Simple Fall Card

 Every now and then you need a card you can make quickly. You still want it to look great but you need it now. Here is a design that can be adapted to lots of occasions simply by changing the die but and paper. Let's take a closer look.

This card was inspired by Karen Ksenzakovic and I just had to make one myself! I love the easy design and the paper just really pops!

Start by choosing your Designer Series Paper pattern....go bold! I used a dark card base and cut the DSP 1/4" smaller. Glue it directly to the base. 

Now decide what die shape you'd like. Here you see the largest leaf from Elegant Leaves. I die cut the leaf on Very Vanilla CS leaving room for a sentiment and some "white space" around the leaf. This layer is popped up on Dimensionals so it shows some depth in the die cut area. 

The finishing touches are a few gems in the upper corner. To get the color I wanted, I used the Antique Pearls and colored them either a Dark Blackberry Bliss marker. Isn't it great how we can customize our products. It works ribbon, too! Finally I added a bow made from Bakers Twine and adhered it with a Mini Glue Dot. 

As I said, it's quick and easy and really shoes off the DSP and die cut image! Why not give it a try yourself? I know you'll have fun and really like the results.

Michelle Loncar

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Punch Magic!

Hello! What's Up this Wednesday is a technique for extending the length of width of a punch shape. Let's take a look at this simple technique!

I'm using the Rounded Rectangle Punch which is so useful and versatile! Start by punching the shape on a scrap of CS to make a stencil.

On the back of your project trace the inside the stencil. Move the stencil down and trace the new area. Want it longer? Move it down again and trace. Br sure to line up the opening to keep your sides lined up. this will keep your rectangle straight.

You now have a longer rectangle traced on your CS. 

Using the punch, line it up on the first tracing and punch. Move it down and line up the lines to punch for an extended shape. 

Now you have an extended Rounded Rectangle! You can see the size difference in the photo above. If you wanted a wider shape you just have to do the same thing but move the stencil the other direction to trace and punch!

Here is what I did with this idea. I backed the opening with some pretty DSP and add a sentiment, some butterflies and gems. Using black CS made a dramatic look and really pops those colors! 

What an easy way to make larger punched shapes! Give it a try and I bet you will be happy with your results!

Thanks for dropping in! Come back often for more tips, ides and inspiration.

Michelle Loncar

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NEW Hot Foil Products!

September brings us so many new and wonderful products! I wonder if you've discovered them all yet? 

Let's talk about the what's new with our Hot Foil line. 

• New dies for Fall, Winter and Christmas...and everyday!
• New Hot Foil colors: Red, Green, Copper & Silver Opal
• NEW Reverse Die

I think my favorite.....wait.....TWO favorite products are the Buffalo Check Die and the Reverse Die! I've already shared some project using the Buffalo Check Die so you can see what I mean about it being a favorite. You'll be seeing it more in upcoming projects.

The Reverse Die is a MUST HAVE for hot foiling. When you use a die to hot foil you end up with a piece of foil "scrap" with an outline of the design DON'T THROW IT AWAY! Use the Reverse Die with the "scrap" to create another hot foil design. Now you have a positive and negative of the same design.....and NO WASTE!

There is so much more in our Hot Foil line to be excited about. Be sure to check it out and add your favorites to your shopping list!

Michelle Loncar

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Luxe Foliage in Green ~ Product of the Month

Luxe Foliage is the September Product of the Month. It's a gorgeous pack of 3 designs and colors with a Gold Foil touch! Today I'm showing off the Peaceful Pine paper and I know you'll love it! 

Do you know about our Product of the Month Program? Each month we have an exclusive product available while supplies last. This product is only $5 when you place a qualifying minimum order of $75. You can only order one of the featured products while they are available. 

The card front is cut from our Peaceful Pine Two-Tone CS. I used the light side to cover a white base. This contrasts nicely with the piece from the DSP. Look at that pretty Gold Foil design! Something else is that the images in the paper can be fussy cut for a different type of fun!

Using the Scalloped Bloom Dies I cut a partial image from the DSP. That piece was turned and placed to create a positive/negative look. Fun, right?

To create a dividing layer for the greens, I used a piece of Vellum I embossed with the Seasonl Cheer Folder of leaves. This is a pack of 3 mini folders with different themes: Autumn, Halloween and Winter. 

For the sentiment I used the Advent Labels Punch making is easy and quick. The sentiment is from the Scalloped Blooms set and I love the script. Looping a piece of ribbon behind it and popping up on Dimensionals gives depth to the design. A couple of Gold Dots completes the final detail. 

What do you think? Is this a design you'd like to try? 

Michelle Loncar

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Dreamy Snowflake Card ~ Color Dare #721

Are you ready for a new Color Dare Challenge? This week we are showing you a two color palette to get you started. You must use both colors and they need to be a very close match to those shown in our graphic. Also in the graphic are listed the Free colors you can use with the challenge colors.

Make any paper project you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the link below.

Direct link to Color Dare #721

My card started with the idea of using the All Wrapped Up DSP to bring in the Peaceful Pine color. I love this pattern with the green background and silver leaves. The strips are 1" x 4-1/4"  with a mat 1-1/4" x 4-1/2". 

I wanted a tone on tone look with the Hydrangea Hue CS. To keep that look but add some depth, I inked the edges of the mat ink Hydrangea Hue ink. 

The Dreamy Snowflake Bundle brought in more of a winter theme. The large snowflake is stamped in both colors with the smaller flake popped up. The punched circle is also popped up to accommodate the ribbon. A few small snowflakes & Rhinestones add some pretty sparkle to the design. 

Inside the card I kept the theme going with some snowflakes and a nice greeting. Sweet and simple with lots of space for a message.

Now it's your turn to create and share using our challenge colors. We can't wait to see how you're inspired! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

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New September Kits!

September  brings us two new kits that are really fantastic! One is a 3D decor project and the other is a very pretty card kit.

Merry Manor Kit

Tiny house, big Christmas cheer. Get into the Christmas spirit with the Merry Manor Kit, a nostalgic project that brings a festive home together piece by piece. From garland-trimmed windows to charming trees and storybook details, every element helps create a cozy scene full of seasonal warmth. Follow the included instructions, then add your own creative touches to make it feel merry and bright. It’s a project to enjoy with loved ones as you count down to Christmas.

DETAILS 
- Makes 1 house 
- Size: 8" x 9-1/2" (20.3 x 24.1 cm) 
- Colors: Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, Pretty Peacock, Real Red, Shaded Spruce
- A glue gun is required to complete this project (not included)

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
- Step-by-step instructions 
- Foil, tissue paper, gold embellishments

Floral Promenade Kit

When words matter most, let your cards do the talking with the Floral Promenade Kit. Watercolor-style florals, printed card bases, and precut sentiments come together for cards that feel warm, thoughtful, and truly heartfelt. It’s an easy, meaningful way to send comfort, care, and love when it really counts.

DETAILS 
- Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs 
- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm) 
- Colors: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Gorgeous Grape, Kraft, Melon Mambo, Old Olive
- Sentiments printed in English, French, and German 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
- Floral Promenade Stamp Set 
- Clear stamp block 
- Barely Blush Classic Stampin’ Spot 
- Step-by-step instructions 
- 10 envelopes 
- Precut paper pieces, embellishments 
- Adhesive

I told you they were great kits! Which one will you get? Both?!! Wonderful idea! You can use them yourself OR give them as gifts!

Michelle Loncar

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What's Up Wednesday ~ More Black Card Drama

Ok, one more card in the dramatic black and foil style. I'm sure I'll have others down the line, but the three I've shared so far are my first ones. 

I wanted to try out our new Reverse Plate with the Hot Foil system. I love this plate and the fact you can use both the positive and negative hot foil images. No waste!

This card featured the new Buffalo Check hot foil die in the background and the lustrous leaves as my focal image. You can see the beautiful detail in the leaves and gold foil. Creating a spray of leaves in the upper corner draws in your eyes and then they shift to the sentiment also gold foil. This tie the sentiment is done with the Reverse Plate. You can tell by the way the letters are in black surrounded by the gold foil. 

This is a copper version of the design. This time I used leaves from the positive and negative hot foil images. The Reverse plate created the leaves with black lines and mostly copper. I love the leaves together!

This is the Buffalo Check Hot Foil die. It's a full 4" x 6" in size! I knew as soon as I saw it I NEEDED it! 

Once again the Lustrous Leaves set catches my attention. The dark images are the Hot Foil dies. The other is for die cutting. The larger leaves are grouped into one die each and can be die cut to get all 5 leaves at once! The smaller leaves are individual images to hot foil. 

This is the Reverse Plate. It's a smooth plate that doesn't create an image itself. You create your "sandwich" (once hot) with first your left over hot foil piece (save those "scraps" from your first pass). This time you'l be creating the image that has a lot of the foil on it. 

Back to the sandwich. 

Above you see a photo with the "scrap" foil from my first pass with the Buffalo Check die. Now I'm going to use it to make another hot foil piece so it's not wasted. 

Place the Reverse Plate die on the hot foil heater and heat it. It takes about 5 minutes. When it beeps place the hot foil scrap COPPER SIDE DOWN (face down). Lay your CS on top of the foil. Next is the green plat then the clear plate. Let it sit on the heater like this for about 15 seconds. Now unhook the cord and run it through the Stamp Emboss Machine cranking the handle slowly. 

I think about cranking like this. It's like the turtle and the rabbit. when hot foiling I'm a turtle when cranking. when die cutting I'm a rabbit and crank faster.

Once you've put it through the embossing machine gently peel the clear layer of the foil off.  If you notice some "unfinished" areas as you're peeling, stop, lay the clear layer back down, place the sandwich on the heater again for 20-30 seconds then crank it through the machine again. When you peel the clear layer this time it should be foiled perfectly! Now you can use it as you like.

I hope this helps regarding the Reverse Plate. I really love it and am so happy to have it in my stash. Now I won't have any wasted foil! Plus I get twice the images!

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle Loncar

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