Inlay with Seasonal Layers Branch

#EasyTechnique:  Diecut Inlay

Today's card is a slightly different take on the standard die cut card. On most cards with a die cut image you'd simply glue the die cut image to the card. For this card I did an Inlay Technique.

The difference with an inlay is that the part you die cut is flush with the surface of the card. You can see it in the image below. If you ran your finger across the card you'd feel that the card and branch are the same level. The snowflake is not inlaid so it sits on top the white piece.

Its actually very easy to do.  All you need is a tool to cut the shape.  Pick your favorite die or try using a punched shape.

• Die cut your focal piece (in this case it was the branch)
• Die cut a HOLE where you want the image
• Glue the diecut (or punched) piece into the hole

NOTE: You will need a backing piece on which to glue them.  In other words, this can not be a 1 layer card.

I went simple with the snowflake ornament by simply drawing a line for the string  and added a red rhinestone to the center.

This really was an easy project and I encourage you to try this technique. Check out your own dies at home. If you want to make this particular  project I have links below to the product I used.

I'll have more techniques to share in future posts. Exciting things are coming. I've been playing with product from the new Occasions Catalog (which goes live in January). Yesterday's post used some of that new product and I'll have lots more ideas to share in the coming weeks. 

Let me know you if need a catalog. My email is in the header of the blog.

I hope I've inspired you. I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project.

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PRODUCT LIST

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount - [144820] - $22.00 Wood-Mount - [144817] - $30.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751] - $33.00

Big Shot Machine [143263] - $110.00

Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] - $5.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] - $7.00

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246] - $8.50

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] - $8.50

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] - $3.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] - $8.50

Glue Dots [103683] - $5.25

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Snowflake Card with Brusho and Shimmer Paint

I am so excited to be getting back into stamping.  With the camp job nearly done I'm finding I finally have some time to get crafty! Here is one of my first efforts.

This was made as a trade card for a recent demo event, which means I mass produced almost 2 dozen of them.  One essential tool was my Stamparatus - which is a stamp alignment tool that is lightyears above the Stamp-a-ma-jig. The Stamparatus made it easy and quick to turn out 2 dozen cards with perfectly aligned sentiments.

For the background strip I used Brusho paint and Shimmer Paint on Shimmer Cardstock.  The result has a beautiful sheen and sparkle.

Here is a quick video showing how easy it is to make the background.

Thanks for stopping by.

Product List 
These links are live at the time of posting. Depending on when you read this the product may be retired.

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751]-$33.00	Shimmery White  8-1/2" X 11"  [101910]-$9.00	Frost White Shimmer Paint [147046]-$8.00	Brusho Crystal Colour [144101]-$30.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]-$6.00
Timeless Tidings  Clear-Mount Set [148936]-$20.00	Stamparatus [146276]-$49.00	Silver Stampin'  Emboss Powder [109131]-$5.00	Versamark Pad [102283]- $8.50	Heat Tool [129053]-$30.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Embossed Snow Flurries

Snow flurries are in the forecast - at least here in Wisconsin.  So . . . with thoughts of the white stuff in my head, today I offer you this. A little Flurry of Wishes for a happy day.

Simple and Sparkly: On this card I wanted something that reflected the simple clean but sparkly look of a fresh winter snowfall. I did three things to get that look.

1.  I keep the colors to a minimum: Soft Sky, White, black (sentiment) and Silver

2.  The sparkle comes from both the rhinestones and the silver glimmer paper

3.  And extra shine comes from embossing the snowflakes

Heat embossing adds a subtle but impressive accent to a project.  Here I stamped the snowflakes in white craft ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Its a great effect.

Do you have a snowflake stamp set?  There are some shapes that are just basic that I think should be in everyone's craft shelf. And in my opinion, I think everyone should have a basic snowflake set, even if you live in the desert or the tropics, a snowflake is just a basic shape.

Flurry of Wishes is available at least through May of 2016. You'll find it on page 48 of the Occasions catalog and if you still have the 2015 Holiday catalog its on page 25. Do you like these snowflakes? The super cool thing about this particular snowflake stamp set is that it has a matching punch.  And the super cool thing about Stampin'UP! is that they bundle products like this and let you save 15% when you buy them together. Cool, right?  (bad pun there, get it?  snow and cool, sorry . . . maybe my brain is a little frostbitten)

  

Anyway, here's the list of products used on this card in case you'd like to try something similar. I appreciate your business.  Clicking any of the links in this chart takes you directly to my Stampin'UP! store. Or click HERE to see Stampin'UP!'s full line of products.

Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [139732] $21.00	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $8.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

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Spider Web Doily Snowflake Card

Spider Webs are not just for Halloween - at least not these spider webs.

Stampin'UP!'s Spider Web Doilies are black on one side and white on the other.

You've probably seen them on Halloween cards like these all over Pinterest and Splitcoast

 

But look what you can do when you flip over to the white side!

That spider web has suddenly become a pretty snowflake!

Not a bad design if you're looking to mass produce a card.  The only potential deterrent is the adhesive for the doilies. Helpful Hint: for the adhesive on the Spider Web Doily, use tiny (teeny tiny!) amounts of glue on each point and in  the center.  Use too much and it will smear, looks bad and messy (said from the voice of experience). Tiny, tiny tiny amounts of glue. got it?

Project Details:

• The white circle is 2" diameter sitting on a Scallop Circle of Silver Glimmer Paper.
• Sentiment is from Flurry of Wishes, Heat embossed in silver
• Soft Sky background is embossed with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder

Spider Web Doilies [139622] $4.50	Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [139732] $21.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $7.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00
Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $8.50	2" Circle Punch [133782] $18.00	2-3/8" Circle Scallop Punch [118874] $18.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

 

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Up to 80% Savings  Clearance Rack Items	the Weekly Deals new product each Tuesday	2015-2016 Annual Catalog	2015 Holiday Catalog

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