Another way to use the Nordic Border Craft Die Set by Sphoorti

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

Remember the cards I made a few months ago? One was the Delicate Lace Card using the Nordic Border die set, and another was a set of Wedding Cards using the Nordic Border die set. Well, as usual, I cut out a lot more than I actually needed and this time experimented with colors too! I don't have a great eye for color so I typically resort to supplies that make it easy, such as all the paper pads that Poppystamps offers! Other times, I just start with white card stock and color them with inks or stamp pads such as Distress Inks etc. In this case, I used a combination of both methods, and also threw in some vellum in there. I might try a pastel version the next time!

 

 

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I started off by affixing all the strips and borders, organizing them by color, onto a regular piece of white card stock.

 

 

 

Following that, I used a hexagon die set (though any shape would work) to cut out hexagons of varying sizes from the card stock adorned with the variegated Nordic borders. Subsequently, I arranged these hexagons in a random pattern on a standard A2-sized card.

 

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Earlier, during a foiling spree, I had utilized the PSF806 Modest Banner Greetings Hot Foil Plate and Craft Die to foil some sentiments. From that batch, I selected one of the sentiments and cut it out. Additionally, I made use of the unused foil area to die-cut blank banners, which I then adhered onto some of the hexagons.

 

 

I ended with adhering two vellum borders to the top and bottom of the card panel before mounting it on an A2 card base. And that was it, actually!

 

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Thoughts? Questions? Epiphanies? Would you want to remake these cards? Would you do anything differently? Which one do you like more? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear from you!

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

Supplies

 

PSF806 Modest Banner Greetings Hot Foil Plate

2595 Nordic Border Set

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Another way to use the Nordic Border Craft Die Set by Sphoorti

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

Remember the cards I made a few months ago? One was the Delicate Lace Card using the Nordic Border die set, and another was a set of Wedding Cards using the Nordic Border die set. Well, as usual, I cut out a lot more than I actually needed and this time experimented with colors too! I don't have a great eye for color so I typically resort to supplies that make it easy, such as all the paper pads that Poppystamps offers! Other times, I just start with white card stock and color them with inks or stamp pads such as Distress Inks etc. In this case, I used a combination of both methods, and also threw in some vellum in there. I might try a pastel version the next time!

 

 

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I started off by affixing all the strips and borders, organizing them by color, onto a regular piece of white card stock.

 

 

 

Following that, I used a hexagon die set (though any shape would work) to cut out hexagons of varying sizes from the card stock adorned with the variegated Nordic borders. Subsequently, I arranged these hexagons in a random pattern on a standard A2-sized card.

 

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Earlier, during a foiling spree, I had utilized the PSF806 Modest Banner Greetings Hot Foil Plate and Craft Die to foil some sentiments. From that batch, I selected one of the sentiments and cut it out. Additionally, I made use of the unused foil area to die-cut blank banners, which I then adhered onto some of the hexagons.

 

 

I ended with adhering two vellum borders to the top and bottom of the card panel before mounting it on an A2 card base. And that was it, actually!

 

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Thoughts? Questions? Epiphanies? Would you want to remake these cards? Would you do anything differently? Which one do you like more? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear from you!

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

Supplies

 

PSF806 Modest Banner Greetings Hot Foil Plate

2595 Nordic Border Set

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Haunted Ghost House! by Rachel Duong

This house might be full of ghosts, but they are the welcoming, friendly kind! Hi, it's me, Rachel and the ghosts, to wish you the most magical day. I'm back with a fun, haunted house using the Poppystamps "Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set" from the newest fall release. 

The house pops up with it's own stand to be displayed along with your Halloween decorations. It can also be adhered on a card base-- both fit perfectly in an A2 envelope.

I began by die cutting color combinations using the Memory Box "Twilight Purple" and "Lush Green" paper packs. I had a blast planning out which colors would go for the shutters, siding, etc. I chose "Black Glossy Paper" for the roof. It is listed below. The ghosts took center stage and were dressed in sparkles from the "Festive Glitter Pad". 

The card base is a heavy weight purple cardstock. Next I die cut black for the shadow outline of the house. Before gluing the house down, I arranged the ghosts exactly where I wanted them to go. I made sure one was behind the door as it defined the details on the door. I also love the ghosts peeking through the windows. 

Notice the ghost visitor at the door. It is dressed in pearl white and has a distinctly different tail than the home owners. 

Purple embellishments of Open Box "Autumn Fairy Jewels" adorn the card. I heat embossed the sentiment from the Poppystamps "Whittle Wild Animal Sentiments Clear Stamp Set" in white on a black strip. I allowed blank space to write a note, the sentiment and jewels provide a stopping point for the card to stay upright in true easel fashion.

 

The Poppystamps "Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set" is awesome, it can be used for countless occasions. I have to admit while creating this card I imagined I was a haunted house designer and also a friendly ghostbuster! Take care and have a crafty, magical day. See you very soon!

 

Supplies

 

2375 Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set

2545 Whittle Scary Guys

2498 Whittle Creatures

CL500 Whittle Wild Animal Sentiments clear stamp set

JWL004 Autumn Fairy Jewels

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1008 Twilight Purple 6x6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

Haunted Ghost House! by Rachel Duong

This house might be full of ghosts, but they are the welcoming, friendly kind! Hi, it's me, Rachel and the ghosts, to wish you the most magical day. I'm back with a fun, haunted house using the Poppystamps "Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set" from the newest fall release. 

The house pops up with it's own stand to be displayed along with your Halloween decorations. It can also be adhered on a card base-- both fit perfectly in an A2 envelope.

I began by die cutting color combinations using the Memory Box "Twilight Purple" and "Lush Green" paper packs. I had a blast planning out which colors would go for the shutters, siding, etc. I chose "Black Glossy Paper" for the roof. It is listed below. The ghosts took center stage and were dressed in sparkles from the "Festive Glitter Pad". 

The card base is a heavy weight purple cardstock. Next I die cut black for the shadow outline of the house. Before gluing the house down, I arranged the ghosts exactly where I wanted them to go. I made sure one was behind the door as it defined the details on the door. I also love the ghosts peeking through the windows. 

Notice the ghost visitor at the door. It is dressed in pearl white and has a distinctly different tail than the home owners. 

Purple embellishments of Open Box "Autumn Fairy Jewels" adorn the card. I heat embossed the sentiment from the Poppystamps "Whittle Wild Animal Sentiments Clear Stamp Set" in white on a black strip. I allowed blank space to write a note, the sentiment and jewels provide a stopping point for the card to stay upright in true easel fashion.

 

The Poppystamps "Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set" is awesome, it can be used for countless occasions. I have to admit while creating this card I imagined I was a haunted house designer and also a friendly ghostbuster! Take care and have a crafty, magical day. See you very soon!

 

Supplies

 

2375 Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set

2545 Whittle Scary Guys

2498 Whittle Creatures

CL500 Whittle Wild Animal Sentiments clear stamp set

JWL004 Autumn Fairy Jewels

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1008 Twilight Purple 6x6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

Miss You Much! A Rainbow Connection by Rachel Duong

Hi it's Rachel!  Today I created a bright and shiny card to let someone know how much they are missed. I used the Poppystamps "Rainbow Arch" die in traditional rainbow colors with a twist of glitter and metallic Memory Box papers! Gold hearts and Open Studio glossy paper brings it all together. 

Steps to create this card
1. Cut an A2 (4.25" x 5.5") cardfront in black glossy paper from the Open Studio "Glossy Paper Pack". 
2. Die cut the Poppystamps "Rainbow Arch" die in landscape format at the lower end of the cardfront. Leave a 1/8" inch of the bottom for a narrow border.

3. Die cut red, gold/platinum, green and royal blue from both the "Festive Glitter Pad" and the "Glitzy Glitter Pad". 
4. Die cut orange, gold and purple from the "Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad". Save all the extra pieces for a future project.
5. Die cut the hearts from the Poppystamps "Heart Jumble" die in gold glitter and metallic paper.
6. Die cut the "Miss You Moonlight Script" die in gold glitter and the outline in black glossy paper. 

Supplies I used. These paper packs do not disappoint!

7. Glue the black cardfront on a grey cardbase.
8. Glue the rainbow strips in the opening beginning with the purple on at the top.
9. Assemble the sentiment and glue in place. Tip--use a permanent glue so the pieces adhere to the glossy finish.

10. Arrange the hearts at random angles and glue down. Notice one heart is centered at the bottom of the rainbow and one heart has a metallic gold heart layered over it.

I hope this card finds you well. I never get tired of spotting a rainbow no matter where I am or what I am doing. Stay tuned next month for another card using the "Rainbow Arch" die but in a completely different style of design. Until next post, stay crafty and happy. May you see a few rainbows too!

Supplies

 

2503 Rainbow Arch

2520 Heart Jumble

2525 Miss You Moonlight Script

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

Miss You Much! A Rainbow Connection by Rachel Duong

Hi it's Rachel!  Today I created a bright and shiny card to let someone know how much they are missed. I used the Poppystamps "Rainbow Arch" die in traditional rainbow colors with a twist of glitter and metallic Memory Box papers! Gold hearts and Open Studio glossy paper brings it all together. 

Steps to create this card
1. Cut an A2 (4.25" x 5.5") cardfront in black glossy paper from the Open Studio "Glossy Paper Pack". 
2. Die cut the Poppystamps "Rainbow Arch" die in landscape format at the lower end of the cardfront. Leave a 1/8" inch of the bottom for a narrow border.

3. Die cut red, gold/platinum, green and royal blue from both the "Festive Glitter Pad" and the "Glitzy Glitter Pad". 
4. Die cut orange, gold and purple from the "Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad". Save all the extra pieces for a future project.
5. Die cut the hearts from the Poppystamps "Heart Jumble" die in gold glitter and metallic paper.
6. Die cut the "Miss You Moonlight Script" die in gold glitter and the outline in black glossy paper. 

Supplies I used. These paper packs do not disappoint!

7. Glue the black cardfront on a grey cardbase.
8. Glue the rainbow strips in the opening beginning with the purple on at the top.
9. Assemble the sentiment and glue in place. Tip--use a permanent glue so the pieces adhere to the glossy finish.

10. Arrange the hearts at random angles and glue down. Notice one heart is centered at the bottom of the rainbow and one heart has a metallic gold heart layered over it.

I hope this card finds you well. I never get tired of spotting a rainbow no matter where I am or what I am doing. Stay tuned next month for another card using the "Rainbow Arch" die but in a completely different style of design. Until next post, stay crafty and happy. May you see a few rainbows too!

Supplies

 

2503 Rainbow Arch

2520 Heart Jumble

2525 Miss You Moonlight Script

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

Challenge Reminderby Jeanne Jachna

Are you playing along with our monthly challenge for July?  It's called "Over the Rainbow".  We want you to join our challenge using rainbow colors, or add a rainbow.  You can always find our current challenge by clicking the "Poppy Challenge" badge on the top right of this page.   Linking  your design to each month's challenge automatically enters you into our giveaway - a $20 gift card to www.poppystamps.com

You don't need to have a blog to link up your designs, just copy the url code from your Instagram post, or on line gallery!

I cut 1/2" strips of colorful cardstock and adhered them together with washi tape end to end to create a rainbow panel.  Next I trimmed the panel to fit the front of my A2 card front and then cut the Stained Glass butterflies from the  panel.   

Next I adhered gold glitter paper to my card base and then adhered the rainbow die cut panel over it.  I adhered the detailed die cut butterflies cut from white cardstock inside their openings.  You have to be patient when  using liquid adhesive to adhere cardstock to glitter paper.  I weighted the die cuts with an acrylic block and put it aside to create the gold foil sentiment. 

The Modest Greetings One Hot Foil includes lots of sentiments as well as a die to cut each sentiment into a strip.   There's always gold at the end of the rainbow right?  The finishing touch was a few Clear Fairy Drops.

This color block technique is a great way to show off your die cuts and just imagine a shaker behind the die cuts instead of gold foil.   Or how about a white cover and rainbow strips inside the die cut openings?  There's lots of choices that would all be amazing! I sure  hope you find some time to play!

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5:

 

Supplies

 

2516 Large Stained Glass Butterfly and Background

2529 Small Stained Glass Butterfly and Background

PSF802 Modest Greetings 1 Hot Foil Plate and Die

CLD101 Clear Fairy Drops

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

SP1001 Berry Red 6x6 pack

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6x6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1004 Fresh Aqua 6x6 pack

SP1005 Ocean Blue 6x6 pack

SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6x6 pack

Challenge Reminderby Jeanne Jachna

Are you playing along with our monthly challenge for July?  It's called "Over the Rainbow".  We want you to join our challenge using rainbow colors, or add a rainbow.  You can always find our current challenge by clicking the "Poppy Challenge" badge on the top right of this page.   Linking  your design to each month's challenge automatically enters you into our giveaway - a $20 gift card to www.poppystamps.com

You don't need to have a blog to link up your designs, just copy the url code from your Instagram post, or on line gallery!

I cut 1/2" strips of colorful cardstock and adhered them together with washi tape end to end to create a rainbow panel.  Next I trimmed the panel to fit the front of my A2 card front and then cut the Stained Glass butterflies from the  panel.   

Next I adhered gold glitter paper to my card base and then adhered the rainbow die cut panel over it.  I adhered the detailed die cut butterflies cut from white cardstock inside their openings.  You have to be patient when  using liquid adhesive to adhere cardstock to glitter paper.  I weighted the die cuts with an acrylic block and put it aside to create the gold foil sentiment. 

The Modest Greetings One Hot Foil includes lots of sentiments as well as a die to cut each sentiment into a strip.   There's always gold at the end of the rainbow right?  The finishing touch was a few Clear Fairy Drops.

This color block technique is a great way to show off your die cuts and just imagine a shaker behind the die cuts instead of gold foil.   Or how about a white cover and rainbow strips inside the die cut openings?  There's lots of choices that would all be amazing! I sure  hope you find some time to play!

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5:

 

Supplies

 

2516 Large Stained Glass Butterfly and Background

2529 Small Stained Glass Butterfly and Background

PSF802 Modest Greetings 1 Hot Foil Plate and Die

CLD101 Clear Fairy Drops

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

SP1001 Berry Red 6x6 pack

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6x6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1004 Fresh Aqua 6x6 pack

SP1005 Ocean Blue 6x6 pack

SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6x6 pack

Challenge Reminder - You're the Best by Jeanne Jachna

Did you know we have a monthly challenge?  It's a great way to play along with fellow crafters, show off  your style and get ideas for different ways to use  your Poppystamps craft dies and stamps.

This month's challenge is all about the boys!  We're looking for projects made for the special guy in your life.  Maybe it's your hubby, son or best friend!  You can make whatever you like.. a card, page layout or even a tag.  Just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps craft die or stamp.   Linking to your design automatically enters you into our drawing for a $20 gift card to Poppystamps.com.   You can always find the latest challenge by clicking on the badge on the top right of the blog .

My card starts with a Distress Ink Panel.  It's got Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade and Twisted Citron blended left to right.   Next I cut the Soaring Tree Frame from two shades of blue cardstock, and the Tall Skyline Tree Frame from two shades of green cardstock. 

I stacked the tree frames so each has a green and a blue panel, and alternated which die went on top.  I love how they both have a pretty pierced border so they both are beautiful cover dies.   Assembling the two frames together makes a perfect background for an A2 size card. 

I love the depth the stacked trees create giving you the feeling of being in a forest.   I took the "You" from the Thank You Poe Script to create a sentiment.  Paired with a gold foil Modest Greetings 2 sentiment strip  the message is clear.   

You have until the end of the month to join us!  I can't wait to see what you make! 

 

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Supplies

 

2289 Soaring Tree Frame

2291 Tall Skyline Tree Frame

2438 Thank You Poe Script craft die

PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 Hot Foil Plate and Die craft die

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1005 Ocean Blue 6x6 pack

Challenge Reminder - You're the Best by Jeanne Jachna

Did you know we have a monthly challenge?  It's a great way to play along with fellow crafters, show off  your style and get ideas for different ways to use  your Poppystamps craft dies and stamps.

This month's challenge is all about the boys!  We're looking for projects made for the special guy in your life.  Maybe it's your hubby, son or best friend!  You can make whatever you like.. a card, page layout or even a tag.  Just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps craft die or stamp.   Linking to your design automatically enters you into our drawing for a $20 gift card to Poppystamps.com.   You can always find the latest challenge by clicking on the badge on the top right of the blog .

My card starts with a Distress Ink Panel.  It's got Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade and Twisted Citron blended left to right.   Next I cut the Soaring Tree Frame from two shades of blue cardstock, and the Tall Skyline Tree Frame from two shades of green cardstock. 

I stacked the tree frames so each has a green and a blue panel, and alternated which die went on top.  I love how they both have a pretty pierced border so they both are beautiful cover dies.   Assembling the two frames together makes a perfect background for an A2 size card. 

I love the depth the stacked trees create giving you the feeling of being in a forest.   I took the "You" from the Thank You Poe Script to create a sentiment.  Paired with a gold foil Modest Greetings 2 sentiment strip  the message is clear.   

You have until the end of the month to join us!  I can't wait to see what you make! 

 

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Supplies

 

2289 Soaring Tree Frame

2291 Tall Skyline Tree Frame

2438 Thank You Poe Script craft die

PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 Hot Foil Plate and Die craft die

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1005 Ocean Blue 6x6 pack

Colorful Ornament Background by Jeanne Jachna

Hi and thanks for stopping by!  It's been getting colder here and my thoughts are quickly turning to the holidays.  I'm looking forward to some quiet days at home with the family maybe playing board games, dominos or cards while munching on some home made cookies.  It's not so much about the games or the food, it's about catching up and making memories. 

The new Ornament Background die makes cardmaking a snap.  It's big enough to cover an A2 size card (4.25 x 5.5") and is very versatile.  It would look great on a simple distress ink background or using an inlay technique like my card. 

The ornaments are gorgeous inlaid in solid rainbow cardstocks or in elegant glitter golds and metallic.   I just needed a little "more" lol so I adhered mine to a color block background.

 To create a color block background simply cut strips of colorful cardstock, adhere them together on their reverse side to create a panel and then trim the panel to cover your card front.   The Merry Christmas Poe Script seemed to disappear into the background so I added a second cut from gold foil cardstock.  The little peek of the gold from behind the white die cut helps define the sentiment.  

The finishing touch was cutting the ornament toppers from gold foil because everything is better with a little bling.  No matter your style - clean and simple or loaded with color this die is a total winner! 

Finished Size 4.25 x5.5"

Supplies

 

2483 Ornament Background craft die

2472 Merry Christmas Poe Script craft die

Colorful Ornament Background by Jeanne Jachna

Hi and thanks for stopping by!  It's been getting colder here and my thoughts are quickly turning to the holidays.  I'm looking forward to some quiet days at home with the family maybe playing board games, dominos or cards while munching on some home made cookies.  It's not so much about the games or the food, it's about catching up and making memories. 

The new Ornament Background die makes cardmaking a snap.  It's big enough to cover an A2 size card (4.25 x 5.5") and is very versatile.  It would look great on a simple distress ink background or using an inlay technique like my card. 

The ornaments are gorgeous inlaid in solid rainbow cardstocks or in elegant glitter golds and metallic.   I just needed a little "more" lol so I adhered mine to a color block background.

 To create a color block background simply cut strips of colorful cardstock, adhere them together on their reverse side to create a panel and then trim the panel to cover your card front.   The Merry Christmas Poe Script seemed to disappear into the background so I added a second cut from gold foil cardstock.  The little peek of the gold from behind the white die cut helps define the sentiment.  

The finishing touch was cutting the ornament toppers from gold foil because everything is better with a little bling.  No matter your style - clean and simple or loaded with color this die is a total winner! 

Finished Size 4.25 x5.5"

Supplies

 

2483 Ornament Background craft die

2472 Merry Christmas Poe Script craft die