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
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January 3, 2016
Cute cards; your tips are amazing! I never would have thought to heat foam to reduce the size. Who knew? Thanks so much for sharing.
January 3, 2016
Love the way you popped their eyes out to give them that two dimensional look; it really adds to the end result! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks!
January 3, 2016
So cute Heather!
January 3, 2016
These cards are really sweet
January 3, 2016
Great tips to stretch your dies.
January 3, 2016
So super cute! I esp. love the way you popped up the eyes! So fun!
January 3, 2016
Just love those crazy birds, and your coloring of them!
January 3, 2016
Heather, such a cute card! Love the big eyed birds in the rain. Lots of good tips. Thanks. Hugs and blessings Trish
January 3, 2016
Your card sure made me smile, Heather! Loving so much of this release!
January 3, 2016
So cute! Love those quirky birds, and great dimension from the fussy cutting!
January 3, 2016
Love your card!! Thank you for sharing it with us.
January 2, 2016
So sweet! Thanks for all the tips!
January 2, 2016
Heee I love your goofy birds! Great tip too about shrinking foam!
January 2, 2016
What a cute card! Love this love collection.
January 2, 2016
Great tips, and such a fun little card.