Hey there! Betsy here, just popping in with a little update before I turn it over to Laurie today for her springy card!
We’ve been busy, busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for the release of our next new collection! In just a few days we’ll start sharing some sneak peeks of our Hip Hip Hooray collection…coming to the shop next week Wednesday, April 26!
We have lots of fun and festive goodies, projects, and videos in the works. I hope you’ll join us for the fun. 🙂
Now let’s hear all about Laurie’s project she has to share with you today…
Hello everyone! It’s Laurie here with a quick and simple card using one of my favorite Stencil and Die combos….The Jumbo Curiosity: Dragonfly Die and Stencil set. I love how quick and easy these dragonflies are to put together and then adding in the color with the stencil is just so much fun. They are so easy to mass produce, as well!
Today’s card uses 3 dies, one stencil and one stamp set:
Jumbo Curiosity: Dragonfly Die and Stencil
To put this card today, I first die cut the dragonfly and then added in color using the stencil, some soft spring colored inks and a blending brush. I find it easiest to die cut the pieces first, lay them onto a sticky mat and then layer on the stencil. I get perfect color placement this way.
Next, I die cut the 2nd from the largest Arches Die and the smallest Crimped Frame Die. After cutting the Crimped Frame die in half (with one piece smaller and one larger), I added them to the Arched die cut panel and trimmed the sides down. This gives the Crimped Frame a wrapped look and just a fun quick and easy background detail. I placed the Arched panel with the rounded side down and stamped the sentiment at the bottom, then attached the panel to a light gray card base with foam tape. To complete the card, I attached the dragonfly to the panel with a thin foam strip for some added dimension.
Tips for adding in more detail:
You know I love a clean and simple card but for those of you who love to add in more details, a stenciled panel in the background would be a great way to add in more color. You could also use the Big Branches: Ruscus or Eucalyptus Die in the background. A scored background using your scoring tool is also another favorite of mine. Such a great way to add in clean lines but gives the card a little more detail.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s card! I am so glad you stopped in today! Have a wonderful day!
18 comments
Dear Betsy and Laurie – This is GORGEOUS. I cannot wait to see the other new items!! TFS!
Lori S in PA
I’m sitting here shaking my head, Laurie! I LOVE the “up-side down” arch! AND the addition of the Crimped Frame Die! WOW! LOVE IT & your PRETTY Dragonfly too! A SUPER JOB!!!! 😉 ANNND, I am looking forward to seeing the NEW RELEASE, Betsy! 😉
Love the clean and simple although I am not very good at it! I especially like your idea of using the score board to add interest to a background.
You never cease to amaze me with your out of the box ideas! Such a clever, pretty card. Thanks for all your inspiration Laurie. Waiting for the 26th……..
This card looks so fresh and clean! I love how you “wrapped” the crimped die and used the curve of the arch at the bottom of your card. Such innovative ways to stretch these dies!
Great ideas, Laurie, and a simply sweet card! I’m going to give them a try, for sure!
And, Betsy, l’m looking forward to a new release…always a delightful day!!
Laurie this just speaks to me. I like how you use the products that we already own combined with new stuff.
Another gorgeous clean and simple card by Laurie, using products in unique ways! Looking forward to Hip, Hip, Hooray, Betsy!
Thanks for sharing ideas on how to use what we have in new and different ways to make a unique background. I love your card and your ideas.
That dragonfly is absolutely gorgeous, Laurie!!! And thanks for the tip about die-cutting first. I’ll have to give that a try for sure 🙂 And, Betsy, I’m so excited to see what amazingness you have up your sleeve for the next release!!! Always so awesome!!!
Such a creative way to use the frame dies and lovely colors on the dragonfly!
This is LOVELY! Great idea to use the frame die in a new manner and use the arch, too! Thanks for the inspiration.
The name of the new release has me excited! Birthdays!! Hooray!
Two thoughts…Beautiful card Laurie and Betsy – Do you ever take a break?! With that said, I can’t wait for the next release!😝
So beautiful love the idea of cutting the frame apart
What a beautiful card Laurie, so very creative! I love your background, how it frames your dragonfly and the extra tips you gave us. Thank you to The Greetery team for all your hard work! 😊
What ink and what colors did you use on this please?
What card stock and inks were used?