Hi there, I’m thrilled to be a guest on STAMPtember® Blog Party featuring the new Etched Laurel Leaves wafer die and Simple Patterns Trio Stencil.
Laurel Leaves Wafer Die
I was crazy to use the absolutely gorgeous Etched Laurel Leaves wafer die to die cut some Aluminium Foil sheets I got months ago.
This metallic paper is available in 4 different colours: Silver, Copper, Golden Blond, and Empire Gold. I used Empire Gold for today’s projects.
As the sheets are super thin and flimsy, I used double-sided sheets to stick the aluminum onto a piece of thick cardstock and then I die cut the paper.
None of the beautiful mirror cardstock I have in my stash would give such a stunning look and feel to die cuts! PLOP!
Why I didn’t took those sheets out before?
I also wanted to create some watercolour looking die cuts.
- So I applied Peacock Feather and Broken China Distress Inks using an ergonomic blending brush on watercolor paper.
- Then, I splatter it with a mix of water and Dusty Concord Distress Oxide ink + white acrylic paint.
- Next, I die cut the paper using Laurel Leaves Wafer die
After doing all that die-cutting, I then start thinking on the background of my cards and the composition.
Then, I decided to use Simple Patterns Trio Stencil and the same ink colours I used to create the watercolour die cuts (Peacock Feather, Broken China Distress Inks + Dusty Concord Distress Oxide Ink.)
To add dimension, I adhered the Laurel `Leaves on the panel using small circular foam pads.
Simple Patterns Trio Stencil
It was incredibly easy to use Simple Patterns Trio Stencil to create beautiful patterns in the center of the card panels (without the need for masking).
There are 3 stencils in the pack. I only used 2 of the stencils, one with diagonal and one with horizontal stripes.
So we cant deny it, Simple Patterns Trio Stencil is a winner!
Oh and last but not least, I also used Fashion Gold Embellishments. Those are a must have.
To finish my cards, I stamped small sentiments from Simple Sentiments 2 and All the Thanks stamp sets.
I also gold heat embossed mini tags using Love Tokens stamp sets and tiny mini circle dies I got in my stash.
All the cards are C6 size ( 5- 1-2 x 4-1/4 ” inches)
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That’s all for today, I hope you enjoy this post.
Happy Crafting
x Bibi.
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Wonderful creations! I especially love the gold plus colorful leaves and those diagonal stripes rock!
Love what you did with the colours and the gold! These cards and simple and really effective.
Stunning cards!
Very nice cards. Very peaceful and great use of highlighting the products you used.
Just beautiful! Thank you for your inspiration…
Aloha, Bibi! What elegant, eye-popping metallic cards! I love what you did with this leafy die and the stripe stencils! I must add, your profile picture is GORGEOUS! You have a perfectly shaped face. So nice to “meet” you thru SSS 🤩🐟🦜🐳
Just stunning! Makes me want to put gold on everything. Well, I would if it turned out like this 😉 Super cards!
Love the use of those stencils and the die cut leaves were great 🙂
Oh Bibi, I was so hoping for a video. Love your creativity and talent. And I love the various leaves in this release and how you used them. Not sure what the thing gold is but if you love it — it must be good.
These are Gorgeous!!!! Love your ink blended leaves with the gold!!!
Gorgeous! I love what you did with the leaves and the colors.
Totally WOW!! Love love love your cards
Oh Wow, that gold with the blue is so striking! TFS
So lovely. Love the leaves and the stencil looks fab.
Your cards are simply gorgeous! Beautiful colors!
Wow! The gold really makes those blues and greens pop! 😍
Wow! Such elegant thank you cards. I’m speechless. Your cards totally blew me away. Thanks for sharing!