Negative Turns Positive

It was time to use all the left-over bits and pieces from die cuts. These left-over pieces are referred to as the negative spaces or pieces. This gold panel was one of the first left-over pieces from this gold foil paper pack. As you can see, I cut a square slightly larger than the oval die cut that I needed at the time. So, today I used the left-over for this card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Gold Foil Paper 5 x 4, 1-7/8 x 2-3/4

   Dainty Flowers DSP 3-15/16 x 4-15/16

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 1/2 x 2-1/2

Ink:

   Starry Sky

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Classic Label Punch

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Heirloom Frames & Dies

   Adhesive

First, I cut a panel of DSP that was slightly smaller than the gold foil paper frame.

I adhered it, using some liquid adhesive.

I then attached this panel to the Fresh Freesia card front.

Next, I die cut a gold foil cross using the Cross of Hope Framelits and adhered it with adhesive.

I then stamped and punched out the sentiment and adhered it below the cross on the card front. I used liquid adhesive, but you can add some dimensionals, if you want it to pop.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Celebrating You

This is such a wonderful way to say happy birthday, congratulations, love you, or just to let someone know how wonderful they are. This is truly unexpected, but so true. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Hold on to Hope

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2, 3-3/4 x 2-3/4

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Magnolia Lane DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 3-1/2 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Gold Foil Scraps

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Layering

   Punching

Accessories:

   Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the silhouette of the cross in the center of the 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 Basic White panel, using Petal Pink ink.

I then stamped my sentiment over the cross, using Mossy Meadow.

Next, I adhered this panel onto a Petal Pink matte.

Using the Itty Bitty Accents heart-shaped punch, I punched a heart from a piece of gold scrap paper. I adhered this to the bottom right corner of the image panel with a glue dot.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

I added the image panel to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Fernly Thank You

I like to use those extra 1/4" left-over strips as accents on my card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Forever Fern

   Abstract Impressions

Paper:

   Pear Pizzazz A-2

   Forever Greenery 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 2-1/4" Circle, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Pretty Peacock 1/4 x 4-1/4

Ink:

   Pear Pizzazz

   Pretty Peacock

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   2-1/4" Circle Punch

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the leaf image, using Pear Pizzazz ink, on Basic White card-stock.

I then stamped the sentiment with Pretty Peacock ink and punched it out, using the 2-1/4" circle punch.

Next, I adhered it to the DSP panel and then onto the Pear Pizzazz card front.

I then adhered the 1/4" strip of Pretty Peacock across the card front and added a few rhinestones.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Ageless Owl

When stamping on a sleek or glossy paper, you have to allow time for the ink to dry before continuing to color or stamp. This beautiful printed paper is very sleek and quite striking. I decided to stamp a birthday owl right on the branch. What do you think?

Ageless Owl

Stamps:

   Adorable Owls 

Paper:

   Basic Gray A-2

   Papers Best Real Tree DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Basic Gray 

   Crumb Cake 

   Pacific Point 

   Pumpkin Pie 

   Real Red 

   Smoky Slate

Technique:

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Googlie Eyes

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the owl on the branch, and the sentiment above him.

I left the panel overnight to make sure it would be completely dry before I colored it.

The following day, I colored the image and adhered the panel to the Basic Gray card front.

The Basic White panel was added to the inside of the card.

I attached the googlie eyes, using glue dots.

Here is another card I made using the same products:

Ageless Owl Too

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Card-Again

This is such a fun way to say hello to someone, or to just send a quick note of some kind. This is sure to bring a smile to someone's face. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Forever Friendship

Paper:

   Delightful Dijon A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Warmth & Cheer DSP 5-1/4 x 4, 2-3/4" Circle

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Paper Pumpkin Tag Dec. 2019

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Distressing

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

   Distressing Tool

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sweater image directly onto the center of a 2-3/4" circle of Warmth & Cheer DSP. 

I then stamped the sentiment on a left-over tag from the December, 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit.

Next, I distressed the edges of the DSP pieces.

I adhered the DSP panel onto the Basic Black matte and then onto the Delightful Dijon card front.

I then adhered the sentiment and the image to the front of the card, and added a few snowflakes.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Birthday Cross

Don't throw away your negative or left-over pieces from your die cuts. This gold oval was a left-over piece from the Heirlooms Frames & Dies. I have held on to it for months, and finally decided to use it today. I think it is a perfect background for my Smoky Slate cross. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Smoky Slate A-2, 2 x 3

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Best Year Ever DSP 1 x 5-1/4 (2)

   Simply Marbleous DSP 2 x 5-1/4

   Gold Foil Paper Oval

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 1/2 x 2-1/4 or Scrap

Ink:

   Gorgeous Grape

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Heirlooms Frames & Dies

   Stitched Shapes Framelits (Largest Oval)

   Classic Label Punch

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the Smoky Slate Cross, using the Cross of Hope Framelits.

I then adhered it to a left-over Gold Foil Paper oval from my stash. It was the center from the Heirlooms Frames & Dies that I used on another card. If you do not have this die set, you can use the largest oval from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. 

Next, I stamped and punched out the sentiment, using Gorgeous Grape ink, the Classic Label Punch, and a scrap of Basic White card-stock.

I then assembled the card:

   I adhered the the two Crushed Curry strips of DSP and the Gorgeous Grape Simply Marbleous DSP onto a Basic White panel.

   This panel was then adhered to a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Smoky Slate card front.

   Next, I adhered the Gold Foil oval with the Smoky Slate Cross onto the upper-center of the card.

   I added the sentiment below it and adhered a pearl on each end of the sentiment.

   Lastly, I adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thank You Nature

Use natural elements to express thanks. I decided to add some wooden elements to my card. I had some tiny flowers, a cross, and a leaf. I think they work well with the die cut wreath and golden cross. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Nature's Prints

Paper:

   Coastal Cabana A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Pretty Prints DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Shaded Spruce 4 x 4-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Gold Foil Paper Scraps

Ink:

   Shaded Spruce

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Natural Prints Dies

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   In Good Taste Elements

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I die cut my wreath, using Natural Prints Dies and a piece of Shaded Spruce card-stock.

I then took a scrap of Gold Foil and die cut a small cross, using Cross of Hope Framelits.

Next, I adhered the DSP panel to the Basic Black matte and then onto the Coastal Cabana card front.

I arranged the wreath and cross on my card front, and adhered them with some liquid adhesive.

I then loosely arranged the wooden elements on the card front. I stamped the sentiment in place, and then adhered the wooden elements, using glue dots.

Lastly, I added the small wooden cross in the center of the gold foil cross and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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His Love

As you savor that chocolate bunny, think of the reason you are celebrating Easter. Here is a clean and simple card to remind you of the true reason to celebrate. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Rejoice in Him

Paper:

   Pool Party A-2

   Basic White 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Texture Chic DSP 3/4 x 4 (2)

   Soft Succulent 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 

Ink:

   Pool Party

   Evening Evergreen

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Brushing/Sponging

Accessories:

   Brushes/Sponges

   Adhesive

   Dimensionals

   Paper Snips

First, I stamped the image of Jesus in the center of a Basic White panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then stamped the leaves, using Evening Evergreen ink.

Next, I brushed some Pool Party ink around the Jesus image, leaving white surrounding him. You can sponge the ink on with a sponge, if you do not have a brush. 

I then adhered a strip of Texture Chic DSP to the top and the bottom of the Basic White panel.

This was then adhered to the 5-3/8 x 4-1/8 Basic White matte, and then onto the Pool Party card front.

Next, I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Soft Succulent card-stock, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Using my paper snips, I cut around the sentiment to get rid of any straight edge and to add a bit of interest to it. 

Lastly, I adhered the sentiment with dimensionals and added the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Sympathy Prints

Sympathy cards are a must have on hand item. Unfortunately, the older we get, the more we need them. This one came together quite easily, since I let the paper do all of the work for me. With all of the different hues of blue, the gold cross really glows on this one. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Something Fancy

Paper:

   Pacific Point A-2

   Starry Sky 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Sun Prints DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 2-1/2 x 1-1/2

   Gold Foil Scrap 1-1/4 x 3/4

Ink:

   Starry Sky

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Something Fancy Dies

   Left-Over Paper Pumpkin Gold Thread

   2022-24 In-Color Matte Decorative Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using Starry Sky ink on Basic White card-stock.

I then cut a matte for the sentiment using the next larger die cut. I used the center of the Starry Sky panel to die cut it, since it will be covered by the DSP panel. I adhered this die cut to the Basic White sentiment.

Next, I adhered the DSP panel to the Starry Sky matte and then onto the Pacific Point card front.

I then added a few dimensionals to the back of the sentiment panel and adhered some gold thread to it. I then attached this to the card front.

The gold die cut cross was added to the top of the card with some liquid adhesive.

Lastly, I added 3 matte decorative dots to the sentiment and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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