Amazing Friend

Good Sunday morning all!  I thought I would share another card I made using some of the April die release.  It's a rather clean and simple card, but I liked it!  I have been playing with the new Watercolour inks and I'm loving them!  I used Lime Sherbert and Jade Sparkle Pearlescent Watercolour inks here randomly on the card and then spritzed lightly with water to spread them a bit more.  These do need a bit of time to dry though as they have been designed to have a long open time so you can move them around.  Once dry, I stamped the corner with the Elemental Swirl stamp in black.  From the Bold Shadowed Friend Die/Stamp Combo set,  I stamped the sentiment "Amazing" and mounted it just above where I cut and added the word Friend to the card.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4"  x  9"  in size.   All for now,  Sue x

 

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Button Flower

Hello there my crafty friends!  We have come to the last post of the April blog launch.  I like to end with the dies from the Finishing Touches category so introducing the Button Flower die set.  This set has 15 dies in it and allows you to create beautiful layered flowers (as you may have noticed on some samples during the launch) as well as full stemmed flowers and buds as shown here.  It's a great set too if you like smaller sized flowers.  Go ahead and leave a comment on this post, but be sure to check back on the afternoon of the 22nd to see if your name is on the winner's list!  I hope you have enjoyed the launch.  All for now, Sue x

                                                                                   

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Butterfly Delights

 Hi crafters!  Next up is our new Butterfly Delights die set.  Who doesn't love butterflies (as they are especially helpful to hide smudges and the like! LOL)  This set of twelve dies has been designed to look like a family with five different sizes of the same butterfly design.  The fact that they are all the same design also makes for a beautiful layered butterfly too!  If this set is calling your name, then please leave a comment on this post and you might just be the lucky one!  After all, someone is going to win it so it might as well be you! LOL  We have one final post that will be here at 12 noon  today to complete the April blog launch.  You may have noticed it on previous samples, but it is a beautiful die to use.  I hope you will pop back by here then to take a quick look.  All for now,  Sue x

                                                                               

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Postage Stamp Frames

 Hi crafters!  We are including a lovely Noble die set in this release called Postage Stamp Frames.  I just love the extra detail that you get when you cut this one, don't you?  There are a whopping 12 dies in this set too so you can mat and layers or make so many different sized frames with it.  The versatility is endless!  Don't forget to put your name on the comment section for this one, it will be quite the addition to your craft stash if you win it!  I will be back tomorrow morning at 6am with another great die set.   All for now,  Sue x

                                                                               

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Wild Rose Cluster Stampcuts

 Hi bloggers!  Next up we are showcasing the Wild Rose Cluster Stampcut die.  This is a gorgeous cluster of roses that have been designed in such a way so that you can nip them apart and use them individually or mount them up for dimension too so there is great versatility in this die set.  

If this die is something that you might like to add to your collection, why not try to win it in the drawing?  Just leave your comment on this post to have your name entered into the drawing.  We have one more post for today and that will be online here at 6pm.  I hope you will be able to join us back here then.  All for now. Sue x

                                                                                  

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Butterfly Stampcuts

Hello crafters!  So far we have only had floral Stampcuts as they work great with this new technology and are always beautiful on cards.  Why not a butterfly though?  I think the new Stampcuts Butterfly is both beautiful, elegant and versatile too!  I just love the clean and simple look that these Stampcuts give any of your creations, don't you?    If this set is singing to you, then just pop your name into the comment section of this post.  Don't forget to sign your post and make it memorable in some way too.  We don't want more than one person claiming the die!  If you have never left a comment on the blog but would like to be included in the drawing, there are full directions on the right hand side of my blog and it is truly very easy to do!  The next post will be online here at 3pm today so don't forget to check back then!  All for now Sue x

                                                                                   

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Spring Roses and Daffodils Stampcuts

Hello bloggers!  Next up I am progressing to the new Stampcuts collection.    First up is the new Spring Roses and Daffodils Stampcuts.  Isn't she a beauty!  Such a simple card, but the Stampcuts really say it all!  Oh and just to mention, you are also getting a sneaky peek at some of the new embossing folders that are also releasing this month!  This Stampcut design is really lovely as you can pull out elements and make them more 3D too if you like (as I have done here!) as it really lends itself to that technique.  I probably don't have to remind you, but I will! LOL Leave your comment on this post.  Someone will win it so it might as well be you, right?  How's that for the start of the second day?  What do you think so far?  Any firm favourites yet?  I will return at noon for the next instalment of the blog launch.  All for now. Sue x

 

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Because Bold Shadowed Sentiment Die/Stamp Combo

Hi there my crafty friends!  We have come to the end of the first day of the launch, but not before we showcase the lovely Because Bold Shadowed Sentiment Die/Stamp Combo.  Shown here, you can see what a statement piece it makes!  A fun background, a couple of flowers and the sentiment is really all it needs!  These are my favourite kind of cards to make and send!  I will ask you to leave your comments on this post if this set is one that you would love to give a good home to if your name is drawn out.  We still have some more to share with you and I will be starting right here tomorrow morning at 6am.  All for now, Sue x

                                                                                

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Hello Bold Shadowed Sentiment Die/Stamp Combo

Hi bloggers!  Welcome back!  The third die we are showcasing is the Hello Bold Shadowed Sentiment Die/Stamp Combo.  One of my favourite things about this collection is how easy they are to make beautiful cards with as they just have an simple, elegant look about them.  The Hello set is so useful for making and sending those cards that don't necessarily need a special reason to send (or, as I like to say, the best kind of cards there are in my opinion!)  The coordinating stamp set has some beautiful sentiments to go with the die as well!  Don't forget to leave your comment on this post and let me know what you think of this collection so far, I would love to know!  We have one final post coming your way tonight at 6pm.  All for now. Sue x

                                                                               

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Wishes Bold Shadowed Sentiment Die/Stamp Combo

Hi bloggers!  This post is dedicated to the Wishes Bold Shadowed Sentiment set.  This set can be used for a variety of different occasions from birthday to get well to wedding and more so it is very versatile.  Shown here, you can see how it makes a lovely card with little effort.  If this set is calling your name, then don't forget to leave a comment so your name will be entered into the drawing, it only takes a minute or so!  I have added the Pinterest button too in case you would like to save any of the samples for later inspiration, feel free to do so.  The third set will be online at 3pm today.  I am looking forward to seeing you back here then.  All for now, Sue x

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April Blog Launch / Friend Bold Shadowed Sentiment Die/Stamp Combo

Hello crafters!  Welcome to the April die release launch!  We are showcasing the collection of ten new dies this month.  As usual, I will be giving away one of each of the die sets based on a drawing done from the comments on each post.  Please be sure to leave your name on each comment and make sure it is unique in some way so I don't have more than one person claiming the winning die.  Try adding the city you are from or a funny alias, just some way to make it memorable please.  I will announce the winners on April 22nd in the afternoon, so please be sure to check back!  

Starting with out new line of Bold Shadowed Sentiments, we are showcasing the Friend die/stamp combo first.  Shown here, you can see how beautiful this font is with a lovely flourish to the front and back of the word.  The coordinating stamp set gives you all the elements to make a lovely card to send to a dear friend.  If this one gets your craftiness running, then just leave a comment on this post and you will be entered into the drawing to perhaps win this set.  I will return at 12 noon for the second post of the day.  Hope to see you back here then.  All for now, Sue x

                                                                               

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Retail Therapy

Hello bloggers!   How about this fun retail therapy card! LOL  I started with a piece of white card and used the Beyond Blue Pixie Sparkles all over it then spritzed it with water.  After it was thoroughly dried, I used the Slimline Essential Frames to cut a large frame.  Next I used the Slimline Decorative Rectangle Trio Aperture and cut it out of white card.  I used the centre fall away from the Pixie Sparkle frame and glued it behind.  I added the frame with mounting foam over the aperture trio.  Next I used the Retail Therapy die set and cut two shoes out of black gloss card and glued them in the top opening.  I cut two nail polishes and a lipstick and glued them into the bottom frame.  I cut the retail therapy sentiment out of white and added a black shadow.  I glued that into the centre then added small versions of perfume bottles and a shoe underneath.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 5"  x  9 1/4"  in size. 

We are starting the April die release blog launch tomorrow morning just to let you know!  There are eleven dies in this release including some new Stampcut designs!  Hope to see you bright and early tomorrow!   All for now, Sue x

 

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