Hello Everyone!
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I am back with another project, but this time I am going to use their Circle Burst stencil!  I knew when I saw this stencil, there were going to be a lot of big and shiny balloons to celebrate a birthday!

​I grabbed three of my distress oxide inks in spiced marmalade, worn lipstick and peacock feathers and my distress blending brushes and got my card stock panel ready for my stencil.

I made sure I taped my panel down so it would not shift while I was applying my ink through the stencil.  Using my blending brushes I made sure I always went in the same direction which provided a shadow along one side of my balloons. Make sure they overlap to give a sense of the center balloon is in front of the other two!
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I pulled out my black fine liner pen and added my strings and bows to my balloons and a highlight mark with my white gel pen!

​For my sentiment I used the Birthday Sugar Script die.  This is a great large and bold sentiment to help the celebration shine! I used black card stock for the background die and a shimmer card stock for the sentiment itself!

I popped my sentiment up using my double-sided foam tape and placed along the bottom edge of my card design with enough space to set my other two sentiments above and below to finish my wish!

​I used my liquid adhesive to secure my panel to my standard A2 size top folding card base (4 1/4 inch x 5 1/2 inch).

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am going to be creative with the Tall Triangle Set and the Believe Sugar Script Sentiment Die!  

Hard to images a die so simple in shape can have so many possibilities!

For this card I wanted a deco or modern feel.  So I went with a strong copper metallic card stock and shades of green and teal for my triangle die cuts.  I layered most directly on top of each other using liquid adhesive but chose one layer on each triangle set to be popped up using my foam squares.

​These were placed on my copper panel on an angel and trimmed of the edges even with my design base on the top and bottom.

For my sentiment I used the Believe Sugar Script die.  I cut multiple sentiments from black card stock and one from copper mirror to match the background.
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Once these were set, I placed my sentiment between my two triangles.
I used my liquid adhesive to secure my panel to my standard A2 size top folding card base (4 1/4 inch x 5 1/2 inch).

​Up on the @birchpressdesign blog today featuring the Tall Triangle and Believe Sugar Script Die Sets! See all the craft details on my channel!  PRIZE ALERT!  Make sure you check out the @birchpressdesign Instagram for all the details to enter!  

GIVEAWAY closes January 2nd, 2019 at midnight US EST!!!

Need to know more, just click on the video below and see all the crafty details!

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Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am here with another design team project for Birch Press Design featuring two of their beautiful layering die sets!  

Nativity Star
Simple Peace
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This die is one that is great for not only making a card, but also adding ornaments to your tree or even a gift to someone special!

I first die cut all my pieces and ready for assembly.  I die cut each layer from the Nativity Star Die Set and also from the Simple Peace Die Set.

The color I chose were very natural looking and had a warm feel to them, with a little gold sparkly to add a little sparkle.  

When layering each piece I used my liquid adhesive to ensure a secure bond and set aside to set and dry.
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I then placed my pieces onto my design base, cut at 4 1/8 inches x 5 3/8 inches, this way I knew where I wanted to place a touch of ink to sit just behind my star.

For my sentiment I used Simple Peace.  This is a two-layer die set and for the second I chose a gold glitter card stock to add a touch of sparkle.
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Once all my dies were glued together it is time to put our card together.  I started by placing my star in place and used an acrylic block to make sure it dried flat onto your card base. Next my sentiment was set towards the bottom of my card.

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

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Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am up on the Birch Press Design Blog making another project using the ISSA Snowflake, but this time only Layer A!  I had to make an ornament as my focal point on my card.

What I love about these dies is you can either use all to layer your image or you can chose just one layer to create your card.  What is even better with this set is there are multiple areas within this die design to chose from to show on your design!
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During the Holiday season I always chose strong bold colors for my card making.  This time is no different!  Gold mirror, Silver mirror and Black, I think that is pretty bold, right?  But you can choose any colors that will fit your look!

I die cut my pieces, one in the gold and another in the silver, but I also cut the center portion one more time.  This way the center of my ornament would have more dimension and set higher than the rest!  Once all my pieces were die cut, I glued them all together using my liquid adhesive.  I set it aside so it can dry, placing acrylic blocks on top for added weight!
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Once all set, I placed it onto my card base using double sided foam tape, because we can never have too much dimension!

My sentiment, Merry Christmas, is from the ‘Joy & Peace Clear Stamp Set.  I used gold embossing powder and heat set just above the ornament directly onto my standard A2 size card base (4 1/4 inches x 5 1/2 inches).
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I grabbed my black embossing pen and drew a string with a bow for my hanging ornament and heat set it with clear embossing powder!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

It is Day 7 of Tracey McNeely's 8th Annual 25 Days of Christmas Tags​!  Make sure you visit her blog for details on all the wonderful giveaways being celebrated!

For today's tags we are featuring Birch Press Design!  They are best known for their layering dies and they are so easy to use to create any paper craft you can image...  I chose the Radiant Ornament Layers for my tag today...  and the best part you can even hang it on your tree as an ornament!

Using mirror and shimmer card stock from my stash this tag was put together in no time.  All my layers were then set onto a kraft base, and I made sure I cut two of them so it can open like a card as well!

Whether you are making a tag or a card, it is never complete without a sentiment! My favorite is simply 'Believe'.

Make sure you go to Tracey's Blog so you can hop along and see many other wonderful designs!

​Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am back today with another design team project for Birch Press Design! I chose for my project the die set called Aurora, but this time I am only going to use one of the layers!

I chose to use Layer A from this set which is the top layer when using all of them.  For my card I decided on very warm and earthy colors...  I know that is most likely not a word, but it is what we go with!  LOL...

By just using that one die, I was able to create the image of a flower! .....shhh, want to see what is under the sentiment?  Make sure you watch the video below, hehehehe...

Was able to use two sentiments from the 'Just Because' Stamp and matching die set and heat embossing them in white and dark brown powder.

Click below to see all the creative details and a few changes desperately needed, LOL...

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Check out the Birch Press Design Blog today, yup you guessed it I am over there today!  Let’s work with those awesome layering dies we have all seen and fell immediately in love with!  Hopefully this video will help if you have been intimidated by them!  I know I was at first…  Once you get the hang of them, they are absolutely beautiful!  …and there is so much you can create with them….  Just wait until you see!

I just started playing around with them to see just what they can do!  Pulled out some card stock and a die cutting I went! I had to start with the SPLASH Layering Die Set!  I love the way it look as if it is moving majestically across your card front!

I even pulled out there Big BEST Sugar Script Die and the Best Friend Clear Stamp Set to add my sentiments.

Click the video below to see just how I over came my intimidation and make sure you check out their blog for more designs that will inspire you!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am over on the Birch Press Design Blog today!  

Check out the detail in this card, and here is the best part....  IT TOOK NO TIME AT ALL!  The Metro Triangle Collage Die does all the work for you!

I only added a blended background using my Distress Oxides and turned it into a shaker card with some iridescent sequins just to give it a little shimmer...

Use their 'Just Because' Clear Stamp Set for my sentiments inside and outside!

Click on the video below to see how to make this card!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
​~ Desiree