Hello Everyone!

I am here today with another design team project for Birch Press Designs!  We are going to make MANY cards today and the time it takes it all the wonderful die cutting!

I love the look of the card stock after it is die cut!  There is so much we can do with those images, this time I used minimal card stock and created my focal points!

​More crafty details as well as a full list of supplies used for this project, can be found in the video below!

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am having just way too much fun coloring and cutting eggs today!  So I am here with Birch Press Design featuring their Fiori Egg Layering Die Set!

Lets get all our pieces ready and die cut!

I started by die cutting 3 from colored card stock and 5 from white card stock...

I used my grid mat to find the center of my design panel and set my first egg in place and then added the other two on either side... once secured I trimmed off the excess from each side....

Layer my 3 colored card layers and then added the 2 white die cuts left to the back...  the white die cuts were from the 2nd layer so they are not even with the base in the layered set...  this way we will get a dimensional opening under the egg!

Stamped and die cut my sentiment using the Just Because Stamp and Die set... and this time I glued it to the inside of my card...

Final touch added with my sparkle pen by Spectrum Noir!

​More crafty details as well as a full list of supplies used for this project, can be found in the video below!

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~ Desiree

​Hello Everyone!

I am back today with another Design Team Project for Birch Press Designs! We are going to work with the Calen Layering Die Set and add a sentiment using the Believe Sugar Script die.

The best place to start always is let’s get out pieces die cut all at once.  So, we will have a die cut from each layer of Calen and I decided to cut 6 from ivory card stock for my sentiment.

​Once we have every die cut, we can now start gluing it all together!  

​I started with my sentiment, by cutting 6 this will create a heavy chip board piece across our focal point.  Now we can glue together the three layers of Calen.  I chose a brown, Ivory and Pool color for each of my layers.

I grabbed a piece of Navy-blue card stock for my back drop and set my focal point slightly above center.  I cut a strip ¾ inches wide to stretch across the card front, but it will also separate the center of the Calen die cut from the outer ring!

I then set the sentiment over the center circle and adhered my design panel onto my standard A2 size card base using my liquid adhesive and added a few ivory gems to add a bit of sparkle to our card!

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~ 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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~ 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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~ 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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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am back with another design team project for Birch Press Design PLUS a GIVEAWAY! How exciting!  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Birch Press has designed a great release to celebrate!
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The Adora Layering Die set is perfect to show someone how special they are with all the hearts to go around!

I knew I wanted to create a distress oxide background, so I grabbed three of my favorite colors and had fun ink smooshing onto my bristol cardstock!  I started with my worn lipstick and then used my aged mahogany.  For some final touches I added some ground espresso splatters…  because when does a background not need those right?
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Once that was completed I set it aside so it could dry.

Now to all the die cutting!  I used my white card stock and cut each of the Adora layers and three sets of my sentiment, we will get to that shortly!
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Once all my die cuts were completed I layered then all together starting with layer B onto layer C and finally layer A onto B and C. I then used one of the dies to create a cut out in my background.

For my sentiment I used the Big Lingo Type HUGS die.  What I love about this die set is you have options…  You get three ways to give HUGS!  An outline, solid, or just the letters, what could be better!
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I layered three of the solid of the sentiments together and then added two of the outlines to the top of the base.  I love this look and the possibilities are endless on how you could dress this sentiment up!

I grabbed my liquid adhesive and adhered my background panel to my standard A2 size card base and then set my Adora Mandela in the cut out.  I love this look…  These dies create an illusion to the eye, is the focal point going into the card or coming out of the card?...

I then adhered my sentiment to the bottom right hand corner.

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~ Desiree

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!!!

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~ 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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Always Remember...

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