New Release! Postage Edge Shapes Collection!

 

Hello Crafty Friends!!

It is another exciting day here: a new collection release!  The new collection is Postage Edge Shapes and is designed by Amazing Paper Grace for Spellbinders.  This versatile collection is perfect for holiday cards, scrapbooking, junk journals, any occasion cards...well...so many crafty projects!  I think the collection is a must have.  

The lovely postage edges made me think of the upcoming holidays and the cards we receive.  The edges remind me of the envelope stamps and all the cards we receive from loved ones over the holidays.  I made two holiday projects using the sets: a holiday card and a treat box.

Today's creations were made with dies provided by Amazing Paper Grace.


My Projects for Today

First, I created a holiday card.  The primary set used was the Postage Ovals die set:

With a little help from the Postage Rectangle die set:

I created a tent fold ivory card base.  Next, the largest rectangle was used to die cut gold card stock.  Ivory card stock was dry embossed using the Holly Flourish folder and then die cut using the largest rectangle (non-postage edged) die.  Both were mounted to the base.

The largest postage oval die cut pink card stock.  More ivory was embossed and then die cut using the largest non-postage die.  The process was repeated with the next smaller oval set except gold paper was used with the postage die.  The next set smaller using green and ivory but the ivory was not embossed as it was used with the sentiment (from stamp set STP-150).  They were mounted to the base using foam tape.

The poinsettia and flourishes (DOMAPG-OCT22) were die cut and mounted.  I kept the pieces flat for easier mailing, but you can easily create 3D die cuts.  The die cuts were mounted as shown:

The finishing touch was a triple ivory bow.

The second project is a sweet little favor/gift box.

I could have used small gift bags for this project but instead I used the Favorably Simple Gift Box (S5-259) designed by Amazing Paper Grace a few years ago.  The Postage Ovals fit perfectly on the box.

I die cut Kraft card stock using the box die set.  After creating the box, I die cut pink card using the two smallest postage dies.  Ivory card was dry embossed and die cut using the second smallest oval die.  They were mounted to the base using double side tape and foam tape.

I cut more of the poinsettia using gold and ivory card stock then mounted using foam tape (see above.)  The smallest oval was used to die cut ivory card and gold card stock.  The sentiment was stamped onto the ivory.  The two were adhered to each other (slightly offset) and then a hole punched.  Twine was assembled.  An ivory bow was glued to the top of the box and then the sentiment was mounted.

Wee gems were adhered as shown and the favor box was complete.  Isn't it the cutest?

The project pair was a fun set to create and the results were beautiful.  The postage edges really added gorgeous and vintage vibes to the projects.

The Postage Edge Shapes Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: The Postage Edge Shapes Collection.

Supplies:
The Postage Edge Shapes Collection - Postage Edge Ovals (S5-548), Postage Edge Rectangles (S5-540)

Other Spellbinders product- Poinsettia dies (DOMAPG-OCT22), Holly Flourish Embossing folder (SES-046), Favorably Simple Gift Box (S5-259), Seasonal Labels Motif stamp set (STP-150)

Card stock:  pink, ivory, gold, green, Kraft

Black Ink

Ivory ribbon, twine

Wee gems

Adhesive: liquid, tape, foam tape

For more Postage Edge Shapes Collection Inspiration
Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas using The Postage Edge Shapes Collection.

Visit Rajni Chawla
Visit Joanna Wisniewska
Visit Kathy Jo Wood
Visit Tracey Sabella
Visit Patricia Manhire
Visit Katarzyna Bobrowska
Visit Agnieszka Posluszny
Visit Kate Skonieczna

I do hope you enjoyed the projects!  Thank you for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day.

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Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Amazing Paper Grace October Die of the Month!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Have you seen the new Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month?  Two words: Gor-geous!  It is called Poinsettia Surprise Envelope and full of the loveliest dies that can be used to create a beautiful 3D envelope or stunning holiday card.  

The poinsettia dies and graceful flourish are striking in red and gold (my favorite holiday color combo).  I also ran the dies through in other colors- pink, pastel green, and gold were another exquisite color combo, as was gold and white.  It was difficult to choose what I wanted to show off first!  😊  After the tough decision I chose the traditional red and gold...but stay tuned as I did create another project using the pink and pastel dies!

Today's projects were created with the dies supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.

There are 22 cutting dies included in the 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope.

 

I started with the 3D envelope.  This little delight will be happily displayed on my desk at work spreading holiday cheer to all that walks by.

The base and holly swirls were made from Kraft card stock and the background in white card stock.  The wee red holly were die cut in red and adhered.  The poinsettia were die cut from red card stock and red metallic card stock.  After layering the dies, I added Stickles to the poinsettia centers.

Some of the poinsettias were adhered using glue and others using foam tape.

The finishing touch was a triple white bow and red/white gem.

Next on the crafty list was a coordinating card.

A top fold 4.25 x 5.5 card base was created using red card stock.  Embossed white card stock was mat mounted onto gold and then mounted to the card base.  

The swirl dies were triple die cut and mounted using glue in the locations shown.  Three poinsettia were mounted using foam tape and glue.  A Merry Christmas banner was assembled using foam tape (one small piece in the center) and glue on each end.  A gold triple bow was assembled with a cute button in the center.  Stickles were added to the poinsettia centers.

I really like how the projects turned out!  I will make more in different colors and share.

Supplies:
Amazing Paper Grace October 2022 Die of the Month – 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope.
Card stock: red, red metallic, gold, white, kraft, and white

Ribbon- white and gold

Adhesives- liquid, double sided tape and foam tape

Buttons

Stickles

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during October 2022, 3D Poinsettia Surprise Envelope along with other membership perks.

View this month’s Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month: https://youtu.be/ETnfTwMuPDw

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Have a happy, crafty day.

Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Cheery Lynn Poinsettia Christmas card

Hello Crafty Friends.

Last weekend I went to my first crop with a bestie of mine, Janice.  We arrived at Old Orchard Inn on Friday afternoon and left late afternoon on Sunday.  During that time I slept less than 7 hours, completed 13 cards, started 2 cards, had a back massage at the spa and- most of all- had a fabulously fun time. :)

One of the first cards I made used a new die from Cheery Lynn, 3-D Poinsettia.  Here are the steps I used to create this card:

1. Distress Ink 2 sheets of white card stock using Distress Inks in Festive Berries, Barn Door and Vintage Photo. Dry.
2. Die cut three poinsettias from one of the inked card stock. Apply Distress paint Rock Candy to all three poinsettias.  Allow to air dry.
3. While poinsettias are drying, die cut doily from white card stock.
4. Cut patterned Christmas paper to size and apply gold ink to edge.
5. Cut Kraft paper, white card stock, and second sheet of inked card stock to size.  Mount to tent fold Kraft card.
6. Cut dried poinsettias as shown.  Apply Distress Inks in Vintage Photo and Walnut stain to edges.
7. Mount doily and poinsettia die cuts to card.
8. Apply Stickles to center of poinsettia and in open areas of doily as desired.

Aside from the drying time for the crackle and Stickles, the card came together quickly and fits easily into an envelope.  Perfect for making multiples this holiday season.

Supplies used:

• Cheery Lynn dies in 3-D Poinsettia, Dutch Daisy Square
• Ranger Ink's Rock Candy Crackle paint, Stickles in Gold and Distress Inks in Festive Berries, Barn Door, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
• White and Kraft card stock, patterned Christmas paper (unknown supplier)
• Sakura's Pen-Touch in gold

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a happy crafty weekend!

Hugs,

Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:

Cheery Lynn, AG

Simon Says Stamp, Wednesday AG

Word Art Wednesday, AG

613 Avenue Create, AG

"Tidings of Comfort" Christmas (in July!) card

Hello Crafters!

BIG, EXCITING NEWS!  I am a 3 month Guest Designer For Scrapyland Challenges! Today I am sharing my first card as a GDT member.  The challenge is Anything Goes using dies from a manufacturer that Scrapyland sells.  I thought I would really do an AG project by making a Christmas card.  

The tent fold white card base had the largest die from Spellbinders Triple Floral added to the front.  Distress ink in Weathered Wood was applied to the edges.  A piece of white card stock was cut to size, had Distress Stain in Weathered Wood applied to the entire piece and then I took a toothbrush and added white acrylic paint in strips.  A white doily (Cheery Lynn's French Pastry) was added and three banners from scrap My Mind's Eye All is Bright paper.

Quietfire's "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" was stamped in coffee Adirondack ink, cut to size and adhered on top of red burlap.

A piece of hardboard was die cut using Sizzix's poinsettia die and heat embossed using white embossing powder with glitter three times.  It resulted in a thick coating of white glitter powder.  The center of the poinsettia had glue and fine red beads (Recollections) applied.  Distress ink in Gathered Twigs was applied to the edges.

Two vertical ribbons were added and the card was done!  Another Christmas card ready for this year.  :)

In case you missed my earlier post today, I have a giveaway on my blog!  Please scroll down to my next post to enter for your chance to win a new release stamp from Quietfire!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I really appreciate it!  And a big thank you to Scrapyland for having me as a Guest Designer!
Big Crafty Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Cheery Lynn, Christmas in July
Word Art Wednesday, AG
Die Cuttin Divas, AG

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" flip card

Hello Crafters!

Popping in to share another Christmas card.  You know, it will feel very strange after to holidays to not make Christmas cards all of the time!  

The card base was made using the Sizzix Flip Its die (Majestic Flip-its #658702) and Graphic 45's Twas the Night Before Christmas paper.  The corners were made from ivory card stock and Spellbinders Corner Flourish die (S2-050).  Versamark and gold embossing powder were applied to corner dies.  The lovely poinsettia die cuts were die cut using Memory Box's Small Blooming Poinsettia.  The exquisite sentiment is from Quietfire Design.  Sakura's metallic pen was used on the sentiment edges.

The back of the flip center is ivory card stock die cut from Spellbinders Labels Nine.  

Hope you like the card!  It was quite enjoyable to make.  Don't be too surprised to see another flip it card on this blog soon.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

A smile is the best Christmas Decoration

 

Hello Crafters!

Just popping in to share a card I made for the Kraft Journal challenge this week.  The challenge was to make a card using this sketch:

The card was made using Quietfire's gorgeous sentiment A Smile is the best Christmas Decoration stamp:

The tent fold card base was made from white Kraft paper.  Two patterned papers from My Mind's Eye mini pad All Is Bright were mounted on kraft paper.  The edges were distressed using my newly purchased Zutter.  A piece of lace was placed along the seam and red/white baker's twine wrapped around the assembly.  Next was a piece of vellum dry embossed using a Couture Creations embossing folder.  Kraft paper was die cut using Spellbinders Opulent Ovals.  The stamp was heat embossed in black and die cut using Spellbinders Oval.  A double bow made from seam binding was adhered and a poinsettia was die cut using Marianne Design's poinsettia die.  Of course, Stickles was added.  :)

Hope you enjoyed the card!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great week!

Hugs,

Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:

Kraft Journal, Sketch

Word Art Wednesday, AG

613 Avenue Create, AG

TTCRD, AG

Sister Act, AG

Crafty Hazelnut Christmas Extra, AG

Crafty Hazelnut, Patterned Paper

Tidings of Comfort grungy/vintage card and gold gem technique

Hello Crafters!

Sunday night in bed I thumbed through a new magazine and fell asleep.  I must have dreamed about making cards because I woke up Monday at 5:30am- bright eyed with a card idea in my head.  Into the craft room I went and made this card.  All of it was made before I went to work except the poinsettia.  The poinsettia was made about two months ago and was waiting patiently for its project.  I hope it was well worth the wait!  :)

The card used a Quietfire Christmas stamp Tidings of Comfort and Joy:

The corrugated card base (Recollections) had Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain applied along the edges.  Green distress paper (Tim Holtz 8x8 pad) was dry embossed with Couture Creations "Trellis" embossing folder, cut to size and edges were distress inked.  It was mounted on gold paper.

The poinsettia was fun to make: a piece of card board from an old paper pad was die cut using Sizzix' poinsettia die.  Distress inks in Fired Brick, Scattered Straw, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain was applied to the die cuts.  Clear Crackle was applied and dried.  After drying, more Fired Brick, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain was applied.  The flower center was finished using Stickles in Golden Rod.  The cool crackle poinsettia was adhered to the card as shown.  Here is a closeup of the front...

...and a side view...  

The Tidings stamp was applied to more distress paper with black dye ink. Distress ink was applied along the edges.  Gold bling was added.  

A front view of the card:

Now, it wasn't until the weekend when I was scrounging in my room trying to find a metallic embellishment that I had a crafting Eureka! moment.  I took some gems I hardly ever use (in this case yellow) and used Sakura's Pen Touch in gold on the gems.  After the gems dried I used my tweezers to add the gems to the card.  The surface is durable and my sharp tweezers did not scratch the finish.  Here is another tip: for a smoother look use the pen on the entire gem and then press the pen nib on top of the gem- the gold flows out on top of the gem and gives it a smoother finish.  Cool, huh?

I hope you enjoyed the card and the metallic gem tip!  Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
A Crafty Mess, AG
Crafting by Design, AG
Crafty Sentiments Designs, 2 or more papers (4 on the card)
Brown Sugar, AG
Scrapping for fun, AG with bling
Sweet Stampin', To die for
Word Art Wednesday, AG
Crafty Calendar, Christmas
Love to Create, Christmas
Christmas Stampin all year long, AG
Suzy Bee's, AG vintage
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas Extra, AG
Dies R Us, Christmas

Take Time to Delight in the Joys of the Season card

Happy Saturday, All!

Well, I am slowly getting back into the craft room.  It felt so good to play with my paper crafting pretties.  For inspiration I followed this week's MOJO Monday sketch again...

...and used Quietfire's Take Time to Delight stamp.

The paper used was my pristine Websters Pages paper set, Royal Christmas.  Spellbinders die set Poinsettias was used to die cut more Webster's paper.

Here is a closeup of the stamp and poinsettia:

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you all have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
MOJO Monday, Sketch
613 Avenue Create, AG
Crafting by Design November, AG
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra November, AG
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper November, AG
Dies R Us, Christmas
Sister Act, AG
TTCRD, AG
Word Art Wednesday, AG

Merry Christmas chalkboard card using Graphic 45, Quietfire and Spellbinders

Happy Tuesday!

Popping in to share another Christmas card.  The card used the Merry Christmas stamp from Quietfire's Christmas set "Merry Christmas Sentiments".  Below is the stamp set:

It was heat embossed in white on black chalkboard paper.  Then it was die cut using Spellbinders Labels Nine.  Wood grain paper was die cut using Spellbinders Decorative Labels Twenty-Eight.  Graphic 45 paper (Nutcracker- a hoarded sheet!) was die cut using 5x7 Enchanted Labels.  Kraft paper was matted under the stack.  Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain was applied on all edges. The poinsettias (Spellbinders die set) was cut from some hoarded velvet ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great Tuesday!  :)
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Craft Hoarders, Flowers
Craft-Dee BowZ, September
Word Art Wednesday, AG
613 Avenue Create, AG
MelonHeadz, 2 or more dies
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday, AG