Happy Tuesday, Crafty Friends!
Today, I am sharing cards using Diamond Press's Lovely Floral cover plates. This collection features four floral cover plates and is perfect for making quick, elegant cards. Or, pair the cover plates with one of your favorite techniques to take your cardmaking to the next level.
For this card, I used masking stencils to create a twilight effect using dye inks in beautiful shades of deep purple, blue, orange, and pink. I diecut the silhouette image three times to add dimension without having to use foam adhesive on the delicate stems. A simple heat embossed sentiment completes this card.
Another fun technique is to use alcohol inks to create an organic background for your diecut.
Using alcohol inks creates a sense of movement. When using alcohol inks, be sure to work in a well-ventilated area. I like to use Tim Holtz's Alcohol Ink Blower to move the alcohol inks around on my yupo paper. To create this card, I used some of my favorite colors Sunset Orange, Lettuce, and Sunshine Yellow. A simple sentiment diecut from gold mirrored cardstock adds the finishing touch.
I hope these projects have inspired you to try a few new techniques with your cover plates. Thank you for stopping by.
Happy Crafting!
Keia
Hello Friends,
As a nation, I am saddened by the state we find ourselves in. And the reality is that it will take us time to heal. Right now, I do not have the words to express all the emotions that I am feeling. However, I find myself seeking a moment of quiet for reflection and pondering how to move forward.
Today, I am sharing a card I made offering a "Paper Hug." I think we could use one right about now.
Making this card is a great way to use those scraps of paper we have in our craft rooms that we cannot let go of but are taking up precious real estate. To create this card, I took a piece of Sugar Cube cardstock and covered it with strips of Guava, Pink Champagne, Cookie Monster, and Pablano cardstock. I then Used the Collegiate Letters to diecut the word "Hug" from the panel. Using a We 'R Memory Keeps geometric 3D embossing folder, I added a little visual interest to the background panel. A heat embossed sentiment on vellum and a few paper airplanes complete this card.
There is a lot of work that needs to be done in the days and months ahead. Remember to pace yourself. Self-care is important, so set time limits for screen time, rest, listen, and lean into your communities. I am sending hugs to all my friends in the crafting community.
Hugs,
Keia
Card Supplies:
Cardstock: TE (Guava, Pink Champagne, Cookie, Pablano, vellum)
Dies: Diamond Press (Collegiate Letters)
Stamps: Lawn Fawn (Sending Letters), Diamond Press (Flower Garden)
Accessories: Copic Markers, VersaMark, black embossing powder,
Hello friends,
Today, I am popping in with a quick and fun card using Diamond Press's Collegiate Letters.
I don't know about you, but I seem to be collecting alphabet dies like they are the next big crafty thing. I have them in a range of sizes and fonts, which can make for endless creative possibilities. I like the bold look of the Collegiate Letters, and the die is large enough to really be the focal point on a card. This card is actually a 5x7. To create this card, I first started by using Concord and 9th's Pained Shapes stamp set and inking this abstract heart with Berrylicious, Passion Fruit, and Coral Reef dye inks from Pinkfresh Studio. I used the tiny brushstrokes stamp and heat embossed the image with gold embossing powder. Once I had my panel the way I wanted, I used the L, O, V, E dies, and diecut each from the inked panel. I then went back and diecut each of the letters twice to add dimension to the card panel. I inserted the letters back into the card panel to complete the eclipsed look. A simple "you" diecut from black and gold glitter cardstock is affixed to the center, and this card is a wrap!
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a chance to step into your craft room and create a little paper magic this week.
Happy Crafting,
Keia
Supplies:
Cardstock: TE (Sugar Cube)
Dies: Diamond Press on HSN (Collegiate Letters)
Hello Crafty Friends,
This has been a difficult year for us as a community and nation. And while we turn our attention to giving thanks for another day, month and year, we want to remember individuals within our communities who are struggling at this time. Many of us have lent a helping hand doing what crafters do best, spreading joy through cardmaking, or digging in by volunteering.
While Thanksgiving Day sales and meals around the family table will provide a sense of normalcy, this year more and more companies are giving back to help build and strengthen our communities, including Diamond Press. When you make a purchase at Diamond Press on Teal Tuesday, a portion of the proceeds will go to No Kid Hungry (https://www.nokidhungry.org/). Let's celebrate and support each other this holiday season. Together we can continue to spread joy.
Customers will receive:
50% off orders over $35 or more
FREE gift with orders over $60, $80, or $100
Giveaways with Teal Tickets
What are you thankful for? 10 people will win a $20 Amazon gift card
A portion of the proceeds from Teal Tuesday will go to No Kid Hungry
Teal Tuesday starts Tuesday, November 24th at midnight. EST, and ends at midnight on Thursday, November 26th. And just like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, be on the lookout for Teal Tickets in your order. Lucky winners who find a Teal Ticket with their order will receive a $50 gift card to www.mydiamondpress.com.
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