Hello Everyone!

Today I am creating with Spellbinders and their Small Die Kit of the Month for March!  

This is perfect to help me pull in the Spring Time feeling, and we need it in my area desperately!

So many dies and so many possibilities...  whether you need to create an Easter or Floral card, this is die set is a must have!

I started by creating an impression of the dies i was going to use for my card design.  After I ran them through my die cutting machine I used the side of my colored pencils an added just a touch of color...

This just gives a different effect using your colored pencils!

I then ran these panel through my die cutting machine again, but this time I cut out the images...

Placed them on my panel and secured them using my liquid glue...

​Added that bow for a final touch!

To see all the craft details, just click on the video below!...  ENJOY!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am going to work with the Dahlia Mini Frame Layering Die set, but I want to stretch this die across my card base!

So let’s see just how I do this, but trust me, you only need a pair of scissors!

We want to start our project by cutting each layer of the Dahlia Mini Frame twice, for a total of 6 panels.  Before we start attaching our layers together you want to cut into two open corners on your bottom layer.

Once you have your bottom layer cut, you can now attach your other two.  By cutting the first layer you now have a guide where to cut after your layered panel is built and ready to be applied to your card base.

​Before we put out card together, let’s quick layer our sentiment.  I chose to use the Big Friend Sugar Script Die.  I used one of my card stock from my Dahlia set and Ivory, very subtle, and yes the video does not do this card any justice!  LOL…

Now let’s build our card…

​I cut a piece from black card stock that measured 4 inches x 5 ¼ inches for my design base.  I adhered one of my layered panels in the upper right corner and the other in the bottom right hand corner.  Remember this Layering Die was already set to be around 3 inches x 4 inches approximtely…  Just by cuting out a corner we can now extend this design across a card base.

With each corner filled with my layered panels, I decided to place my sentiment across each of them towards the center.

I added a few iridescent sequins just for a little bling!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

​Hello Everyone!

I back again as a Guest Designer for Spellbinders today and I am showcasing the Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken for the Glimmer Hot Foil System!  

​The Glimmer Hot Foil System is becoming a major staple in my card making arsenal!  I am finding more ways to create with this system every time I turn it on! Wait until you see! LOL

​My projects today I will feature a couple plates from the collection... the Gilded Trimmings and Lace Flippery boarder plates and a wonderful Gilded Nested Rectangle Frame and there is a matching Die set to match!  Part of this collection are new colors that are available in the foil line as well!  For my two projects today, I was pulled in two directions… soft and victorian and bold and regal!

​For my first project I chose the Lace Flippery plate and the aura foil on an aqua card stock.  Once my image was foiled, I used my paper trimmer to cut my panel down and wrapped organza and satin ribbon around and added a bow on top.  I also used the Gilded Nested Rectangle plates as a backdrop in Blush foil and die cut it using the nested frame dies that are available. Layered these using some fun foam and added my sentiment just above my lace panel.

​For my second card I knew I wanted bold and bright colors! I fell in love with the Citrine and Bright Pink foils and used the same colors for my card stock.  The Gilded Trimmings has two border plates with a bold design for each and they were perfect for my panels.  I foiled my panels using the Bright Pink on my light green card stock and the Citrine foil on bright pink card stock.

I foiled and die cut a smaller frame from the Gilded Nested Rectangle set so it could hold the sentiment chosen.  I was seeing a journal card there, LOL….  I used a navy blue card base to set my panels to add to the regal look I was going for!  Added a few ivory gems for an added touch.

​The Glimmer Hot Foil System comes with everything you need to immediately start creating beautiful paper crafting projects and is a perfect addition to your crafting space!

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​Make sure you stay tuned for more beautiful creations for Spellbinders and check out their gallery of inspiration by their wonderful team of designers. 

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am back today with another Kit of the Month program for Spellbinders!  This one is designed specifically for their Glimmer Hot Foils System!

As I keep using this system the quicker and easier it becomes to make elegant and beautiful cards that would make any sentiment stand out a little more!

What I am loving about this kit is there are cut out dies for every glimmer plate.  They have removed the fear of not having your image straight on your card base!

​These images are great for any occasion and perfect for any card you need to make!

Make sure you click on the video below to see all the crafty details!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am here today for Spellbinders and creating my 5 Cards - 1 Kit from their Card Kit of the Month for March 2019!

There is so much in this subscription...  It is Paper Mix Media in a Box!

The theme for this month's card kit is Relax & Enjoy!  What a perfect sentiment for when we site down and create our cards or projects!

The layers you can create with the embellishments included is endless!

Here is used the clear stamp set that is included and more of the ephemera and pattern paper!

Yes, I love the ephemera pack!  LOL

Click the video below to see all the crafty detail on how these cards were made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for March 2019!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!
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Today I am here with another design team project for Birch Press Design! This one will play tricks on your eyes and create the best illusion just by changing your embossing powder color!… 

For today’s project we will be using the Line Fade Stamp and Die Set.

​We want to start our project off by creating to blended backgrounds.  I chose to use my distress oxides on white card stock.  Using a blending tool, I created two rainbow pattern panels.  You do not need to go for a perfect blend but you just want to make sure there are no white spaces between the colors you chose.

After your panels are blended you need to make sure they are dry before our next step.  Now remember if you use Distress Oxides these are a pigment/ dye mix so they take time.  I used my heat gun and time to allow them to dry completely.  You can use your embossing powder to make sure they are ready.

Chose your stamps for your panel and grab your ink you use for your embossing.  When you stamp your images you want to stagger the placement so you get all spectrums of the blended background.

After they are stamped you are ready to apply your embossing powder, I started with my white and then my other panel I used my black.  A fine detail powder will work best for these because these lines are pretty detailed on the stamp set! Heat set your images.

​Once they are all set, now we get to die cut our images. Grab the dies that coordinate with your image and run them through your die cutting machine.  You see the visible differences between the to sets even though we used the same blended background!  It’s the embossing powder that is creating this illusion!  Cool right?

​With our pieces die cut we can now set them up on our Standard A2 size card bases.

I used liquid adhesive and double-sided foam tape to give my strips dimension.  I also made sure that the colors showing were flipped around from each other.

Now there is always a space you have after you design your card, so we can just add that to the inside of the card!

For my sentiment I chose the Big Lingo Type Thanks Die. I cut one in white and the other in black but only using the background piece. Our white sentiment was applied on the outside of our card.

​The black sentiment I placed inside the card to add to the dramatic look and feel of this card.

To see all the craft details just click on the video below!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

And welcome back for another 5 Card - 1 Kit plus a Reveal of the Scrapping for Less Flavor of the Month Card Kit for February 2019!

Whip It Up Recipe

5 Cute Image Stamps
4 Adorable Well Coordinated Pattern Papers
3 Embellishments per Mini Collection
2 Dies that are just right
1 Perfectly Coordinated Kit

Mix all together and you will create the most gorgeous and fantastic cards to share with your friends and family that are baking fans!

So hop on through and see what the design team has “whipped up” to inspire you!

All the ingredients for this great recipe can be found over on our Flavor of the Month page!

​Make sure you click on the links below to get your kit and stay connected!
FLAVOR OF THE MONTH CARD KIT
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​Let's get to some inspiration!  Here are three cards I made from the kit!  Stop by my YouTube Channel to see more!

​Let's see what you will get in your Scrapping for Less Flavor of the Month Card Kit for February 2019!

​Make sure you also put your name in for that Rafflecopter prize!
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​Thanks again for hopping with us, and Happy Crafting!
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But Always Remember...
Be Inspired, ENJOY and Always Be Creative!!!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am here with another design team project for Rubber Stamp Tapestry!  For today's project I am using their Fresh Lemonade Peg Stamp Set with Whispers from the Garden for my sentiment!

I wanted to make something a little different, so a shaker book marker it is!  

I have lots of packaging supplies and this is just another way i can put them to good use! Come see what I mean....

If you want to see all the crafty details just click on the video below!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am finally back with another Tonic Studios Craft Kit!  I still love creating with these kits!  So much in one box!

This kit especially has so much as hey are launching a new color line in the embellishment arena!  Jewel and Crystal Drops, Embossing Powder, Glitter and papers - just to name a few!

I created 3 cards today using the contents of this kit!  These dies are so intrcate, but yet we can still create simple and elegant cards in no time!

Used the dies as a gateway to our sentiment!

Used the smaller dies as a cut out panel, above and below the sentiment!

The border die was perfect for a shaker card and those beautiful Rainbow Confetti Triangles!

To see all the wonderful crafty details, just click on the video below!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am back with another design team project for Birch Press Design!  Let's work on those last Valentine’s Day cards we need to get done!  Yes I am always late making my cards...  LOL
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The Kaleidoscope Layering Die has become one of my many favorites from the recent Birch Press Design Release!

​For this card I started out with all my die cutting of my heart.  The card stock I used is a watercolor card for all my pieces, even the heart!  Once all my pieces were glued together using my liquid adhesive I set my Kaleidoscope Heart aside to dry.  I then used the largest die from the Stitched Heart Die Set to cut out a section of my background panel.  I grabbed my cutting board to tape down my watercolor paper and picked out my brush and pallet!

I chose my Distress Inks in shades or Pinks, Reds and a splash of purple and placed some ink down onto my pallet.  Spraying my water color paper with my mister I then added my color on my panels.  Have fun with this and just drop away making sure the colors will blend together.  
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Once I had my first layer down I removed my Heart from the center and set aside my background panel to dry.  I wanted this to have a soft shade of all the colors!  I then placed my heart back onto my cutting board for another layer of watercolor.

Using the same colors, I added another layer to intensify the shades on the heart only.  It was interesting to see the watercolor go into the layers of the hearts and pool into the cracks of the paper! I removed this from my board and set aside to dry. Yes, I cheated and used my heat tool to speed up the process!

I attached my background panel to my standard A2 size card base so I could re-position my stitched heart die to cut through, this way we had an opening on the front of our card where our heart will be placed.
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I was thinking about my focal point and the backside and decided to cut one more of Layer C from the Kaleidoscope set from my water color paper and also a piece of vellum.

I placed this section onto my board and used the same color but only for splattering.  The beauty of this die is they can be placed again each other on each side!

Now it is finally time to put our card together!
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Using my liquid adhesive, I placed my vellum in between my two heart panels and made sure I had glue around the edges and placed into the opening in my background and card base. I know it may sound confusing and difficult but trust me, it is not and plus I always have a video!

I used a sentiment from the Lingo Thanks Clear Stamp Set and cut into a thin strip and set it towards the bottom of my card!
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It will be great surprise when the card is open you get a beautiful pop of color!

To see each craft step in detail, just click on the video below!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree