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.
BLOG HOP
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Here’s the complete hop list…
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 2, 2020
I love the way you used all these dies! Your cards are great. Thank you for sharing them.
December 2, 2020
What beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration.
December 2, 2020
Gorgeous cards and I love the Phone # cards you made for your son, such a great idea!
December 2, 2020
Your projects are awesome! The phone book is so creative and I love how you angled the blue strips in different directions!
December 2, 2020
I love your bright happy colors with the stripes!
December 2, 2020
WOW! The cards and telephone “book” you created are amazing!
December 2, 2020
I love the colors you selected for the strips on the first card. Love the bold colorblocking design you created for the 2nd card!
December 2, 2020
Hi there –
Wow, do you do beautiful work! I love the Hugs one… the colors, the hearts cut in the beautiful stripes, just everything! But I also think the Winter Wishes one is amazing!! I love the color scheme – superb! I also like how you used a cover die to punch in a cool design.
Blessings on you now and always!
Lori S in PA
December 2, 2020
Lovely cards! Very creative, and inspiring!
December 2, 2020
Lovely cards – the blue strips background is so pretty, and the hugs card is really sweet
December 2, 2020
Wonderful cards! So pretty! 💜
December 2, 2020
Love the non-traditional Christmas colors.
December 2, 2020
I love your blue background with the additional die cut into it. So clever! Both of your cards are awesome!
December 2, 2020
Very creative cards, and using dies in a new way!
December 2, 2020
I really like the blues. They look amazing together. I also like the die cut dots…