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Monday, April 24, 2023

Cat Birthday Card Featuring Amazing Paper Grace Dies

 
Welcome to my creative space!

I have missed sharing inspiration with you. I'm finally feeling better after a tough winter. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.

Tips and Techniques
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.


This gorgeous butterfly is an older Renea Bouquets creation. If you are not familiar with her unique and gorgeous embellishments, be sure to stop by her shop HERE. I'm a big fan of her creations and adore supporting fellow artists.

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.


I've layered die cuts, chipboard elements, flowers and foliage cut from the Petite Floral Potpourri die set (S3-420) to create dimension. 

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.  

You can see how I've inked the edges of many of the layers to help them pop.

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.

Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to Scrapbook.com and Spellbinders. 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!

Amazing Paper Grace Sets



Paper:
Graphic 45 - Raining Cats & Dogs (Retired)
Prima Marketing - Cigar Box Secrets (Retired)

Ink:

Mixed Media:
Prima - Finnabair - Soft Matte Gel

Embellishments:
Little Birdie Crafts - Beaded Blooms - Butter
Little Birdie Crafts - Micro Petals - Tan
Prima Marketing - Cigar Box Secrets #578626
Graphic 45 - Chipboard - Raining Cats & Dogs
Renea Bouquets - Butterfly
US ArtQuest - Mini Prills - Mini Pearls; Sage Advice

Adhesives:
Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac

Tools:

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out this sweet shabby cat card I created for our granddaughter. I hope you've been inspired!

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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Big Adventure Postage Edge Circle Card for Amazing Paper Grace

 
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I thought it would be nice to bring a hint of summer warmth after the recent wintry weather we have experienced recently. This beautiful card features the Amazing Paper Grace Postage Edge Circles die set (S5-539). I just adore the versatility of this fabulous postage edge collection.

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 My Sweet Friend set (S5-512). 

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. 

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. 

Thank you Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project.


Tips and Techniques
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. 

The white lace butterfly is also rubbed with the Faded Jeans ink to give it a soft blue hue.

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 My Sweet Friend die set (S5-512) 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to Scrapbook.com and Spellbinders. 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!

Amazing Paper Grace Sets:

Paper:

Ink:

Mixed Media:
  • Prima - Finnabair - Soft Matte Gel

Embellishments:
  • Little Birdie Crafts - Shabby Chic Flowers: Wendy; Nancy; Bonita; Julita: Micro Roses
  • Prima - My Sweet Butterfly Lace
  • US ArtQuest - Mini Prills: Mint To Be; Minnie Pearls

Adhesives:

Tools:

Thank so much for stopping by to view this warm summery card.
I hope you've been inspired.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Amazing Paper Grace December Die of the Month: Sweetheart Envelope & Notecard Set - Steampunk Valentine's Day Card and Gift Card Holder

 
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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.

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.

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.

Many thanks to Amazing Paper Grace for providing the dies used in this project!


Steampunk Valentine Card

Steampunk Valentine Gift Card Holder

Tips and Techniques
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. 

***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.

To enhance the masculine steampunk feel of this card, stamping is added with a grungy script and dotted squares. 

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. 

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.

This sentiment is stamped with Vintage Photo Archival Ink on the same paper as the envelope piece and edged with Vintage photo Distress Ink.

Rusty steampunk gears are tucked under the envelope flap. 

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

One final view. The sentiment is also stamped and edged in Vintage Photo Ink. 

Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to Scrapbook.com and Spellbinders. 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!

Amazing Paper Grace Sets:

Paper:

Ink: 

Mixed Media:

Stamps:

Embellishments:
  • Prima - Finnabair Collection - Mechanicals - Steampunk Gears
  • Prima - Finnabair Collection - Mechanicals - Rustic Knobs
  • Prima - Finnabair Collection - Mechanicals - Barn Stars
  • Prima - Tiny Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets
  • Creative Embellishments - Gears - Steampunk - Industrial
  • Hobby Lobby - Sunny Side Up - Bakery Twine (thin)
  • Michaels - Metal Embellishments - A Place in Time - Keys

Adhesives:

Tools:

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during December 2022, Sweetheart Envelope and Notecard Set along with other membership perks.

View this month’s Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month: 

Thanks so much for stopping by to view this steampunk Valentine ensemble.
I hope you've been inspired!

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Introducing the Amazing Paper Grace Postage Edge Shapes Collection with Vintage Shabby Chic Card and ATC

Welcome to my creative space!

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 Postage Edge Rectangles Set (S5-540). 

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. 

The ATC pairs the same papers cut with the smallest postal scalloped rectangle with the center cut with a die from the Fluted Classics Rectangle set (S5-475). This new Postage Shape Edges Collection is designed to coordinate with the dies in the Fluted Classics Collection and they look so great together! 

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.

Today's projects were created with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.

Vintage Postal Edged Card

Shabby Chic Postal Edged ATC

8 Dies are included in the Postage Edge Rectangles Set.

Tips and Techniques
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 Postage Edge Rectangles set (S5-540) 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. 

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. 

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!

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.

The sentiment is inked with Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink and spritzed with water for the vintage oxidized effect.

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.

One final view of the entire card.

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 Fluted Classics Rectangle, so perfect for a vintage fall feel.

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.

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.

The small butterfly is popped up with foam tape and this simple sentiment is framed and adhered atop the fluttering insect.

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.

One last view of the full ATC. You can really see how beautifully the two die sets work together here. 

The Postage Edge Shapes Availability:
These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: The Postage Edge Shapes Collection.

Below you can find the products I used to create this project including some with compensated affiliate links to Scrapbook.com and Spellbinders. 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!

Amazing Paper Grace Sets:

Paper:

Ink:

Stamps:

Mixed Media:
Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

Embellishments:
Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Ephemera Pack - Curator
49 and Market - Botanical Blends - Hazelnut
49 and Market - Mulberry Paper Flowers - Beige Roses
49 and Market - Botanical Potpourri - Shadow
US Artiest - Mini Prills - Express-O-Yourself
Stampendous - Chunky Glass Glitter - Champagne

Adhesives:
Beacon - 3-IN-1: Fabri-Tac

Tools:

For more Postage Edge Shapes Collection Inspiration
Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas using  The Postage Edge Shapes Collection.


I would adore hearing from you! Please leave a comment below letting me know how you will use these gorgeous dies!





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~ Blessings ~

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