Mixed Scallop Rectangle Dies

Valentine’s Day Cards Featuring Old & New Release by LDRS Creative

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Hello everyone! Happy Friday and Happy New Year! In today’s post, I am sharing two Valentine’s Day cards featuring some old and new releases by LDRS Creative. 

For my first card, I am showcasing the Fuzzy Wuzzy Birthday Suit and Undercover Bundle, along with the Alpha Stencil Pack, A to Z Sentiments, and the Mixed Scallop Rectangle Dies.

I ink-blended the scallop die-cut and the card base with Soft Kisses, Tangerine Orange, Dan-D-Lion, and Key Lime Pie Hybrid inks using some blending brushes.  It took a while to blend the colors, but I am happy with how they turned out!

I foam-mounted the scallop die-cut on the card base and used the Alpha Stencil Pack, along with blending brushes and the colors Lipstick Red and Soft Kisses.   

Next, I stamped the cute little “Fuzzy Wuzzy” image using Tropical Sea, In Your Face Orange, and Raven Hybrid ink.  I also stamped the sentiment from the A to Z Sentiments and added the red heart to finish the look.

For my next card, I used one of my favorite alphabet dies called Sophie Alpha Uppercase Die Set, along with the aLined Geos Stamp Set, Star Octagon Frame Die, and Petite Petals Die.

The background was made by ink-blending the base with Soft Kisses Hybrid ink.  I used the A-lined Geos stamp set to create the pattern with the same ink for a monotone look. 

Next, I die-cut the leaves and flowers using the Petite Petals Die set, as well as the white frame using the Star Octagon Frame die, and the word “LOVE” using the Sophie Alpha Uppercase Die Set.  I love mixing and matching old and new products to create a beautiful card!

I hope you were inspired today with the projects I made for Valentine’s Day!  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Be a Macaron In A Cookie-Cutter World!

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Hello everyone!   Is anyone else feeling “blah” about the weather?  It has been raining here in Florida, and the humidity kicked in full, uncomfortable mode!  I wanted to create a cheerful, shaker-card, showcasing the Macarons Stamps Set and Coordinating Dies bundle.

The images were stamped on Neenah Solar White card stock with Raven Hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers.  I die-cut the images using the Macarons Coordinating Die and set them aside while I prepared the shaker card.

The scallop frame was created using the Mixed Scallop Rectangle Die, with the A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Topper.  I adhered the acetate sheet and added foam adhesive to create the well.  I used iridescent sequins for my shaker element and adhered the frame to an A2-size top-folding notecard.  I added the colored images using liquid glue.

The sentiment was stamped and heat-embossed with White embossing powder and adhered in the center of the card.  Lastly, I added the blue satin bow to finish the design.  Here’s another look:

I hope you like this shaker card today.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week ahead!