Friday, July 20, 2018

STAMPlorations summer release - word dies


Welcome to the last day of the STAMPlorations Summer Release. Today it's all about four new word dies from Shery Russ.


First I paired them up with a stencil...

Distress Ink
craft foam

After I'd taped down the stencil, leaving a slight masked frame around the edges, I used a Sharpie to trace a few of the leaves. Then I used sponge daubers to apply Festive Berries, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed and Cracked Pistachio inks.

I die cut "you" from the card front and craft foam. Adhered the white word die cuts. Then adhered the "camouflaged" you.


For my next card, I die cut "bravo" from post it tape and dabbed the same DI colors around it. First the yellow, then orange, then red... If you're thinking the Cracked Pistacio is a bit "off", you're right. Although I tried to wipe off the DI from the mask each time, after I'd done the red, a bit of it transferred to the green area. Note to self: Next time cut two masks, one for warm, one for cool tones ;)

white embossing powder


Using colored pencils, I added a bit more color to the kitty so he'd pop off the BG a bit.

Did you see how I used the Bravo die stacked to hang my vines on this card?


Shery's offering prizes as always. Leave comments by July 23 on all the release posts this week on the STAMP blog and the DT blogs to be in the running - there's a $25 GC and also your choice of a stamp set and word die from this release up for grabs!  Check out what my teamies created over at the STAMPlorations blog.

I'm joining the fun at:
Happy Little Stampers - July AG with Dies







25 comments:

Verna Angerhofer said...

Awesome cards with the word dies. I like how you used the one as a stencil and made multiples of the design in different colors. That really looks cheery!

Mary Holshouser said...

Hadn't thought about outlining
pieces in a stencil. Works
wonderfully well. Great card.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Gail said...

So fabulous - Like the stencil idea very much - TFS and have a blessed weekend!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow! Fabulous use of colors!!! Beautiful cards!!!

JenniferE said...

Great cards! Love the stenciling in the first card!

Becca Yahrling said...

Gorgeous!! I love the awesome technique you did on the
first card.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

I love the lovely background of your second, fabulous creations!!!!

Golden Goddess Designs said...

my favorite is the second one! but they are all great!

Alicia

Shelly said...

Oh, these are fabulous!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love this leaf background. Very pretty. TFS

Jean said...

Great cards! Love the leaf background!

Aileen said...

fabulous card Maria, love how you have used all the word dies. Brilliant.

Linda said...

These look fab ..... I love how you've used the stencil xx

KT Fit Kitty said...

Gorgeous cards and brilliant use of the Leaf Prints Stencil! Loving all of these new word dies!

Cindy Holmes said...

GORGEOUS CARDS! I especially love the middle card! I love all the different colors used on the card! And having BRAVO all down it very pretty!!

Heidi Weaver said...

What great cards you've created with those word dies, Maria. The stencilling really sets them off well. Thanks so much for joining our HLS July Anything Goes with Dies Challenge.

Karenladd said...

I just love your beautiful color combo and the leaf stenciling really pops!

Maura said...

Love these colorful bright cards - the fist one, with the leaves, is my fave! Thanks for inspiring!

Anita in France said...

Colourful, vibrant, fun, Maria ... both designs are fabulous with these uplifting sentiments! Hugs, Anita :)

Craftychris said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! xxx

Lucy E. said...

What gorgeous, colorful and creative cards!
Love them all!

Sue D said...

Creative and colorful designs.

Jennifer Archambault said...

Great cards! So vibrant! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!

Esther Asbury said...

What a great line-up of cards - the first one is m favorite! Love the sentiments layered over those bright leaves!

laurie said...

Great cards! They are ALL so pretty.Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers!

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