In The Garden

Hello my crafty friends!  I was quite pleased with this Garden Shadow Box card, which uses items from several different die sets.  I started by cutting the In The Garden Shadow Box out of milk card and adding mounting foam to the back.  I embossed another piece of milk card with the Climbing Vines embossing folder and used it as my backing behind the Shadow Box.  I cut the Family Tree die in brown, added a couple of the small birds from the set in the tree along with the tyre swing and a couple of piles of leaves next to the tree.  I cut the larger spaces in the box so they made one large opening and then allowed the tree to climb out of the box onto the edge of the shadow box.  I filled the three small remaining opening with the birdhouse, clay pot and garden tools.  I used the Garden Fence and Gate die set to cut a long length of fence to cover the entire length of the card.  The card was completed with a simple milk card mat and layer.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  7 1/2" in size.

As soon as I finish doing all the drawings, the winners of the latest die release sets will be posted later on today sometime so don't forget to check back later this afternoon!  All for now, Sue x

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Thanks So Much

Good Sunday morning all!  For today's card I was having a bit of a play with the black micro beads and ended up with this black and white card (again sorry for the rather greyish tinge to the pics!).  I started by cutting the Butterfly Frame out of white card, leaving a wide border, but cutting the centre out of it.  I covered a piece of black card with a sticky adhesive sheet and just cut the centre out of it to create a frame.  I peeled the backing off and attached it to the back of the butterfly frame.  I coated the top of the frame, which now had the exposed adhesive, with black micro beads for a textural look.  I added mounting foam to the back to raise it for dimension.  I used the centre from the Scalloped Lattice Frame set B and cut it in white and backed it with black card and seated the frame over it so it was recessed behind the opening.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the oval from the Mauritius and then used the decorative part of the same die to create a small tag for it to sit on in the centre of the frame.  The card was completed with white and black mats.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  7 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x

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Pacific Ocean Background Card

Hi bloggers!  Today's video showcases the Pacific Ocean collection.  You can use the tag to create a pretty decorative detail inside the background frame.  

The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x  8 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x

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Thank You

Hi crafters!  Here's a card with a different sort of colour combo.  I found this sage green card in my craft stash and it was just calling out to be used! LOL  I started by embossing a wide strip of it with the Provencale Lace embossing folder.  I decided to use the lightest of Black Soot ink around the edges (you have to look at the close ups to really see it).  I matted it with a thin white mat.  I cut the thin edger from the Linear Elegance Edger out of black card and added it to the edge under the thin white mat on top and bottom.  I added this piece to a larger piece of the green card.  I tied a piece of black satin ribbon around the card vertically on the left side, added a bow and topped it with a black crystal sparkler.  For the focal element, I cut the Mauritius die in black and added it to the card.  I cut the Scripted Thank you on white as my sentiment and glued it to the Mauritius die.  White, green and black mats were then used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  8 1/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x

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Birthday Wishes

Hi bloggers!  I thought I would show off another Stamp To Die For that matching the latest release Azores die set.  I stamped the Wild Tulips Stamp To Die For stamp on white card and cut it out with the outside die from the Azores set.  I used Distress Markers to colour the image.  I cut a wide strip of Duck Egg Blue card and stamped the stamp randomly all around the edge using a clear Perfect Medium pad just to add a bit of interest to the card (it is difficult to see in any of my pictures, but it adds a watermark look to the edges.)  I put a peach card thin mat behind it to bring out the colours in the stamped image.  I cut a wider piece of white card and added a strip of double sided tape down each side of the card.  I sprinkled it with Iced Snow for a bit of bling.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the Stitched Flags and I made a peach Chrysanthemum and seated it at the end of the flag with leaves.  The card was finished with white, peach and duck egg blue mats with paper piercing.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  7 1/2" in size.

The winner of the Wednesday Card Giveaway (from before the die launch) is:

                                                                     Jenny Briggs!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card!  All for now, Sue x

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Finishing Touches

Hello and welcome back for the final post of the launch!  Up on offer this post is the new Chrysanthemum die set.  This set can be used curled or flat, stacked or individual so there is a massive amount of versatility to it.  You will see it time and time again on cards posted to the blog and it will have you wondering what die set it is as it just always looks so different!  I love that in a die set, I hope you do too!  For a final time, I will encourage you to leave a comment in order to be entered into the drawing to win this die set.  Don't forget to pin the pictures for viewing later too!  I have really enjoyed bringing you this release, I do hope you have enjoyed it as well! Don't forget to check back on the 6th for the list of winners!  All for now, Sue x

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Finishing Touches

Hi bloggers!  The next die in the Finishing Touches category is the new Spring Foliage.  This set is extremely versatile with it's two sets of tiny flowers that can be added to the foliage or used by themselves as small embellishments.  Shown here cut in varying shades of green, the vine works great used in conjunction with the new 3D Arched Window/Door die set.  It can be easily used around floral arrangements as well.  I know it will be a real go to die set.  Leave a comment if you fancy a chance at winning this one!  Well this just leaves us one last post today that will be popping on to your screens at 6pm.  It is not only the last post for the day but the final post of the blog launch as well.  I sincerely hope that you will be able to join us back here for it then!  All for now, Sue x

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Finishing Touches

Hi crafters!   The next die set in the Finishing Touches range is the new Wispy Fronds.  Shown here, you can see that it adds a lovely little accent to any of your floral accents on your creations.  This set has a very open, delicate design and will work great when a heavy leaf just won't be the right choice!  A great die set to add to your crafting arsenal I think!  With just a few more dies left to preview, don't forget to add your comments to the end of each post.  The next set is up at 3pm today so don't be late!  All for now, Sue x

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Finishing Touches

Hello everyone and welcome to the final day of the launch!  We have a full day of Finishing Touches!  The first post is showcasing the Cascading Butterflies die set.  This set has been designed to give you not only five beautiful butterflies to use on your creations, but also a pretty outline that can be used as well.  This die set works great for quick clean and simple cards too.  I know you will find so many uses for it.  Leave a comment to be included in the drawing to win this die set.  Don't forget that the winners will be drawn and posted on the blog on the 6th of Feb in the afternoon, you won't want to miss checking that list to see if you are among the winners!  The next post will be online at 12 noon so I hope you can come back by the blog then!  All for now, Sue x

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