Hello there, welcome to the Anita Jeram September 2021 Release Blog Hop.
This release includes 6 new gorgeous stamp sets and coordinating dies and several “mini stamp sets”, (2 x 3 size).
Explore the whole release at :
How I do it
As the coordinating dies tend to have a flat bottom, I thought they were perfect to partially die-cut the card bases.
So today I’m also sharing ideas to get creative and to do something a bit different using the dies.
- Because of the size of the card and the die cutting aligment, I had to use a large-format die-cutting machine to make the cats and hamster card bases.
- For the dog card, I used a 6″ standard die-cutting machine ( I just run the card base folded in half with the die on and the plates slighly off the bottom part of the shape so when runing it through the die-cutting machine that area wasn’t cut.
- I also used a pair of new cutting plates tha I have exclusively to do this and to avoid marks or impressions on the cardstock.
- After die cutting, I cut the excess of paper using sicors or a craft knife.
- Once I die cut the card bases, I stuck over a stamped, coloured and die-cut image.
- I didn’t stamp over the card base.
- I also reinforsed the die cut card bases by adding an extra piece of white smooth cardstock at the front, or inside, or at the back of the die cut area when necesary ( the dies makes this work easy)
All the images for today cards were coloured using Zigs and die-cut to be added onto the card base using liquid glue.
Die-Cut Card Bases 3 Ways
1. Anita Jeram ~ Conga Line
- To make this card, I used the large and stinkin cute image from Conga Line Stamp Set. [Available at SSS here or CCC Here].
- For crisp images, I use the Misti, Versafine Black Onix Ink ( waterproof ink), and Strathmore Watercolor paper.
- I used the coordinating die [ Available at SSS here or CCC Here] to die cut a watercolored image and also to partially cut a shaped window in the front panel of this slimline card base.
- Using scissors and a craft knife, I trimmed the excess paper.
- Then, I glued the coloured and die-cut image over the die cut shaped window. Aligning the die-cuts.
- I also die cut an frame to add sturdines and a better finishing to the front of the card.
- This card measures ( 3-3/1 x8″ inches)
2. Anita Jeram ~ Whisker Kisses
- To make this card, I used an adorable image from Whisker Kisses Stamp Set. [ Available at SSS here or CCC Here].
- For crisp images, I use the Misti, Versafine Black Onix Ink ( waterproof ink), and Strathmore Watercolor paper.
- I used the coordinating die [ Available at SSS here or CCC Here] to die cut the watercoloured image and to partially cut the front panel of a C6 card base in half.
- Using scissors and a craft knife, I trimmed the excess paper.
- Once the card base was die cut, I applies green and blue Pawsitively inks by Simon Says Stamp at the bottom of the front panel.
- To finish I glued the stamped / die- cut image over, and I stamped the sentiment with the help of the Misti.
3. Anita Jeram ~ Birdbath Friends
- To make this card, I used the little dog from Birdbath Friends Stamp Set. [Available at SSS here or CCC Here].
- For crisp images and stamped sentiment, I use the Misti, Versafine Black Onix Ink ( waterproof ink), and Strathmore Watercolor paper.
- I used the coordinating die [ Available at SSS here or CCC Here] to cut the coloured image and to partially cut the top of the front panel of a C6 card base.
- Any excess paper was cut using scissors or a craft knife.
- Once the card base was done I glues the die-cut coloured image over and I stamped the sentiment ove rthe card base with the help of the Misti.
ColoUring
- To apply colours to Anita Jeram images, I love using Zigs.
- I stamped the images using Versafine Black Onix Ink ( waterproof ink) over Strathmore Watercolor paper.
- Strathmore watercolor has very little texture and allows easy ink blending before absorbing the inks. I highly recommend this paper to use with Zigs or any waterbased ink.
Anita Jeram Coloring Videos
Here I have 3 video tutorials with easy colouring ideas for you.
Blog HOP
19 bloggers are sharing ideas and inspiration using products from this release..Make sure to check what everyone is making
GiveawayS
Colorado Craft is giving away a stamp set of your choice from the comments section of each designer’s blog and one for comments on Instagram.
There are 19 designers in the blog hop so you will have 38 chances to win!!
The giveaway closes on September 6th at midnight mountain time. Colorado Craft will pick and announce the winners on their blog here on September 8th.
That’s all for today.
God bless you and happy crafting
X Bibi
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Wow, fantastic! So clever to cut the base of the card!
I love how you used partial die cutting for the card with the very cute kissing cats.
These are so pretty
Great ideas!! Now I want to try partial die cut for my cards.
OMG. What a great idea. Love all the cards, especially the conga line.
Beautiful coloring too.
I hope to try this partial die cutting.
Love seeing what you’ve done with these stamps & dies! Such unique & sweet cards- I love them!
Adorable cards! What a fun release! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Such a good idea, partial die cutting. Adds so much to the card.
Perfect coloring and adorable cards! Thank you for the great video too!
So so cute and I love the way you have them cut out at the top of the card!
Whisker Kisses is my favorite! Love how you used the dies to make such interesting cards! I never would’ve thought to do that! Thank you so much for the inspiration!!
Your coloring is as adorable as the stamps! How can I choose only one?
These cards are beautiful. I want all the stamp sets!
Very cool ideas! Thank you!
WOW! Love your ideas on partial die cutting. Will need to try this technique.
These are all so adorable!
Very sweet cards! And so creative!
I LOVE the coloring on these images and the fussy cutting was probably pretty challenging, but SO worth it! Looks amazing!
OMG! What a clever way to use the coordinating dies to these stamp sets. ADORABLE!
Love the ideas you’ve shared! I’m going to have to try partial die cutting now…. great inspiration pieces. Whisker kisses has to be my favorite (my cat, Shadow, would agree!). Happy crafting!
Oh, what a great idea to partially cut the image, something I haven’t done for so long I forgot! Your ideas really got my creative juices going!
Great ideas, particularly cutting the die, had totally forgotten that technique. Thank you for sharing, love your creations.
Love all of your cards… couldn’t decide which one was my favorite!
LOVE, Love, LOVE! the coloring, the sentiments, the critters, and the DIE CUTting!
Love all three cards but as a crazy cat lady the whiskers one is my favourite! Love the partial die cutting and colouring!
Bibi, love your cards, especially how you used the die cuts to finish! Beautiful job coloring with the Zigs also! Thanks for sharing.
I love the bird bath friends and the party critters!! I love your clean approach to all 3 cards.
Your watercoloring is something to aspire to! Beautifully done!
Your cards are beautiful and so clever. Must admit my favorite is the cats because I am a cat lover. Your coloring pulled me right in and they’re just lovely. TFS
Such unique and fun stamps-as always. And unique techniques to showcase them! Beautiful cards as always, Bibi.
Loooove them all but that Conga Line is just faabbuulloouus Jane x
Can’t pick a favorite…they are all so amazing! Great coloring and what an awesome use of the coordinating dies. Great Job!
Wonderful cards, thanks for the inspiration!
All 3 are beautiful cards! Love your partial die-cutting technique!
Very clever die cutting – all your cards are adorable!
I would love to win. My love is of the dog and cat stamps. I can’t wait to buy them, even if I do not win. Please keep up the great ideas. I need all the help I can get with coloring.
Tish Rowe
What a very clever way to cut the dog at the top of the card…front and then a white back. Love your style. Thank you.
Great cards!!!
WOW, so very creative and gorgeous cards. This new release is awesome.
Your rodents are just adorable. I like they way you colored all of the animals…
Oh my gosh! So adorable, I love the partial die cutting!
You are so very talented. I use my Zig markers also, because I’ve learned from you!! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Fabulous cards! I love the partial cutting on these and the lovely coloring! You truly inspired me! thank You!
Can’t wait to try the partial die cutting technique when I get my CCC order. Thanks
I love the partial die cut technique on your cards–brings the images to life!
Love your projects! I need to try this!
Just love this design and all of the samples. The coloring is also fun to see with the “how to do”
Great cards! Who wouldn’t love to receive one of those in the mail.
Thank you for sharing those amazing water color videos.
Wow, how clever to partial die cut! Just love all of them . Thank you!
Hi, Bibi – I just adore your cards — all of them. I have long admired your work. I just subscribed even though my inbox is killing me these days w/ so many crafting emails. I will somehow prioritize and keep yours coming even if I have to let someone else’s go. Your work is JUST GORGEOUS. I was really captivated by that wash of bluey-green at the bottom of the Whiskers (cat) card. I liked all three VERY, VERY much, though. That conga line is a scream. Anita Jeram is phenomenally talented and your cards are exquisite as well.
TFS and stay safe.
Lori S in PA
The kitty card is beyond… I just love it! And a conga line, how cute.
Your cards are fantastic! I love the cut out effect!
Love the partial die cutting! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents with us!
Love the partial die cutting! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents with us!
I love these new sets and these cards are adorable!
I love your coloring. To me the little animals are a challenge to color realistically. Thank you for sharing your technique.
I love this technique! I need to try this. Thanks for sharing and your cards are beautiful.
Your cards are so adorable! I love them all.
These cards are all so cute and I love the partial die cutting. I would never have thought of doing that and it adds so much to the card designs.
Wow! Fantastic cards and beautifully colored! I love the partial die cutting on the third card!
I love the partial cutting method you used here on the dog with leash! So simple yet perfect.
This set is so precious! Doggie mom here and I love the partial cut showcasing these gorgeous darling critters. Love your colors!
I love how bright your colouring style is! The colours are so vivid. Thanks for the great inspiration 🙂
So creative! Love that conga line!! Thank you for sharing with us.
I’m in love with all three of your cards, and my wish list definitely got longer! Thanks for all the detailed instructions.
Great cards and I love the die cut card bases. Your designs are always so enjoyable.
I love the way you did the partial cuts. Wish I could figure out how to do that on both sides like you did the conga line card.
Love the partial die cutting! Adorable cards with these sweet images, and beautiful coloring too!
All three cards are pieces of aft that has come to life with your coloring.tc stay safe
Como siempre, hermosas tarjetas!
Your cards are wonderful! I love your Blog, too, and the way you give instructions for each card!
These are amazing cards! Tfs x
I cannot get over how lovely these cards are. Anita J and Bibi- such amazing artists!
Love this release! The die cut card design is so fun. Can’t wait to give this a try!
I saw these on IG too. My favorite is the doggo holding his own leash. That is just a cool die cut.
Great cards! Everything is too cute and too adorable! I predict this release will sell out fast!
Love the stamps and the cards. I really like the way you used a die cut as a sort of shadow. So creative and so much fun. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely love your colors and details! OMGosh. I will be checking out the rest of your blog.
Great cards! Love how you made your shaped card!
I love all of your cards but the partial die cut design with that playful pup is a favorite!
All of your cards are so sweet!
I love your die cutting techniques! Your cards are adorable!
Bibi, Love , love , love these 3 cards you created with the new 3C’s Anita Jeram stamp and die sets. Your coloring with the zig markers always blows me away but the die cutting on these cards is awesome! I love seeing something different that inspires me to try it on my own cards.
All of these are so sweet. I need to learn to partial cut. You’ve given my some courage.
Bibi, as always your creations amaze me. Your coloring is something I am aspiring too and thanks for your tutorials! All of the release is terrific and I’m off to shop.
Simply adorable with gorgeous CAS designs. Fabulous idea and thanks for sharing the 3 different ways you made these die-cut card bases. Again a gorgeous release from 3C !
These cards are fantastic! Such a great design with the most adorable images.
You always provide such inspired, creative makes and your videos are always informative with great tips! Out of the new release which is fantastic the conga line grabbed my heart ! (And, I am afraid it with the other on my wish list will put a big dent in my budget).
I love your watercolor technique. I’ve learned so much from your “you tube” post. Thanks
Your cards are wonderful and creative! Love all these cards using Anita Jeram’s new releases. Thank you for sharing.
Precious cards! I love this release!
Your designs are always soooooo creative. This release is fabulous
Darling cards, love how you used the dies for such a creative result.
OMG LOVE your cards – the designs are super special and original – thanks for the inspiration
I have so many friends who love their pups and kitties. These are perfect images for them.
Thanks for the partial die cutting of the card front. Clever idea. Your coloring is great! Thanks, Bibi!
Darling cards. Love the congo line.
The kissing kitties is a fun idea.
thanks for sharing.
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Just so charming and I love that fancy die cutting card with the dog on top!
I love all the Anita Jeram releases and this one is no exception…but you take them to a whole new level for me! Love all your ideas for sure!
Wow, what fabulous, inspirational cards! I love your creations and ideas, and can’t wait to try your techniques.
I just subscribed to your channel after watching you color the beautiful images on your card with zig and a water filled brush. Your card looks like an illustration you would find in a child’s storybook. I loved how you tore paper to create your own stencils for the grass and the sky. Your splatter technique was amazing and very uniform splatters. I learned a lot by watching. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us. Your cards are beautiful.
Thank you for the inspiration, love the card.
I love how you used partial die cutting. Amazing cards. Love them all!
Valerija xx
Creative, fun and cute card designs.
So cute! Here goes my budget!
Inspiration! Dogs and birds are some of my favorite things. I will definitely be copying your techniques. Thanks you. And thanks for the links and tips about coloring, I need them.
I love how you cut the critters above the card itself.
Sooooooo cute!!!!!
Love how you’ve used partial die cutting on these cards. Very clever!
Adorable cards! Love all the critters…
Thanks for sharing.
Very cute cards and a clever idea with the partial die-cutting. Thanks for the refresher technique!
wow, so creative!
Love your cards Bibi 🙂 You have a terrific sense of composition and a great sense of white space!!! The technique on your Birdbath Friends cards is an awesome way to think outside the box and I’m going to be trying it on one of my upcoming cards! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
I love how you did the partial die cutting with these cards! And they are all so cute. I need to try this technique! And, I always love Anita’s work. Thank you for the inspiration Bibi.
Love partial die cutting