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Scrap Buster Bookmarks with Dawn

by Betsy
written by Betsy

Hello there!  Dawn here to share another fun project with you!  So remember last month, I showed you some bookmarks I made to tuck into some books we were giving to various loved ones for Christmas?  Well, one of those friends loved her book and bookmark so much, that she ordered more copies of the book to give to other people, and she asked if I’d make her a few bookmarks to tuck into each one she gives away.  

Well, of course I said yes, but you know once I got started, I couldn’t just make a few!  I ended up pulling out all sorts of goodies from my stash and making a whole pile of them!

I used some older stamps and dies paired with goodies from more recent releases.  I even used some things that could be used for Christmas, but when used outside of the Christmas context, they work great for year-round bookmarks!  

Here’s a list of all the products I mixed and matched:

Tag Team Duo dies
Tear Strip Tags dies
Tear Strip Cover Ups dies
Tear Strip Tag Toppers dies
Woven Cane Background die
Square Dance die
Ribbon Maker Large Scallops die
Starburst Baubles dies
Four Square Valentine Tags stamps
Four Square Valentine Tags Elements dies
Graceful Stems dies
Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set
Four Square Holiday Tag Elements die
Pine Blossom stamp set & dies
Twinkle Background die
Round About Fall Foliage die

So, the point of showing how many different products I used on these bookmarks, isn’t to make you feel like you need to have all this stuff to make your own bookmarks.  The point is to show you that you can literally dig into your stash and pull out nearly anything (or nearly everything – haha!) and make a pile of bookmarks that are just as lovely and that are unique to YOU!  

And bonus!  Any one of bookmarks in this pretty pile could provide you with some fresh COLOR inspiration for all sorts of different cards and other projects, even if you’re not making bookmarks!

I hope you will dive in and play and have FUN with this project!  And just remember my number one PRO TIP for making bookmarks: More hanging tag layers equals more FUN!  It gives them a more interactive feel and just makes them more interesting with all those various layers of color and shape and size!  

One other tip I would give you is to skip the foam adhesive on these!  Remember, they’re going into books so “flatter is better”!  Haha!

And one other practical note, even if I have die cuts sticking out the side or bottom of a bookmark, I usually try to keep at least one edge totally straight so that if I need to mark a certain line in a book, where I stopped reading mid-page, I can use that straight edge to indicate where to start reading again when I pick the book back up.

Enjoy this gallery of images of each individual bookmark for a closer look!

Hope you’re now feeling inspired to create!  Happy making, friends!
Dawn

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Introducing the All That Glitters Collection

by Betsy
written by Betsy

Hello! Thank you for joining us as we reveal our newest collection that hits the shop tomorrow! It’s called All That Glitters and it’s filled with wonderful things for tags, wraps, cards, and more for the holidays and beyond. All of the new products will be available in the shop beginning tomorrow – November 21 at 10am ET.

Youtube Live Tonight with Laurie!

If you’d like to take an up-close look at the new goodies, Laurie will be hosting a live video via our Youtube channel at 8 ET/ 7 CT tonight. **Note the change of platforms…she’ll be hosting on Youtube instead of Instagram this time.

Below is a quick look at the new products being showcased today. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information (sentiments, measurements, etc.), or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although you can preview the new products in the shop, they will not be available to add to cart or purchase until 10am EST on Tuesday, November 21).

Four Square Tags Die + Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set and matching die

We have a brand new tag concept to introduce today! Our new Four Square Tags die makes it so easy to create batches of tags. Start with a 5-1/2″ square of cardstock, stamp with images of your choice (the Four Square Holiday Tag stamp set is filled with sentiments and images sized perfectly to use with the tag die), then cut to create four fun tags, each with a hole for hanging and decorative detailing along the top. When paired with your favorite stamp positioning tool (such as a MISTI), the included positioning template makes it so easy to stamp then cut to create batches of tags!

Click HERE for Four Square Tag die + Template info ($26)
Click HERE for Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set info ($25)
Click HERE for Four Square Holiday Tag Elements die info ($27)

I have a video for you, showing the Four Square Tag products in action…

Wintry Mix die and Snowflake Prints stencil

Add a frosty touch to your projects with some new snowflake products! The stencil is a one-step quick and easy way to stencil pretty snowflake backgrounds. Our Wintry Mix die cuts snowflake details, and can be used with the Four Square Tag die above, or used for backgrounds and more! (**Note the Wintry Mix die does not directly coordinate with the Snowflake Prints stencil)

Click HERE for Wintry Mix die info ($24)
Click HERE for Snowflake Prints stencil info ($6)

Snipped Snowflake I, II, and III dies

Reminiscent of snowflakes snipped from folded paper, these pretty, lacy flakes are generously sized for focal points, package toppers, garlands, and more! Each design includes two similar snowflakes in a larger and smaller version.

Click HERE for Snipped Snowflakes 1 die info ($26)
Click HERE for Snipped Snowflakes 2 die info ($26)
Click HERE for Snipped Snowflakes 3 die info ($26)

Magnolia Bloom, Magnolia Wreath, and Large Leaves: Magnolia dies

Perfect for package toppers, cards, and more, we have a new suite of magnolia-themed dies. The bloom is easy to assemble, and wonderful for creating dimensional for package toppers. The Large Leaves: Magnolia is pretty for adding foliage to the bloom, or use it on its own to create garlands, etc. The Magnolia Wreath is a quick and easy way to create focal points on cards, or use it as a package topper, napkin ring, etc! So many fun card, tag, and decor possibilities!

Click HERE for Magnolia Bloom die info ($27)
Click HERE for Large Leaves: Magnolia die info ($24)
Click HERE for Magnolia Wreath die info ($22)

Laurie is joining us for a video today as well, showing a fun way to use the Magnolia Bloom die…

BotaniCuts Pinecones + BotaniCuts Pear dies

We have a couple of new BotaniCuts dies to add to our line-up! We are adding some larger-scale pinecones and also a set of pears. The pinecones are begging to be glittered or flocked. Cut the pears from gold, or glitter them up for elegant holiday projects.

Click HERE for BotaniCuts Pinecones die info ($17)
Click HERE for BotaniCuts Pear die info ($8)

Rustic Star Large and Small dies and Starburst Baubles die

Keeping with our All that Glitters theme, we have some fun new star dies. Our Rustic Stars are available in a large and small version. The Starburst Baubles die features little hanging rings at the top, making them perfect for tying to tags and packages.

Click HERE for Rustic Star Large die info ($22)
Click HERE for Rustic Star Small die info ($9)
Click HERE for Starburst Baubles die info ($11)

Tassel Large and Small dies

Our new Tassels die is available in two sizes. So fun to create these paper tassels!

Click HERE for Tassel Large die info ($16)
Click HERE for Tassel Small die info ($9)

Tear Strip Cover Ups and Ribbon Maker: Wood Bead Garland dies

Last year we introduced our Tear Strip Tags concept. We are releasing a fun new die that coordinates with our Tear Strip product suite that will allow you to cut decorative designs from the tags, giving them a fresh, elegant look. We’re also adding another die to our Ribbon Maker series – this one is a set of two that feature “wood beads” in both a straight and scalloped design. Perfect for pairing with our Paper Ribbon Rolls to create pretty wraps (for any size package!), or they’re sized just right for borders on cards as well.

Click HERE for Tear Strip Tag Cover Ups die info ($8)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker Wood Bead Garland die info ($13)

Honeycomb Balls Holiday Mix

Perfect for tags and package toppers, these small honeycomb balls come in a mix of 6 holiday colors, one of each. At 2″ in diameter, they coordinate perfectly with the smaller tag in our Crimped Circle Tags set.

Click HERE for Honeycomb Balls Holiday Mix info ($5)

I have so SO many projects to share with you today… Let’s get started! I have created several suites of wraps, tags, and cards, each with a very different vibe. I just couldn’t get enough of these new products!

This first suite of projects is sweet and sparkly and filled with pastel elements…

Let’s look at each element of this ensemble a little closer!

First, the card…

A closer look at the pretty snowflake tags…

  • You can watch a how-to of these tags in the Youtube video linked earlier in this post, or click here.
  • Heat emboss on glitter cardstock for a gorgeous look.
  • The small stars in the center of the snowflakes were added using the Rustic Star Small die.
  • The cardstocks used here are from Cardstock Warehouse – Desert Sand MirriSparkle and Coral Metallic

Let’s break down this pretty package topper…

The Tear Strip Tags have been a favorite of mine this past year, and now there’s even more to love with the new Cover Ups die...

Now for an up-close look at these pretty honeycomb ball snowflake tags…

  • To make flat-backed honeycomb balls, only open them half way – perfect for tags! The smaller tag from our Crimped Circle Tag die is the perfect size for the balls, turning them into a tag that can easily be tied to a package, etc.
  • The Snipped Snowflakes 1 die makes a pretty base for the Honeycomb Balls – it’s layered here over the larger tag from the Crimped Circle Tags set, which was stamped with to/from sentiments from the Four Square Holiday Tag stamp set.
  • Add glitter to the honeycomb balls by spraying them with spray adhesive, then sprinkling with glitter and shaking off any excess. Splatter with gold paint for even more sparkle!
  • Add some greenery sprigs using the Big Branches: Pine die.
  • Top them off with a Big Beautiful Bow!

You can use the Large Leaves: Magnolia die to make jumbo poinsettias!

  • Punch a 1″ circle to use as the base for your poinsettia. Just start adhering Magnolia Leaves around the circle, starting with the larger leaves. Keep layering leaves until your poinsettia is as full as you’d like it to be. Trim the stems from the leaves as you add the top layer of leaves.
  • Cut the leaves from a mix of materials – cardstock, shimmer cardstock, and glitter cardstock for interesting blooms.
  • Top it off with a flower center – a few ideas for things to use as the center could be the stamens from the BotaniCuts Tulip die (used here), the center for the large bloom from Embroidered Blooms, or the BotaniCuts Morning Glory center. There are likely more possibilities, but these are a few ideas!
  • Add gold paint splatters and glitter for more sparkle and shine.

Next up is this dark and moody suite featuring the new Magnolia Bloom, Wreath, and Leaves, along with other new goodies too.

First let’s take a closer look at this package topper…

  • The Magnolia Bloom is perfect for package toppers. Use a pencil or other round tool to curve the petals a bit for more dimension.
  • Layer several Large Leaves: Magnolia leaves onto a strip of ribbon or paper the length of your package for a little drama. Mix up the materials…different shades of cardstock, glitter paper, etc. Use the same idea to create a whole garland!
  • More mixed tassels here again. Diecut and layer several for really full tassels – five or six layers were used here.

  • Make honeycomb swivel tags by adhering one honeycomb ball to a small Crimped Circle tag. Attach it to a second tag (stamped with a to/from sentiment) using a brad so the top tag will swivel to reveal the sentiment.
  • Back the tags with a couple of Snipped Snowflakes 2 diecuts.
  • Use a gold brad, then top the brad with a gem for a super elegant touch.

Some deep green and gold Four Square Tags…

  • Heat emboss the foliage frame from the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set with metallic embossing powder on a dark base for an elegant look.
  • Diecut the images from the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set using the matching die and layer with foam tape for extra dimension.
  • Layer a to/from tag behind the decorative front tag. Tie the two together with twine or string.

Now the card using the Magnolia Wreath die

  • The Magnolia Wreath die makes quick and easy focal points for cards. Diecut two and layer them – they were cut from two shades of dark green cardstock here.
  • Add gold ink splatters for some shine.
  • Add berries – these were cut using the BotaniCuts Juniper die.
  • Add a string to your wreath and “hang” it from the top of your card.
  • Our Nordic Frames set is a classic that goes with so many things and looks great with the new Magnolia Wreath
  • The sentiment was stamped with the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set and dieuct with the matching Elements die.

And a slimline card using those gorgeous Magnolia Leaves and Bloom

  • Create a “cascade” of Magnolia Leaves across the front of a slimline card. Tuck in a few Big Branches: Pine for a wintery touch
  • Cut the leaves from shades of green and gold/brown cardstock. Since magnolia leaves are brown on the backside, it’s a natural choice of colors.
  • Cut the Magnolia Bloom center from glitter cardstock. Add some glitter to the flower petals too, along with just a little ink blending using light yellow/tan ink.

Next I have an ensemble that features our new BotaniCuts Pear die. When done up in glitter and gold, they’re perfect for the holidays. This ensemble would be beautiful for hostess gifts during the holidays!

Let’s take a closer look at everything! First the card…

  • Experiment with different mediums and glitters. For my pears, I used a mix of gold metallic paint, clear/white glitter and gold glass glitter. When I was making them I really didn’t intend for them all to end up on one card, but here we are!
  • Diecut the stems and leaves from gold mirror cardstock.
  • Tuck in pine sprigs cut with the BotaniCuts Pine Bough die, along with sprigs that were stamped with the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set to fill in the spaces between the pears.
  • Add a sentiment from the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set, stamped in gold ink.

  • It’s fun to use a mix of elements to create different coordinating tags for a whole matching ensemble!
  • Create pear-shaped tags by diecutting “on the fold” – fold a piece of cardstock and position the pear die so that the top of the pear is above the fold and doesn’t cut through it. Add the stem, leaves, and a string to tie to a package.
  • The Four Square Tags can be created in so many different colors and combos from basics to rustic to elegant like these, depending on your colors and ink choices.

Next up is a kraft, gold, and white ensemble…

Let’s take a closer look at the tags…

  • The to/from sentiment with the lines (from the Four Square Holiday Tags set) can be stamped near the bottom edge of the tags, allowing the greenery elements from the stamp set to be stamped above the sentiment.
  • Stamp and heat emboss the sentiments first using white embossing powder, then stamp and emboss the foliage images with gold embossing powder.
  • Gray Kraft cardstock (from Cardstock Warehouse) has become one of my favorite neutrals. It’s just a little lighter and brighter than traditional kraft and feels more modern.

  • This honeycomb ball/snowflake topper was created in the same was as the green/gold one earlier in this post. Change up the colors for a different look!
  • The BotaniCuts Pinecones are large enough to make beautiful package toppers too.

A pretty coordinating card too…

Next I have several cards using the new goodies from our All That Glitters collection. I just couldn’t stop creating with everything!

Up first is this card using the new BotaniCuts Pinecones die. They are nice and big and plump, perfect for focal points… and no assembly (other than to “fluff), so they’re quick and easy!

  • Layer two pinecone diecuts, sandwiching foam adhesive between the two for beautiful dimension. “Fluff” the diecut details on the top layer before adhering to the bottom layer. Leave the bottom layer “unfluffed” as a base.
  • Use a colored pencil to add shading to the pinecones.
  • Use a white pen to add white details to the tips, then add glitter for frosty shine.
  • Create a pretty white-on-white background using the Snowflake Prints stencil and glittery texture paste. It adds lots of interest without competing with those gorgeous pinecones.
  • Top it off with a Big Beautiful Bow, assembled using two shades of red cardstock.
  • The sentiment here is from Signed & Sealed and makes this card perfect for winter, not just the holidays. It would be a great way to say “thank you” for a holiday gift!

Next are a few project using the new Rustic Stars (large and small) dies.

  • Layer both the small and large Rustic Stars to create a concentric, layered star.
  • The Herringbone Parquet die creates the perfect background to coordinate with the Rustic Stars.
  • Diecut the “wire” portion of the stars from metallic or mirror cardstock. Layer them over or under the wood frame for your desired look.
  • Add some greenery sprigs using the BotaniCuts Pine Bough die, and some berries with the Mint & Berry Bits

The Rustic Star dies make great tags and package embellishments too!

  • Create different “wood” tones by using different shades of brown or gray inks. Think outside the box too…red or green “wood” would be fun to create too!
  • Add greenery sprigs using the BotaniCuts Pine Bough die.
  • To create a solid base/tag backer, diecut two of the wood frame portions and adhere them back-to-back, keeping the center of the star intact and securing with double-sided tape sandwiched between the two layers.
  • The “just for you” sentiment is from the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set
  • Loop a length of string through the stars so you can attach them to packages, etc.

I showed a jumbo poinsettia earlier in this post, made with the new Large Leaves: Magnolia die. They’re so pretty for package toppers, but make a big statement on a card front, too! I’ll share a reel soon showing how I put these together, but it’s pretty easy – just start with a small circle as your base and keep adding leaves until your flower is as full as you like.

  • Create poinsettias using the Large Leaves Magnolia die – cut the leaves from a variety of colors. Here I used a couple shades of red/burgundy cardstock, and also ink blended a few that were cut from white.
  • I used the BotaniCuts Tulip die here for the center, but you could also use another die from your stash, a cluster of sequins, etc.
  • Position the poinsettia off center, then trim away the excess along the top and side.
  • Tuck in some sprigs stamped with the Four Square Holiday Tags stamp set.
  • Heat embossing with metallic embossing powder onto diecuts cut from dark cardstock gives an elegant look without any distracting white edges.

I couldn’t resist one more card using the new tassels and Ribbon Maker: Wood Bead Garland…

  • Snip the loop at the top of the tassel so you can slip it around the Wood Bead Garland, a branch, etc.
  • The Ribbon Maker: Wood Bead Garland die is great for cutting long ribbons to go around packages, but they’re great for cards as well.
  • Diecut the Wood Bead Garland from kraft cardstock, then sponge with some brown ink and add splatters for a realistic wood look.
  • Add some pine branches. I used both the BotaniCuts Pine Bough and Big Branches: Pine here.
  • The thank you sentiment is from the previously released Tagged Elegance set.

And finally…one last project from me before I send you on your way to hop around the team blogs!

I’m always looking for ways to wrap up gift cards. Our Snipped Snowflakes dies make super cute and easy gift card sliders.

  • Diecut two snowflakes – Snipped Snowflakes 1 was used here, but any of our Snipped Snowflakes dies would work. Adhere them together just by the two tips that extend above and below the inert.
  • Diecut the medium-sized rectangle from the Crimped Frames set to use as a backer for the gift card – attach it with a glue dot or other ahesive of your choice.
  • Slip the gift card between the two snowflakes.
  • Embellish with a smaller diecut snowflake, a sentiment, and some sprigs. Images from the Four Square Holiday Tags set were used here.

Inspiration Team Blog Hop & Giveaway

Now that you’ve gotten to meet all of today’s new products and see them in action on my projects, you can hop along to see more projects from the Inspiration Team!

We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop.

Read on for details…

  • Comment here on the blog for one entry (one comment per person).
  • Comment on our Inspiration Team Members’ blogs for more entries (linked below – one comment per person, per blog)
  • Comments close Monday, November 20 (that’s tonight!) at 11:59pm EST
  • Winners will be posted at 7am EST on Tuesday, November 21 here on the blog

Now for more the team blog links…

ANGELICA

DANA

DAWN

KELLY

LAURIE

MELISSA

WANDA

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New Beginnings Collection Day 1 – Easter & Babies

by Betsy
written by Betsy

Thanks so much for joining us as we count down to the release of our latest collection filled with fun products for Spring, Easter, and Babies! Our New Beginnings collection will be available in the shop beginning at 10am ET on Friday, March 10.

We’ll be showcasing all of the new products today and tomorrow, and without further ado, it’s time for today’s new product introductions!

Below is a quick look at all of the new products. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information (sentiments, measurements, etc.), or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although you can preview the new products in the shop, they will not be available to add to cart or purchase until 10am ET on Friday, March 10).

Tear Strip Tags: Spring and Tear Strip Tags: Baby stamp sets

We have two new sentiment sets to pair with our Tear Strip Tags die, allowing you to quickly stamp and cut these adorable tags, perfect for wrapping up treats and gifts for spring, easter, and baby. They’re also great for cards!

Click HERE for Tear Strip Tags Spring stamp set info ($8)
Click HERE for Tear Strip Tags: Baby stamp set info ($8)

Baby Face dies and Baby Face Sentiments stamp set

We have an adorable new series of baby dies, along with a coordinating stamp set. These cute diecut images can be embellished with a variety of faces from the coordinating stamp set. The stamp set also includes lots of mix and match sentiments that coordinate with the various dies from the Baby Face collection. The dies are sold individually so you can choose your favorites (or collect them all!) and include a lamb, elephant, bee, sweet pea, sprout, orange (cutie), and a swaddled baby.

Click HERE for Baby Face Sentiments stamp set info ($16)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Bee die info ($12)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Elephant die info ($18)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Lamb die info ($18)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Orange die info ($16)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Sprout die info ($8)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Swaddle die info ($10)
Click HERE for Baby Face: Sweet Pea die info ($12)

Angelica has a video for us today, showcasing the Baby Face products…

Bunny Kisses die, Ribbon Maker: Daisy Chain and Ribbon Maker: Easter Egg

We’re releasing a larger, stand-alone die version of the sweet bunny from our previously released Springtime stamp set. This little cutie will be perfect for spring, Easter, and baby projects! We also have two new additions to our Ribbon Maker series – Daisy Chain and Easter Eggs, again…perfect for spring and Easter! We also have a new Paper Ribbon color – Robin’s Egg!

Click HERE for Bunny Kisses die info ($9)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Daisy Chain die info ($13)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Easter Egg die info ($9)

Rejoice! stamp set, die, and hot foil

Easter is a season of rejoicing, so what could be better than this pretty mix & match Rejoice! sentiment collection. This product line-up consists of a stand-alone die, stamp set, and hot foil, all of which can be used together or independently, allowing you to pick and choose for how you like to create.

Click HERE for Rejoice! die info ($22)
Click HERE for Rejoice! stamp set info ($8)
Click HERE for Rejoice! hot foil info ($12)

Spring Sprays stencil and matching die

This 4-piece stencil is designed to create pretty spring floral sprays. As designed, it will perfectly surround the Rejoice! sentiments showcased above, but these pretty sprays can be paired with other sentiments from your collection, or used in many other ways as well.

Click HERE for Spring Sprays stencil info ($15)
Click HERE for Spring Sprays die info ($24)

I’m excited to share tons of projects with you using today’s introductions!

First up are a few projects using the Spring Sprays stencil and die.

This first one is a pretty Easter card using the new Rejoice! hot foil paired with the Spring Sprays stencil and die. I started with a light kraft base and stenciled the Spring Sprays design using Oxide inks in green and pink, along with some white pigment ink for some of the flowers.

I added a few diecut flowers for extra dimension. The banner is from the Christmas Time Sentiments die. I folded the banner so that it better fit my sentiment (from the Rejoice! stamp set). I love this also gave it some dimension.

Next up is another card using Spring Sprays along with the Rejoice! die. I went for a softer look here, and started with a lilac card base and added the stenciling with soft blues, purples, and white. The backing for the Rejoice! sentiment was cut from vellum for a soft look.

I again added just a few diecut flowers using the coordinating Spring Sprays die to add more color and dimension to the stenciled design. I also love to add some colored pencil shading and dotted pen details to the stenciling. To add a final finishing touch I added scalloped borders to the top and bottom, which were cut using the Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die

While the Spring Sprays stencil is designed to perfectly surround the Rejoice! sentiment, you can use them in other ways, with lots of other sentiments as well. Here I used the coordinating Spring Sprays die to diecut the stenciled flower clusters so that I could position them around a birthday sentiment from the Birthday Blooms set.

I used small brushes to do the stenciling, which allowed me to add lots of different colors to the stenciled flowers. To create the pretty, textured background I layered some scalloped strips cut with the Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die.

For this next card using Spring Sprays, I took a different approach by using more diecuts. I started by stenciling just the foliage step of the design onto a light blue card base. Then, instead of stenciling the flowers, I used the individual blooms included in the Spring Sprays die to create the design, but using diecuts instead of the stencils

A technique I’ve really been enjoying recently is layering diecuts. For the flowers here, several of them are double layered, with a sandwich of foam adhesive between. I love the depth and dimension this gives, especially when you use two different colors. The sentiment here is from the All Kinds of Happy die, All Kinds of Happy Shadow die, and matching stamp set.

Next up I have a few Easter cards and wraps using some of our other new products.

First is a pair of sweet Easter cards using the Bunny Kisses die and sentiments from the Tear Strip Tags: Spring set. These sweet bunnies are a larger, stand-alone die version of that cute bunny from our Spring Time set. They make an adorable (and quick!) focal point. They’d be cute for baby cards as well.

The diecut backgrounds were created by using our new Ribbon Maker: Easter Egg and Ribbon Maker: Daisy Chain dies. I diecut some Arches to place behind the bunnies. The Bunny Kisses die includes a few things for the bunny to hold – a flower and some eggs, which I used both of here.

The sentiments were stamped using the Tear Strip Tags: Spring stamp set. I double-cut the Tear Strip Tags die to create banners instead of tags. To do this, just run the die through your machine (banner end first), and stop before it gets to the tag top. Then pull it out, flip it around (align the die with the side edges of your partial cut) and run it through partially again to cut the other end. Sounds a little confusing, but pretty simple to do. 🙂 Again I was having fun creating diecut “sandwiches” here by layering two bunny diecuts with foam adhesive in between to create the layered look on the bunnies.

I also created some tags and simple wraps using several of our new products. The tags here were cut using the Crimped Circle Tags die, then embellished with the Bunny Kisses die and Baby Face Lamb die. I added sentiments from the Tear Strip Tags: Spring set.

The band on the box was cut using the new Ribbon Maker: Easter Egg die and the new Robin’s Egg paper rolls. I topped it off with a diecut bow using the Loopy Bow Builder die. To add some extra details around the lamb I added some small flowers and greenery sprigs cut with the Winter Medley die.

Now for tons of baby projects! Let’s start with some cute and simple wraps…

The pretty bands were cut using our new Ribbon Maker: Daisy Chain and our Ribbon Maker: Star Strip die that was released around the holidays. The daisies are perfect for baby girls, and the stars for a boy version. I topped them off with diecut Loopy Bows and added tags diecut with the Tear Strip Tags die and stamped with the Tear Strip Tags: Baby stamp set. I snipped apart a single star and daisy from the ribbon strips to use as toppers on the bows.

And now for several projects using the new Baby Face series.

First is this super sweet card using the Baby Face: Swaddle die. I thought it would be adorable to put this sweet baby bundle in a basket, so I pulled out my Market Baskets die. The largest basket from the set was a great fit after trimming down the height so just the top two rungs of the basket remain.

To fill out my basket I added a little folded “blanket” cut with our Cozy Cup Coaster die, and a few sprigs and flowers cut with the Winter Medley die. I added my basket to a Crimped Frame diecut, stamped a sentiment from the new Baby Face Sentiments stamp set, and layered it over a panel that was stamped with a floral background stamp we’ll be introducing tomorrow. The face was also stamped using the Baby Face Sentiments stamp set – I chose the cute little yawning face for this project.

Next I have a pair of small notecards, also made with the Baby Face: Swaddle die. I used my A2 Arches die to create the shaped bases, and the A2 Arches stencil to sponge some color on the backgrounds. The faces and the sentiments were stamped using the Baby Face: Sentiments stamp set. I love adding the little details from the Swaddle die…the hair curl, bow, and tiny safety pin. I cut the safety pins from metallic cardstock and snipped one side so I could hook it around the edge of the “blanket”. So sweet!

My next card uses the Baby Face: Elephant die. There are two sizes of elephants included in the set, I used them both here to create a mommy and baby elephant. The Falling Hearts Background was perfect for pairing with the “showered with love” sentiment, which was stamped using the Baby Face: Sentiments stamp set.

I placed my elephants on the top of an A2 Arches diecut (the largest from the set), and added some diecut flowers cut with the Baby Face: Elephant die, plus some flower bits.

Up next? The sweet Baby Face: Lambs. Like the elephant, there are two sizes included in the set. You can create standing or sitting lambs by using the pieces with our without the legs. I used the legs on the larger, and omitted them on the smaller so the baby is nestled under the larger one. The white flocking sheets we carry in the shop are perfect for diecutting some velvety soft lambs.

The cute and punny baaaby sentiment is from the Baby Face: Sentiments stamp set. For the background, I diecut some cloudy layers using our Silver Lining die. I also used the Big Branches Eucalyptus die to add the greenery around them.

Next is Baby Face: Sweet Pea. It’s so fun to stamp the cute little expressions on the peas! You can definitely omit stamping the faces so that this die would be fun for summery garden-themed projects as well.

I created the focal point by placing my Sweet Pea die in an Arched frame. The background was stamped with the Seed Catalog stamp in soft pink. I added more of the greenery/blooms included in the Sweet Pea die around the edges. The sentiment was stamped onto some Sentiment Suite Basics diecuts using the Baby Face Sentiments stamp set.

Now for the sweet Baby Face: Bee. There are two sizes of bees in the set as well. For this card, I wanted to create a cute birthday card instead of a baby project. There are sentiments in the Baby Face: Sentiment stamp set that coordinate with the bee, but for this project I pulled out my Buzz-Worthy Sentiments set.

I started with a pale blue card base and added some clouds which were actually cut with the Baby Face: Lamb die! I scattered several Baby Face Bees across the card front. I also tucked in a few tiny bees, which were stamped with the Container Garden set. Just a fun and happy birthday card for a special little someone!

Most of the Baby Face dies can be used for other non-baby projects as well! My next few projects show a baby card as well as a non-baby card using the same dies.

First is Baby Face: Orange die. There are two sizes of oranges, plus some leaves and blooms included in this set.

For the baby card I used a pair of oranges and used the Cutie sentiment from the Baby Face Sentiments stamp set. I layered them over a Crimped Circle diecut.

For the non-baby card I used a Crimped Slimline diecut as my base and filled it with oranges and greenery from the set, plus the small blooms from the set. So summery!

Lastly, a couple of cards using the Baby Face: Sprout die – again, a baby card plus a non-baby card.

For the baby card, I put the little sprout on a window sill, which was created using the A2 Arches die plus a wood strip cut with the Curio: Cover die. The sentiments used here were from the Baby Face: Sentiments stamp set. I used the A2 Arches stencil set to add the darker blue border around the arch cut-out.

These two cards are so different, it’s hard to believe they use the same products, but they do (with the addition of some more plants cut with the Macra Made for You Fillers die). This time I used the A2 Arches and Curio: Cover die to create a boho-inspired plant wall design. I filled several of the pots from the Baby Face Sprout die using the plant from that die as well as the various plants from the Macra Made For You Fillers die. The “hello” sentiment was stamped using the Baby Face Sentiments set.

That wraps up my projects for today! But there’s so much more to see from the team, so read on!

Also, if you’d like to see the products up close, join Laurie for an Instagram Live tomorrow evening, 3/9 at 6pm ET / 5pm CT on our Instagram channel. Check it out if you’d like to see the new products up close. If you aren’t able to join us live, you can watch it any time from our feed.

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TGIF – Pretty Wraps with Dawn

by Betsy
written by Betsy

Hey, Friends! It’s my turn to share a project for TGIF and I issued myself a fun challenge! If you follow me on Instagram and caught my Stories earlier this week, I shared about how I used to go out the day after Christmas years ago, and buy gift wrap and ribbons and such, when everything was like 90% off and then we’d be set the next year! Or, for the next like 20 years…..as the case may be! Hahaha!

I showed a roll of wrapping paper on my Instagram Stories, that we still have from about 20 years ago, that I’d been trying to use up. But as it turns out, we still have FOUR rolls of that same wrapping paper! LOL! I’m sure I only paid like $1 per roll, which is why I felt at the time, like I should stock up on so much of it! Hahaha! But as you can imagine, 20 years later I’m over it with that particular paper! LOL!


Now, of course, a person could always donate rolls of wrapping paper to organizations who need such things for wrapping gifts for kiddos or whomever. BUT, there’s also something to be said for using what we have and not always having to go buy more! There’s something to be said for taking something perhaps outdated or not in your current style or taste, and zhuzhing it up in such a way as to sort of bring it back to life. So that’s what I did!

I decided to use up a bunch (though not even one roll — these things are huge! LOL!) of the wrapping paper on all our neighbor gifts because I had 18 little boxes of chocolate treats to wrap (2 per household). I also had a gigantic sized roll of tan wired ribbon (again, why?!) and it was more than enough to wrap all of them, even doing it the classic way where you criss-cross and wrap it around both directions and then tie a bow!! 🙂

Once I got the little stacks of gifts wrapped and tied up together with bows on top, they were just kind of ho-hum looking. SO, I challenged myself to see if I could use my stamps and dies to really dress them up and make them look DARLING, in spite of that 20 year old clearance wrapping paper and tan ribbon. Turns out, I think I DID!!! But I’ll let you decide….

I’ve got quite a few PRO TIPS about this project for you, over on my blog!  I hope I’ve given you lots of ideas you can use as you’re finishing up wrapping your own gifts this year!  Raise your hand if you’ve got some less-than-desirable gift wrap hiding in the back of the closet that you could totally pull out and use, and dress it up to give it some new life!!!  If you take on this challenge yourself, and if you post it on Instagram, tag me!  I’d love to see!

Merry Christmas, friends,
Dawn

The Greetery supplies used in Dawn’s wraps:

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Introducing the All Wrapped Up Collection

by Betsy
written by Betsy

Happy Monday! We’re here today to reveal our newest collection called All Wrapped Up! It’s filled with wonderful dies (and a couple of stamp sets) that are perfect for creating all sorts of wraps, package toppers, cards, and more! With so many mix and match options for these products, I have been busy for days just exploring all of the fun options. While all of today’s products work wonderfully for the holidays, many of them are great basics you’ll reach for year round.

Just wait until you see all of the ideas the team has in store for you today!

Without further ado, it’s time to introduce all of the products from our All Wrapped Up collection…

Below is a quick look at all of the new products. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information (sentiments, measurements, etc.), or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although you can preview the new products in the shop, they will not be available to add to cart or purchase until 10am EST on Tuesday, November 22).

Banner Gift Tag and Crimped Circle Tags dies

Label your packages in style with these quick and easy stand alone dies that are perfect for tying to gifts of any style! The Banner Gift Tag is a quick and easy way to identify the giver and receiver, while the Crimped Tags are a new take on our popular Crimped die series. The large Crimped Tag also makes for a perfect base for the Banner Gift Tag, providing some layering options!

Click HERE for Banner Gift Tag die info ($16)
Click HERE for Crimped Circle Tags die info ($13)

Tear Strip Tags stamp set and die

Make quick work of your holiday tags with this fun set! The die cuts a cluster of four tags, while the matching stamp set includes “clusters” of sentiments, allowing you to easily stamp multiple tags at once. When you’re ready to use them, simply tear or snip them apart!

Click HERE for Tear Strip Tags die info ($11)
Click HERE for Tear Strip Tags stamp set info ($16)

Laurie has put together a great video showing you this set in detail and giving some great tips…

Big Branches: Baby’s Breath, Eucalyptus, Pine, and Ruscus dies

Simple and slightly larger in scale than some of our typical designs, these nature-inspired dies are perfect for package toppers, cards, and more. Keep it simple and cut them from colored cardstock, or have fun experimenting with your favorite coloring methods to bring these botanical designs to life on your next project!

Click HERE for Big Branches: Baby’s Breath die info ($12)
Click HERE for Big Branches: Eucalyptus die info ($18)
Click HERE for Big Branches: Pine die info ($17)
Click HERE for Big Branches: Ruscus die info ($16)

Dried Citrus Slices die

Dried citrus slices are everywhere this holiday season! Use these fun layered dies on package toppers, garlands, cards, tags, and more! The set consists of citrus slices in two sizes. Ink them up in rich, deep colors to mimic dried citrus, or use bright colors for fresh citrus, perfect for more summery projects.

Click HERE for Dried Citrus Slices die info ($22)

BotaniCuts Mistletoe and Loopy Bow Builder die

There’s a new BotaniCuts die, just in time for the holidays! Our latest addition is a pretty bunch of mistletoe. Easy to assemble, and oh so pretty, especially when paired with our new Loopy Bow Builder die! The new Bow Builder die lets you do bows your way! Stack and layer loops to create your desired size, fullness, and shape of bow for your project. They’re great for cards, tags, and package toppers!

Click HERE for BotaniCuts Mistletoe die info ($18)
Click HERE for Loopy Bow Builder die info ($13)

Angelica is joining us today with a video showcasing the BotaniCuts Mistletoe and Loopy Bow Builder dies…

Round About Winter Foliage die and Tagged Elegance stamp set

The Round About die concept has so many possibilities! Stack two of these pretty diecuts to surround a sentiment for an easy focal point, or stack three or four to create a gorgeous layered wreath! The Tagged Elegance stamp set features sentiments that are perfect for tags, and are sized to be used with the Round About die as well as the Crimped Circle Tags introduced above.

Click HERE for Round About Winter Foliage die info ($18)
Click HERE for Tagged Elegance stamp set info ($7)

Angelica is also showcasing the new Winter Foliage and Tagged Elegance products today in this video…

Ribbon Maker Dies + Paper Ribbon Rolls

This fun new die concept allows you to cut continuous paper ribbons, perfect for wrapping around boxes and packages of all sizes! There are six different designs, perfect not just for the holidays, but for year-round gift wrapping for all occasions. To coordinate with these dies, we’re offering 3″ wide rolls of paper in four colors. Diecut these Ribbon Maker dies end-to-end on the paper rolls for continuous strips of paper ribbon! These dies can also be used on cards and scrapbook pages as well to create pretty borders and backgrounds.

Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Petite Scallops die info ($9)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Small Stripes die info ($11)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Star Strip die info ($11)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Pinked Stars die info ($23)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker:Large Stripes die info ($23)
Click HERE for Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die info ($21)
Click HERE for Paper Ribbon Rolls info (4 colors, sold separately) ($6)

Here’s an image showing all of the new Ribbon Maker dies cut from the Paper Ribbon Rolls…

I also put together a video showing you all the details of the Ribbon Maker dies…

Now that we’ve introduced all of the new products, shall we get to the projects?! I’m ready!

Last week I shared several sneak peeks of my paper crafting/gift wrapping “charcuterie board”. Here is the board in full! So many fun goodies to add to my tags and wraps as we go through the holiday season (I’ve already burned through a lot of it…NEED to make more!).

First let’s take a look at the assortment of tags I created using the products from this new collection…

I’ll show a close-up of each and share a little more info about each. I also have some short videos that I’ll share in the coming days via Instagram and our Youtube channel.

First is this pair of cute boho ornaments with crocheted details using our new Round About Winter Foliage die. I’ll be sharing a short video in the coming days, showing how I put these together, but it’s pretty simple.

I layered two of the Round About dies, keeping the foliage at the bottom, leaving the top edge as just a ring so that I could crochet around it. After I finished adding the crochet detail, I looped a small Crimped Circle Tag to it using some twine, and also added some wood beads. The sentiment was stamped with the new Tagged Elegance set.

Next is this pretty wreath tag, again using the Round About Winter Foliage die. This time I diecut and layered four of them, rotating them around the circle to create a full, pretty wreath. I used the new BotaniCuts Mistletoe die to add the red berries. I attached the wreath to the larger Crimped Circle Tag from the set. I tied the whole works to a second Crimped Tag die, which was foiled with a to/from sentiment using our Tag Team Duo Hot Foil Sentiments.

Next up we have a nice little pile of these wonderful slim tags using the new Tear Strip Tags die and stamps. I love this concept, how quick and easy they are, and the fun modern shape. I left some of them intact and I’ll snip them apart as I use them. The clustered sentiment stamps in the matching stamp set make these come together so quickly!

This final pair of tags uses our new Banner Gift Tag die, layered over the larger circle tag from the new Crimped Circle Tags die set. The Banner Gift Tag can be super quick by just using the one-piece to/from circle, or you can step it up a bit by layering the individual words and banners over the base to make multi-colored/layered designs. I did a little of both here. The banners are the perfect place to write the names of the giver/receiver. I added a few sprigs and blooms from our Winter Medley die to embellish them just a bit.

Gift wrapping is one of my favorite things during the holidays, but I have to admit, I often cringe when the pretty ribbons and faux greenery sprigs end up in the trash at the end of the party. That’s one of the reasons I’m so excited about the next products I’ll be showing!

Our Ribbon Maker dies are designed to cut paper ribbons, and our Loopy Bow Builder die is perfect for adding paper bows. Add as many loops as you want…from simple bows with just a couple of loops, to super-duper loopy bows.

All of the new Big Branches dies are perfect for adding greenery and sprigs to packages. They are a great size, a little larger than some of our other products, and will definitely make a statement on a package. And again, since they’re just paper, no more worrying about them getting discarded once the gifts have been opened. I’m loving the warm and homey look that the Dried Citrus slices are giving to all of my packages as well.

I’ve shown you lots of gift wrap and tag options using our new All Wrapped Up collection, but these products are perfectly at home on cards as well. I have a few to share with you today!

First up is a pair of cards using the new BotaniCuts Mistletoe die layered over some gorgeous tone-on-tone backgrounds done with the new Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die.

The Loopy Bow Builder is perfect for adding to the top of the mistletoe bunch, and the new Tear Strip Tags die and stamps are a great way to add a sentiment tucked under the bow. I added lots of frosty glitter to my mistletoe bunches. The backgrounds were simply done by layering strips that were diecut with the Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die. I chose two shades of read and two shades of green cardstock that were just slightly different from each other to add just a little more depth to the tone-on-tone effect. The different reds didn’t come through in the photos, but it’s a bit more obvious in real life.

Up next is a card that uses the new Dried Citrus Slices die. I just love these! I created a whole pile of them in different shades to look like dried oranges and blood oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.

I once again used the Ribbon Maker: Large Scallops die to create the background. I diecut them from white and layered them over a tan cardstock base. Then I built a pretty focal point using the Dried Citrus, Big Branches: Pine and Baby’s Breath, and the Loopy Bow Builder. The sentiment was hot foiled using the Tag Team Duo Sentiments and cut with the hexagon die from the Tag Team Duo die set.

Next I have a card that uses the new Round About Winter Foliage die. I love this die for tags and toppers, but it’s wonderful for cards as well. Here I diecut and stacked four of the Round About dies to create a quick and easy wreath.

I again added some berries using the BotaniCuts Mistletoe die. The Ribbon Maker: Small Stripes die makes a great backdrop for the wreath. I also topped it off with a Loopy Bow Builder diecut. The sentiment inside my wreath is from the new Tagged Elegance set.

My last project for today is a set of four “nature box” cards that I had so much fun creating. I used the Big Branches dies and enclosed them inside a large shaker that was made using the Curio: Cover die. I love how they look like pressed greens inside the frames!

Inside the shaker I enclosed the Big Branches Pine, Eucalyptus, Baby’s Breath and Ruscus, along with some faux snow and Snowfall Sequins. I stamped on the acetate using the “winter wishes” and “thank you” sentiments from the new Tagged Elegance set using white ink.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today! If you’re ready for more, keep scrolling to see a whole lot more from the team…

Now that you’ve gotten to meet all of today’s new products and see them in action, you can “greet” them for a chance to win a prize! We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop.

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