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Paper Tearing Tag

Simple tearing technique and arrangement process for this week’s tag.

This week’s tag features a simple but fun technique using double-sided cardstock and paper tearing. In the tutorial, I walk you through my arrangement process and share how I use a bit of plastic to hold everything in place while designing. Sometimes the simplest techniques create the best results!

Here are the parts being used and the cardstock that was torn.

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Inking Tissue Paper Wrinkles

A beautiful layered tag that is enhance by inking wrinkles.

Tag it Tuesday

This week’s Tag it Tuesday showcases a tag made with a mix of creative techniques. It begins with inking wrinkled tissue paper, which is then mounted to cardstock for added texture. The tag is then die-cut, and vellum is stamped to bring in a soft, elegant touch. When everything comes together, the result is a beautifully layered and sophisticated design perfect for various crafting projects!

Here’s a close-up look at the inked wrinkles! While the surface remains flat, the inking technique enhances the texture, giving it the illusion of depth and dimension. This effect adds a rich, aged, or distressed look, making it a fantastic technique for mixed media, journaling, and other creative projects.

*To make the DIY rubbing wax I used clear shoe polish and mica powder in equal amounts.

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Foil Technique and a Die

with Kokorosa

This card can be used for so many different occasions. I am not sure which makes it more beautiful, the die or the foil technique. Together they are exquisite.

Kokorosa provided the Bubbles Background Board die for this post. If you would like to get the same die, here is a discount and link.

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Bubbles Background Board

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It is so interesting how the foil looks like it is on top of the die cut, doesn’t it? The close-up shows the colors reflecting well.

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Die-cut Card

with Kokorosa

I used my DIY Mixed Media Spray and a die from Kokorosa to make this beautiful card. I chose not to use a sentiment, leaving just the lovely image. The card turned out so nice that I wouldn’t mind framing the image.

Kokorosa Metal Cutting Dies with Butterflies & Flowers Background Board is the die I used.

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I used Gold Stardream in 8.5 x 11 for the card. The metallic gold enhances the colors of the die-cut image.

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The close-up image above shows the detail of the small shapes that cut out well along with the details of the color created by the media spray. The combination of the two is just amazing.

How to Collage a Tag

Tag it Tuesday

This collaged tag was really fun to make. I started with no real plan or vision for the outcome. Working with a variety of papers that coordinated colorwise and had a variety of different visual textures, I tore the pieces and began building the collage. The textures and colors are balanced intuitively and the finished image came together.

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The close-up images above show the detail of the collage papers, the die-cut word, the brown edges, and the gold paint splatters. I think the gold finished off the tag. There is a lot of visual interest happening in a rather small piece.

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Lattice Card

with BeeBee Craft

A lattice die offers endless possibilities to enhance card designs. Adding a lattice pattern can instantly elevate your creation, whether you’re creating birthday cards, holiday greetings, or wedding invitations. The delicate and intricate nature of this pattern provides an air of sophistication that impresses recipients. This pretty card was made with a lattice die from Beebee Craft.

There are many ways to use a lattice die, but I chose to layer a printable image adding dimension to the image. You can grab the free printable PDF here: [stained glass foral]

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This close-up image shows the detail of the dimensions created with the lattice die.

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Unlocking Creativity: Exploring the Versatility of Die Cuts from Everyday Boxes

Exploring the Versatility of Die Cuts from Everyday Boxes. #tutorial #craft_from_trash #recycle

I don’t know if this is genius or if I stumbled onto something everyone already does. I was getting ready to throw away a box and noticed the blank areas that could be die-cut. I will never look at a box the same way again and I am kind of kicking myself wondering about all the boxes I have already thrown away.

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Miniature Card Making

Having fun making a miniature card with Scraperfect.

I enjoy making cards of all different sizes. I don’t limit myself to a standard size. Mini cards are sometimes the most fun cards to make. Probably because I have a love of all things in miniature.

Stamping images for die-cutting, I often stamp them more than once – just in case. And when they are small it takes up very little room. You can even use up scraps this way.

Using the mini stamps and dies I might as well also use my Mini Maker from Makers Movement! Taping the dies in place with washi tape helps to keep them aligned.

After coloring the rose with markers and pencils, I am ready to put the card together. Notice I used washi tape on the front of the card and mitered the corners.

the Best Glue Ever ScraPerfect’s No-Clog Writing Cap™

Using the no-clog writing cap on the Best Glue Ever lets me control the small amount of adhesive that is needed when working with small elements.

Typically you place your images on the front of the card but in this case, it is a surprise on the inside!

Stamping a Card with Fireflies

Before summer leaves, learn how to make this firefly stamped card.

with Fairy Stamper

Do you love fireflies? Or maybe you call them lightning bugs? Either way, make this cute encouraging card before summer’s end and they disappear. This card was made as a part of the Fairy Stampers Video Design Team. Twice a month I create and post on their YouTube channel a video tutorial.

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Materials:

Firefly stamp
Fairy Hugs ink pad
The Works Board
Rinea Foiled Paper
sentiment die
Mini Maker
card stock – white
Yellow Marker
Black thin tip pen
Best Glue Ever
No-Clog Writing Cap
Nuvo Aqua Shimmer

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A close-up of the finished card so you can see the Aqua Shimmer on the bodies of the fireflies.

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Making a Fall Blessings Card

Make a fall greeting card with products from the Makers Movement.

with the Makers Movement

The Makers Movement sent me a recently released die set and card stock pack. The fall colors of the card stock were perfect for making a card. The leaves cut out in two different tones of green were placed in a circle to make a wreath. I really enjoy the fall colors in the card stock pack.

Many of the items I use in posts are provided by the manufacturers to promote their products.
A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.

Materials:

card stock – white and patterned
Paper Trimmer
Rinea foiled paper
Let’s Get Cozy Die
CrossOver II
Mini Maker
washi tape punch
tape runner
adhesive
pencil
sentiment die

I chose to work with coordinating paper that included two shades of green to make the wreath. The curved leaf die was perfect for the circular shape of the wreath.

I began getting the parts needed together. Cutting the leaf shape on the CrossOver II. My favorite thing about the CrossOver II is the adjustable steel roller bar, which allows various thicknesses to cut easily. The sentiment was an afterthought so I cut it on the Mini Maker. Both machines are made by the Makers Movement.

To see the card being put together, watch the video tutorial below.

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