Hi there. I’m excited and honored to be part of the SSS You Have My Heart Blog Hop. Here is the card I created using some of the product from THIS awesome release….
I thought I would share three technique/tips that I used when creating this card…
TIP #1 STRETCH THE SIZE OF YOUR DIES
I wanted to use THIS die for the sentiment. However, it was a bit large for where I wanted to place it. By die-cutting it from some black fun foam, I was able to shrink it down in size by applying heat to it with my heat gun. This gives you a lot more mileage from your dies.
TIP #2 COMBINE DIES FOR A WHOLE NEW LOOK
I cut THIS scalloped die out of some black cardstock and then placed THIS rectangle die in the center and ran it through my die-cut machine, creating an open frame. I love using multiple dies together to create a whole new image.
TIP #3 ADDING DIMENSION
I just love those big bold eyes on the bird images from THIS set. I decided to stamp an extra set, cut them out and adhere them back into place with some of THIS foam adhesive. I love how the dimension draws attention to the eyes…
GIVEAWAY
Now how about a GIVEAWAY!? Simon Says Stamp is picking one winner from each stop along the hop to win a prize package valued at $50! To enter, leave a comment below. Winners will be chosen on Monday, January, 4. 2016 and contacted by Simon Says Stamp. Good Luck!
KEEP HOPPING
Click HERE for the next stop on the hop and visit the sweet and talented Sarah Moerman. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop.
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January 7, 2016
I found out I won earlier. Thank you so much. I am really excited.
January 5, 2016
Haha, those big eyes on the birds make me laugh! Thanks for the tip on shrinking fun foam too!
January 5, 2016
I have never even heard of cutting a die from foam and shrinking it! What a fun idea and something I'll have to try.
January 4, 2016
How fun and adorable is the heart shower? Love your card!!
January 4, 2016
Your card is simply to die for!
January 4, 2016
such a cute card!!!
January 4, 2016
FUN & FABULOUS card Heather – LOVE the design & dimension!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and AWESOME tips – LOTS for me to try and give my stash some extra lovin' too 🙂
January 4, 2016
The birdies make me smile.