Hi there, crafty friends. I’m thrilled to be part of THIS blog hop celebrating THESE new DIEcember products. I have two cards to share today…
To create the first card…
I die-cut thin strips using THIS die from THIS colored card stock. I covered a piece of white card stock with adhesive and laid the strips on top horizontally, covering the entire panel. I die-cut THIS die on top for a stitched border and embossed THIS die in the center using THIS embossing mat. I love stretching the use of my dies and getting new looks from them and embossing with a die instead of cutting is a great way to achieve that. I stamped, colored, and cut out an image from THIS stamp set and adhered it on the panel along with THIS die-cut word and a white heat embossed sentiment from the same stamp set.
Here’s a closer look…
For the second card…
I did the exact same process with the strips as the first card, but added bigger strips with THIS die and adhered them down in different directions. I used THIS die to add texture on top of the strips. I love that the die just pierces holes instead of cuts. It’s a simple way to add a lot of texture. I die-cut THIS snowflake three times, adhered them together and applied Versamark ink on top. I covered it with THIS embossing powder and heat set it to add a bit of sparkle. It’s hard to tell in the photo but in real life it is so sparkly. I finished off the design with a white heat embossed sentiment from THIS stamp set and some of THESE embellishments.
Here’s a closer look…
I hope this inspires you to create some quick and easy backgrounds using colored card stock strips and to add texture to them.
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Looking for even more inspiration using THIS release? I shared another project HERE…
I created a phone book for my son made entirely of die-cuts.
GIVEAWAY
Simon is so generous and giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win. Simon Says Stamp will announce winners on their blog on Wednesday. Good luck!
Wait, there’s more…
Use the code JINGLE to receive a FREE American Crafts Christmas Tag Kit with any purchase. Valid while supplies last or until 12/4 at 11:59 EST.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate your support.
I’ve linked to the entire DIEcember release below as well as products used on today’s cards.
LINKS TO ENTIRE DIECEMBER RELEASE:
LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED ON TODAY’S CARDS:
December 5, 2020
What nice cards! I like the interesting arrangement and color of the strips on the snowflake card! I also like that you embossed with the die. I have not tried that to much.
December 5, 2020
I love how you added interest in the background of these cards. 🙂
December 5, 2020
Beautiful cards. Love the color of the winter wishes card. Amazing!
December 4, 2020
Creative use of the Strips dies Heather. I like how you used the Chunky Hearts Panel. Thanks for the inspiration.
December 4, 2020
I just love a card that makes you hold it a little longer than usual and stare at it a while to discover those little sumpin sumpins the creator added! These cards are both that and I Love them soo much!
December 4, 2020
Such gorgeous, colorful cards! Love the backgrounds.
Thanks for sharing.
December 4, 2020
Gorgeous backgrounds!
Thanks for the inspiration.
December 4, 2020
Delightful cards you’ve made with these stripes… you make it look easy, I may have to try 😊
December 4, 2020
Love the winter wishes card. The detail pinpoints are perfect!
December 4, 2020
The beautiful backgrounds make your cards stand out.
December 4, 2020
I am totally liking both of your cards Heather! I especially like the colours & design of the second one. Thanks!
December 4, 2020
Lovely and pretty cards. I’m very impressed by your background stripes especially the second card. I like how you angled the stripes and then textured them.
December 4, 2020
Lovely cards, love the geometric pattern backgrounds, so cool!
December 4, 2020
I think I’m loving those strip dies. Your cards are beautiful.
December 4, 2020
Wow, Heather you have excellent contributions to this hop! Thank you for the inspiration! ❤️