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
How cool is that.. I never knew you could shrink fun foam… and those eyes certainly are so cute… love all the elements of your card
January 3, 2016
Thanks for all the great tips and inspiration! This is a great release!
January 3, 2016
Very cute and fun!
January 3, 2016
Fun idea to shrink the craft foam to the right size for your project, Heather!
January 3, 2016
Adorable, love the eyes!
January 3, 2016
Adorable, love the eyes!
January 3, 2016
Aww those birds are so cute, love that diecut Love, so fun and happy card
January 3, 2016
Oh my gosh, your raining hearts/bird card is so cute! Thank you so much for your blog and this giveaway. God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com
January 3, 2016
As always, lovely card. Happy New year!
January 3, 2016
Adorable!! Thanks for sharing your crafting tips!
January 3, 2016
Adorable card!! The bird's eyes really stand out!!
TFS your die cutting and foam shrinking tips!
January 3, 2016
Shrinking the foam? Brilliant! I am ready for a fresh start and think SSS is the place to start! 2016 will be my year to try new media, dies, stamp images, and have more fun, fun, fun!
January 3, 2016
Such cute birds! Great tip – must give that a try!
January 3, 2016
What a fun card! I love some of the supply-stretching tips and the 3-D look that you really captured that make this come to life. This is a card I could actually give to my husband!
January 3, 2016
Adorable! My kids will love this post. Thank you for the Hop.