-rBC-fWq-Xq0hwknELsxHIFNdgARroxLIsZj007LwHCECc3TN51qwmxD980_yctBUx-FOvzbaMhXLM_5NBJh8lEyz1gU8BZpLuBj_eKNbdZc3PnbdVf9oEtOjtrCuDFNQidaHxPE0WBSQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a>One final shot of this beautiful fall card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7gIqDX3raek0fwC0IPMTQaLrvQ-wOzzPqN-9f76GPxsrZTQzyqAmGFXAXDDNhKtBaX8nZf402c75lRs_BnQsmojwKWskxfHUHYvr-kf15y968qbZ094QFofZPfzpAxSWH22CFHAvN4Pjgi_ZF6TKFZAG_8fPj-PF7mZjM7vWJ5arY6UHcwj7ntqSdvw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7gIqDX3raek0fwC0IPMTQaLrvQ-wOzzPqN-9f76GPxsrZTQzyqAmGFXAXDDNhKtBaX8nZf402c75lRs_BnQsmojwKWskxfHUHYvr-kf15y968qbZ094QFofZPfzpAxSWH22CFHAvN4Pjgi_ZF6TKFZAG_8fPj-PF7mZjM7vWJ5arY6UHcwj7ntqSdvw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've used beautiful summery patterned papers to cut daisies using the <span>Cinch and Go V </span><span>die set </span><span>(S4-995) paired with smaller flowers die cut with the </span><span>Petite Floral Potpourri set (S3-420). The flowers are shaped and centered with gold stamen. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This sweet sentiment pairs beautifully with the lovely butterfly and is stamped onto white cardstock and colored with distress inks to coordinate with the background. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnXlCM0FoJGlrUpHGPRcq9OfTJayebT9V7yiD9_87a_DRhXthL9dGsYFAdhoKX_b1iWjrG7OfuTb78u47iwbrEsDLdJT-mmvf2zHfwJXOFUcz6zjYguPeMB3e9OA2UYrUu6kXnPrt0-W1sU0u_WFJm3KWlFxiPmIOWQqoyEosBRnMc_Y2vgIbncWBrgg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="1127" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnXlCM0FoJGlrUpHGPRcq9OfTJayebT9V7yiD9_87a_DRhXthL9dGsYFAdhoKX_b1iWjrG7OfuTb78u47iwbrEsDLdJT-mmvf2zHfwJXOFUcz6zjYguPeMB3e9OA2UYrUu6kXnPrt0-W1sU0u_WFJm3KWlFxiPmIOWQqoyEosBRnMc_Y2vgIbncWBrgg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This beautiful foliage is die cut with the <span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank">My Sweet Friend set (S5-512)</a> from white cardstock and colored randomly with distress ink. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The background paper is distressed around the edges using the edge of my scissors blade. After adhering the foliage, the background was spattered with black India ink. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The medallion in the center of the flowers was silver. I brushed it with white gesso then applied Finnabair waxes to color this beautiful piece. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prills are scattered below the floral cluster to add texture. I brushed the area with Finnabair Matte Soft Gel Medium, then loosely scattered the prills over the wet medium. The gel dries matte and perfectly clear, so is not visible once dry. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglESSCWvuQewcI6kkkPo2N1IXdOWezsNui7HF3MTn4u4kN2vumQT3YM4BOO3_InL-qTHMOZgRAR1jN3Bbtb4XoqyTj91296_-CBq_V3M5PzI-YUu5W8aofdRs0dCZr9OkwSul9EzNKb7IAXWm_nxfg7Ff9AhATksSh2LwpJ9ntONqc4SUm3WUhpl5PlQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglESSCWvuQewcI6kkkPo2N1IXdOWezsNui7HF3MTn4u4kN2vumQT3YM4BOO3_InL-qTHMOZgRAR1jN3Bbtb4XoqyTj91296_-CBq_V3M5PzI-YUu5W8aofdRs0dCZr9OkwSul9EzNKb7IAXWm_nxfg7Ff9AhATksSh2LwpJ9ntONqc4SUm3WUhpl5PlQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This inlay piece is just so gorgeous and particularly striking in red. The outer layer is die cut using a die from the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbc" target="_blank">Eyelet Lace Frame set (S6-184)</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The gorgeous butterfly is stamped, then colored with distress inks by pressing the ink pad onto my craft mat and picking up the ink with a round fine tip paint brush to color the lovely image. The butterfly is fussy cut to layer over the inlay. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;">The Seasonal Label Motifs Availability:</strong><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: </span><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">The Seasonal Label Motifs Collection</a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace:</span></u></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs/products/summer-label-motifs-etched-dies-from-seasonal-label-motifs-collection-by-becca-feeken" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">S5-519 Fall Label Motifs</span></a></li><li><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs/products/seasonal-motif-sentiments-clear-stamp-set-from-seasonal-label-motifs-collection-by-becca-feeken" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">STP-150 Seasonal Motif Sentiments Clear Stamp Set</span></a></li><li><a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs" rel="noreferrer" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">The Seasonal Label Motifs Collection</a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbc" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">S6-184 Eyelet Lace Frame</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbe" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">S5-512 My Sweet Friend</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbf" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">S3-420 Petite Floral Potpourri</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-995 Cinch and Go V</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbk" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Prima - Art Philosophy - 12 x 12 Watercolor Paper Pad</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbs" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Specialty Stamping Paper</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Patterned Papers - from my stash (BoBunny; Blue Fern Studios; Cosmos Cricket; We R Memory Keepers)</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink</span></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbv" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Fired Brick</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtc3" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Gathered Twigs</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgt" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Shabby Shutters</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtc9" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Antique Linen</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcb" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Vintage Photo</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcc" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Rustic Wilderness</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpav" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pumice Stone</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtci" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Seedless Preserves</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads: Picked Raspberries; Hickory Smoke; Ground Espresso; Bundled Sage</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcn" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Archival Ink - 4 Pack (Vintage Photo)</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpan" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Tsukineko - VersaFine - Instant Dry Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stamps:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcw" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Stamp Set - Botanic Collage</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcy" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Stamp Set - Tiny Text</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtd3" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Crackling Campfire</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtwy" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Crackling Campfire</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtx2" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Spray - Ripe Persimmon</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lindy's Gang - Starburst: Red Hot Poker Orange; Canna Lily Burnt Orange; California poppy Gold; Autumn Maple Crimson</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lindy's Gang - Moon Shadow Mist: Incandescent Copper</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxc" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Indian Pink</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Firebird</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Higgins ~ Drawing Ink</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair - Soft Matte Gel</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finnabair with Prima ~ Melange Art Pebbles - Sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Momenta ~ Metal Stickers - Mini Medallion</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">US Artiest ~ Mini Drills - Taken for Granite</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon ~ Fabri-Tac</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon ~ 3-IN-1</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch x 32 Feet - 1 Roll</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools:</span></u></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtxn" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Making Tool - Shaping Kit - Black</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">For more The Seasonal Label Motifs Collection Inspiration</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas using <a href="https://spellbinderspaperarts.com/collections/seasonal-label-motifs" rel="noreferrer" style="background: transparent; 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I wanted to show a different way to use them, so place the backgrounds into panels rather than using them as cut outs. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I created mixed media papers to die cut to add visual texture, so be sure to </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">scroll down through the Tips and Techniques section below where I share all the details on how I created this summery ensemble.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Many thanks to Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project!</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-style: italic;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are 13 cutting dies included in the Peekaboo Trellis Panels.</span></u></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hugs Slimline Card</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgg8scPNSQZeyr8ZYNqbc_ubpc_3qto2eWHgwa5-DShXdG2Z8cZJ0_hzSO0CdkqlAy6vHoxQHOkw8WRPFNjofFgLxPqaAFGYWb_joVvjV5vyku8jUx1jsSkrPEGGyeOTmT0M39ocL-A5H_O1E0vhzbb44uC2RT8H6G_fhKxC4AIjrShAJmm2RE0njdsKw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgg8scPNSQZeyr8ZYNqbc_ubpc_3qto2eWHgwa5-DShXdG2Z8cZJ0_hzSO0CdkqlAy6vHoxQHOkw8WRPFNjofFgLxPqaAFGYWb_joVvjV5vyku8jUx1jsSkrPEGGyeOTmT0M39ocL-A5H_O1E0vhzbb44uC2RT8H6G_fhKxC4AIjrShAJmm2RE0njdsKw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media Peekaboo Bookmark</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYRxqR5w01_laFaxk187dzwYO6MdJk9i7i-9i6Qh63nAmx20ieSdDO1Dx2U1Bi6tkXsI74EBgzFDylq2Z9iH17iEAGhJ9NSzewaX_C7_bjVfdMTGGH46zl4C3ExUdB-fzlUQKBBP62s274L2NAyAa3wZo_wWdIbfhGY_Lm9ypjXX3LbePBmIs-DGmP3w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYRxqR5w01_laFaxk187dzwYO6MdJk9i7i-9i6Qh63nAmx20ieSdDO1Dx2U1Bi6tkXsI74EBgzFDylq2Z9iH17iEAGhJ9NSzewaX_C7_bjVfdMTGGH46zl4C3ExUdB-fzlUQKBBP62s274L2NAyAa3wZo_wWdIbfhGY_Lm9ypjXX3LbePBmIs-DGmP3w=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tips and Techniques</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5gxvITbZJyullrvLb4x8flCH9SazfQEWknQH-Ea8VklZvmxq4NMz3ZFPkWgdbXUXFd9SiTbOnHEN_8pyw3idpuCR2HcmoSe3avzTtiaZZNRsfD8HouXUBvZziKynLDAJgAkTQiC2Wa5T4B1yJWAdpm9E85OnXnMV79Z-jQNjj-wj1VNUEjTXR_r6gXA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5gxvITbZJyullrvLb4x8flCH9SazfQEWknQH-Ea8VklZvmxq4NMz3ZFPkWgdbXUXFd9SiTbOnHEN_8pyw3idpuCR2HcmoSe3avzTtiaZZNRsfD8HouXUBvZziKynLDAJgAkTQiC2Wa5T4B1yJWAdpm9E85OnXnMV79Z-jQNjj-wj1VNUEjTXR_r6gXA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I used a pale summery sea green to cut out the leafy peekaboo panel which for this card becomes lovely background texture. I found that the Fluted Classics Slimline die (S6-186) are a perfect fit for this panel and used them to form a frame around the panel. The outer frame is popped up with foam tape for dimension. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The hugs sentiment that is included in this Peekaboo Trellis Panels set is cut from pink patterned paper and inked to darken it so that it pops. The tag that it sits on is cut from the Perfect Harmony Notecard Embellishments set (S4-1149). To finish the tag the edges are inked for definition and a hardware head is dry brushed with white gesso and adhered to the tag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU7q_8ySRFWSfAa9YqsPsabwWKXEBYZZyLNJe6fjAz2csVdN7w4wS4ece0ydcn-1pcGMAyvRa3exOnJslHjr31Tp2gfmaqICpO2R6si59Z5e6vrcP-YCOqzsMg_D-GbAJHFpFfva7SL3G_PtW2kkycRlqd0NuvxpTkTXWjJmteJabqjlkqQswUfDojkg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU7q_8ySRFWSfAa9YqsPsabwWKXEBYZZyLNJe6fjAz2csVdN7w4wS4ece0ydcn-1pcGMAyvRa3exOnJslHjr31Tp2gfmaqICpO2R6si59Z5e6vrcP-YCOqzsMg_D-GbAJHFpFfva7SL3G_PtW2kkycRlqd0NuvxpTkTXWjJmteJabqjlkqQswUfDojkg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I used color sprays on watercolor paper to create the green paper used to die cut the blossom and foliage outlines. Don't you adore the variation of color like you would see in natural leaves? I used scraps of patterned paper from my stash for the backgrounds on the flowers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Matte gel medium is used to adhere microbeads over the leaves. This medium dries perfectly clear, so you can scatter the microbeads organically over the petals and don't need to worry about shiny adhesive showing through. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh67yXQ_DapqBmrNTdvwd9BwKAiyJoqbtIVMSOYna1NRSac-xdOdYEe7GF2m3LqZ4P_GPvRP_HdOXZPg7hrho_I7hESB2bJJ3FR4IwMnTUuD_5Nx14fxson9rWVqF3zFLxi_kTr4ci3_UCl6cpsG7tjR8M5hvmgo9KIWPMr5VxNbWZjkJwuEAcaYlAaDg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh67yXQ_DapqBmrNTdvwd9BwKAiyJoqbtIVMSOYna1NRSac-xdOdYEe7GF2m3LqZ4P_GPvRP_HdOXZPg7hrho_I7hESB2bJJ3FR4IwMnTUuD_5Nx14fxson9rWVqF3zFLxi_kTr4ci3_UCl6cpsG7tjR8M5hvmgo9KIWPMr5VxNbWZjkJwuEAcaYlAaDg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've added a few tags, butterflies, flowers, and mushrooms from the Tim Holtz Field Notes regular and snippets packs to add layers of dimension and enhance the summery feel of this card. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOtMIDeHAH_ktCpSw16--DQ4F4sY06jVpQr890g4rDtGxGhYWLxpbtcPQjiccG6orIdWPEtI4W1zYWkWwKmZePG423q1Vt3nFFqBxE8HsYcBQ9UgrZEyN9vZWo7OP4YndNJdBhOyo291BROKck_rMc8Wr0sj156Js9HIy3HHiybWNtpfsoS6w9FubhRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOtMIDeHAH_ktCpSw16--DQ4F4sY06jVpQr890g4rDtGxGhYWLxpbtcPQjiccG6orIdWPEtI4W1zYWkWwKmZePG423q1Vt3nFFqBxE8HsYcBQ9UgrZEyN9vZWo7OP4YndNJdBhOyo291BROKck_rMc8Wr0sj156Js9HIy3HHiybWNtpfsoS6w9FubhRg=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One final view of this lovely summery card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPM2H_QPMPw06iyXbCk6q13QTkcZCieqx18LHavcVraMZPzEuRFqSn3cn7WK6E6EW-8RJUxys56ezUCplQZQq9f2RFCTya_r6x0RlMFKd-t7veIGngZzW0QWlLQ1mE77CybYV705h7bxSBzdlI9rYdN7nO1PGYZ3gT1P_w5v5jWaXHr7Pkrmtmg_gUIQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPM2H_QPMPw06iyXbCk6q13QTkcZCieqx18LHavcVraMZPzEuRFqSn3cn7WK6E6EW-8RJUxys56ezUCplQZQq9f2RFCTya_r6x0RlMFKd-t7veIGngZzW0QWlLQ1mE77CybYV705h7bxSBzdlI9rYdN7nO1PGYZ3gT1P_w5v5jWaXHr7Pkrmtmg_gUIQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I ended up making a couple different background papers with my sprays and watercolor papers and decided to go with the darker color on my card, but had this lighter paper set aside that I did not use. I thought it would be perfect to cut the second panel from the Peekaboo Trellis Panels set to create a mixed media bookmark. I selected beautiful summery sky blues from the 49 and Market Tidal Wave Spectrum Sherbet Collection to pair with this panel for the background and frame cut with the Fluted Classics Slimline die set. I also used this mixed media piece to cut a decorative piece for the top of the bookmark using this fabulous die from the Primrose Heart Facade set (S5-484).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfSi16UW6W3QOs3KDpACsoWpJLIw5IOzUTKosmciZEiGZ-b-T-ziN00votY9cd0MIuhIJivjoDbsl3csBvqEowB8bDS5pYC-vTj8zy-VHCnWgdiErEUrNJoefFT0bAeT9rzx45QBwITJ9B37x4985aPF6i_ObHGoFk5ixOi1o0AdnqTrhr91YWKwjTrw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfSi16UW6W3QOs3KDpACsoWpJLIw5IOzUTKosmciZEiGZ-b-T-ziN00votY9cd0MIuhIJivjoDbsl3csBvqEowB8bDS5pYC-vTj8zy-VHCnWgdiErEUrNJoefFT0bAeT9rzx45QBwITJ9B37x4985aPF6i_ObHGoFk5ixOi1o0AdnqTrhr91YWKwjTrw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One final look for this sweet bookmark.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Scrapbook.com</a>. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Supplies:</u></i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u><br /></u></i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace:</u></i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #283c46; text-align: start;">Amazing Paper Grace August 2022 Die of the Month – </span><a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-membership/" rel="noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Peekaboo Trellis Panels</a><span style="color: #283c46; text-align: start;">.</span></span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd90" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S6-186 Fluted Classics Slimline</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd94" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1149 Perfect Harmony Notecard Embellishments</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd98" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S5-484 Primrose Heart Facade</span></a></li></ul></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #283c46; font-family: inherit;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></span></div><div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgd" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Tidal Wave</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">13 Arts: All is Love; Frosted Life; Fly Away</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtbk" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Art Philosophy - 12 x 12 Watercolor Paper Pad</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Iced Spruce</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Christmas - Distress Mica Stain - Tree Lot</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Halloween - Distress Mica Stain - Bubbling Cauldron</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Rustic Wilderness</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd1x" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Salvaged Patina</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lindy's Gang - Starburst - Green with Envy Green; Frosty Forest Green</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd22" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Crafter's Workshop - Gesso - White - 8 Ounces</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Ephemera Pack - Field Notes</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd27" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Ephemera Snippets - Field Notes</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Ingredients - Micro Beads - White Gold</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2a" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Hardware Heads</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2d" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1/4 Inch x 32 Feet - 1 Roll</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3nd2i" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares - Large Squares</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1 Quick Dry Adhesive</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - Fabri-Tac</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li></ul><div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during August 2022, <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-membership/" rel="noreferrer" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Peekaboo Trellis Panels</a> along with other membership perks.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">View this month’s Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month! </span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #283c46; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; 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Not only is it such a wonderful and encouraging sentiment, but the font is just amazing too! This set includes the background die seen here which can be cut individually like I did for this card, or repeat cut to fill your background. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">When I consider summer, I think of gorgeous flowers and fluttering insects like this butterfly, bee, and the ladybug that keeps blossoms free of aphids. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">To learn all the details on how I put this sweet card together, please scroll down through my Tips and Techniques section below for close-ups and loads of details.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx9-pds1iD6p9MGV9asQBcgSH-IAdt7IefJFE4EJdFb5jZP0b4SJGsSO7cUviO1WR6cU_zW85jL2AgyXQY91d1HWlTVOiwIFgyzanO-f9fYMGP5KztLFNNiTdpQqTLz4neeNLoXXwj2tK9HQx6QA5Qkb6fXWtT-ylswtfWR341d6N9fo2ukvHbcj6F8w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx9-pds1iD6p9MGV9asQBcgSH-IAdt7IefJFE4EJdFb5jZP0b4SJGsSO7cUviO1WR6cU_zW85jL2AgyXQY91d1HWlTVOiwIFgyzanO-f9fYMGP5KztLFNNiTdpQqTLz4neeNLoXXwj2tK9HQx6QA5Qkb6fXWtT-ylswtfWR341d6N9fo2ukvHbcj6F8w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The gorgeous background piece is die cut from green patterned paper, then inked with Speckled Egg Distress Ink to add a little blue and to help make it pop against the background. I used 1/8" foam tape strips to pop it up for dimension. The sweet sentiment is cut from thin white cardstock from a piece of packaging, then painted with Finnabair Metallique Emerald Green Paint. It could also be cut from metallic cardstock, but to get this deep green/blue color, I thought the paint would work best here. I just adore how this color varies from greens to blues. I cut three more pieces of the "ing" letters from the thin chipboard and glued them to the back of the sentiment, so it would sit level over the popped up die cut piece.</div></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix3hlsmVDLsHep6wNjh2PM5M3zhqnHviV-AnsYEdL6D1oaX1lgk8TuE3SRlmuBDheKTFxPpwc-Zv0JTSb07ZP0VYzzQev_3JXgN1Byh3xVMo1PblvcvWwFF6wBfKHDCbKW1lF3cvZkma7FPNGXHVNBA-DKI2RBycjss8jd1q3nBL4umgBYHJCfBoKHWw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix3hlsmVDLsHep6wNjh2PM5M3zhqnHviV-AnsYEdL6D1oaX1lgk8TuE3SRlmuBDheKTFxPpwc-Zv0JTSb07ZP0VYzzQev_3JXgN1Byh3xVMo1PblvcvWwFF6wBfKHDCbKW1lF3cvZkma7FPNGXHVNBA-DKI2RBycjss8jd1q3nBL4umgBYHJCfBoKHWw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've used summery Little Birdie Crafts flowers from the Woodland Stories Collection to create this lovely floral cluster. These lovely flowers are dry brushed with white gesso to add a grungy, shabby feel. The chipboard vines are from Dusty Attic and painted with more of the Emerald Green paint along with Mermaid Teal, then dry brushed with a little white gesso.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The metal bee and ladybug are brushed with white gesso, then colored with Finnabair art waxes using a fine tip paint brush.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFL91-ehYhj75wNvjA7OtIU4u5PmJ4CZ5Oud5zGWK6ub-iZ7XjFOgwkKN3UnLvEvRyw-XQoW_9K1mUqGieciBLivxsKT8rP-Qg9DXjenpV3OBMRQOAqjuVKpMPWRa8PYBT7DI6jk9m-lC7DdanSs3gGoKLyRmGqcXtDsqutvocWLLq1-zkpdwAN0pLXA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFL91-ehYhj75wNvjA7OtIU4u5PmJ4CZ5Oud5zGWK6ub-iZ7XjFOgwkKN3UnLvEvRyw-XQoW_9K1mUqGieciBLivxsKT8rP-Qg9DXjenpV3OBMRQOAqjuVKpMPWRa8PYBT7DI6jk9m-lC7DdanSs3gGoKLyRmGqcXtDsqutvocWLLq1-zkpdwAN0pLXA=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Texture is added by brushing around the cluster with Matte Gel Medium then sprinkling with prills and chunky glass glitter. There are also a few matte gold half pearls scattered around the vines. You can see the darling lady bug a little closer here. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi74mUepI9eOlCzedvLSNQWjludJIY8cHgCUQNNAfUQMsOZ6q-96MtIbjKAMzUoEhq2qZnYWKfTKpL55HYWtJj7HPvTfBn4A0m6I_n_6XPBGLO7l2cpW-DTDVdnsvf-wSWF7da7-XDDiztG8VLHZD4WV6-HXC2_69IHJL80sqD4yqwAegQc5tO6BiBG4A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi74mUepI9eOlCzedvLSNQWjludJIY8cHgCUQNNAfUQMsOZ6q-96MtIbjKAMzUoEhq2qZnYWKfTKpL55HYWtJj7HPvTfBn4A0m6I_n_6XPBGLO7l2cpW-DTDVdnsvf-wSWF7da7-XDDiztG8VLHZD4WV6-HXC2_69IHJL80sqD4yqwAegQc5tO6BiBG4A=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Underneath the cluster, I've added a few tags and circles from the Tim Holtz Field Notes Ephemera set. The tags are inked around the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I've also tucked in a wooden button and a grey resin flower that has been dry brushed with gesso. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguy_OqmQ_-X8iwQJRC7bvBf25DiQ_BsUye6zFZOfCJ-fDomgn8q7DUcDlsN_00isVN2l1NEDSFuzLKoo-d_ukDn5wxOriFork0j9ZWMSo4f9xUd3k3h84IEFpWUEmCC-Z37cYSPCWWzIGDVHyL00jfCIchrCVP_zmB-435yNUuCOo88jYtvNQcgW-oxw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguy_OqmQ_-X8iwQJRC7bvBf25DiQ_BsUye6zFZOfCJ-fDomgn8q7DUcDlsN_00isVN2l1NEDSFuzLKoo-d_ukDn5wxOriFork0j9ZWMSo4f9xUd3k3h84IEFpWUEmCC-Z37cYSPCWWzIGDVHyL00jfCIchrCVP_zmB-435yNUuCOo88jYtvNQcgW-oxw=w640-h640" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One final view. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm">Scrapbook.com</a>. These links are at absolutely no cost to you. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm">Scrapbook.com</a>. These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazing Paper Grace:</span></u></i></b></div><div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S4-1203 You're Amazing</span></a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paper:</span></i></b></div><div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Timeless Memories Collection - A4 Paper Pad</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thin Chipboard from packaging</span></li></ul></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ink:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycw" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Speckled Egg</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mtcb" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Vintage Photo</span></a></li></ul><div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed Media:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mycx" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Mermaid Teal</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Emerald Green</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Basics - Matte Gel Medium</span></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3myd0" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Antique Brilliance - Fire Ruby</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3myd3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Matte Wax Paste - Charcoal Black</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prima - Finnabair Collection - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Firebird</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Embellishments:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinkfresh Studio - Metallic Pearls - Matte Gold</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Ephemera Pack - Field Notes</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dusty Attic - Vine Corner</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little Birdie Crafts - Woodland Stories - Arcadia</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little Birdie Crafts - Woodland Stories - Heleen</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little Birdie Crafts - Woodland Stories - Wendy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little Birdie Crafts - Woodland Stories - Calypso</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stampendous - Glass Glitter - Champagne</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">US ArtQuest - Mini Prills - Taken for Granite</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Momenta - Metal Stickers - Insects</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Momenta - Wooden Buttons</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bee Charms - Amazon</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adhesives:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydj" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Strips - 1/8 x 9 inches - 160 Strips</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - Fabri-Tac</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beacon - 3-IN-1</span></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools:</span></i></b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EK Success - EK Tools - Craft Tweezers</span></a></li><li><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mydr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer</span></a></li></ul><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view my card. I hope you've been inspired.</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">~ Blessings ~</span></i></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn3xlStuE3e9CWXy0blpvJZ8ftpYHms_QQCDSIPlGwoQ6HroAgBUCLWeBKx9H57VJ-7p0NswD4axab-IdVRtC5fipjsVXb8Qx3CFM-k2zau3Syle85sXRh2RLJMbbHP47C5BTa32sI9MN/" style="color: #33aaff; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn3xlStuE3e9CWXy0blpvJZ8ftpYHms_QQCDSIPlGwoQ6HroAgBUCLWeBKx9H57VJ-7p0NswD4axab-IdVRtC5fipjsVXb8Qx3CFM-k2zau3Syle85sXRh2RLJMbbHP47C5BTa32sI9MN/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="240" /></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracey.sabella" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow me on Facebook!</span></i></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracey_sabella/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow me on Instagram!</span></i></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GraceScraps" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow me on YouTube!</span></i></b></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6703617193484953651.post-6447358609309260862022-07-28T06:48:00.000-04:002022-07-28T06:48:43.653-04:00Summer Thank You Card for Amazing Paper Grace<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhORUbuw1CK_nJQRIbhXBSHJvr0mnIHZN2wL6mosAVO7vla_aR0rtEp49aptrrxqk_44qK8MJaSH-M_O7hZaM15XICAbpenOK-LCjzvtmmk1KBsHJ-TDDmIfB7_7xEqWYwX2oonR3irM9WfNNGUFtpJ3NDztfgjfGhzgGZo5JPgrP7clWcOrRjJ4bvd6w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhORUbuw1CK_nJQRIbhXBSHJvr0mnIHZN2wL6mosAVO7vla_aR0rtEp49aptrrxqk_44qK8MJaSH-M_O7hZaM15XICAbpenOK-LCjzvtmmk1KBsHJ-TDDmIfB7_7xEqWYwX2oonR3irM9WfNNGUFtpJ3NDztfgjfGhzgGZo5JPgrP7clWcOrRjJ4bvd6w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Welcome to my creative space!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">With summer in full swing, I wanted to design something with beautiful sky blues to feature the Amazing Paper Grace 'Thank You for Your Kindness' die set (S5-513) from The Right Words Collection for this lovely thank you card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There is just something special about sending a handcrafted thank you note. Lately I've been thinking that I should have a few more of these heartfelt cards ready to send, and this die set is just what I needed with the wonderful sentiment words that create: thank you; thank you for your kindness; and you are so kind. The beautiful background die included with this set is so versatile and can be used as a single strip, or repeat cut to create an entire background like you see here. I wanted the sentiment to pop, so cut out the background section that would have been behind the thank you.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope you'll<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> scroll down through the "Tips and Techniques" section below for close-ups and all the details on how to create this beautiful thank you card.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.</i></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><b><i><u>Tips and Techniques</u></i></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><b><i><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6Z66vDHn8RVWweGgBwGdUG_vp9hpNdorLXUA_6sx0DBu0lHWW8U9uegbjuGFpP-xTyz_CaSlxfJHeWLnWDd9zR9fhjkAcCk1YNnY0ekrWnOgXMgChZOz92s1KafPZbZU_qAiA54UZSyojqh6U5F2OFVFMwTs4SNc_-NyH9E-rPCkc0XPbAyOo-vbZnw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6Z66vDHn8RVWweGgBwGdUG_vp9hpNdorLXUA_6sx0DBu0lHWW8U9uegbjuGFpP-xTyz_CaSlxfJHeWLnWDd9zR9fhjkAcCk1YNnY0ekrWnOgXMgChZOz92s1KafPZbZU_qAiA54UZSyojqh6U5F2OFVFMwTs4SNc_-NyH9E-rPCkc0XPbAyOo-vbZnw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></u></i></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I cut the background by lining up the dies for a repeat pattern three times and yes, on the repeat, there is a line down the center of each flower which adds charm to the design. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Designer Tip: Cut the paper about 1/2 inch larger than you need on each side, so if the design isn't quite centered, you can trim it so that the edges are perfectly even. So for example, if you want a 5x7" base, cut it to 6x8", as long as it will fit into your die cutting machine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I've used paper and embellishments from the 49 and Market Sectrum Sherbet Tidal Wave Collection including the acetate leaves. The flowers and ticket are fussy cut from the included image sheet in the 6x8" paper pack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvvTnVp6Sm6w1HzVj1eEv4oskYOcsxejeD8AOP7941QB5FwXCrn8l0QTXuO9mV5skPc08Mqzrd6TL_0myYR5F1lNTTvN5vNmW5PSO6iP0KzYdRLk5VzvWsS9hW6v4YnexLF5rDSKJcfDeseQ4v9nImBnltrYEslIWIeHxT-zXwmL0kqJ6Lr9uLOWMhlw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvvTnVp6Sm6w1HzVj1eEv4oskYOcsxejeD8AOP7941QB5FwXCrn8l0QTXuO9mV5skPc08Mqzrd6TL_0myYR5F1lNTTvN5vNmW5PSO6iP0KzYdRLk5VzvWsS9hW6v4YnexLF5rDSKJcfDeseQ4v9nImBnltrYEslIWIeHxT-zXwmL0kqJ6Lr9uLOWMhlw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This sweet butterfly is also from the acetate leaves pack. The background paper is spattered with black ink to add visual texture. I've also added green flat back pearls and blue prills for physical texture as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji2F2-9nGZEr-M6JNBTEr0-wyrBXfo257f5CY6XvteQaE1CTG_jwxOVECpvrHE4LSpF_JfGszo0NP1KqEeG-N-f3lrVoNEXM_QqZZrpeF_MTqAzSy9pq4QLBzxWmzDVX7yZ-iNwHWUnm_xwaMOZuoALfCAEffQ5hrANUt01ycHKDN-nMr56O40zsF3jA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji2F2-9nGZEr-M6JNBTEr0-wyrBXfo257f5CY6XvteQaE1CTG_jwxOVECpvrHE4LSpF_JfGszo0NP1KqEeG-N-f3lrVoNEXM_QqZZrpeF_MTqAzSy9pq4QLBzxWmzDVX7yZ-iNwHWUnm_xwaMOZuoALfCAEffQ5hrANUt01ycHKDN-nMr56O40zsF3jA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">This lovely sentiment was die cut with heavy weight white cardstock, and colored with Distress Inks to coordinate with the embellishments. I used two colors of ink so that the colors would vary like the blue background paper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">You can see here how I trimmed away some of that background die cut which is also cut in white, but not inked. I tried laying the sentiment over the floral die cut since there is a strong contrast in color, but it was just a little too busy for my taste, so cutting that section out, allows the sentiment to sing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNiIvZqMmBQwpemNP0y42sIGRvUkIMPapQZRodqs48H8K9L6C2EXWa95_nnYLs9Il4XuT-NO09h1IZV2oANIo-5xCWVRubQIKjRER-D2-USusOOMGhd5c689G4GW4ONuPgkT6XX-l7GjzyVa-QNJCgXVyPIrg9fs-F8a1CF6qV1OvnEZXj2Vaox5tpnw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNiIvZqMmBQwpemNP0y42sIGRvUkIMPapQZRodqs48H8K9L6C2EXWa95_nnYLs9Il4XuT-NO09h1IZV2oANIo-5xCWVRubQIKjRER-D2-USusOOMGhd5c689G4GW4ONuPgkT6XX-l7GjzyVa-QNJCgXVyPIrg9fs-F8a1CF6qV1OvnEZXj2Vaox5tpnw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Here in the bottom section of the card you can see more of the same textures and another smaller acetate butterfly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPCF0_bAUDvWQC_ps2st0DNlqH_XKPvrwfP1Aim9Yzyf4TAg_Wu0Z9ALK-3TPxfzVE9nCQw2dvHFzwQljsoKJLSO5j70xOYaD9rAPNxhniGXStJisQUQ4GypcgDDKmBDxl38fqynqKlpyZkCvVJYDjz4_q7T0YvpfSoXAG7zjC3fLIAgVyroWYMCBMAg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPCF0_bAUDvWQC_ps2st0DNlqH_XKPvrwfP1Aim9Yzyf4TAg_Wu0Z9ALK-3TPxfzVE9nCQw2dvHFzwQljsoKJLSO5j70xOYaD9rAPNxhniGXStJisQUQ4GypcgDDKmBDxl38fqynqKlpyZkCvVJYDjz4_q7T0YvpfSoXAG7zjC3fLIAgVyroWYMCBMAg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One final view.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #313131; text-align: start;">Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #313131;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpbm" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com</a></span></span><span style="color: #313131; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">. 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These commissions help me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, which allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration along with Tips and Techniques provided for every project. </span><span style="color: #313131; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Thank you so much for your love and support!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b><i><u>Amazing Paper Grace:</u></i></b></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrg9" target="_blank">S5-513 Thank You for Your Kindness</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Paper:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgd" target="_blank">49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - 6 x 8 Collection Pack - Tidal Wave</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgl" target="_blank">Core'dinations - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Value Pack: White, 110lb</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Ink:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgr" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Peeled Paint</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgt" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Shabby Shutters</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Mixed Media:</div><div>Higgins Drawing Ink ~ Black</div><div>Finnabair with Prima Marketing ~ Soft Matte Gel</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrgx" target="_blank">Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Collage Medium Matte</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Embellishments:</div><div>49 and Market - Spectrum Sherbet Collection - Acetate Leaves - Tidal Wave</div><div>US Artquest ~ Blue Jean Baby</div><div>Flat Back Pearls ~ Grass Green</div><div><br /></div><div>Adhesives:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpeq" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com - Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch - Permanent</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpaz" target="_blank">Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue</a></div><div>Beacon ~ 3-IN-1 Advanced Craft Glue</div><div>Beacon ~ Fabri-Tac</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh3" target="_blank">3L - Scrapbook Adhesives - E-Z Dots Runner Repositionable Tape</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tools:</div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mpek" target="_blank">Spellbinders - Platinum 6 - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine</a></div><div><a href="http://shrsl.com/3mrh4" target="_blank">Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Haberdashery Scissor - 5 Inches</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by to view my card. 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