Hello there, I’m sharing 3 easy projects featuring the new Stained Glass Bird and You’re on My Heart wafer dies from the new Hello Gorgeous release by Simon Says Stamp.
I also added little banners to these projects using the new pre-printed sentiments from the Sentiment Strips Easter (Pack of 4 cards – 44 sentiment | banners).
Stained Glass Bird Die
- Stained Glass Bird is perhaps one of the most affordable dies in this release and it is so very unique.
- The bird measures 1-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ inches.
- There is a coordinating S Stained Glass Bird stencil available or you can also get the combo.
Note: I didn’t use the stencil today but tomorrow I’ll share ideas using the Stained Glass die + stencil
Main supplies in this post
- Stained Glass Bird Wafer Die.
- You’re on My Heart wafer dies.
- Sentiment Strips Easter .
- Nested Tags wafer dies.
- Etched Berry Branch wafer dies.
- Etched Laurel Leaves wafer dies.
Stained Glass Alcohol Ink
Cardmaking Process
- First, I die-cut the different panels using the Stained Glass Bird Wafer Die.
- To add dimension, I die-cut 2 or 3 birds out of white cardstock and I stack them together.
- Then I added Silver embossing powder or an extra die-cut made out of Frosted Silver Satin Cardstock.
- I used alcohol inks over a piece of Spellbinders heat-resistant acetate to create a coloured backing piece for the die-cut bird.
- Instead of acetate, you can also use photo paper.
- As a blending solution for the alcohol inks, I used Surgical Spirit ( that is easy to get here in the UK)
- Once the alcohol inks were dried over the acetate, I stuck the acetate behind the die-cut windows on each project.
- Then, I glued the different panels onto card bases.
- For the tag I simply glued another tag behind.
- To embellish, I used leaf die-cuts made using Etched Berry Branch or Etched Laurel Leaves wafer dies.
- I also added to the C6 card Spellbinders Prism AB Gems.
Done!
Alcohol Ink Colours Used :
Slimline Card
For this card, I applied clear ink and Silver embossing powder over the die-cut bird, and I applied heat using a heat tool (I repeated the process twice).
I used Etched Laurel Leaves die set to decorate.
The sentiments were made using You’re on My Heart wafer dies and Sentiment Strips Easter.
C6 Card
For this C6 card and the tag below, I used only Frosted Silver Satin Cardstock.
To decorate I altered a die-cut made using Etched Berry Branch wafer dies.
The sentiment is from Sentiments Strips Well Wishes. TO add sparkle I added a few Spellbinders Prism AB Gems.
Large Tag
To make this ( 2-1/4 “x 5” inches) Tag, I used the largest die from Nested Tags wafer dies, I decorate using Etched Laurel Leaves wafer dies, and the sentiment is from Sentiment Strips Easter.
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I hope you enjoy these ideas.
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Bibi
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Great projects Bibi. Love the stained glass effect on the birds.
You nailed the stained glass side right right on the head. Awesome job!!!!!
Using the alcohol inks on the acetate is stunning! Your cards are so elegant. Love them!
Your designs are sooo elegant! I LOVE the bird!
Beautiful job . I love those stained birds and your embossing of them is beautiful. tyfs… 🙂
Love the color and design. My favorite would be the tag.
The stainless look is stunning.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee:
This is beautiful. As soon as I saw this die, it screamed stained glass to me. I like the technique of alcohol ink on acetate
Another great use for an alcohol inked background. The look is perfect for this stained glass bird.
The stained glass is such a cool look. I am really into stained glass, have some at home, and also have stamps and dies. So this will make a nice addition 🙂
What a lovely card. TFS
I love how you used the alcohol ink, and the way you used the embossing ink for these cards! So inspiring!
Wow Bibi! These are stunning! I definitely have to try this with dies I already have, although I’m thinking I’m going to have to get that bird die also lol! Thank you for linking to the other two stained glass posts…definitely going to check those out also! Thanks so much for sharing!
So stunning. I love it!!
Love those birds and that great stained glass effect. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Gorgeous techniques and cards!
Such beautiful cards! I love alcohol inks! Love this idea! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful projects. I love that beautiful bird!
The cards are beautiful, Bibi. And loved that you also included a tag! Very cool. Thank you.
How pretty and what an interesting way to color the bird. Doing it this way makes it look very realistic as birds and not normally all one color and do have different hues. Thanks for sharing this lovely card with us.
Love the stained glass treatment on the birds! Beautiful cards!
These are beautiful!! The alcohol ink really makes them look realistic!
Stunning stained glass cards & tags!
Love your “tip” for reversing the bird die cut! Super cute!
Amazing job, Bibi!! Love how the “glass” was achieved. You’re STELLAR and so are your cards! This new SSS is fantastic.
Lori S in PA
Such a pretty card. I never even noticed this die in the release but it makes a great image.
Just stunning. Thank you so much.
Love those birds!!
These are so very pretty and unique. You did a wonderful job on them.
Your projects are amazing! I love the alcohol ink backings you created to put behind the birds. Gorgeous. 🙂
Lovely cards!
So pretty!
I can’t wait to try the stained glass look. You are such a good teacher! These are beautiful!
One of the best cards I’ve seen. Simple but beautiful.
Wow! Love this stained glass technique. It is perfectly suited for this bird die.
The use of alcohol inks to create a beautiful background panel for the bird is so clever. Love the result on your card.
The stained glass is so realistic!
Love the bird! Thanks for sharing your talent.
Such elegant, sophisticated cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Gorgeous projects and the alcohol inked background is yummy!
Oh, those stain glass birds are so pretty! Love the blue alcohol ink backing! Such a pretty design! Thanks for the inspiration!
This stain glass ooooooooooooooooooooooo so cool.
These cards are stunning! Love the blues you used.
Wonderful cards and stained glass technique.
Wow, amazing projects! I couldn’t imagine how that die looked and you knocked it out of the park!
I love the Stained Glass Bird die! You colored it so beautifully, Bibi!
The birds look wonderful with the alcohol ink background. I really like your color choices too. Beautiful!
WOWZER! Your birds really do look like they’re made of stained glass. Thanks for the great inspiration.
Beautiful! I especially love the stained glass
Beautiful stained glass effects!
Love the cards and tags. The alcohol ink birds are so pretty!
So sweet! What a fun die.
So Gorgeous!
So beautiful! The birds really look like stained glass!
Love your use of acetate!
Beautiful cards, love the alcohol ink!
Beautiful stained glass birds!
Thanks for a video that really shows the process. I love anything birds and your cards are great. I have never used my alcohol inks on acetate but will be trying that now. Thank You!
Gorgeous cards! I love the colors and techniques!
Oh Bibi, how perfect. People that don’t like to color will love. this
Absolutely gorgeous!
So beautiful!
Those are so cool! Stained glass is a faveof mine. Thanks!
Pretty cards and tag! I love the bird die!
your birds are FABULOUS!!!!
Gorgeous projects!
Beautiful stained glass birds, I love the backgrounds on them, so pretty! And I really loooove that sweet little tag!
WOW! Thee are amazing and oh my that bird is stunning!
So lovely to see you in the blog hop & to drool over your cards & tags, simply stunning !
Love love love how you created the bird… truly stunning! Thanks for sharing!
amazing how much they do look like stained glass- well done!!
I love how you created the birds! Beautiful cards!
Oh my, this is amazing!
Such adorable cards! I love the stained glass look.
I have admired your work for years now. Your creativity and elegance on these tags is stunning.
Thank you for sharing such beauty with all the details.
Tish Rowe
Gorgeous cards! Love the birds…
Thanks for sharing.
Your birds are Gorgeous!!!! I love these cards!!!
What a beautiful and unique design with that stained glass bird die.
Simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful cards! They really do look like stained glass.
Oh boy I can see a series here.. stained glass everything. Just gorgeous and not as fiddly as paperpiecing to glue the intricate frame in one piece over the background. Really pretty!
So beautiful! I love this clever way to use the alcohol ink panel. Very sweet! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care! 🙂
Fantastic idea. I tried doing stained glass but
it’s an intensive project. Love how these
“stained glass” birds go together so much
easier. thanks for sharing
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What a great way to use alcohol ink panels! These look so unique and fun!
Absolutely stunning, love the stain glass bird using the alcohol inks!
Wow, a very difference card.
Love the colors that were used on the bird. Thanks for doing a slimline card and for taking the time to post
I love this stained glass look and technique. I will be trying this one!
LOVE that adorable stained glass bird, and I really enjoyed seeing what you made with it.
Cool idea.
Very pretty and elegant… love these techniques.