Fun with Die Cuts

Happy Thursday Everyone ...

I've been very busy lately trying to be sure I have enough 'goodies' ready for next week's

show.  This particular group of ladies (a closed show) delight in the more feminine designs

so, I have directed today's designing thoughts towards pretty designer paper & die cuts.

I have a couple FAVORITE design paper companies ... one is Heartfelt Creations

and that is the one I chose to work with today.

 CARD #1:

This particular paper pack may not be available any longer ... it is from a few years back.  But, they have some AMAZING paper packs that you will want to take a peek at HERE.

My cards are 5x7 in size and geared more towards a 'note' card so the inside in blank and can be used for any occasion. The die I chose for this cards is Spellbinder D-Lites 'Fantastic Floral' #S2-009.  I die cut it from white card stock then sponged the color with a large sponge dauber and Memento 'Bamboo Leaves' ink.

With a  few sequins and a stamped sentiment, I was able to call this creation DONE!

CARD #2

I have used the same paper pack but different dies. The dies used on this creation are:  Sue Wilson Finishing Touches 'Trailing Ivy' #CED1423 and Technique Tuesday 'Hello'  #DIY0383. 

Most of the dies I have used on these cards all came from the Dies R Us Store.  I have linked you directly to the dies currently available and for those that are out of stock at the present time, I have linked you to the company page at the Dies R Us Store.

A few sequins are the only embellishment I felt this card required.  Oh and I did use a white gelly roll pen to add a few dots to the wings of the butterflies.

CARD #3

For this last card I actually was able to use up a few scraps I had on my work table.  

For instance, when I'm die cutting a lace panel.  I typically cut it in a continuous long length then cut it to the length I need for my card.  Whether it is used horizontally or vertically.  This piece just happened to be left over and just begging to be used.  This lacy die is from Joanna Sheen and is called 'Harriet Lace Edger' ... isn't it beautiful?

My sentiment panel is from the Sue Wilson 'Greek Island Collection' #CED5102 Corner, Border & Tag set.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.  Take a look around at some of those beautiful design papers you have in your stash.  I'm sure you can find a few that just by simply adding a sentiment and/or die cuts, you will transform it into a masterpiece!

A few challenges to share in today:

 Crafty Gals Corner Challenge - Die Cuts or Punches

Inspiration Destination Challenge - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

I hope you're having a wonderful day and looking forward to a fabulous weekend!  It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend here in Ohio so I'm looking forward to getting outside and soaking up some sunshine.

Have a great day and as always . . .