Thursday, April 4, 2024

Lost Lagoon Magnolia

This card is a version from the "cover" of the Online Exclusives "page". It was nice to use a different color this time!  I, once again, used a Blending Brush to add a little color to the "leaves" on the "flower" as well ass some additional "leaves" I die cut to add to the card.



Measurements:  

  • Lost Lagoon: 1/2 sheet, scrap
  • Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 1/4 sheet (die cuts)
  • Old Olive: scraps
  • A Little Latte DSP (N) (OE): 4" x 5 1/4" (Lost Lagoon stripe), 1/2" x 5 1/4" strip
To Make This Card:

  • Attach DSP to folded Lost Lagoon card.
  • Heat emboss sentiment in White onto scrap of Lost Lagoon.  Die cut with banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Straight cut the left end.  Attach to card front.
  • Die cut larger, detailed "magnolia" from White cardstock.  Also die cut one each of the double/triple "leaves" and 2 single "leaves" from Old Olive scraps.
  • Use small Blending Brush and Old Olive ink to add green to the "leaves" on the "flower" and add a little color to the extra leaves.
  • Add "magnolia", flush to card front.  Tuck in additional Old Olive "leaves" if desired.
  • Finish inside, as usual, and add scattered Iridescent Rhinestones to front.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Elegant Magnolia Mood

 Originally, I totally missed the Magnolia Mood Bundle just released in the Online Exclusives! But then I started seeing some gorgeous cards that used this magnolia die, and I knew I had to find it!  It is just beautiful!!  This sample is made in Very Vanilla with Petal Pink accents. It also uses the new Sweetly Scripted sentiments also in the Online Exclusive store. BTW - the design of this card allows to to open either way!!  Love having options!


Measurements:  

  • Very Vanilla: 1/2 sheet, 1/4 sheet (for die cuts), 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" (inside), 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Petal Pink: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
  • Forever Love DSP (N): 3" x 5 1/4" (petal pink print)
To Make This Card:

  • Fold Very Vanilla card in half. Remove 1 1/8" from front. (you could recut this piece to 5/8" x 5 1/4" for the sentiment)
  • Run Petal Pink inside layer through Quatrefoil EF.  Attach to inside of card.
  • Next, attach DSP to front flap of card.
  • Stamp sentiment in Basic Gray ink onto strip of Vanilla.  Attach to card, as shown, with Dimensionals.
  • Die cut largest, detailed "magnolia" die from Vanilla 1/4 sheet.  Also die cut single, detailed flower.
  • Attach largest "magnolia" to card front with Dimensionals.  I just put them under the flower "petals".  Attach the single flower, flush to the card beside the Dimensional flower.
  • Attach smaller Vanilla piece to the inside for message.
  • Finish with scattered Champagne Rhinestones.


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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Encircled in Nature Circle Wreath Card

I've been seeing these Circle Wreath cards using various stamps.  I could envision one using, an already existing, wreath dies, and Encircled in Nature Bundle fit the bill for me!  I just love the combination of blues for this card!!  Challenging card, to be sure, but well worth the effort.



Measurements:  

  • Misty Moonlight:  5 1/4" square (card base)
  • Boho Blue: 2 3/8" x 5" (front), 3 3/4" square (circle)
  • Basic White: 2 3/8" x 5" (inside), scraps
  • Lost Lagoon: 3 3/4" square (wreath)
  • Pool Party: scraps
To Make This Card:

  • Fold Misty Moonlight card base in half.
  • Cut the 3rd largest Stitched Shaped Circle Die from the center of the Misty Moonlight card base.
  • Also, cut from Boho Blue front layer, and White inside layer.  
  • Attach White piece to the inside, and run the Boho Blue layer through an Embossing Folder.  I used the retiring Quatrefoil Folder. Attach this piece to the front.
  • Cut a circle "frame" from the Boho Blue square using the 3rd largest and largest circle dies from the Everyday Details Dies. Set aside.
  • Stamp and emboss "flowers" in White embossing powder.  Color with Blends as shown, then die cut with corresponding die.
  • Die cut full "wreath" from Lost Lagoon square. Attach to circle with Multipurpose Glue.
  • Also die cut 2 "sprigs" from Pool Party.
  • Add "flowers" to "wreath". Then add "sprigs" tucking them under the "flowers".
  • Lastly, stamp sentiment in Boho Blue ink onto scrap of white.  Die cut with smallest Everyday Details rectangle.  Attach to card as shown.
  • Now, add lower edge of "circle" to card front. Some of the "wreath" just overlaps the label!
  • Finish with 2 Boho Blue dots on "label", and scattered Iridescent Pearls. Oh, I also added a little Wink of Stella, first!

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Encircled in Nature Window Card

I originally got this bundle, Encircled in Nature,  to learn Circle Wreath cards, but I just really like it! It's fairly new, and can be found in the Online Exclusives! This card would make an awesome masculine card!! Be sure to check out this bundle!



Measurements:  

  • Crumb Cake: 1/2 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow: scraps (2)
To Make This Card:
  • Cut the largest "jagged" circle die from the Encircled in Nature dies from Crumb Cake layer. Run this piece through an Embossing Folder of your choice. (I placed this circle just a little higher than center.)
  • Temporarily attach this to the folded Crumb Cake card base. Line up smaller "jagged" circle die from the Encircled in Nature dies lining up markings on dies.  Remove the embossed layer, and die cut the circle die.
  • Next, permanently adhere layer to card lining up circles.
  • Now, add the Very Vanilla piece to the inside.
  • Lightly pencil the bottom of the circle opening. (for placement of trees).
  • Stamp the "trees" in Mossy Meadow, following pencil mark.
  • Close card and stamp sentiment through the opening in Crumb Cake ink.
  • Next, die cut one larger set of trees and one smaller set of trees from Mossy Meadow cardstock,  Attach to circle opening, as shown.
  • Finish with double bow of Linen Thread and scattered Swirl Dots.

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