From Prints to Cards + Incredible Nested Dies by Carnation Crafts

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing how to create stunning card bases using Eyelet & Rings die sets and the Ascending Stairs pop-up by Carnation Crafts.

It is my first time trying Carnation, and I’m impressed!!! Loved it!

They are a British brand, and one of the most interesting things, and something completely new to me, is how they combine printed artwork with coordinating dies.

They also offer nested dies, similar to classic basics but with a decorative twist, along with oversized designs (A5 and slightly larger), perfect for statement cards yet still versatile for smaller projects.

*** They ship worldwide. Affordable, super original quality die designs.

In this post, I’m focusing on the Eyelet & Ring die sets, available in different shapes. I’m using the arch and rectangle versions here.

print → die cut → assemble

In the video, I walk you through:

• How to print the artwork.
• The paper I used and why.
• How to die-cut single and double-sided images.
• Tips to adhere and die-cut a double-sided image
• How I build basic scenes.
• How to build the pop-up stairs step by step.
  

Click here to find Carnation Crafts supplies used to create all the cards in this post.

CardS Recipe

PAPER

• Pro Printing Paper Taster 120gsm
• Pro Printing Paper Taster 170gsm
• Pro Printing Card Taster 220gsm

Nested Dies

• Eyelet & Ring Rectangle Die Set
• Eyelet & Ring Arch Die Set
• + Eyelet & Ring Accessories Strips Die Set

Pop- Up and Decorative Elements

• Ascending Stairs Card Shape
• Hanging Florals Card Shape
• Field Fellows Collection
• Wild Flower Array

Adhesives

• Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Misti Glue Press.
• Dimensional Foam Pads.

Artwork – Downloads

•  You can download coordinating artwork for free at Carnation Crafts.
• One To Remember Coloured Cardstock Download ( soft pastel coloured cardstock)
•  All In A Day’s Work Backing Papers Download ( checked pastel blue cardstock)
• Just to Say Backing Papers Download (brick walls)

Eyelet & Ring Arch Die Set

This is a 5×7″- side fold card

Eyelet & Ring Arch Die Set

This is a 5×7″- side fold card

Ascending Stairs Die Set

This is a 5″ x 7″ top-fold card featuring a stairs pop-up element on the front.

This is a 5″ x 7″ side-fold card with a double pop-up stairs inside.

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I hope you enjoyed this post and the video.
That’s all for today.
Thanks for stopping by.
X Bibi