PinkFresh Studio DEC23 Challenge: Winter Greetings Scrapbook Layout

 

Hi, friends! I'm back with another project created from the recently purchased Folk Snowflake set which I fell in love with. The main component was to create a background using the layering stencil sheets. For the title, I used one of the sentiments from the Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set and die-cut it with its coordinating die set.

I'm submitting this page as a part of the PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge using the color palette shown.

The picture was from an Alaskan Cruise with the glacier behind us...lots of snow and ice. So this set was perfect to showcase this picture. LOL! Also, I wanted to create a CAS-style (Clean and Simple style) page. I loved how this turned out :)

First I randomly stenciled the snowflakes with different colored inks to create a soft background. Then on a separate piece of white cardstock, I stenciled one more to stamp and die-cut as a stunning accent by the picture.

Next, I die-cut and inked rectangle frames and mat panels. Also, die-cut a vellum snowflake for added interest.

The picture was double-matted with the inked panel and the gold mirror cardstock panel using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Set aside to work on the rectangle frames.

Apply the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser to the rectangle frames. It has the perfect 1/8" width to cover the narrow areas. I've added an extra strip of adhesive to the corners for extra security.

Using the matted image and the T-ruler as a guide, determine the placement of the rectangle frames. 

The picture was popped up with the Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. for a subtle 1/32" lift (half of 1/16"). The snowflake shape was popped up with a regular size 1/2" 3D Foam Circles White Mix which has a 1/16" height.

Stamp and die-cut the sentiment from white cardstock. This will be the title. Add a combination of 3D Foam Strips in White and 3D Foam Squares Micro White to make it stand out.

Tuck the snowflake vellum shape behind the picture in the upper right corner and secure it with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (aka the Vellum Runner). Then add the title.

Lastly, add the half-back golden nuggets with the Adhesive Dots Mini.

I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Stamps, Thin Metal Dies, Stencils and Stamping Tool: PinkFresh Studio (Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, Thin Metal Dies and Stencils and Stamp Press Tool); Inks: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Ink in Spun Sugar, Peeled Paint and Broken China); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, 3D Foam Squares Micro White, 3D Foam Strips in White, Adhesive Dots Mini, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Stamp Positioner: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Rectangle Thin Metal Dies; Embellishment Picker Tool; Black Ink; Paper Trimmer; Gold Mirror Cardstock; White Cardstock

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PinkFresh Studio DEC23 Challenge: Layered Warmest Wishes Snowflake Card

 

Hi, friends! I recently purchased the Folk Snowflake set which I fell in love with. It includes the Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, its coordinating die set, and its layering stencil sheets. AND PinkFresh Studio posted their December monthly challenge...this is my first time to participate!

When I saw this design, I knew I wanted to pair it with the soft blue sweater patterned paper that I've been keeping for a special project - this one! LOL!

First I stamped, die-cut, and ink stenciled to create one muted color snowflake shape. It was so easy to do. I did this twice as I wanted to cut one and layer one on top of a whole snowflake shape.

To highlight and stand out the snowflake, I die-cut with the Folk Snowflake Die in the gold mirror cardstock and then cut it in half to peek behind the focal point.

Using the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, I adhered the gold mirror cardstock behind the snowflake. I use this adhesive because the placement might need repositioning many times...which it did! LOL!

For the second snowflake, I trimmed off the tips and then outlined the edges with a black marker to highlight the shape. Then add a small 3D Foam Circle White in the center back and secure it on top of the main snowflake shape.

After shaping the second snowflake, I centered it on top of the larger snowflake and lastly, I covered a combination of 3D Foam Circles White Mix and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. on the back of the large snowflake. I love the subtle lift of the Crafty Foam Tape because of its subtle 1/32" height (half of 1/16" that is in the Crafty Foam Tape 54ft. Set it aside. Let's work on the card layers!

I am using a pearl shimmer cardstock to create a side-fold A2-sized (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card base. For extra shine, I trimmed the gold mirror cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8-inch. I found the perfect patterned paper for the card front, a soft blue sweater design which was cut to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8-inch.

Stamp sentiment on a 4 1/8 x 1-inch strip of vellum. Using the layered snowflake to determine placement, I adhered the sentiment toward the bottom of the card front with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (aka the Vellum Runner). Then secure the layered snowflake above it.

For the finishing touch, add pearls, bubbles, and other sparkles with the Adhesive Dots Micro.

Here's the close up...what do you think? I LOVE how this turned out!

I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Stamps, Thin Metal Dies, Stencils and Stamping Tool: PinkFresh Studio (Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, Thin Metal Dies and Stencils and Stamp Press Tool); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine, E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Patterned Paper: Memory Place/Kawaii Paper Goods (Gingham Love Collection); Stamp Positioner: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Embellishment Picker Tool; Black Ink; Black Marker; Score Board and Crease Tool; Paper Trimmer; Gold Mirror Cardstock; Pearl Shimmer Cardstock

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Gift Card Holder Shaped Card

 Hello! I have another fun project based on my new purchase from Emily Moore Designs. This time, I am featuring the Gift Card Holder Die. I love the shape of this die that I made a shaped card out of it. What do you think? 

Using the Gift Card Holder Die, die-cut one each of the circle flower patterned paper and white cardstock from the A2 Card Base Paper Pack.

Since I'm working with a narrow area, I scored one of the long sides of the white cardstock die-cut shape at 1/4" from the edge to make my hinge for the shaped card. Then applied the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8" and put the patterned paper die-cut shape on top to create one shaped card. This hinged method is how I create all my shaped cards :) 

Next, I stamped a sentiment from the Numbers & Gifting Stamp Set in black ink on the bottom edge of the white cardstock gift card holder.

Let's work on the card front. Using the leftover patterned paper and white cardstock, I cut 2 x 3 1/4" and 2 1/4 x 3.5". respectively to mat together and support the sentiment. With the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, I layered the two mats and then popped up the sentiment with cut leftovers that I had from the 3D Foam Creative Sheets. Speaking of leftovers, I used one of the sentiments from my project, the Christmas Sentiment Tree Card. Waste Not!

Final touches included foiling my 3D Foam Stars with the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors. To achieve this Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique, simply take off the liner, place the foil color side facing you, and rub to transfer the color. Done!

Add the Golden Nugget AB Half Pearlz with the Adhesive Dots Micro on the opposite corners. Place the gift card inside the card and it's ready to give!

So much fun to play with the NEW Gift Card Holder Die! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Emily Moore Designs: Gift Card Holder Die, Numbers & Gifting Stamp Set and A2 Card Base Paper Pack; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Creative Sheets, 3D Foam Stars, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors; Home Hobby by 3L: Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8"; Buttons Galore & More: Golden Nugget AB Half Pearlz; White Cardstock; Scoreboard and Bone Folder; Gem Picker

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