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 3, 2016
Great idea to shrink the words!
January 3, 2016
So cheery and happy! Great job
January 3, 2016
I'm melting!!! SUPER CUTE!!! :o)
January 3, 2016
Haha, those two are so sweet!
Love your card!
Edith
January 3, 2016
Brilliant! I didn't know that fun foam would shrink when heated– great idea for dimension and stretching dies.
January 3, 2016
So super sweet!!
January 3, 2016
The trick of the fun foam is so nifty! Thank you for the inspiration!
January 3, 2016
The trick of the fun foam is so nifty! Thank you for the inspiration!
January 3, 2016
Cute card! It definitely makes me smile 🙂
January 3, 2016
AWESOME cards! Never been to your blog before really like what I see looking through that I just subscribed. Looking very forward to visiting your blog!!!! Happy New Year!!
January 3, 2016
Great tips, Thanks! Love the bird stamps!!
January 3, 2016
Awwww….so cute!!!!! Thanks for the tips, too!
January 3, 2016
These lil guys are just too cute!
January 3, 2016
How whimsical and cute. I love the raining hearts.
January 3, 2016
Adorable card and great tips! TFS!