Grad Cards

June 1, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of grad cards made recently using some fun Concord & 9th products.

Concord & 9th-World's Greatest, Sunburst

My first card was inspired by the live that Jennifer & Greg did using these World’s Greatest Dies. Greg showed a fun way to create the embroidery floss tassel, which I added to the side of the trophy. They also had the fun idea to add cash to the trophy. I used the Sunburst Die for the background.

Concord & 9th-Bravo Dies, World's Greatest, Sunburst

This second card uses the Bravo Dies with glitter and matte gold cardstock. I added the sentiment from the World’s Greatest and the Sunburst on the background as well. I love that you can easily customize the background color for the graduate.

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Aurora Blooms

May 31, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing another project using the gorgeous Aurora Blooms dies.

SSS-Aurora Blooms, Vintage Garden

For the background I die cut a panel of Buttercream cardstock using one of the Modern Postage dies. Then I masked off the edges and blended Buttercream ink onto the panel as well as flicking some gold aqua pigment on it. I stamped the sentiment from Vintage Garden in Black and Latte ink. Then I created a small cluster of blooms using the Aurora Blooms die set.

SSS-Aurora Blooms, Vintage Garden

Here is a reel I shared showing how I created this card. I love this gorgeous font paired with the postage border and blooms. Such a fun, vintage inspired yet still clean and colorful design.

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Rainy Days

May 29, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using some older products. I was busy cleaning and organizing my stamps & dies yesterday. You know what happens when you do that? Well, first of all, you get completely overwhelmed and want to light the house on fire. Then you find old stuff that you forgot about and loved and feel inspired to use it again.

SSS-Rainy Days, Nested Domed Arches, Cozy Autumn Hugs

We have had a ton of rain here in Illinois, which inspired this card, but also, rainbow umbrella!!! I love the pop of color over the dark peacock teal background. I used the Rainy Days die set for the girl and one of the Nested Domed Arches dies to frame here. For the sentiment I pulled out the Cozy Autumn for a very something very simple. Forgot to mention, I used a tiny white gem for the center of the embrella and a tiny scrap of old pattern paper for the girl’s skirt.

SSS-Rainy Days, Nested Domed Arches, Cozy Autumn Hugs

I think everything looks better framed with an arch, don’t you? Here’s to some sunny and dry days ahead. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Best Dad

May 28, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these projects over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the Best Dad Ever Die-namics & Build-a-Beach Stencil.

My Favorite Things-Build a Beach Stencil, Best Dad Ever

For both cards I did a lot of blending using distress inks(colors linked below). I masked off stripes using post-it tape and then for the beach card I only used the “dad” from the Best Dad Ever Die-namic and paired it with a sub-sentiment from Next to You.

My Favorite Things-Best Dad Ever

You can check out the video of these cards HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Oh Hey Bundle

May 23, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these two projects over on the Concord & 9th YouTube channel featuring the new Oh Hey Stamps, Dies & Stencils.

Concord & 9th-Oh Hey Bundle

For the card above I blended Grapefruit, Sorbet, Poppy and Aqua Sky with the Oh Hey Stencils. I stamped blooms on the Oceanside background using Oceanside ink. For the sentiment banner I used Sorbet ink on Sorbet cardstock.

For the card below I used the same Oh Hey Stencils with several inks. I started stencil one using Honeysuckle, Buttercup, Sprout & Aqua Sky. I continued to use the same colors with the next two stencils, just blending with more intensity, but on the last stencil I used Dragonfruit, Sunflower, Parsley & Oceanside ink for more pop. I adhered strips of solid colored cardstock on the Pebble background and added Dew Drops for embellishment. For the sentiment banner I used Aqua Sky ink on Aqua Sky cardstock.

Concord & 9th-Oh Hey Bundle

You can check out the video of these project HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Embossing Folder Magic!

May 22, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun embossing folder technique using the Winslow Medallions Embossing Folder included in the June Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp. I added a sentiment using the Birthday Wishes Die, which is also in the card kit.

SSS-Winslow Medallions, Birthday Wishes

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

You can check out more AMAZING embossing folder ideas HERE! Also, Simon Says Stamp is running a 25% off sale on all Simon branded embossing folders! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Citrus Crush

May 21, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a simple, citrusy project using the Citrus Crush set by Concord & 9th. I love these simple shapes and always seem to fall back on this clean, colorful design. The hello is from the H2 Hello Die Set.

Concord & 9th-Citrus Crush

The real star of the show is the gorgeous Concord & 9th cardstock. Here is a quick reel showing how easy it is to make this card. Watch till the end to see a guest appearance by my trusty sidekick, Hank!

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 Alex Syberia Designs May Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

May 16, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining Alex Syberia for their May Release Blog Hop!

Alex Syberia-Heartfelt Blooms, Bouquet of Blessings

My first two projects feature the Heartfelt Blooms Stencil Set and Bouquet of Blessing Stamp Set. For the second card I added the Tiny Hearts Cover Die for the background along with die cutting the stenciled blooms and sentiment.

Alex Syberia-Heartfelt Blooms, Tiny Hearts, Bouquet of Blessings

My second card features the Elegant Peony Die Set along with the Bouquet of Blessings Stamp Set for the sentiment.

Alex Syberia-Elegant Peony

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Giveaway info:
Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a whole May release for one lucky winner, as well as $15 gift cards for 3 additional winners. Leave a comment for your chance to win!

Open internationally. All winners will be drawn from the entrants who have participated in this Blog Hop by midnight EDT on May 23rd, 2024. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog ‘Giveaway Winners’ page on May 24th, 2024

Blog Hop Order:
Alex Syberia Designs Blog
Amanda
Bonnie
Brenda
Colleen
Emelie
Hannelie
Hanh
Laura
Natasha
Nicoletta
Raquel
Rebecca
Sandi
Kaliscards
Tiffany