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 4, 2020
Love the snowflake card!
December 4, 2020
Ohhhhhhh such beautiful cards! Love love both of them. Also love your other featured phone book project. So cool!
December 4, 2020
Sorry for the duplicate. I was interrupted the first time and didn’t realize I hit enter! But on a side note, your projects are so gorgeous that they deserve double the compliments. Thanks again for the inspiration!
December 4, 2020
Love your cards. They are one of my top favourites on the hop. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
December 4, 2020
Love what you did with those backgrounds, especially the snowflake card!
December 3, 2020
Love the snowflake card!
December 3, 2020
Awesome cards! Love your winter wishes card with the textured stripes and fun arrangement. And your phone book for your son is such a great idea!
December 3, 2020
I love both of your cards. The snowflake card is stunning. I’m really liking that pierced die! It adds so much. Thank you for sharing your work with us! 🙂
December 3, 2020
So. Much. Fun.!!!!
Beautiful cards!!
December 3, 2020
So cute! I love the blue card with the embossed snowflake! The background is awesome, I love the techniques you used!
December 3, 2020
Such great cards!
December 3, 2020
Wonderful cards! Love that we’ve got a way to cut up our scraps and use them creatively!
December 3, 2020
These new strip dies are so genius. I can see a huge bag at the ready for creating. Love both cards and all that great color.
December 3, 2020
Beautiful cards!
December 3, 2020
The hugs card is so sweet I want to give it to all of my friends.
December 3, 2020
Lovely cards!