Showing posts with label die-cutting. Show all posts
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Friday, January 17, 2025

Good Luck Cards | Honey Bee Stamps - Perfect Match Release

A handmade card featuring pink ombre glitter letters spelling 'good luck' on a pink-toned embossed background with a vellum frame. A red gem-encrusted heart is at the center of the card, accented by additional small red gems for embellishment. The design is set against a backdrop of playing card elements and soft pink tones

Today, I am thrilled to share two "Good Luck" cards I created as part of the Perfect Match Release Instagram Hop for Honey Bee Stamps! These cards use the same basic techniques but differ slightly in their finishing details, making them unique and fun in their own ways. Don’t forget to head over to my πŸ‘‰Instagram to enter the giveaway for a chance to win amazing prizes! TWO $50 Gift Cards (one each) will be given to the to the lucky winners!


Shared Techniques:
  • Embossed Backgrounds: Both cards feature backgrounds created using the Aces - 3D Embossing Folder. A TIP to prevent tears in the paper is to lightly mist the cardstock with water before running it through your die-cut machine.
  • Die-Cut Letters: The "good luck" sentiment was created using the BEE Playful Lowercase Alphabet Honey Cuts. TIP - For perfect letter alignment, use a straight edge or gridlines to align them, pick up the letters with low-tack tape, and adhere them by flipping the tape like a hinge to secure the letters in place.
  • Vellum Layers: Both cards include vellum frames to soften the backgrounds and create dimension. I used two different frame die sets for added variety.
A handmade card featuring pink ombre glitter letters spelling 'good luck' on a pink-toned embossed background with a vellum frame. A red gem-encrusted heart is at the center of the card, accented by additional small red gems for embellishment. The design is set against a backdrop of playing card elements and soft pink tones

Card 1: Pink Ombre Letters
  • Background: The embossed areas were enhanced by swiping a black ink pad across the raised portions for added depth.
  • Sentiment: I die-cut the letters from white glitter cardstock and ink-blended a soft pink ombre effect onto them.
  • Frame: The vellum background was die-cut using the Lovely Layers: Party Frame.
  • Embellishments: The central heart was bedazzled with red gems from the Real Rainbow Gem Stickers pack, and a few extra gems were added around the card for sparkle.
A handmade card featuring pink ombre glitter letters spelling 'good luck' on a pink-toned embossed background with a vellum frame. A red gem-encrusted heart is at the center of the card, accented by additional small red gems for embellishment. The design is set against a backdrop of playing card elements and soft pink tones

Card 2: Black Glitter Letters
A handmade card showcasing black glitter letters spelling 'good luck' on a black-highlighted embossed background with a vellum frame. Red die-cut hearts accent the card, complemented by small red gems for added sparkle. The design pops against a vibrant pink and white playing card-themed backdrop.

Tips and Tricks
  • Prevent Tearing: Always mist your cardstock lightly before embossing with a 3D folder.
  • Perfect Letter Alignment: Use gridlines or a straight edge to align your letters, then use low-tack tape to lift and position them easily.
  • Blending Gitter Cardstock: Ink blend on glitter cardstock to create custom colors to match, or create an ombre look.
A handmade card showcasing black glitter letters spelling 'good luck' on a black-highlighted embossed background with a vellum frame. Red die-cut hearts accent the card, complemented by small red gems for added sparkle. The design pops against a vibrant pink and white playing card-themed backdrop.

Hope you're feeling lucky now... Head over to my Instagram now to join the hop and enter the giveaway! 

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda πŸ‚‘πŸ‚±πŸƒ‘πŸƒ‘

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Puppy Slimline Thank You Card | Picket Fence Studios December Release

A handmade slimline thank-you card featuring a colored puppy illustration, bold die-cut \"Thanks\" sentiment, paw print details, glossy accents on the eyes and nose, and a clay heart embellishment.

Creating personalized thank-you cards is a fantastic way to show your appreciation while indulging in your love for crafting. This card is part of the Picket Fence Studios December Release Instagram hop, and there is a $50 Gift Card up for grabs for those who hop along! Click here to join the HOP

Plus, a Reel I made of this card will be posted soon for those who love visuals. Click HERE to watch. 

Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE
Stamping:
  • Start by stamping the puppy image from You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps using the Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad onto the top of a slimline card panel. 

Colouring:
  • Use Prismacolor pencils to bring the stamped image to life. Blend various shades to give depth and dimension to the puppy's fur and features. Normally, I would have used some Gamsol to blend out the pencil strokes, but I couldn’t find it in my stash.

  • Add highlights to the puppy’s face using the Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen. This adds a touch of shimmer and accentuates key areas.

  • This puppy reminds me of our dog, so I made it look like her, what a cutie!

A handmade slimline thank-you card featuring a colored puppy illustration, bold die-cut \"Thanks\" sentiment, paw print details, glossy accents on the eyes and nose, and a clay heart embellishment.

Cutting the Sentiment:
  • Use the Thanks Stacked Word Die to cut out the "Thanks" sentiment from the lower part of the card panel. Save the cut-out pieces for later.

  • To create a shadow effect, die-cut the same sentiment twice more from black cardstock. Stack these layers together, adhering them with glue, before placing the original die cut "Thanks" layer on top. 

Card Base:
  • Adhere the completed card panel onto a black slimline card panel for a bold border.
  • Finally, glue everything onto a slimline card base measuring 8.5 x 4 inches.
Embellishment:

  • Complete the design by adhering a tiny clay white heart to the card front. This small detail adds a bit of sweetness and ties the entire design together.

Adding gloss and texture:
A handmade slimline thank-you card featuring a colored puppy illustration, bold die-cut \"Thanks\" sentiment, paw print details, glossy accents on the eyes and nose, and a clay heart embellishment.

The Inside:


The result is a stunning slimline thank-you card that’s both playful and heartfelt. The combination of bold lettering, intricate coloring, and thoughtful details makes this card a unique keepsake for the recipient.


Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!
Ilda πŸΎ

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Reindeer Games: Crafting a Fun and Festive Christmas Card | Picket Fence Studios

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Today, I'm excited to share a festive and playful card featuring products from the new September Release from Picket Fence Studios! This card is part of an Instagram hop, and one lucky winner will be randomly selected from the entire hop to win a $50 Gift Card, so make sure to join me on my Instagram account for a chance to win. This card was so much fun to create, using a blend of adorable stamps, dies, and some shimmer to bring it all together. Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE

Reindeer and Sentiment - Reindeer at Play Stamp and Die Set

Background - A2 Simple Plaid Cover Plate Die

Frame - A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die (older release)

Snow - Arctic Fox Paper Glaze

Embellishments - North Pole Gem Mix, Oh What Fun Sequin Mix

Ink - PFS Black Hybrid Ink Pad

Blue Sky - Life Changing Blender Brushes

Misti Insert - Paper Inking Palette - 5x6

Please note direct links for new products will be updated once post goes live.

Card Design Breakdown

For this card, the star of the show is the Reindeer at Play Stamp and Die Set. These little reindeer images are filled with personality and bring so much whimsy to a holiday card. I colored each of the images with Copic markers, giving them bright scarves and rosy cheeks to match their playful expressions. To make Rudolph stand out, I added a red gem from the North Pole Gem Mix to his nose for that iconic holiday sparkle!

The background features the A2 Simple Plaid Cover Plate Die, adding a clean and subtle texture behind the reindeer. I love the classic plaid design because it provides the perfect backdrop without taking away from the focal images. To frame everything, I used the A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die, which is an older product but still one of my favorites for creating defined sections on a card front.

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Tip for Quick and Easy Stamping

One of my favorite time-saving tricks when working with multiple images is to stamp them all at once. Rather than removing each stamp from the carrier sheet, I placed the entire set face down in my MISTI tool, keeping them on the carrier sheet. I secured them using the PFS Paper Inking Palette. Then, I positioned my cardstock over the stamps and taped it to the MISTI door. This allowed me to ink up and stamp all the images in one go using the PFS Black Hybrid Ink Pad.

Once the images were stamped, I left the paper secured to the MISTI door while I colored them with Copic markers. After all the coloring was done, I restamped the images to get a clean, crisp black outline, which really makes them pop. Then, I die-cut the images with the coordinating die set.

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Fun Snow Details with Paper Glaze

To create a wintery scene, I wanted to add some snow underneath the reindeer. I mixed a little Arctic Fox Paper Glaze in a small plastic baggy and piped on some snow mounds for dimension. While the glaze was still wet, I sprinkled a bit of fine glitter on top for an extra frosty look. It’s such a simple touch but adds so much depth and sparkle to the card!

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Final Touches

For the sleigh, I couldn’t resist adding more festive details! The Oh What Fun Sequin Mix includes some adorable Christmas pinwheels, which I placed in the sleigh to give it a cheerful and festive look. These little touches help bring everything together, adding pops of color and shine that elevate the overall design.

And there you have it—a playful, sparkly Christmas card that’s sure to bring joy to whoever receives it! I hope this project inspires you to dive into your holiday card-making. Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions!

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!
Ilda 🦌

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