AMAZING PAPER GRACE SEPTEMBER DIE OF THE MONTH BLOG HOP

               
Another month has come and this month behind the scenes we've been marveling at all the ways you can use the September Die of the Month called Snip It Flowers.  (Hint: Inspirational PDF attached)

At first glance, it looks like a background die; it is anything but a background die.  It was designed so that each of the flowers can be snipped out to create a panel, frame or element.  Whether you want the 4 x 4 frame, the 3 x 4 frame, a one layer border, a two-layer border or a corner, all you have to do is "snip".  Each one of us has taken the die and spun it into a creation - we hope to inspire!!

My First Projects Today:

I made a full size card with the Die. It's just so pretty that I wanted to use it first in all its glory! Then I made a matching little Note Card that could also make a sweet Place Card Setting. I just simply trimmed away all but 6 of the flowers.

Next I made a candle wrap for a votive holder. That used just a strip of 4 flowers.

For my next project, I made a sweet little basket. This was so fun and easy to make.

I just simply die cut 2 of the panels in the light pink cardstock. I then glued them together with some clear drying glue, overlapping 2 rows of the flowers. I then scored a line on each side of the glued panels and folded it upwards on each side to form a "U". (Sorry, I didn't take pics of these steps but hopefully you follow what I'm saying. If anyone doesn't understand, just email me and I will help you through it.:)

 
I then cut a third panel out in pink and trimmed out 2 squares of 4 flowers each in them. Those will be the sides. Then I cut out 4 tiny strips of white poster board paper (you can also use cardboard or thick paper) and folded them in half. Then I hot glued each one onto the inside top and bottom (back side of paper) of each flower of the smaller panels of 4. Then hot glue them to the corresponding flower on each side of the larger panels to form the basket. I then die cut a panel in gold poster board paper and trimmed out 8 flowers to add behind the front panel of the basket for a golden shadow. Then die cut another in gold and trimmed it out to form the handle. Because of the poster board and the double cardstock, it turned out to be really sturdy. Ready to be filled with candy, a small gift or whatever you'd like!

 

If you want to find out more about the Club - prices, how you sign up and what's included, please look --------> HERE.
If you missed the introduction and want to know more about what inspired the Die of the Month Club, look ------->HERE.

More inspiration is just a click away.  Stop by with each Creative Team Member to see how they manipulated this die to come up with a unique project for you to try!

Visit Kate        - craft2owls.blogspot.com
Visit Joanna   – joannakrog.blogspot.com
Visit Teresa   –  victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com

Visit Ewelina -  elinaart.blogspot.co.uk
Visit Melissa  – keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com ~ you're here!
Visit Judy       – judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com

Visit Becca     – amazingpapergrace.com/blog

We can’t wait to see what you make with these exclusive dies – be sure to post your creation on the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month page -------> HERE or on Instagram using the hashtag #AmazingPaperGraceClubKit

                                              

            

Have fun hopping along!

hugs...

♥ Glimmer Foil Flowers ♥

Hello there. Sharing a card I made using some of the beautiful Glimmer Plates by Amazing Paper Grace for Spellbinders. Love the shine of these foils and when you match them up with Becca's amazing plates, you have one glimmery and beautiful card.

I stared with Emmeline Treillage dies as the base of my card. I then used the Foil Flowers Glorious Glimmer Plates to make the flowers and leaf sprigs. I used the Rose Gold, Pink and Green Foils.

I then used the Happy Birthday plate from the Elegant Occasion Sentiments Glorious Glimmer Plates. For that, I used the Matte Gold Foil.

Using the Glimmer Hot Foil System is too fun! And it's super easy! I keep looking for things to foil! :) You can find all of Becca's gorgeous glimmer plates and more, HERE!

Have a wonderful day!

hugs...

♥ Cinch and Go Flowers III ~ 3D Vignettes ♥

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely Easter! Such a wonderful time of year, isn't it? Springtime. Love the smell in the air...the beautiful sight of tulips in bloom...warmer weather. Love it all!

Today, I have a lovely card to share with you all. I am using the Cinch and Go Flowers III by Amazing Paper Grace for Spellbinders. Love this die set! You can make so many different styles of flowers with this one set. And it's super easy!

I simply wet the die cut flowers by spraying them lightly on both the front and back with some water in a mini spray bottle. (There are 4 sizes in all.) Let the water soak into the paper for a minute or two to loosen the fibers in the paper. I then take a stamen (they can be purchased HERE at Amazon) and thread the smallest flower onto it and "squish" the flower around the top of the stamen. Then continue with each flower with the largest die cut being last. I then add the greenery and adhere it to the bottom of the flower with a dab of hot glue. Let dry for several hours. You can then use them as is or open them up a little by bending each layer back.

For the smaller flowers, I just used 2 of the smallest flowers.

You can use cardstock, tissue paper, crepe paper or felt to make some beautiful flowers with this set! I also used the Grand Cabinet 3D Card Etched Dies for this card. Both sets are from the 3D Vignettes Collection by Becca.

I hope you have an amazing day!

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Layer It Up! ♥

Hello there! We have a new challenge starting today at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! Our challenge is...LAYER IT UP!

The Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Concord & 9th. I am using the beautiful Hope Clear Stamp Set for my card. Such a lovely and inspiring set.

The flowers were made using the different layers of flower stamps. I stamped them in different shades of pinks and green inks for the leaves.

I also "layered" the card by adding flowers behind the negative space of the SSS Wonky Hearts Dies. And then popping up that panel with some Foam Dots. I then finished it up with some May Arts Natural Twine and some Pearls.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

Hope you have an amazing day!

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Showers and/or Flowers ♥

Hi there! I hope you all had a lovely Easter! Love this time of year! And since it's Spring, we have a lovely challenge for you starting today at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This weeks challenge...Showers and/or Flowers!

The Simon Says DT are showcasing the amazing Prima Marketing! Love Prima!! I am using the Love Clippings 6x6 Paper Pad as well as the Love Clippings Ephemera. The Prima flowers are the Haley Flowers.

I finished it off with some May Arts Natural Twine, Hero Arts Pearls and an old wooden Prima Clock.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

Have a wonderful day!

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Fantastic Florals ♥

Happy Wednesday to you all! We have a brand new challenge starting today at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog! This week's challenge is...Fantastic Florals! 

The Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Altenew! I am using the Bold Blossom Clear Stamp Set. The flower and leaves were stamped using Altenew's Floral 6 Mini Ink Pad Set.  Love their gorgeous flower stamp sets! I stamped the flower and leaves, then die cut the center panel out and then adhered it back inside the first die cut backed with a piece of foam to raise it slightly.

I am also using Penny Black's Wishes Die Set as well as Avery Elle's Wonky Stitches Die Set. I finished it off with a lace bow and some white pearls.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

I hope you have a wonderful day!

hugs...