Category: Spotlight on Nature Dies

Adding Sparkle to Christmas Cards

Adding Sparkle to Christmas Cards

A few months ago I showcased a card using the Iridescent Treat Bags. (You can see it here.) These bags come in a pack of 20 for $14. They are 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm) and Food safe. Today I have a few more to show - this time for Christmas cards. Card … Continue reading Adding Sparkle to Christmas Cards

Diamond Tent Fold Cards

Diamond Tent Fold Cards

Fun fold cards do not have to be overly complicated and many of them are quick and easy to put together. This is the case with the Diamond Tent Fold Card. Thanks to Iced Images for the original design. I have 'tweaked' the measurements to use A4 cardstock. Card 1: This one is 6" x … Continue reading Diamond Tent Fold Cards

A selection of quick and easy Christmas cards for your inspiration

A selection of quick and easy Christmas cards for your inspiration

Today I have a huge selection of Christmas cards for your inspiration. I found this unmade October 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit Joy to the World whilst searching my stash for Christmas supplies. Although these supplies are no longer available, my idea is that you could replicate the designs with any Christmas stamps, die cuts and … Continue reading A selection of quick and easy Christmas cards for your inspiration

How to showcase pretty papers with a fun fold card

How to showcase pretty papers with a fun fold card

today I am showcasing the pretty Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper with this fun fold. Thanks to Terri Gaines for the inspiration. I have changed Terri's measurements to suit our A4 cardstock: Card Base: 10.5cm x 14.8cm Card Base Layer: 10cm x 14.3cm DSP: 28cm x 13.8cm scored at 9.5cm & 19cm Supplies: Cardstock: Pretty … Continue reading How to showcase pretty papers with a fun fold card

Window Buckle Card

Window Buckle Card

this is a version of a Window Buckle Card using the beautiful Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper on a Berry Burst card base. You can use any shape and size for the centre piece. I have used one of the 'radiating lines' Spotlight on Nature Die for the front circle and one of the 'lacy' … Continue reading Window Buckle Card

Simple to Fancy using Poised Peony

Simple to Fancy using Poised Peony

One of the pretty new stamp sets in the Annual Catalogue is Poised Peony. The outline images allow for so many ways to colour. Today I have used Stampin' Blends alcohol markers to colour the images and then showcased them on a variety of card styles. Card 1:This is a simple one layer look. A … Continue reading Simple to Fancy using Poised Peony