Layered Circles

 I've been wanting to try this technique for a while, so finally got to it to share at my Downline ;meeting on Sunday! It's called Layered Circles and is really fun and easy to do!  Stay tuned for some more twists on this technique!  

Measurements:  

• Basic Black: 1/2 sheet, 1' x 4"
• Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"
• Cajun Craze: 3 1/8" square, scrap
• Calypso Coral:2 5/8" square, scrap
• Mango Melody: 2 18" square, scrap
• Daffodil Delight: 1 1/4" square, scap

To Make this Card:

• Cut 4 circles from 4 different colors using every other die, starting with the largest, and ending with the smallest.
• Cut each circle in half. Arrange each half by matching the far left (or right) side and having it even along the cut edge. Repeat for other half.
• Arrange on card base.  I used Whisper White. You can either butt up the cut edge to the black strip of cardstock, or I actually placed the cut edge under the Black strip about 1/8".
• Then, cut out your chosen "word" from the Playful Alphabet.  I mounted my pieces of cardstock to a piece of Foam Adhesive.  Love that dimension!!  Attach to black strip.
• Finish with some scattered gems or sequins and mount to folded Basic Black card.
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• Cut 2 large and 1 small “leaf” from Copp
  

Product List

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00

Glitter Enamel Dots

[144200]

$7.00

Love Wreath

It may not be Valentine's Day, but Love cards can be sent ANY time!!  We made this one in my Arrange a Wreath Class last week!  I love the color combination!

 Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
• Regular Whisper White: 3 3/4" square, scraps
• Blushing Bride: 4" square, 3 3/4" square (wreath)
• Magenta Madness (N): 3 3/4" square
• 2020-2022 Incolor DSP (N): 1” x 2 ½”

To Make this Card:

• Run the 4" Blushing Bride square through the Greenery Embossing Folder...twice - lining up the pattern. Attach to the folded White card, with the fold on the LEFT.
• Either Trim 1 1/4" from the front of card, or cut front 1/8" away from Blushing Bride edge.
• Cut 1 "berry" Wreath from Magenta Madness and another one from the Whisper White square. Then, cut the "smooth"  Wreath from the smaller, Blushing Bride square..  Build wreath on top of the Blushing Bride layer.  I started with the Magenta, then White, then lastly the Blushing Bride.
• Stamp "hearts" in Magenta Madness onto scrap of white. Cut out with coordinating die.  Attach to Wreath with MIni Stampin' Dimensionals. Add a coordinating bow, if desired.
• Adhere DSP to strip of Foam Adhesive.  Cut out desired word with Playful Alphabet. Attach to card along side opening.
• Finish by scattering Magenta Enamel Dots.

Product List

Arrange A Wreath Bundle (English)

[154109]

$54.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad

[153117]

$7.50

Greenery Embossing Folders

[152716]

$8.00

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots

[152480]

$8.00

Magenta Madness 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon

[153623]

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Arrange a Wreath Noel

 I'm b-a-c-k!!  I apologize for being "silent" the last 2 weeks.  I was called upon to wear my other "hat".  I've spent the last 2 weeks substituting for a PRESCHOOL teacher (remember I taught High School) who has Covid!!  Teaching 13 4-year olds is EXHAUSTING!!  And, I'm not done, yet!  I have a full day on Monday, and then we'll see..  Perhaps half days.  Whatever I can do to help!  So, today is World Cardmaking Day!  I hope you'll take some time today to make some cards!!  I am participating in a Virtual Event with 12 other demonstrators throughout Iowa.  My presentation (which is taped) will be at 2:00 pm CDT.  Here is the card that I will be showing!

Measurements:  

• Real Red: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
• Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4", 4 1/8" square
• 'Tis The Season DSP (N): 4" square
• Red Velvet Paper (N): 3 3/4" square, scraps
• Vellum: 3 3/4" square
• Red & Green Foil (N) : green scraps

To Make this Card:

• Trim 1 1/4" from front of folded Real Red card. Attach layers to front of trimmed card, and white inside piece to inside of card.
• Use 3rd largest circle to cut an opening in the front of card.  Discard this piece.
• Cut "berry" Wreath from Vellum square and "leafy" Wreath from Red Velvet Paper.  Set center of Red Velvet piece aside.
• Use Multipurpose Glue to carefully glue both wreaths to opening.
• Adhere Red Velvet scraps to pieces of Foam Adhesive.  Cut out with word of your choice. Adhere to opening on right side of card.
• At this point you are done, except for the embellishing! I cut small "sprigs" from Green Foil to scatter in the Wreath, around the word, and inside the card.  I added small Red Rhinestones near the sprigs, and Basic Pearls to the front.
• Finish with a greeting in Real Red ink, stamped through the opening.

Product List

Arrange A Wreath Bundle (English)

[154109]

$54.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153489]

$11.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Red Velvet Paper

[153490]

$6.00

Red & Green Foil Sheets

[153510]

$10.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Playful Alphabet Happy Birthday

Today is my Mom's 88th birthday!!  For her birthday she requested the Playful Alphabet Dies, so, of course, it needed to be made using those dies! Her card was inspired by a card designed by Mikaela Titheridge from the UK. It uses the Rainbow Glimmer paper along with the Foam Adhesive sheets and Well Written Dies.  I love how it turned out!

Measurements:  

• Basic Black: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
• Whisper White: scrap
• Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight: 5/8" strips
• Rainbow Glimmer: selected colors  1" x 1"

Product List

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Well Written Dies

[151816]

$40.00

Rainbow Glimmer Paper

[153056]

$6.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00