Live With Zest

Hello bloggers!  I thought I would share one more Still Life card with you!  I selected a piece of yellow card to use as the background.  Next I used a Script Stencil and randomly laid it down and used Transparent Texture paste through the stencil, then picked it up and added some more in different areas, rather than doing the entire background.  I set it aside to dry thoroughly.  I used one of Jamie's dies, the Fluted Rectangles, to cut a decorative edge on it.  Next I cut the Leafy Rectangular Frame out of green card.  I cut the matching shadow backing die in white and glued the green leafy frame to it.  Next I stamped and cut out five of the small lemons from the Fruits stamp/die set.  I coloured them with a yellow pencil, the added them randomly around the frame.  I cut white flowers and added them to the leafy frame too.  I cut the Live With Zest sentiment with black words and glued them to a white backing and added a yellow frame around them before adding it to the middle of the frame with mounting foam.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1//4"  x  9 1/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x
 

                                                                                 

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Just Because

Hello bloggers!  We have come to the final post of the launch and this one is to showcase the last of the sentiments; Just Because.  While I have done this sentiment before, I think it is always handy to have a sentiment like this is different sizes and fonts so depending on your needs, you can usually find one that will work just right with your card or project!  As with the previous die set, this set also has three dies in it, the sentiment with two outer shadow backing dies.  For the last time this release, I will ask you to leave a comment on this post and don't forget to check back on the morning of the 16th of November to see if your name was the one drawn out to win this entire collection.  Don't forget to sign your comments too, otherwise, I will not know who left it!  I hope you have enjoyed the launch as much as I have!  All for now, Sue x

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Sweet Wishes

Hello there my crafty friends!  This post is dedicated to the next of the sentiments in the collection; Sweet Wishes.  This set has three dies in it, which are the actual sentiment and two outer shadow backing dies.  I like having the extra shadow backing die because that means that you can add a pretty frame around your sentiments if you use both of them together as I have done in this sample.  It is a nice font, easily readable too, which is a plus!  This sentiment goes nicely with the fruit too I think.  This is one more chance to add another comment and get one more entry into the drawing so I hope you will take advantage of that!  If you do not know how to leave a comment, the directions are on the right hand side of the blog and are very easy to follow.  The final post will be on the blog at 6pm tonight.  All for now, Sue x
 

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Classic Large Weaving Die and Intermediate Large Weaving die

Hello crafters!  This next pair of dies are the larger set of weaving dies.  Introducing the Classic Large and the Intermediate Large Weaving dies.  You can really see the difference in size in this sample.  These are the 3/4" wide weaving dies with the Intermediate die being used as the edger in yellow on the wider white pieces shown in this sample.  The dies themselves are larger as in more rectangular than the original dies and slightly wider too.  That means you can easily do larger cards and more rectangular cards if desired.    If you enjoy doing the weaving for your special cards, then these are for you!  Since the pieces are larger, it actually goes quicker too.  Add your comment to the bottom of this post if you want a chance to win the collection.  We still have two more posts to share and I will be back at 3pm today for the next one.  All for now, Sue x

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Classic Small Weaving Die and Intermediate Small Weaving Die

Hello bloggers!  Welcome to the final day of the blog launch.  We are starting out with the latest set of Weaving dies.  I have done both of these dies together in one post as that makes it easier to explain.  I did weaving dies previously, many years ago.  Those dies were smaller and use 1/4" width dies to be woven.  These two sets are larger in their die size as well as the widths.  These dies give you a 1/2" size width or your weaving in the Classic Small die set.  The second set is designed to be used as an edge on top of the other die or as I have done here and used the smaller dies to weave between the larger size.  They essentially work that same way as the sets that were offered years ago, but with a completely different look due to the sizes.  If you love the look of a woven background as much as I do, then add a comment to this post and join me back here at noon for the next sets.  All for now, Sue x
                                                                             

 

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Live With Zest

Hello crafters!  The final post of the day is to showcase the first of the several  sentiment dies in this collection: Live With Zest.  I love that it fits with the lemons, limes and oranges so nicely.  This set has three dies in it, with the sentiment and two outer shadow backing dies.  If you like the look of this one, you only need to add a comment on to this post for the possibility of winning the entire collection!  That's it for day two, but we have one more full day to go starting at 6am tomorrow morning.  Hope to see you back here then!  All for now, Sue x

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Leafy Rectangular Frame

Hello bloggers!  We are changing gears just a bit and dedicating this post to the Leafy Rectangular Frame.  Shown here, you can see how lovely it looks when cut.  I decided to add this frame to the collection because it also looks lovely with some of the smaller fruit added to it as you will see in the coming weeks.  I just couldn't resist making it an autumnal themed frame for this card.  There are six dies in this set, including the Leafy Frame and an outer shadow backing die, a sentiment and double outer shadow backing dies and an extra flower die with six flowers of varying sizes to add to your frame as I have done here.  You know the drill, add your comment, but check back for the final post of the day at 6pm.  All for now, Sue x

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Ornate Pierced Frame Small Rectangle

Hi there my crafty friends!  The next set to be showcased is the Ornate Pierced Frame Small Rectangle.  This set contains four dies, including the ornate frame as well as an inner frame that can be used to add detail to the larger frame or be used on its own, as well as a sentiment and an outer shadow backing die.  I really love how easily these frames can be used will so many other themes and dies.  Don't forget to add your comment to this post and I would love to hear what you think of the collection so far!  I will be back at 3pm with the next offering.  All for now,  Sue x

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Ornate Pierced Frame Medium Rectangle

Hello bloggers and welcome to the second day of the Still Life Collection launch.  We are starting put today with the Ornate Pierced Frame Medium Rectangle .  Shown here, you can see that it is in the same style as the larger frame from yesterday, but the rectangular shape allows for different options.  There are five dies within this set, including the main frame, an inner frame that can either be used together or separately, a sentiment and two outer shadow backing dies.  These frames have the feel of the frames used with the old masters in museums.  If this style is calling your name, then go ahead and leave a comment on this post, as well as all the previous posts, to get the maximum amount of entries into the contest to win all of them.  The next post will be along at noon UK time today.  All for now, Sue x

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Ornate Pierced Frame Square

Hello bloggers!  The last post of the day is dedicated to the Ornate Pierced Frame Square.  You may have noticed the beautiful frames in the previous posts today but here is a closer look at them. This set has the largest frame and also includes a smaller square frame that I have used together in this sample card.   These frames really do give the museum feel to the cards and I love that they can be used with absolutely anything as well!  You won't want to forget to add your comment to this post to be entered into the drawing.  You have the chance to win this entire collection with a single comment that could be the one that I draw out as the winner!  We will begin day two right here at 6am tomorrow!  All for now,  Sue x

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Charcuterie

Hello crafters!  The next set we have to showcase is the Still Life Charcuterie die/stamp set.  There are sixteen stamps and sixteen matching dies in this set.  Besides having a charcuterie board, this set also has several wine bottles and glasses, the pitcher and glass shown here, three sentiments, cheese, bread, crackers and much more.  You will get to see more of these before the end of the day too.  If this set is calling your name, then add a comment to this post and don't forget to sign your name as it doesn't automatically add it!  We have one final post for today and it will be on the blog at 6pm.  All for now, Sue x

 

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Fruit Basket

Hello bloggers!  The next set on offer is the Still Life Fruit Basket die/stamp set.  This set includes eighteen dies and eighteen stamps, which include so many things for you to build your cards and projects.  Shown here are just two of the items from this set, but you will see many more as we move through the rest of the release.  If this set has you thinking about all the cool cards you can make, then don't forget to add your comment to this post so you can be entered into the drawing to win the entire collection!  The next set will be along at 3pm today, hope you can pop back by the blog then!  All for now, Sue x

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