This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!
Hi friends! I am back today with a pair of super vibrant and dramatic projects using some new goodies from DieCember. The new Snowflake Sensation die set features some beautiful frames that also happen to die cut some gorgeous standalone snowflakes, making it super easy to create multiple projects with minimal die cutting! I paired these intricate dies with some beautiful foil cardstock. Let’s get started with the details!
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One of my secrets for die cutting is pairing intricate dies with coated cardstock, like foil, pearlescent, or vellum cardstock. The less fibrous the cardstock, the more easily the intricate design on your dies will cut! I paired the Snowflake Sensation die set with the absolutely lush Simon Says Stamp Rose Gold Metallic cardstock. This shiny cardstock die cuts superbly, making it perfect for use with these intricate dies. I also die cut the Snowflake Sensation dies from some Pinkfresh Studio Rose Gold Glitter Cardstock to add some contrasting texture to the super smooth and shiny metallic foil cardstock.
After die cutting a few different Snowflake Sensation patterned brackets, I reserved the snowflake die cuts and arranged the brackets in a symmetrical arrangement on my A2 Simon Says Stamp Rainforest Cardstock. Before adhering the foil die cuts, I used a blending brush to blend Raindrop Pawsitively Saturated Ink around the edges of the card front, adding a touch of contrast and interest to the areas behind the die cuts. I adhered the foil die cuts to the blended card front using liquid adhesive.
For the greeting, I stamped a sentiment from Making Spirits Bright on more Rainforest cardstock using embossing ink, then added rose gold embossing powder. The contrast between the pale metallic embossing powder and the deep teal cardstock is magnificent! I die cut the greeting with its coordinating die, then added a strip of vellum cardstock directly over the center of the card front, adhering the edges to the back of the card with some super strong double sided tape to keep the vellum nice and clean. I popped up the greeting with some foam adhesive, then decided to add some further metallic embellishment to the card front with some Peachy Pawsitively Dazzling Gems and a few dots of my Blush paint pen. So much sparkle and shine on this card, and it’s so easy because the die cuts do so much of the work for you!
I used the same basic technique to create my second project, this time using a chalkboard frame from the dollar store to create a piece of home decor! I used some coordinating teal paint on the frame itself, which I think is a beautiful, wintry pop of color for those bleak days after Christmas. I trimmed down a panel of Rainforest cardstock to fit within the frame, the again blended some Raindrop ink around the edges to add extra dimension behind my focal point. I used the leftover rose gold Snowflake Sensation die cuts and a couple of extra corner brackets to create the pattern on this little frame, adhering them all to the cardstock with liquid adhesive. I added a few more Peachy gems and metallic Blush dots, then used super sticky tape to adhere the cardstock piece inside the frame! It’s so difficult to pick up the shimmer and sparkle on these projects in the photos, but they’re really magical in person.
Well, that’s all for my projects today! Now, to celebrate the close of DieCember, Simon Says Stamp is running a fabulous sale:
From now through 1/1/2025, you can take 20% off all Simon Says Stamp branded dies!!! This is an incredible deal, and a great way to stock up on those dies that you’ve had your eye on. You can click HERE to see all of the dies included in the sale! Simply add your selections to your cart, then add code DMR24 at checkout to receive 20% off of all of your Simon dies. Such a great way to close out 2024 and get some new goodies to play with in the coming winter months.
Thanks so much for stopping by today, and Happy New Year!
